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Posted 3/13/2014 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
Well, my colon looks like a train wreck and my GI doesn't even know what to do with me, so they are trying to have me admitted to the local university hospital because its the best one in the state and there's an IBD specialist there who is top in the country.

I have heard "viral infection", "IV meds" and "colorectal surgeon" thrown around a few times. I am trying to stop crying while my hubby picks up the kids from the sitter. In the one hand I'm relieved to be getting some help, on the other hand.... What if this isn't a virus and I have to get my colon out?

I KNEW I was in so much pain for a reason. I knew I wasn't just being a wuss. The pics from my scope are nasty. Hard to believe my colon has done a 180 in such a short time. If you pray, please pray for me and pray that my docs will be guided to know what's wrong with me and how to fix it. I have 3 beautiful kids and a great hubby that I'd like to get back to taking care of. I am sooooo sick of being sick!
Posted 3/13/2014 11:02 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry Stef cry but like you said, at least you are getting excellent help now. Try not to get too ahead of things, one step at a time...easier said than done, I know, but try to stay calm as best you can. It's all up hill from where you were, right?
Posted 3/13/2014 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear things are so rough for you right now. It does sound like you will be in good hands though! Hopefully whatever happens next will lead to many happy, healthy years for you. Best of luck and I will be praying.
Posted 3/13/2014 11:07 PM (GMT 0)
Try to thing of being admitted as the first day of the rest of forever! This maybe be the day thay everything gets turned around. And you get help! From an excellent specialist. Could have a whole world of not being sick ahead of you! :D
Posted 3/13/2014 11:47 PM (GMT 0)
i hope they can help you, girl!!

you most likely always get IV meds when you are in the hospital. just depends what kind- steroids or antibiotics. i doubt a virus can be causing all this inflammation and think it's just your UC. they will definitely check you for c diff!
Posted 3/13/2014 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Stef, thanks for updating us!
From previous notes I'm going to ask, are you at UofU?
My son was hospitalized with Crohn's. I have an idea of what you may be going thru.
Hang in there!
Posted 3/14/2014 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
Don't panic. I've been hospitalized several times for my UC. It's actually a good thing because you will get the attention and help you need so badly. You are in good hands. I can sympathize so much with your post because when this all happened to me my kids were little and I just wanted to be home with them! Hang in there...you'll be fine. :)
Posted 3/14/2014 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
I am praying for you. God loves you. Hold on in there!
Posted 3/14/2014 12:25 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck and hope they get you on some things that get you feeling better.
Posted 3/14/2014 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
The first time I went in I actually talked to a surgeon. Been in 3 more times but now my colon looks a lot better. Not great but better. I know its scary but pay attention and remember you make the decisions.
Posted 3/14/2014 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
Good luck Stef...hope it will be under control soon.
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Posted 3/14/2014 1:36 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I haven't had to be hospitalized since I had my daughter, so I can only imagine how hard it is to be away from you kids, but as other people have said, hopefully this is just a turning point for you, and you'll be feeling better soon. Keep us posted. I just said a prayer for you!
Posted 3/14/2014 2:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hopefully they will figure it out fast so you can get back to feeling better and living life. I am keeping you in my prayers!
Posted 3/14/2014 3:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Steph, Hospitals are scary in many ways - but to be honest I always felt more comfortable being there. I found it far better than sitting at home enduring the intense pain on my own and not knowing what the heck is going on. I like what scum had to say above... was the same thing for me.

Hope you feel better soon! Do keep us posted and rest up :)
Posted 3/14/2014 3:45 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds scary, i pray for you to get better asap. Keep hanging on...
Posted 3/14/2014 5:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Stef... I may end up admitted within the next 24 hours myself... so we can be hospital buddies.
And look forward to getting the help and treatment we need.

**hugs**
Posted 3/14/2014 5:09 AM (GMT 0)
Prayers have been sent. Stay strong.
Posted 3/14/2014 12:51 PM (GMT 0)
That stinks :( But at least you have your answers to your pain. I hope they can get you tip top without surgery....I will be crossing my fingers for you. Get well!
Posted 3/14/2014 4:47 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry Steph. Remember, you're in control of your colon. Doctors are there to only advise you of removing your colon and if you believe you can deal with the pain whilst it's in the process of healing, the decline the surgery and/or sign yourself out. It will be a b*tch, trust me. I'm doing an all natural route and I just want to rip my own guts out sometimes even though I'm in a "remission".

At one point in my life with UC (2.5 years and some change now), I have been admitted at least 4 times and it got to the point, I was excited to go since it's like my form of a "vacation". Odd, right? It's like free food being brought to you 3x a day, sometimes free TV, etc .. even though we all know our insurances have to pay for it. tongue
Posted 3/14/2014 5:05 PM (GMT 0)

katarzyna said...
I'm sorry Steph. Remember, you're in control of your colon. Doctors are there to only advise you of removing your colon and if you believe you can deal with the pain whilst it's in the process of healing, the decline the surgery and/or sign yourself out. It will be a b*tch, trust me. I'm doing an all natural route and I just want to rip my own guts out sometimes even though I'm in a "remission".

Uhhh... you cannot heal your colon through sheer force of will. You are in charge of what you or other human beings inflict on your body in the form of food, drugs, surgery, etc. You are absolutely not "in charge" of whether it's going to heal or not. There is no prize for enduring more pain or holding on to your colon for longer.

Good luck Stef.
Posted 3/14/2014 6:43 PM (GMT 0)
It sounds like your in good hands...best of luck, and let us know what happens.
Posted 3/14/2014 7:13 PM (GMT 0)
Don't panic! I was admitted after a scope two years ago. Does it help to make lists? It does for me. Like a list of what you need at hospital, lists for the kids, etc.

They said surgeon the day I got there too and it was never mentioned again. I had a picc line for my meds as opposed to an iv.

Hoping you feel better asap!
Posted 3/14/2014 11:28 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear your uc got so much worse. I hope you get the care you need. Keep us posted.
Posted 5/13/2014 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
My husband is about to go through the same thing hope everything turned out great.
Posted 5/14/2014 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry and can relate! Just out of the hospital myself. I had to think this was a chance to get better, with fluids & a team. Think of it as rest. You don't have to do anything you don't want, especially in the emotional state you're in. But the threat/hospital experience is scary.

I will think & pray for you.

Pls ask about IVIG. I went overnight from 40 times to 17 times! Now I'm down to 2-4 day. You'll know immediately if it works or not.
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