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Roux-en-Y surgery complications
Well, after dealing with bile reflux on and off for 5 years my GI has recommended this surgery for me. I will be having this done at the U of M after have been treated by Dr. Martin Freeman there for the past few years, and many ERCP procedures. The surgeon claims I am a good candidate for this being in good health otherwise and relatively young (56). A bit scared of course given the nature of this type of surgery, but staying as-is can't be a long term plan for me. The surgeon agreed, and was concerned that the bile is now getting up in the esophagus/throat which can pose more serious issues down the road if not abated. I guess if anyone has advice on recovery, or hints on moving forward in life post roux en y surgery I would appreciate it.
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Interesting to see this reply come in. I was in the hospital for a couple days 2 weeks ago due to an infection of the liver that was caused by a newly found stricture/scar tissue in one of the ducts leading into the liver. An abcess had started to form, so I went on some antibiotics pronto, and had an ERCP to clean out some "sludge". Fever is gone, but I am feeling really backed up and sore in that same small area where the stricture was found (via MRI). The MRI was ordered after bloodwork showed higher liver enzymes and sign of an infection with a high while cell count. Came on all of a sudden after a good spell of normal health/digestion. Can these strictures suddenly develop after a surgery like this? Getting some anxiety of course to think of going through another surgery to fix this after feeling like the worst was behind me. Really appreciate any insights here!
Post fundoplication question. In 2019 I had a toupet fundoplication with hernia repair. Since 2020, I have been suffering from documented malnutrition and sporadic dehydration that requires an ER visit. I’m currently a Mayo patient but my GI doc refuses to intervene. Mayo patient services refuses to help me get a new GI doc-or a second opinion.
How did everyone get their doctor to help them with malnutrition and dehydration? I also have profuse sweating as in dumping syndrome and my doctor wants to give me estrogen-even though I’m post menopausal, evidenced by blood work. My colon is never empty, according to imaging but no doctor will clean me out-enemas don’t do it.
I have literally been starving to death for two years.
How do you get doctors to help?
dr2023 | @dr2023
Do you have a primary provider, are they giving you any advice?
Have you considered seeking a second option at a non-Mayo facility?
Estrogen for GI problems seems like an odd solution.
Laurie
Mayo was my second opinion. I moved to a Mayo state just to get better care. The primary care team and the GI provider dismissed me and left me in a malnourished and dehydrated state-for years.
When I requested a second opinion for Mayo-I was denied and told to leave the office.
I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I’m at a top five care facility in the nation and I still don’t have access to quality care. I feel so stuck. My voice does not matter