Coughing Up Blood?

kmviotto · July 13, 2008

Hi!

I just got banded on Wednesday and everything seems to be going ok as for as recovering. But, I'm coughing up a little blood this evening and was wondering if this has happened to anyone else and should I be alarmed at all? Thanks for any advice:huh2:

Barbiek · July 13, 2008

I'm no doctor, but I don't think that is normal. I would have that checked right away! Good Luck.

asimmons · July 13, 2008

I was banded on 6/10 and I had that happen also. If it is not much and does not continue I would not worry about it. Also is it bright red or brownish? Bright red would make me head for the nearest ER.

Anne

SanDiegoPhotog · July 13, 2008

While it may be nothing, coughing up blood is typically NOT normal. I'd call your surgeon immediately at the very least.

Sades · July 13, 2008

I would not wait, just get yourself to a dr asap. Whether it's happened to someone else or not does not mean that what is happening to you is okay. I wouldn't risk it. Good luck and keep us posted.

armywife4life · July 13, 2008

call the hospital!! Don't wait on this, get it checked out

SanDiegoPhotog · July 13, 2008

Did your doctor give you a 24-hour number to call him? My surgeon has a number to call for after-hours emergencies . . . if you don't have that, then I would go to the nearest ER.