Bruising
Has anybody else had troubles with bruising isnce surgery? I am 24 weeks out from a revision from band to RNY. For the last 4-6 weeks I have noticed finger tip size bruising showing up randomly. Today I noticed a bruise that measures about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide and one on the outside of my knee that is about 1 1/2 inches across. Not sure what is causing it, but they are showing up in places that i wouldn't think of getting bruises. Any ideas. I have my 6 month appt tomorrow.
steph
steph
Original weight 285. Lowest weight 210. Revision weight 249. Size 24W
Current weight 210 as of February 23, 2012!!!
Current size 16-18 as of February 25, 2012!!!
Current weight 210 as of February 23, 2012!!!
Current size 16-18 as of February 25, 2012!!!
Did you get your six months labs done yet? How is your iron? B12? Vitamin K?
If you haven't had labs done yet, make sure your doc orders them tomorrow and that the order includes those things.
If you haven't had labs done yet, make sure your doc orders them tomorrow and that the order includes those things.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
I haven't ever had my vitamin K done. I had my B12 checked during my 3 month labs and it was 1216. My last iron was done preop on 10/4 and it was 90. My ferritin on 6/5/2010 was 13.4, on 7/19/2011 was 19.1, and on 3/6/2012 was 28.8. Going to ask for a complete iron panel with ferritin as well as vitamin k level. Anything else that I need to ask for.
Original weight 285. Lowest weight 210. Revision weight 249. Size 24W
Current weight 210 as of February 23, 2012!!!
Current size 16-18 as of February 25, 2012!!!
Current weight 210 as of February 23, 2012!!!
Current size 16-18 as of February 25, 2012!!!
Those are the things that might cause bruising. But you should get a full set of labs at six months out, including a CBC, CMP, lipid panel, vitamin A, vitamin D, thiamine, folate, copper, zinc, PTH, iron, ferritin, B12, vitamin K. I also do vitamin E, B6 and selenium.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
I just had CBC, CMP, Vitamin D, folate, and B12 done about 2 months ago. I will get the lipid panel done at my annual physical in November. I am going to ask for vitamin K, and iron panel (iron, ferritin) tomorrow. Thanks for the help.
Original weight 285. Lowest weight 210. Revision weight 249. Size 24W
Current weight 210 as of February 23, 2012!!!
Current size 16-18 as of February 25, 2012!!!
Current weight 210 as of February 23, 2012!!!
Current size 16-18 as of February 25, 2012!!!
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