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Started by phatgirl 2011, May 25, 2011 3:53 PM

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phatgirl 2011 #1

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Posted May 25, 2011 - 3:53 PM

I realize and understand I was intubated and that's the cause of the blood in the phlegm, but should it still be coming up almost 3 days post op? Anyone else experience this? Thanks in advance.

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Before preop diet on 5/17= 339lbs
before surgery on 5/23= 331 lbs
post surgery = 329 lb
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Posted May 25, 2011 - 3:55 PM

Gosh I don't know. I'd call your doctor.

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Posted May 25, 2011 - 4:02 PM

Thanks for the reply Rachel. I'm just starting to cough up the phlegm that was and is rumbling around in my chest. Its scary to keep seein al this blood. I guess I'll give it a lil more time. See what happens.

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Before preop diet on 5/17= 339lbs
before surgery on 5/23= 331 lbs
post surgery = 329 lb
current = 306 lbs yay!
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Posted May 25, 2011 - 5:27 PM

It can stick around for a week or so - but, if it's ever bright red with fresh clots, get to the ER.
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Lbs Lost . 43.90 : : Since Sx . 23.90 : : Lbs to Go . 96.60 : : Inches Gone . 13.7 : : 3.75 cc . 10 cc Band : :

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08-18 . Fill 0.25 cc : : 06-24 . Gallbladder Removed : : 05-31 . Ultrasound, positive for gallstones : : 05-24 . Unfill 1.0 cc : : 03-23 . Fill 1.0 cc : : 02-17 . Fill 1.5 cc : : 01-14 . Surgery (Sx) : : 01-07 . Seven day liquid protein diet. : : 12-29-10 . Presurgery class, consult, tests. : : 11-15 . Corp Counselor Consult : : 10-20 . Rheumatologist Consult : : 09-09 . Nutritionist Consult : : 09-07 . Surgeon Consult : : 08-11 . Orientation : : 08-12 . Psych Eval (3/3). : : 08-09 . Psych Eval (2/3). : : 08-05 . Psych Eval (1/3) : : 08-04 . Consult Primary Dr. : : 08-01 . Papers Received
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Posted May 25, 2011 - 5:36 PM

Thanks Acadia... Sounds logical.

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Before preop diet on 5/17= 339lbs
before surgery on 5/23= 331 lbs
post surgery = 329 lb
current = 306 lbs yay!
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Posted May 25, 2011 - 5:47 PM

You're welcome. It should go away soon.
STATS
Lbs Lost . 43.90 : : Since Sx . 23.90 : : Lbs to Go . 96.60 : : Inches Gone . 13.7 : : 3.75 cc . 10 cc Band : :

PAST
08-18 . Fill 0.25 cc : : 06-24 . Gallbladder Removed : : 05-31 . Ultrasound, positive for gallstones : : 05-24 . Unfill 1.0 cc : : 03-23 . Fill 1.0 cc : : 02-17 . Fill 1.5 cc : : 01-14 . Surgery (Sx) : : 01-07 . Seven day liquid protein diet. : : 12-29-10 . Presurgery class, consult, tests. : : 11-15 . Corp Counselor Consult : : 10-20 . Rheumatologist Consult : : 09-09 . Nutritionist Consult : : 09-07 . Surgeon Consult : : 08-11 . Orientation : : 08-12 . Psych Eval (3/3). : : 08-09 . Psych Eval (2/3). : : 08-05 . Psych Eval (1/3) : : 08-04 . Consult Primary Dr. : : 08-01 . Papers Received
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Posted May 25, 2011 - 5:47 PM

You need to see a doctor, not wait it out. Coughing up blood is not normal. Being intubated should not cause that.
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Posted May 25, 2011 - 5:57 PM

I coughed up blood for about 4 days, not frequently but when I coughed it was there. You should be fine as long as it's not bright red. If it continues after a week call your doctor.
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Posted May 25, 2011 - 6:41 PM

That's what I'm going thru jrsy. It should be ok. Thanks for sharing your experience.

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Before preop diet on 5/17= 339lbs
before surgery on 5/23= 331 lbs
post surgery = 329 lb
current = 306 lbs yay!
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Posted May 25, 2011 - 6:46 PM

Wow I didn't even think about that, I haven't coughed up anything!
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Posted May 25, 2011 - 9:48 PM

Well.. It was dark clots and now it's the bright red blood. So if this continues tomorrow then I will have to go to the ER. Thanks for all the advice and comments

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Before preop diet on 5/17= 339lbs
before surgery on 5/23= 331 lbs
post surgery = 329 lb
current = 306 lbs yay!
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