wife had gi bleed

[em25]

but they could not control it so did proceedure tipps since then she has to take lactalose four times a day and no exercise and keep her full blood count to 9

has anyone else had this done

[nutrimar]

Hi em25.

I had a similar procedure done in 2010. Had a big bleed and woke up in ITU 24hrs later and told they had to do a TIPPS. Am surprised she has been told not to exercise, as I was told it was essential for my long term health. I had to lose a lot of weight as I was seriously obese at that time.

As I was very 'regular' in my visits to the loo, I was only on lactulose twice a day. After a while I didn't need to take it as I was eating healthily enough for my body to get rid of the waste naturally.

Thankfully I never had another bleed, and didn't need to have another endoscopy either.

Hope this helps and that you wife gets stronger.

M.

[Ruby52]

Hi em I have had 10 bleeds and 9 bandings since 2011 after giving up drink and looking after myself I feel better now. I have cirrhosis and fatty liver with only 20% of it working. Keep her on the lactulose as it also keeps the toxins low & you can think a lot better x

[em25]

wife had to have it done again because she went confused and was comatosed she has nash cirrhosis consultant told her no exercise at all just to walk round garden and house. when we go out use a wheelchair also she has got to keep her hb not to go higher than 9

[Ruby52]

You are all saying no exercise. This I will have to look into, as always told to do more !!!!