Coughing up fresh blood 3 days post surgery

[Gagsy 62]

Hi there, just curious if anyone else has had this problem. The doctors have checked and they are happy that I'm not having a pulmonary embolism but it still quite frightens me. Any stories would be appreciated, good or bad. Thanks

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[Mattymatt 491]

Are you still under the surgeon's care in the hospital?

[Gagsy 62]

Yes I am. They tested my blood last night and have been happy with my breathing. Nothing points to anything else other than inner stomach lining bleeding which they suggested and we're not concerned about

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[Mattymatt 491]

You're under care so I would try not to worry and leave it to the professionals. If they're unconcerned, I would say you need not be either. :-)

[kakatlady612 1,053]

I'm sorry Gagsy but if it were me I'd still be scared; you're the first one I've heard of with this. Know they do load you up with blood thinners but I'd be afraid some things are coming loose inside.

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[Creekimp13 5,840]

Glad you're at the hospital! The docs will get to the bottom of it and keep you out of danger. Best wishes on a speedy recovery!

[JohnnyCakes 593]

dear god...

that is not normal.

[Sullie06 1,013]

I would just advocate for yourself. Have they done an endoscopy to see where the blood is for sure coming from? If you don't feel like "Oh well it's okay" is the answer demand further testing. I don't believe this is a normal side effect.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

Dayum!!!! ((hugs)) Is it better today? I'd be scared spitless too!!! Glad you're still in the hospital!!! Make sure you communicate if you start feeling weaker or more precise pain in some area!!!

[Khandir 11]

I had my surgery Dec 14th. I had a slightly similar issue. I was throwing up blood every time I tried to drink something or suck on ice. I was in the hospital for 5 days. It stared as fresh blood and on day 4 it was brown and kinda chunky like old blood. Then it stopped and I was able to keep liquids down. I was told that some times that can happen. My blood sugar rose super high, that I needed insulin. I was on meds for nausea, my lungs were choppy that I had to take breathing treatments. I had none of those issues prior to surgery. Thank goodness on the 5th day it was like everything went away. I’m sure you will be okay in a day or so. The good thing is you are at the hospital and can be monitored.