Lynda486

They did put me on 3 medications for the ulcer, but after the 2nd scope they said I could stop. I have osteoporosis so I can't take ppi's for too long. Glad she is doing better

I had my bypass over 5 years ago and just now my iron levels have plummeted, along with every other iron related test. I see my surgeon office for my yearly check this week. I am worried because I have had to pay for 2 endoscopies last year which found an ulcer and an errant staple which they say caused the ulcer. My iron serum is at 16mcg when it should be 50 at the low end. Anyone else have very low iron and is the fix just an iron supplement?

I can take in liquids and a little soft food like cream soups. Causes a bit of discomfort and my bowels are working fine. Not sure what that means. I did find out that my insurance is active and was given a copy of my card Friday. This seems to have happened for no reason. I live about 30 minutes from where I had surgery. I have now developed pain in my back near my right kidney. Not sure what that means either. I will let you all know what I find out. Thanks!

The Nurse ordered me in for a STAT CT for today and then told me to stay in town for results, but I can't get in anywhere until Tuesday Morning. She told me I should do a liquid diet but to add in cottage cheese and other soft foods. I wonder if she even heard me that it hurts when I eat? She mentioned a hernia or a bowel twist as a possibility but then told me to eat a soft diet and take laxatives. I am not constipated! UGH

I am almost 6 years out and doing well. Except, suddenly I am not able to eat. I spent the other night with such pain after eating that I couldn't sleep and considered a trip to the ER. I could actually feel a mass in my upper left side. The mass has gone away, but now I can't even have liquid without pain. I just switched jobs and my insurance is not in place yet. I talked with the surgeons office yesterday and they gave me the spiel about chewing and no carbs, (which I don't eat because of reactive hypoglycemia) I do have an appointment with them today, but am worried about the finance part as well. Has anyone else had a stricture or blockage in the pouch? If so what did it feel like? Thanks! Lynda