Guest guest Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 When I vomited blood all over my doctor's examining room (the same doctor who " fired " me), I spent days and days in the ICU. No interest in anything but letting time pass, so I don't even remember how many days it was. There was no warning at all, no nausea, etc., just a total lack of energy -- daughter and granddaughter even had to help me walk in there. The gastroenterologist blocked one or some varices. " The trouble with socialism is socialism. The trouble with capitalism is capitalists. " -- Willi Schlamm, Austrian analyst “The trouble with capitalism is capitalists. They’re too damn greedy.” –Herbert Hoover Penny I would get in touch with your regular doctor right away and if he is not there, speak to his nurse. Any blood showing up from vomiting needs attention right away. The constant vomiting can throw off your electrolyte balance very easily and also cause you to become dehydrated. This alone can cause you to be tired and run down. The doctor needs a records of when you throw up. I would write it down so he can see how often it occurs and mark when you see the blood. As far as this doctor is concerned, I would ask your doctor what doctor does he suggest you contact when he is not there. I would also fill him in on the fact that this doctor seems annoyed by it all. Doctors take over for each other all the time, when they are in with their group and they should not be making the patient uncomfortable because of it. It is true that it takes the doctor longer to evaluate a patient cause they have to go through their medical records and see what is happening with them before they see you...it is almost like having a new patient and it takes alot more effort on their part to be sure of things than someone who sees you regularly and knows your case. I am thrilled that you are now on the transplant list and will be watched much better than you were before. Usually, those on the list have a special person they can contact whenever they have a problem. But, that depends on where you are located on the list and if they consider you a greater risk. Best wishes to you....I hope they can also get this Iron tablet thing worked out for you, too. Group Email: livercirrhosissupport web address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/livercirrhosissupport/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Thanks. I will definitely stay with the group. I think you asked me before (or somebody did) how long my surgery was. My husband said my surgery was 5 hours long. They took me into surgery at 3:00 a.m. and I was in ICU by 8:00 a.m. Penny > > That is terrific...it is good to know you are doing so well. > I'm glad your home and now you can move forward to all that > may be ahead of you as far as your dreams are concerned. > Keep exercising, you will be surprised how fast you will recover > doing that. Best wishes to you and I hope you will stay on the > group to inspire others here and also so we can hear all about > your progress and rejoice with you. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Five hours is a pretty quick transplant. My brain surgery was six hours, and it was only supposed to take three or four. Your transplant must have gone very well indeed. Colleen preciouspenny3 wrote: Thanks. I will definitely stay with the group. I think you asked me before (or somebody did) how long my surgery was. My husband said my surgery was 5 hours long. They took me into surgery at 3:00 a.m. and I was in ICU by 8:00 a.m. Penny > > That is terrific...it is good to know you are doing so well. > I'm glad your home and now you can move forward to all that > may be ahead of you as far as your dreams are concerned. > Keep exercising, you will be surprised how fast you will recover > doing that. Best wishes to you and I hope you will stay on the > group to inspire others here and also so we can hear all about > your progress and rejoice with you. > Group Email: livercirrhosissupport web address: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/livercirrhosissupport/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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