I just thought I would update everyone on my health these days.
I have been having my headaches again but this time they think I am having TIA's. I spent the night in the ER because my neurologist was out of town and my GP didn't know exactly what to do for me. So now that the dr is back home I have begun testing.
Today I had a TEE (transesophageal echocardiogram) to check the holes in my heart. The holes have not enlarged, they have remained the same. But blood clots are still forming and some are going through the holes in my heart so I will have to go on a blood thinners((alas complicated by the GB and the ulcers I have) They can not find a safe product for me to use. He was not able to do the complete test because of the pouch either. They probe is not a camera like an EGD so he can't see the pouch limitations. But he got the pictures he needed.

The next set of tests are MRI and MRA to check on the suspious areas and the MS diagnosis for a year ago. This will also give more information on the damage caused by whatever happened with latest headaches.

The headaches were so weird when they happened this time not like any ones I have had in the past. I had hugh spots in my vision and everything was super brite, Then my speach was affected. The GP told me to take this migraine medicine and when I did they think that is when the damage occured. I had a tingeling feeling throught my Left side and by the time they got me to the ER my left eye was drooping and the pupil had enlarged. Hubby was in a panic not knowing what was going on. He is soooo protective of me.
I'm feeling better and just taking it easy ubtil we get the tests all completed. I just want to feel good again.
So your thoughts and prayers are needed and apprciated.

Love you all, and think of you all every day.
Pat

{{{{{{Pat}}}}}} my heart goes out to you and you will certainly be in my prayers. Thank goodness you have a loving hubby that will see you get taken care of. I hope that all will be better for you soon.

Pat,

What about taking Lovenox injections instead of something by mouth as a blood thinner. You could be taught to give yourself the injection. It would be once or twice a day depending on the dosage. I pray that your testing comes out okay. Hugs.

Pat, I'm sending the best wishes for your health...I don't even understand half of what's going on for you, but I KNOW migraines. Prayers, fingers crossed, positive thoughts--you got it! Keep up your courage, and don't forget we all care about you.

Wow

Pat I'll be thinking of you contstantly! Keep positive and know we are here for you praying and waiting!

Love being sent your way.
xoxo

Pat

You are in my prayers sending you lots of strength and love.......hugs

When it rains, it pours, doesn't it, Patti?!? I am thinking of you and hope that they can get this under control for you.

Aloha Pat,

My prayers are with you.

I kept telling myself what more can I handle healthwise after WLS. But when I sat back I started to count my blessings because without the weight loss I would have more complications being obese.

Put your health in God's hands.

Deligently eat yor protein, sip sip sip water, take those vitamins/minerals, walk when you can. Keep your body in good shape, while the doctors fix your insides. Without our body we have no place to live. I know hard cause I am there struggling but I know we can do this, with faith in God, walking forward with postive thoughts and beliefs and surrounding ourselves with lots of love and support.

Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuupah duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuupah hugs of aloha being sent your way.

Meliss

Thank you all.
One thing all the doctors say is that you would never know what has been going on inside because I always smile and giggle. But thanks for all the advice.
Pat

Hi PattyO ---- Sending hugs your way.

You have certainly had more than your share of troubles since WLS. I am glad your team is working to help you and my prayers are on the way. Please keep us posted.

Hi Pat, I'll tell you one thing, if you are always smiling and giggling, then you've got half the battle won. keep on keepin on! Wishes for healing and good health to you, Eddie

Well I found out a couple of things since the last post. I had my MRI and MRA and found a couple of changed in the white matter and an incease in mylan sheath deteriation (MS). That is what I didn't want to hear. But until he gives me a 100% this is what I have and Is going to diagnois me with it I will look to the future without it. The doctor is not even certian about the results. I have no real effects or symptoms or signs. So llife will go on. My labs came back and they have determined that I have a protein C deficency (my blood clots easy) So they want to put me on Plavix but because of my pouch and the ulcers they have to run MORE tests to make sure I can take it without it eating through the pouch. Fun Fun Fun!

I just look forward and I am happy with where I am. I know that life has so much more for me.

Keep me laughting and reading all your good posts.
Love Pat

PattyO,
My thoughts & prayers are with you as you go through this.
I'm w/ NewBeginnings about asking the docs about Lovenox injections instead of something by mouth to thin the blood. I had to do the injections twice daily for 3 weeks post-op and they are so easy. The only side effect I had was a little bruising around my tummy at some of the injection sites. The needle is very small & very little pain with the injections.
No one else mentioned it, but your new pic is really nice.
Hang in there!
Jeanie

Patty, you inspire me so much with your outlook and your attitude and your courage. You are one of the most amazing people in this neighborhood. I'm going to be thinking of you very much this year. Please post whenever you can!

Hi Pat,
You are in my prayers.

Love,

Patty I am praying for you. I want you to ask about the Lovenox injections too. I gave them to myself for a month after surgery and they are no big deal at all! And they bypass your delicate pouch. Check it out with you Doc. Love and Hugs being sent your way.