Duodenal Ulcer Update

[yogi-bear]

I would just like to say a big Thank You for all those who gave me advice, after my bleeding duodenal ulcer and stay in hospital last week, especially our resident doctor, Sqad..x.....Having lots of things on your list, especially broth, and weak tea......lots from your list actually and suggestions from other lovely AB'ers x.
Was in a bad when rushed by ambulance and vomited up a substantial amount of black blood, had a blood transfusion, and endoscopic procedure to fix ulcer.
Opened bowells on Thursday while in hospital....Stools were black, like tar.....Dr said that is normal as I had quite a bit of old blood from the original bleed to clear through system...Told could take up to 7 days to fully get rid of......Happy to say stools are just about got normal now....I can continue my recuperation and hopefully get stronger, got 3 more days of medication including antibiotics.....8 tablets and capsules also Lactalose solution.....Follow up with GP next week.


Thanks again and it was greatly appreciated :-) xx

[yogi-bear]

Thanks very much, Sqad......Hope you have a great time down the club and if snooker is involved, win handsomely :-) x

[yogi-bear]

Sqad,

Will arrange for blood test next week to check iron levels etc....thanks again :-)

[mazie]

Just seen this. Hope you are feeling loads better Yogi. Big hugs from me xxx

[yogi-bear]

Hug you back, mazie...:-).....thanks, sweetheart xx

[mazie]

Awww. Well I feel better :o) xx