ULCER - update on me

Woke up mother's day and passed out - blood pressure bottomed out, had a BIG TIME bleeding ulcer I found out. Been in hospital, had 4 units of blood - DON'T ever want to have to go through that again. So, now just very tired and get run down easy, BUT feel so much better than over the last month or so - Must have been just very anemic and fatigued - Doc said I probably had the ulcer for a while, it just broke loose and bled this past weekend - Lost about half my blood and hemoglobin of around 6 (normal is 13 to 14). So, will be on the mend hopefully and can get active in the next week and lose this 30+ pounds I have gained over the winter. So, if you will, please pray for my strength to get better and for ulcer to heal completely.... thanks you guys. I have missed yall - but have not had enough strength to do all the things I need to do with kids getting ready to get out of school and work, but will post more as I feel stronger - DeAnna.

Praying for your speedy recovery

Thanks so much, that means a lot, cause I KNOW prayer works!! DeAnna.

Okay, so, since I been outa the loop - how are you, when was your surgery, where are you from, and oh, sorry, welcome to the board and thanks for your support....DeAnna.

I am so sorry to hear you have been under the weather. I hope you are feeling better soon. Take care of yourself! Get well soon! Love, Rhonda

Finally feel a little better today. Takes a while to get strength back, but hopefully, now that I know what the problem is, things will go a lot smoother. I feel like I will have my old energy back, I already feel different... Thanks so much - DeAnna.

Oh no i hate to hear that you went through that! I hope you get stronger and feeling better soon! CAll me if you need a peep talk , you got my number! just work on getting your strength back loosing that amount of blood can make you weak for a long time, eat healthy , and worry about looseing the lbs LATER! DAWN~~

Yep, it was no fun at all. Made worse or caused by taking things I should not take - Advil (ibuprofen), and BC powders - they are NO NO NO NOs - I will never take another one. I do feel a little better just today - Thanks, DeAnna.

Oh my goodness! I am so glad that you are doing ok! Take it very easy and let yourself heal. I know you are so busy, but the most important thing is to pay attention to your health. Could you go back on Protein shakes? They seem to help when I dont feel up to par, and may be ok for your tummy. I did know about all the bad pills that we cannot take anymore. Sadly, I put my Goodies in the trash! I love the things, best for a headache or pick-me up! Now it is Tylenol all the way, but now I take them about once a week or less! Keep us posted on how you are doing, and FOLLOW the diet the doc gave you!! Or else you might get a good whuppin when I come back!!! LOL! Cheryl

Yes, I've been feeling bad for a while now, and at least now I know why and can get to mendin'. I actually feel pretty good today, more back to normal. Will probably start walking tomorrow, got to start building strength again. Actually can have protein drinks. My (bariatric surgery) doc actually told me to take them every day forever....I also am eating Kroger brand yogurt that is a "carb freedom" that has 12gm of whey protein in them and splenda - they are delicious. Doc said because the ulcer was in the duodenum and not the stomach or pouch, that they do not baby it as much, that after a week of soft bland food, could go back to eating what I want. Thanks for your concern....DeAnna.