Released from the hospital..finally

I had a great time in Buffalo for Thanksgiving...everyone was surprised by my drop of 170 pounds. We got home from up north on Friday night...I had sinus issues up north as usual. Well anyways to the big story! Monday morning I woke up and ate my protein bar and got nausiated...like never before. I have had 3 kids and have never felt so sick in my life, I laid back down and fell asleep. At 10:30 I got up to put the dogs out and started to get tunnel vision, laid down on the floor and started to sweat profusely. I got up and made it to the bed, all day I was dizzy when I walked any distance. I went to school that night and still was feeling crappy, thought it was a possible inner ear issue. I even went to walgreens and had to sit on the floor...it was so horrible. I got home and went to the bathroom and boom I knew what my problem was...I was bleeding internally. I waited for the morning...I am stubborn and went to the ER. The doctor told me I lost 1-2 pints and sent me upstairs. My blood counts were 10 then 9.8 which is low but not horrible. I then got the scope and they found a small ulcer and cauterized it. My next count was 8.5 and then 7.9...damn!! I had to have a blood transfusion yesterday, they put 2 pints in me. My count went back up to 10.9 then 9.8, 9.7 and then 10 so they just released me tonight. The GI doc told me I lost 60% of my blood..I think he meant 40%. This has been the scarest 3 days of my life...go figure having this happen at 16 months out. Positive to this...they weighed me and I have lost 175 pounds now. I stopped weighing myself 2 months ago. Everyone becareful and listen to your body...I am around but have been lurking. Tracey

Tracey, I'm glad to hear you're doing better but so sorry to hear you've been through so much. I can't imagine how scary that was! Did the doc have any idea WHY you developed an ulcer after all this time? Hugs & prayers that you don't have any more problems! Vickie J.

You can develop one at anytime from what I understand now. I don't take pills I am not suppose to take. I have a lot of stress though, but I always have had stress. The doctor said it could be related to wls or not. The ulcer was right at the new connection and was very small (saw the pics) but it hit a large vessel. In 3 weeks I need to go get tested for AIDs and Hep C..they told me 1% chance I could contract either, my husband is insisting I go. I haven't had a bloody stool in 36 hours, now I have had a few again, but I wasn't going to the bathroom at the hospital either. I am going to wait til the morning to call my new GI doc..I will probably be back in the hospital again for the weekend. Hopefully it is just all the blood working it's way out. Geez how are they suppose to know I am not having them anymore if they don't feed ya, today was my first day of solid food since Monday night. Sorry for the graphic nature..but this was an experience I won't soon forget. Tracey

Tracey, I also heard that we are now going to be prone to ulcers and stomach issues because of the surgery, so we will have to be careful at all times. Thankfully you weren't TOO stubborn and did go to the ER, well, finally! Hope you have the problem taken care of now!! I hope you don't have to make another trip this weekend. And stop lurking so much! Say hello a little more! But if not, then I hope you have a wonderful holiday season!! Jan

I am glad I went too, I didn't realize you could lose that much blood from an ulcer. I am going to take it really easy for the next few days...I have sinus issue again I will come in a talk more, just been very stressed out lately with the house and stuff. Maybe I need to vent more You have a great holiday season too. I decided in the hospital I was going to go all out this year and decorate like never before. Tracey

HI Jan, I had a full day with Dr. Jawad and crew yesterday and then over to the hospital for all the work up. We were there from about 8:30 until 5:30. We had a little stall when Heather, fell and reinjured her knee and every body was busy getting her off to the hospital. All ready for Dec 7. Carol

Honey..... Im sorry you have been ill. let me know how I can help you. heather

Go**** happened right after I wrote you and said things were going good. How are you feeling? I will for sure let you know if I need help, I know from experience your a great caregiver. Tracey

Glad you had a great trip to Buffalo Tracey, that is my home town. My parents came here for Thanksgiving and missed the 8 inches of snow during that time!! Anyway, so sorry to hear about the ulcer...yucky, but praise God it was caught in time before more damage was done. I hope over the next few weeks you will be stronger and feel better. You have had an amazing weight loss journey....and I am so excited for the new you! What an inspiration you are! glad to have you back! hugs, Tami ps how is your mom and her dating going?

My husband is from Allegany county south of Buffalo. The snow was great, we were a bit worried when they were calling for over 2 feet of snow and 0 visabilty for the day we flew out. I am feeling better slowly of course, I am resting a lot. My mother started to attend church and told me if I get thru this I need to start myself...I am starting this weekend if I am up to going out. I have had a great journey with a couple bumps in the road. Thank you so much Tami, you and everyone else inspire me also. Tracey P.S She is good, worried about me of course....her braces are coming off soon so we shall see what happens afterwards.