Just spent the week in hospital

kenhud1
on 1/6/12 12:05 pm - Houston, TX

I've mentioned that I have been a bit down, tired and dizzy. Well, it got considerably worse and finally Monday I went to the ER. my HGB was 5 (13 is normal, at 8 the hospital begins transfusions, 5 is critical). I got 5 units of blood and my HGB is up to 11.5, but we still don't know why I am so freaking anemic all of a sudden.

Ive had colonoscopy, endoscopy and lower bowel series looking for a bleed. All show nothing. Today, we did a camera endoscopy where you swallow a camera that shoots pics of your innards from top to bottom (literally your bottom). I should get results Monday and will hopefully determine why I am bleeding. By the way, I have blood in the stool.

It's all pretty frightening and frankly I am pissed. I didn't go through all the **** I have in order to be sick now. I guess that means that I am strong in saying I'm going to beat this **** whatever it is. But, I'm certainly not happy to be fighting again. I like feeling strong and slim, so I'm not giving up, but, hell it's time for karma to stop ******g with me. LOL

Ken

KenHud
RNY 5/17/10 highest: 407 lb - maintaining a loss of 200+ pounds and enjoying life

Paul C.
on 1/6/12 5:13 pm - Cumming, GA

RNY on 07/16/10

Be sure they check your remnant stomach. It is full there and out produces acid that has nothing to work on on there. If this last check shows nothing I would insist on it.

Is the blood reddish our black? Black tarry crap means a bleed higher up in your system.

Sorry to hear of this and hope for a speedy resolution to the problem.

Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
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Michael P.
on 1/6/12 9:45 pm

RNY on 02/07/11

Sorry to hear Ken. Best wishes for a speedy resolution to this.

9/9/09: Highest Weight: 506.5 lbs 9/20/10: Tufts Start Weight: 492.4 lbs
2/7/11: Surgery Wt: 462.5 lbs. 9/16/12: Current Weight: 287.8 lbs.
4/15/12: First 5K - BAA 5K - PR 35:49

Don 1962
on 1/6/12 10:42 pm

RNY on 04/07/08

Hope they figure it out soon. (man hugs)

Never, and I mean NEVER, trust a fart!!

Charlie S.
on 1/6/12 11:51 pm

VSG on 08/30/11

I was wondering why I didn't see any posts from you the last few days. That sucks!!! Hope they get everything figured out quickly and fix you back up.

If you need anything... I am just down the road in Pearland!

I'll be praying for your quick recovery!

                              HW: 429                     SW: 380               Height: 5'08"

Matt2011
on 1/7/12 1:10 am - Moorhead, MN

RNY on 12/30/11

Hope you get better soon, Ken.

“Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a little more.? Louis L'Amour quote

kenhud1
on 1/7/12 1:31 am - Houston, TX

RNY on 05/17/10

Thanks for all the good thoughts. I'm feeling stronger and my attitude is improving. Now if we can just get to the bottom of the problem so I can stay that way! Oh yeah, I still have to "expell" the camera from my system. You may all hear that when it happens.

KenHud
RNY 5/17/10 highest: 407 lb - maintaining a loss of 200+ pounds and enjoying life

Michael P.
on 1/7/12 3:05 am

RNY on 02/07/11

Expelling the camera... Sorry, that made me laugh and I'm laughing with you! You should post that on YouTube!!

9/9/09: Highest Weight: 506.5 lbs 9/20/10: Tufts Start Weight: 492.4 lbs
2/7/11: Surgery Wt: 462.5 lbs. 9/16/12: Current Weight: 287.8 lbs.
4/15/12: First 5K - BAA 5K - PR 35:49