VERY IMPORTANT COMPLICATION EXPLAINATION

[ljhall8]

He is explaining it to the lay person. Get into it.

[HealthIsInPlease]

He doesnt speak like he's an educated surgeon....

[Cheleyas]

The same thing happened to me and like you, I was misdiagnosed for several weeks. I didn't have necrosis, but I was very very close. I'm glad we're alive!

[wannabellydance]

God bless you. Thank god u made it through. And thank you for sharing this info with us.

[elund9]

What a nice surgeon!

[xj14y]

Complication-wise, though, something else to watch out for: You really need to concentrate on keeping the nutrition up. My wife had GBS and got to a similar stage, without the cosmetic, and ended up with severe neuropathy. Like had to learn to walk again, intravenous nutrition type deal. Please watch for the symptoms of constant nausea, and leg weakness. I damn near lost her because of it.

Not trying to scare, just be aware. A Johns Hopkins study put the occurrence rate at 16%

[choirlady1976]

Can this happen with all weightloss, or just the gastric bypass, because I'm working on losing weight and my abs are my worse part and I worry as I lose weight or if I lose it too quickly, this might happen...

[adkam]

Thank you for posting this!! You are so great at educating us all!!

I wanted to tell you that if you need to get to a hospital who specialies in bariatrics - consider going to Northeast in Concord, NC and seeing Dr. Roc Bauman. They are very familiar with the patience and Dr. Bauman will come into the ER to see patients. If you need any more info regarding him or the hospital, please let me know.

I'm glad you are doing better.. I hope you continue to heal & get back to "normal." :)

[adkam]

Patients.. sorry.. not patience!! And if you didn't know Concord is right outside Charlotte.. so the drive it not nearly as far as Atlanta would be.

[massagegoddess]

Thanks! But I now have Dr Anderson who is starting to do Gastric bypass here and he is a partner with Dr Miliken who did my most recent surgery. Either way I am covered now! *hugs* Thanks!

[farmgirl7369]

After seeing Amelia's video, I asked my surgeon about a Peterson hernia, and he told me that he had closed that hole up in the surgery. This is something he started doing a couple of years ago. So you can talk to your doctor about this ahead of time and ask whether it is your doctor's practice to close the Peterson hole.

[WishfulMakeuping]

I had gastric bypass surgery in April 2003 and one of the last things my surgeon did before the operation was check for potential hernias. We found bacteria in my stomach which could have potentially turned into a hernia. We had to treat the hernia with meds BEFORE the surgery because my surgeon said it's difficult (next to impossible) to repair a hernia in the portion of the stomach isolated by the surgery. Ask your surgeon to check for this BEFORE surgery!

[massagegoddess]

I was told this occured because of the weight loss inside of my body allowed inyestines to move around too much

[lovemen2334]

this is very informative..im hoping to have gastric at the end of this year :) i watched all ur videos and you are truly an inspiration! p.s. you look great!

[mywlsjourney]

Very informative! Glad you are doing so well Amelia :)

[CassandraCarter]

Hope you all paid good attention, 'cuz my sister here sure paid quite a bit so you can learn about it! *hugs Amelia*

[rosewolfe48]

thanks for the video (audio) the learning curve continues for DR's and patience...although somewhat too slow...nothing like they show on House

[cschorback]

I don't get on YouTube much anymore... I'm so glad you're ok!!!

[branchums]

Do you know how often this happens? That's scary stuff there! I'm glad you're okay though.

[sheng003]

hey hun! can you tell me what the shampoo you use for hair loss ?? i forgot and i need some now... thanks babe !!

[leeannz19]

Amelia sorry that you went through this but a thousand thank yous for sharing this with all of us so everyone can be informed.

[raineysummer]

Awesome! thank you for sharing this because this is good info to know :D Glad you are doing better too :D

[readysetgo27]

i am so glad you are sharing this with us so if something should come up for one of us new wls people we might know what to do so thank you!

[DitDitDah]

Can it happen if you lose tons of weight through non-surgical means, too?

[massagegoddess]

I don't think so... the hole that herniated was created when the Roux n Y was done. i checked Petersen hernia and it alwasy seems to be associated with a previous surgery

[cheshireccatt]

Thank you for sharing

[septembergirl54]

Surgery in 2 weeks, great info. Thanks Amelia! vanessa

[blkBBW]

Thank you for posting & sharing your story, this will save lives.

[blkBBW]

Did they close the holes that caused the hernia?

[massagegoddess]

Totally, I am all patched up and should be fine now

[dmerkle5]

omg, this is so crazy..thank you so much Amelia...xo

[nanananabhappy]

Thank you for being so open and sharing what happened to you.

[allisonpacino]

Thank you and Dr.Miliken for sharing what exactly happened....I think it will really help us and we'll know what to look for God forbid it happen to one of us.

