Bad news from Dr.

OK so I went to the Dr today because I've been lightheaded. I figured my iron was low, but he doesnt htink it is. Then I told him I've been bruising easy, and that I have these red dots all over my body. The red dots are called purpura, or petechiae He almost freaked out on me, and gave me a full check over. he's doing blood tests to rule out luekemia. Apparently petechiae is a sign of it, and so is the bruising. So, I'm officially freaked out. he is also checking my nutrients, and if my platelet count comes back abnormal, he will send me to a Dr to do a bone marrow examination. He absolutely does NOT want me to have surgery for the gall bladder until we find out what's wrong. please think of me

I am so sorry to hear about that. I will keep you in my prayers and for the red dots to disappear. Good luck!;-(

Thinking positive thoughts for you hun!!!! Hugs! Sherry

You are on my heart and in my prayers. Please keep us updated, Kay! Love, Becky

You are most certainly in my prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you! Much Dee Dee

oh Kay, you must be frantic with worry. I shall hold you in my thoughts and pray for the best. You have the right to be freaked out for sure but try to stay strong until the tests are done. wishing you only happy thoughts... Barb

Dear Kay, I hold you in my heart and prayers. I am sorry you are facing this challenge. Remind yourself to breathe deeply; that God is as close to you as your next breath; find a word that soothes your soul and think it (or say it softly) as you exhale. You are facing uncertainty and that IS a scary place to be; so just be gentle with yourself. Allow others to love on you. Give yourself permission to set aside thinking about your medical symptoms & experiences for periods of time to take a walk, a drive someplace pretty, be with a loved one, read a magazine. Lovingly, Lauralyn Lap RNY 2/13/03 @ size 3X, today @ size 8.

Kay, I pray that it's nothing serious. I do want to tell you though, one of my WLS friends was brusing real bad and it turns out it was caused by low B-12, although her B-12 was showing in the normal range, it was on the low side of normal. She started weekly B-12 shots for a month and the brusing is gone. I pray that you fair as well as she has. HUgs, Tonya

Kay, I checked out the causes of petechiae and it says that nutritional deficiencies, such as a deficiency in vitamins C, K, or B12, or folic acid can cause it. I swear by the B-12 shots. I was not absorbing the oral very well at all. HUgs, Tonya

I just love this board and the people who are here. Thank you so much for the info Tonya, I feel better for Kay already. And the info has been registered in my brain file for future reference (make sure you remember for me incase I forget it tho ok?) you're one of the best girl! love, Barb