[nowplayingEDRN]

So far we have not had any of our RGB patients come back through for complications, save the one that went into PSVT 4 days post op. So I guess we are pretty fortunate. Also, money can buy you top notch medical care that the average person can not get. What they do not see or hear about is the massive plastic surgeries that these people also end up needing down the line to revise all the flabby skin that can not reduce because of the rapid weight loss. Nope, I can understand why someone would want it but I would never do it. Nope, nope, nope.

[nurse-lou]

I agree. I worked with two nurses who had the procedure at a MAJOR TEACHING hospital and are doing wonderfully. The people that I see who end up with complications, I feel sorry for but I wonder if the complications would've occured if they had the procedure performed by a surgeon who is an expert rather than someone who does it "on the side" so to speak.

[nowplayingEDRN]

Well, the last 2 or 3 RGBs we have done, the surgeon has ordered UGI to rule out any leaks before allowing PO fluids and ice. So, the care is ever evolving and becoming higher quality.

I definitely feel that the outcome of the patient is directly affected by the skill of the surgeon performing the procedure.

[New CCU RN]

There is one GBP in our MICU right now that has gained 100 lbs of water weight ..... still on the vent.... POD 18

[mlm]

This may be less common but my sister's co-worker recently died one wk post op from a clot. Two friends who are 2yrs out from bypass surg seem to have trouble with vomiting when overeating occurs. My one pregnant friend who is 25 was recently hosp , for emer surg rt bowel obstruction from scar tissue from gbp. These are prob exceptions? Do know that having the xtra 100 lbs off them, they put up with the complications because benefits made such diff in their lives.
Anyone know how women tolerate pregnancy having had gbp? My friend was recently scoped and the GI doc said her stomach is only as big as her index finger and thumb tog. She is having hard pregnancy and only 14wks.
MLM

[nowplayingEDRN]

Ooooo I would not think that would be good to be pregger s so soon after a RGB. How the heck is she gonna eat responsibly for 2??