[massagegoddess]

Thank you for being an angel and bringing me stuff and checking up on me... I would be lost without you!

[allisonpacino]

I'm just glad you're doing well...God definitely had His hand on you...I was glad I could do something even if it was to bring ponytail holders lol.

[laffleck1]

thanks for sharing your experience... very happy to see you on the mend...

[molawed]

This was an absolutely terrific interview. Thanks so much. I'm still pre-op (seems like forever) but for some reason learning about all of this makes me *less* afraid of getting surgery.

[harrydracogirl]

thanks for posting this as its really important and people need to know. you rock girl!

[fudds64]

I think by posting this is a very wise thing to do for all the other rny patients ... rest well take care keep safe... xo Kimberly & Family

[soapdoc]

Oh, MAN! This is the kind of thing that keeps me awake every night I think about having this surgery. SCARY STUFF!!

I am so glad you're ok, Amelia!!! THANK YOU for posting this!

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[croyall23]

Thank you for sharing this!

[Fabydee]

Awesome informational video Amelia, thanks for sharing this with us! Thank goodness he was around that Thursday is all I got to say... Fab

[MrsYobiePants]

Thanks so much for posting this. Glad you got out of it relatively unscathed.

Given his explanation this type of hernia wouldn't occur with a lapband?

[massagegoddess]

Really doubt this would happen because this is a result of changing bowel routes and the lapband doesn't change anything with the bowels, just the stomach. Seems like this really could never happen to a lap band patient

[ru2cute4me]

I've added this vid-audio to my favs. Hopefully, I'll never need it. Good information! Glad you're doing well. You're a trooper!

[massagegoddess]

I hope not either, but is good to know

[GBPkariann]

Thank you so much for posting this, it is extremely important to know about Petersen hernia symptoms.

So glad you`re alive and on the mend!

[1cruisedirector]

Hey Amelia,Thank you for this very important info.I am so glad you are alright.Hugs Diana

[cah237]

Amelia, you are blessed to be alive.

[massagegoddess]

Don't I know it! Finding out what really happened was pretty scarey but hopefully my experience will save someone else and will make others more vigilant.

This was a close one..

[playboysgirl08]

I think that the lesson here as well is that now adays in the hospital a person has to be their own advocate. Especially when emergency rooms keep turning people away, saying it is all in our head!

Thanks for posting Amelia, you may save anothers life with this!

[IslaNina]

Dear Amelia, Thanks so much for the wonderful detail of what happened to you. I saw my surgeon last week for my 3 mo. post op and mentioned your issue. He told me I shouldn't worry so much! But I think we all need to be advocates for our own health. Glad to see you kept pushing for an answer. I think that is the lesson for all of us. My best to you.

[allforliving]

How scary is that? That was so great that you recorded this. What a helpful educational tool to warn others. Wow. I had never heard of this happening with bypass patients. Thanks so much for posting this. I'm sooo glad you are okay now. God Bless You Amelia! Hugs to you!

[massagegoddess]

As always.. MassageGoddess goes ahead of the flock and teaches by example.. LOL

[carr964]

Fantastic information ! Thank you both for sharing . Lynn

[kaseypb]

Great post, thanks for sharing! =) Thank you Dr. Miliken for taking excellent care of Amelia!

[aweavermusic]

Thank you for this great video!! God Bless Dr. Miliken!!

[robuzzel]

Thanks for the message Amelia. I still have no hope and faith left!!!

[Serramist]

just glad that you have a good doctor who was able to take care of the situation

[shoupete]

Thanks for the info, great interview. You always go the extra mile. You're a sweetheart

[massagegoddess]

Hey.. I gotta keep my peeps educated on everything, anything I experience is a chance for ya'll to learn something that might save your life. I will be around a long time I think ;)

[AJC0402]

Amelia, great vid and your doc sounds sooo impressive sitting and talking for such a long time and explaining in such good detail.

You're so fortunate to have found such a great surgeon.

Hope you feel better soon..you're on your way but still look really really worn out...

Aviva

[massagegoddess]

I am getting better but I am only able to eat like a third of what I was able to and I am losing weight and getting weak. I am focusing on protein and being careful. Thanks for your care and concern *hugs*

[massagegoddess]

Yes, he is an excellent doc and I am so blessed to have him that day... and he is super patient and listens.

[stackpoles]

thanks for the update, and glad to see you are doing better-

[mia2292]

Thanks for the education!

[vortexshedding]

thanks to you and dr miliken for educating us!!!

[bbolam72]

thanks for sharing Amelia

this helped me understand what can happen and also

i'm now Forewarned and also fore-armed

:) -barry

[TTCafterRNY]

Amelia, thanks for this, me being only one week further then you, I watch what others are going thru, bless your heart, I hope you feel better soon, I mentioned you on my second to last video, hope you are well..God Bless Kristy