Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
I am 8 weeks Post Op.Three weeks ago I fired my surgeon due to getting no help with any problems.Prior to surgery I researched him well and found no negatives at all anywhere.He was very nice and I felt no concerns.Immeditaley after surgery I had major pain problems and received no help from him or hospt staff no matter how many times the problem was brought up.At 2 weeks Post Op my staples started to become infected.I was told to wait for my 3 week post op appt.At that appt I brought up my concerns and was again brushed off,when I persisted I was met with rudeness and ignored totally.
I have not found any other surgeon to take over my post op care anywhere. I am having a major problem with fatigue and energy.I am taking daily multi vitamins & B-12.If on my feet longer than 15min or so I get very shaky,weak and feel as if I will pass out. I also have major problem with gas,day and night.My stomach,intestines etc, are constantly gurgeling & rumbeling very uncomfortably,sometimes painfully enough to double over until I am able to pass it.(sorry for being so graphic)I am also having diarrhea quite often.No vomitting yet nauseous quite often also.I am following the diet to the letter for 8 weeks post op.Is this normal? I don't know what to do or where to go.My family Dr says to just go back to the surgeon because he has a good rep.But he was so rude and not helpful at all.Everything way my fault to them,yet with no directions or reasons as to what I was/am doing wrong. I stopped losing at 4 weeks post op.I lost 20lbs and no more.At my 3 week post op appt the nurse said I should have lost more weight by then and must be cheating!I was 242lbs,now 222.I am NOT cheating.Even if not hungry I will still make myself have at least some broth every 4 hrs. I'm at a loss and understand nothing right now.Before becoming disabled I was in the medical profession and know the surgeon and his staff were not treating me professionally at at.I don't understand the change in attutude.I was never rude or out of line.Others have said he is that way afterwards to them also.But I didn't hear this until after my surgery. Any suggestions about these problems I have encountered? Thank you so much.
I have not found any other surgeon to take over my post op care anywhere. I am having a major problem with fatigue and energy.I am taking daily multi vitamins & B-12.If on my feet longer than 15min or so I get very shaky,weak and feel as if I will pass out. I also have major problem with gas,day and night.My stomach,intestines etc, are constantly gurgeling & rumbeling very uncomfortably,sometimes painfully enough to double over until I am able to pass it.(sorry for being so graphic)I am also having diarrhea quite often.No vomitting yet nauseous quite often also.I am following the diet to the letter for 8 weeks post op.Is this normal? I don't know what to do or where to go.My family Dr says to just go back to the surgeon because he has a good rep.But he was so rude and not helpful at all.Everything way my fault to them,yet with no directions or reasons as to what I was/am doing wrong. I stopped losing at 4 weeks post op.I lost 20lbs and no more.At my 3 week post op appt the nurse said I should have lost more weight by then and must be cheating!I was 242lbs,now 222.I am NOT cheating.Even if not hungry I will still make myself have at least some broth every 4 hrs. I'm at a loss and understand nothing right now.Before becoming disabled I was in the medical profession and know the surgeon and his staff were not treating me professionally at at.I don't understand the change in attutude.I was never rude or out of line.Others have said he is that way afterwards to them also.But I didn't hear this until after my surgery. Any suggestions about these problems I have encountered? Thank you so much.
You don't have many choices:
(1) The most unreasonable - just do as your are doing and hope for the best.
(2) Call other doctors in your area to be sure none of them will take you on as a patient. Many doctors are familiar with GBS now. You never know.
(3) Make another appointment with your surgeon. Advocate and be persistent. If you are too sick to do that yourself, find a friend or relative that can do it for you. Be respectful and firm; you're just looking for fair treatment. If someone treats you with disrespect. "I am taking an active role in my future health. Can you ____ please?" Also, if something you request is denied, ask nurse or dr. to note your request in your chart and that it was denied. This will usually get them to do what you want.
Let go what is not important. You just want follow up care in a respectful way. Don't make it personal.
Start a journal of interactions: Who you spoke with, time, date, subject of conversation, specifically how you were treated, and the advice given. If you need to give negative or positive feedback, you'll know exactly what the pattern of treatment was.
Hope you feel better soon
JEN