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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

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@jayhawk57

Good Morning,

I just got home from 6 day hospital stay. I'm having challenging issues as I also have FMD. I have not been feeling well for months. Had surgery in 2013 for MALS, getting worse. They found Intussuscetion and end result was it went away. Still having stomach pain, extended stomach with bloating , dumping when I eat and dehydration. I only have 1 kidney so this is not good. My labs are not all ok either. Lost 6 pounds in the hospital. They told me I did not have hernia but test results show I do. I have a bulge like a softball extending out in upper stomach. My blood sugar dropped to 53 the day I left. Its been hard because I have to get back to work Wed. I just want a better quality of life. Can anyone give me feedback when they say I'm a complicated case and send me home? Thanks so much!

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jayhawk57 | @jayhawk57 | Jul 9, 2019

I had a doppler of my celiac artery last week from MALS surgery I had in 2013. The results showed Post Operative changes of patch angioplasty of the proximal celiac artery. It showed good blood flow as well. My other test all showed normal for stomach. I have been having issues for some time after I eat. They are very similar to what I had before surgery. Has anyone encountered this before? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Jul 9, 2019

Hi @jayhawk57, I combined your post with your previous discussion on the same topic. I see you also had a chance to meet some of the other members in the Media Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) discussion, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/median-arcuate-ligament-syndrome-mals/?pg=51#comment-293773, as well. @jayhawk57, even though your tests indicate that your stomach is normal, did your provider have any opinions or concerns with your stomach issues that are similar to prior to your surgery?

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