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| Atlanta WLS Diva Medical Alert! |
So my last post, I asked all of you when you last had your
blood drawn. Blood tests should be a part of the standard routine for
any post WLS patient, and I know this. I guess I thought that if I felt
okay then I would BE okay. Things didn't work out in quite that
manner.
I developed Bronchitis about two weeks
ago and since I had yet to have any blood work done after my 2010
surgery, I figured I'd have the Bariatric work up to include iron,
protein, B-12, calcium, etc. my doctor said I should get I letter in a
couple of days. What I got was a phone call that quickly hurled me into
oncoming traffic without anti-lock brakes, seat belt, helmet, or any
other safety device.
Two days after my
blood work, I got a call from the doctor's nurse saying my "level's" were
low and that I needed to "get ME to a GI doctor right away!" So I went
to my Bariatric surgeon who took one look at my hemoglobin, and told me I
had to have a blood transfusion ! All I did was just shake my head in
disbelief. I found myself checked-into the hospital within the hour
where I received 4 units of blood.
You see, the
average hemoglobin is 12-- mine was 5.2. I really let myself get
very unhealthy by not taking care of and paying attention to my health. I
choose to be healthy, so it is up to me and my team of doctors to get
me back on track to health and continued wholeness.
I am going through some
procedures now to determine why I am so anemic, but I will continue to
post my progress for all of you. Meanwhile, I am taking iron and will receive several
rounds of transfused iron, as well.
Stay tuned and leave me some well wishes and positive feedback!
Smooches!
Faith
Atlanta WLS Diva
