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Posted 1/13/2012 9:07 AM (GMT 0)
Ok..four days ago, I ate a roast beef sandwich too fast and caused a partial blockage. I have had tons of liquid coming out of my stoma but thats it. I have an illeostomy but its never been just liquid ever. For the first 2 days I could keep down 2-4 cups of water. Then yesterday I ate some small amounts of food. It stayed down so I tried eating more and now Im back to day one...feeling very full, Bloated, heartburn, nautious, sore lower back.

       Im wondering how long its safe for me to wait this out. I hear most of us wait for it to pass? Ive tried the walking, tea, prune juice, lots of water, hot bath, heating pads, massaging...but its still partially blocked. Im going on day 5. Will the food that is stuck cause me to get sick? I just got out of the hospital for having blood clots in my lungs and Im in noo hurry to go back. (pout,pout)

Posted 1/13/2012 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
I'm no expert, but five days is a lot. I think you should at least call your surgeon or gi doc or nurse or someone -- especially w/the weekend coming up (long weekend if in the US), better to get your own rather than random medical people.

Seems clear that you shouldn't be eating any solid food, and if only from the point of needing the nutrition you need the blockage cleared.

here's the card from the uoaa with helpful info http://www.ostomy.org/ostomy_info/pubs/blockage_card.pdf

Hope you feel better soon
Posted 1/13/2012 10:04 PM (GMT 0)
Im am feeling better today. The watery liquid has a little substance. Im thinking its the start of the blockage being cleared? Still cant eat much. I didnt take anything but liquid for the first 2 days but I was soooo weak. I would collapse trying to get up my stairs. Thank u for replying. Im stubborn to a fault having dealt with our health care providers for 15 yrs...id rather just fight it out at home. Id recomend to others to go in =)
Posted 1/15/2012 6:14 PM (GMT 0)
OK, so you're from the, "Take my advice, I'm not using it" school.... I do that too sometimes. How are you doing now?
Posted 1/15/2012 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
Protein shakes will be liquid but give you protein for strength for the interim????
Posted 1/15/2012 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there, Im not sure if Im still partially blocked. I eat and get sooo bloated BUT Im eating. Gotta be a good thing right? My energy level is nearly back to normal. I still feel full hours (8-10 hrs) after eating. Im thinking its still partially blocked. Im a work in progress...lol
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