What an ordeal!

Hi everyone!

Well its been a long nine days.  I was in the hospital all this time.  On Friday the 20th I was having a hard time breathing.  I was advised to go to the ER and for once I listened.  Thank God I did.  A CAT scan revealed that I did indeed have multiple blood clots in my lungs.  I thank God and my guardian angel and the universe that I am alive to tell this tale.  Nothing is more humbling than when you face death.  Well, I spent 8 1/2 days in the hospital  I was on a blood thinner called Heparin (IV) and also Coumadin which is oral. I had to stay at the hospital until my blood levels made it to where they wanted the numbers to be. What a long haul.  I'm glad to be home finally.  Unfortunately, since I am on blood thinners, my RNY has been postponed for 3 months. At the least   I did lose 14 pounds while in the hospital which brings my weight loss toa grand total of 47 pounds. Yay.  Glad to be back and look forward to catching up on what has been happening with you folks on the board.

WOW !!  What a time you've had but glad to see you back home and (hopefully) feeling much better !!
Sorry about the postponement but as "they" say:
"Everything happens for a reason..."
And **Congratulations** on the weight loss !!  Hard way to lose it but it's still a loss...
Take Care and hope you're 100% soon !!

Glad to have you back, I'm sure it's been a long ordeal for you - and I know having your RNY postponed can be disappointing - in the long run though - so much better for you to find out and deal with the blood clots before surgery than after.

I've been worried about you!   Sorry to hear that you've been in the hospital all this time BUT I'm so glad that you DID go to get checked out!!!!!!!   Blood clots are not fun!!!!  At least they can be managed!  
Glad to hear you are back home and hope you are back to 100% soon!!!!!  Congrats on you weight loss!   You'll get there!
Feel better and keep us posted!!!!!!!
Ruth

So sorry about your ordeal, but YEAH!  You are home, we were all very worried about you. Glad you took some advice and took care of yourself. Better to be safe than sorry and  better to know about the clotting problem now than after surgery. 

OMG I am glad that you went to the ER. We were all so worried about you thanks for updating us...

Sorry to hear about your hositpal stay, but glad you were checked out and the problem found.

Yes, it's disappointing to have RNY postponed, but it will be for the best. Stay well and best wished recouperating. 8 days in the hospital can be quite trying.

WOW YIKES and. God is indeed good. You should be feeling very blessed to be still here. I am glad you are on the mend. You will feel so much better once this is taken care of. And even better when you actually have your RNY it is worth waiting for.  

Thank God !!! I was wondering how you were and am glad you are now doing well. I am sorry for all youv'e been through and that you had to postpone your surgery. I'm sure you are just happy to be on the mend and feeling better. You will get there in no time.
Take care, and thanks for letting us know.

Sorry to hear that you have been so ill.  We were all very worried.  I was so glad to see your post tonight.  Keep your chin up those three months will pass quick.