I had some major bleeding and was back in the hospital for two days

Here's the story of my lovely adventures. One GREAT thing was that Linda from Dr. Barnes' office came and visted me at the hospital today. That was sweet. On Tuesday, the 4th, I woke up feeling sick. Like I had a cold and was sick to my stomach. Then I vomited up some blood. I called my surgeon and he said to call him if it happened again. It did, of course. So we drove two hours to Shreveport and I had another scope/EGD. He found a bleeding ulcer. He fixed it all up and I was good to go... OR SO WE THOUGHT! I get home (again, two hour drive) and immediately start vomiting and pooping blood (sorry for the ickiness). I'm so weak I felt faint. I was also sweating so much I was drenched. Gary was off filling my prescriptions. Well, since I live in a backwards town, EVERY PHARMACY was closed!! I was so scared because I couldn't breathe and I had blood everywhere. Gary came home and we immediately went to our local ER. I figured they'd give me the medicine and I'd go home. WRONG First, the ER doctor was a jerk. He told me that gastric bypass patients couldn't vomit. I told him that was not true, it was a common side effect and I had been vomiting blod. Then he gave me a very rough, VERY ROUGH, rectal exam to see if I was bleeding (never mind the toilet bowl full of blood). He said that the meds the doctor prescribed to me were not commonly used -- as if my doctor was out of touch with modern medicine. In the meantime, they try to start an IV on me. THREE times. Finally one nurse got it in my inner elbow. That sucked. The doctor comes in and says that he's transferring me via ambulance to the hospital in Shreveport. So, Gary comes home and gets some clothes and off I go in the back of an ambulance. At the hospital my view or the IV blew, so they had to try another. But since I'd been stuck so many times, none of the nurses could get an IV started. They even had the flight medics come in and try. Nothing. This is 3am. By this time, I've been vomiting blood for over 12 hours. I'm dehydrated. They put off calling my doctor to ask for permission to start a PICC line (no clue how to explain it other than they used an ultra sound in radiology to find a vein in my arm then thread it to my chest or something like that). So, I finally get the PICC line at 10am. By this time I've been sick for over 24 hours. I'm so dehydrated. Oh yeah.. AND I HAD MY FREAKING PERIOD. So, finally, I get hydrated to a point. The nurses keep pestering me to pee. The good news was that I had no more vomiting or pooping. The bad news was that the doctor wanted to keep me and monitor my blood count. Over night last night, it dropped from the 10's to the 8's (the hemoglobin I think). Soooo, today's adventure was me sitting for four hours bored out of my mind getting two units of blood. My first transfusion. My blood pressure kept going up and down. Did I add I caught a very bad chest cold while at the hospital. I wheeze when I breathe now. So tomorrow I have to call my local doctor and go in. The good news: Gary's command was super supportive and he was able to stay with me the whole time. I believe I've lost a total of 59lbs, but have to weigh in and confirm that. Right now I'm bloated from all the IV fluids so I'm going to wait until Monday. So finally I'm home. I can't breathe well and am coughing. I'm still sort of sick to my tummy but I think that's from not eating more than anything. My period is crazy heavy since I received a few heprin shots. But I'm home. The bleeding has stopped. I pray this is the last complication I have.

Well LIN I really hope you fell better!! And congrats on your weight already lost. Make sure you get plenty of rest youll be up and running AND in no time. AND NO MORE Arisingstar FEEL BETTER SOON.

Lin, I am so sorry that you had to go through all of that. Doctors that do not normally deal with gastric bypass patients can be such jerks. I think we know more about our bodies and what is going on than they do. It is just unbelieveable that an ER doctor could think that you cannot puke because you had RNY surgery. We still have some stomach. I am glad that you are feeling better. It is great that your hubby was able to stay with you when you needed him. Hope that you are feeling better. Debbie

Lin, I am so sorry to hear about your complications. I am so glad the ordeal is behind you now. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You have a wonderful supportive husband, what a blessing, huh? I know you are ready to heal and continue on with your great weight loss. Keep up informed how you are doing. Darla

LIn sorry your having such a rough time. I hope it all get better for you soon. And wow 59lbs that's awesome. Thinking about you, Tina

Lin, I am so sorry you had to deal with that. I wish I had known you were in Shrevport I would have come an held your hand....I will pray this is all behind you take care of yourself. Hugs, Jodi

Lin, I read your post and my mouth just kept dropping. I wish I had the right words to say to make all this better, but I don't. I can only rely on prayer, time and Gary's love and care to get you through this. I had a lot of complications and surgeries after my lap band not related to the bariatric procedure so I can surely related, but that does little to provide relief right now. I can tell you that is does get better and your appreciation for wellness and those around you will never be taken for granted. You, Gary and your little one are in my thoughts and prayers. All my best, Frances

Oh, boy! You've really been through the wringer. I'm glad to hear you're starting to feel better, though. Please keep us posted on your progress!

Lin...I am so sorry you have had so many problems. Hope they are gone now and that you are on a speedy road to recovery. Take care and dont over do it. You are in great hands of the Barnes. I believe in them whole heartedly. take care denise ps...if there is anything you need done or whatever let me know i will try.

Lin, I am certainly thinking about you and keeping you in my thoughts. I hope all goes well over the next few days. Please keep us posted! Stephanie