bruising

Katie B.
on 8/9/13 11:30 am

Since my surgery I've noticed that I bruise much more easily! I have bruises everywhere! Anyone else experienced this?

poet_kelly
on 8/9/13 11:33 am - OH

Is your iron low?

Kelly

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Katie B.
on 8/9/13 12:00 pm

I'm not sure. I haven't had my blood work done yet.

poet_kelly
on 8/9/13 12:01 pm - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

If you're bruising very easily, you might want to get that checked.

Kelly

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Katie B.
on 8/9/13 12:07 pm

I'very recently moved and need to find a new doctor. I'll probably just go to my PCP. Are there certain tests I should request? I'm almost 8 weeks post-op.

poet_kelly
on 8/9/13 12:09 pm - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

CBC, iron and ferritin, is what I would start with. At three months out, you should probably have a full set of labs.

Kelly

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Cicerogirl, The PhD
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on 8/9/13 12:23 pm - OH

RNY on 08/27/07

Also ask to have your vitamin K checked. Low vitamin K can result in what would have been a teeny bruise (that might not even show) being bigger because your blood does not clot quickly enough.

Lora

14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained

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