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

Recommended Posts

The last couple of times that I have had a PB I have noticed little specks of blood in it. 1st time it happened I kind of blew it off because I wasn't sure if that was actually what it was or if maybe it was food. Well last night I am positive that it was blood. I didn't have anything red and hadn't had anything with red IN it. I called my doctor's office this morning and exlained everything to the nurse. 1st question she had for me was is the PB a common occurrance - for which it's not. She told me to take it light maybe stick to liquids and mushies for today. Said that maybe I just had an irritated eshophogas and that could be where the blood is from. She told me to just watch if it should happen again and if it does that I need to be seen right away. So my question to all of you is - have any of you ever experienced this? I mean I'm not too concerned at this point because I don't PB alot nor have I had any complications whatsoever - picture perfect banding!! Just wanted to throw it out there and see if anything like that has happened to anyone.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

No, but yuck and scary. I'd be insisting on an endoscopy. Pretend you called the first time and said, "I think there was blood in my PB but I'm not sure" and she said "Well, if it happens again come in and we'll have a look". Well, it happened again, and this time you are sure it's blood. Endoscopy!!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have never had blood in a PB but I have PB'd and that has caused a nose bleed. I agree with the iritated esophagus for now. I know that when I suffered from frequent migrains I vomited blood (small amounts) on a regular basis, the doctor said it was due to the esophagus being inflamed and the contractions that came with throwing up or PB'ing can cause some bleeding in the tiny blood vessels in the throat and esophagus. Hope you are feeling better. Maybe try drinking some aloe juice to sooth the throat? ~Mandy

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had it happen to me a couple of times, the doctor wasn't the least bit alarmed, (glad he wasn't), and he said we have tiny blood vessels in our esoph and throat, which sometimes burst during the pb or can be scratched during the pb.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had a realy bad bloody PB. I hear all the time here better to be safe than sorry so I went to the ER, over $1000 later, I am fine. They just told me to do liquids for 5 days. I am fine now. No problems. But it was SUPER scary.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Walmart carries Aloe juice in the pharmacy. It comes in 1/2 gallon bottles, I have never seen it any smaller. ~Mandy

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Where do you get the Aloe Vera juice? I was thinking it would be good to have on hand.

Just so you know, once you open it you need to drink it. It is handy, but I ended up throwing out 1/2 a bottle. Like Mandy said, the bottles are big. It's so good for you it's hard to throw out! Just make plans to drink several ounces several times a day for a good week until it's gone. Get your money's worth.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for the help. I did find it at Walmart. They did have a smaller jug that was suppose to be berry flavored. But I thought if it doesn't taste good by itself, sometimes the added flavors make it taste worse. Plus, I didn't look to see if there was any sugar or other additives in it either.

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

    ×