Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Vomiting blood



Recommended Posts

Hi there I was wondering if people could tell me if I have cause for concern or not....:help:

I was banded in Dec 03 and have since lost 55kg! YAY:) . A year later the first band slipped and I had a new one put in.

My problem is that since I had the first one put in (and it has continued in the second one) I vomit blood - often about 3-4 times a week. It usually only happens at night and can be old blood (dark red) or new blood (less often). I think it is related to vomiting up dinner or some prior irritation but I have noticed this is not always the case.

I wake and have to be sick and sure enough it is very very often very bloody. I don't think it can be because the band is too tight as I am now eating quite a lot during the day (compared to what I had been eating. Also I don't think its slippage as I know what that felt like). It doesn't bother me in the sense that there is no pain but surely it can't be good for me..

The doctor just says its nothing to worry about that my two sides of the stomach in the band are rubbing against each other and causing bleeding into the stomach - but could this lead to nasty complications down the track? I am unsure as to what to do leave it (as I can live with it now the super shock value is nil when it happens and it doesn't hurt) but don't want to be foolish either and do nothing ... Does anyone else continually have this experience? Does anyone have any advice? Many thanks

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I don't have any other advice other than to say I would get a second opinion myself, vomiting blood regardless of what causes it should be cause for concern; And nothing against your doctor but I wouldn't buy the 'nothing to worry about' diagnosis from your doc.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'll tell you what my doctor told me, "You must get a total unfill until it heals, which is about three weeks." He told me that rarely does it heal on its own without getting an unfill. If you are bleeding regularly and throwing it up, you ARE too tight. Otherwise it would go down instead of up. By this time, you might also be anemic.

After doing this for so long, I think you should have it scoped as well!!! This is a serious matter!! Don't let your doctor make light of it. Be pro-active!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Old blood or new blood, blood is blood and if it is short term then there is probably no problem. This is not short term and your doctor is wrong in telling you not to worry. Even if it is the two sides rubbing together it can turn into much more of a problem and you are lucky that as long as it has been going on that you haven't had more problems. Doctors aren't always right. I know, I am an RN.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I would request some test to be done for my own "piece of mind" if nothing else. I now have to deal with reflux, which I will say I have never experienced in my life....due to being filled too tight the first time and my doctor pretty much refusing to take any of it out; basically was told "there's nothing wrong with your fill, quit being such a baby and deal with it." I am now having to deal with all the problems that come with reflux and it was totally unnecessary.

Take care.

Bette

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Doesn't sound good to me...have you been scoped?

Dr. C Cincinnati, Ohio

Got a question? Ask the doctor at www.TheBandDoctor.com

877.442.BAND

DISCLAIMER: If am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!

Hi there I was wondering if people could tell me if I have cause for concern or not....:help:

I was banded in Dec 03 and have since lost 55kg! YAY:) . A year later the first band slipped and I had a new one put in.

My problem is that since I had the first one put in (and it has continued in the second one) I vomit blood - often about 3-4 times a week. It usually only happens at night and can be old blood (dark red) or new blood (less often). I think it is related to vomiting up dinner or some prior irritation but I have noticed this is not always the case.

I wake and have to be sick and sure enough it is very very often very bloody. I don't think it can be because the band is too tight as I am now eating quite a lot during the day (compared to what I had been eating. Also I don't think its slippage as I know what that felt like). It doesn't bother me in the sense that there is no pain but surely it can't be good for me..

The doctor just says its nothing to worry about that my two sides of the stomach in the band are rubbing against each other and causing bleeding into the stomach - but could this lead to nasty complications down the track? I am unsure as to what to do leave it (as I can live with it now the super shock value is nil when it happens and it doesn't hurt) but don't want to be foolish either and do nothing ... Does anyone else continually have this experience? Does anyone have any advice? Many thanks

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi there - thanks for all the help. Dr C - no haven't been scoped - I might insist on it next time. Do you think if I don't get this looked into I could cause myself serious damage?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hey, BubbleButt,

I've never sued anyone. I just pray that no one has been negligent here. (Because it sounds like someone has!) We are blessed in the U.S. to have recourse if we have been mistreated. If there is a legitimate case, a patient has every right to make demands.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes, if there has been a huge error the patient does have recourse. But we tend to be very sue happy in this country and it is expensive for everyone else.

I'm just always amazed at how when one side of a story is told the first comment out of the mouths of some (or typing fingers) has something to do with a lawsuit.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×