Well sisters, I can finally give you an update on my surgery and situation. I had surgery on Monady of last week and they were going to try to repair or cut out the kink I had found in small...
Ok, I am scared. I'm having another surgery but I i don't when. I've had since two since I got here, Doctor said unusual case. Ugh!!! I cant type on this compiyer,! more later...
thanks everyone for yur prayers and asupport. theu mean a lot to me. still have fever but going dewn some. hospital is great. will probaby be here another week. will keep you updated...
ok here's a quick upsate. temperatur got to 104. CT scan showed leaks, was taken to suegery at 2AM, can't figure out where the leaks are coming from. now have 2 jp drains and an NG tube. cant eat or...
i had my surgery on Monday and was supposed to get released this coming friday but suddenly have a fever that keeps going up. it was 98.7 this morning and now is 101.2 even after taking tylenol. my...
Just trying to waste time; my nerves are killing me and my ulcer too! It's really been acting up the last few days. I tell you what, the prep for today's surgery was easy, but you try doing an enema...
Matt, that's great! I was drinking fruit smoothies after my surgery for a while and I noticed the same effect. I stopped doing it but I don't know why. I never thought to try the vegetable smoothies....
Thanks girls for all the good wishes! I don't know what I'd do without you!! Janie, you're a doll!! Hodaya, I've SO enjoyed chatting with you on FB. I sure hope we get a chance to chat again before...
Thanks Cher, one more sleep it is!! I'm definitely going to relax, and also getting a blessing today. As far as a comedy, unless I go rent a movie I doubt I'll watch one. Sunday tv isn't very good. I...
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother!! That's something none I don't think any of us had heard before. Thank you for sharing....
Sorry to hear that Peggy! You can whine to me any day!! I just wish you weren't having these problems... Yeah, ALMOST 24 hours, I have to go to the hospital at noon, so that's the time I'm counting...
Well since you all said it was ok to whine I'm going to whine some more. I am MISERABLE!! I've been feeling horrible all day. I'm so impatiend for my surgery on Monday, why can't the time go by any...
The output depends on the input and for me a lot of it depended on how much I drank too. The more fluids I had the runnier it was and the less I had the thicker it was which helped to slow it down...
well, that was easy! thanks! have you used it? has anyone on here used it?...
Have you tried peanut butter?? That always works for me. Oh and oatmeal!!...
Welcom Liza!! We're so glad you found us too! This forum is a great wealth of information and the people on this site are awesome! I had my surgery in September of 08 and had a temperary ileo for...
Thanks Hodaya, I figured it was too late for her to use it if wasn't already planning on it. What I wanted to ask her is if she uses it or not. I guess there's nothing I can do about it now, I really...
Cece you are so lucky! I wish my surgeon would do that! She's an excellent surgeon but I doubt she'd even give me a "clean" scar if I asked. So, I'm in the club forever. BCB sisters it is!!...
Someone gave me the link to seprafilm and now I can't find it. Can anyone post it again for me? I want to ask my surgeon about it Monday before my surgery. Thanks!!...
Welcome ladies!! We're so glad to have you join our group!! Yes, Peggy I still grin from ear to ear when I read these posts and my husband does too. He thinks it's hilarious! Either that or we're...
Welcome to our family Inquiz! I'm sorry to hear that you too are suffering from CI. I had my surgery on September 22, 2008 and although I have had MANY complications, my life is 100 times better than...
4 whitney's in fayetteville? Crap! I didn't see that, I hope I picked the right one!! Oh well, I'll know soon enough. Matt, I sent you a friend request did you get it yet. I found you!! Shaz I sent...
Thanks ladies...well, I went and showered and got "beautified" but it didn't help much. Luckily I have a little stool I keep in the bathroom so I can sit down and dry my hair and put my make up on. I...
I'm sorry friends, but I just need to whine today. I'm having such a rough day and I can hardly stand it. My stomach is very sore today and I'm very weak. When I stand up I have a hard time standing...
You're great Peggy! Actually it was Peggy and I chatting on FB who came up with that and we had a blast, but hey, it works don't ya think? We just thought we should have fun with the unfortunate side...
Hodaya that's ok, when you have more time we'll chat. As far as that guy, you are SO FUNNY!!! Hahahaha!! Have a great Sabbath!...
Ok, so I know a lot of us out there have had these surgeries where they rip our stomachs open from navel to pubic bone. And some of us have had it more than once. Have you ever noticed that your...
YaY Lizzie!! You at more, I am so proud of you! And to think you did it thinking of me! That's awesome! Now, keep it going. It wouldn't hurt you to gain five pounds or so and keep it on if you could....
How did your doctor appointment go? Did you get suggestions on what foods to eat? I was told to stay away from foods that would not break apart easily, things that were not too fibrous. Not foods...
Today I'm doing ok, still counting down the days till Monday. I still have lots of pain in my abdomen from a partial blockage. It seems no matter what I eat everything gets stuck and collects at that...
You know, one thing I want to mention to everyone waiting for and hoping for a reversal is the eating. I was talking with my husband last night and he reminded me that that was one of my downfalls...
Matt I tried to find you but your email address couldn't come up. What name are you listed under? Shaz, how do we find you? Ohio, how do we find you?...
Me too. Search for "Amanda Gorman Dickson" and you will find me. Can't wait to "see" all you there!!!...
Karen, I have kink in my small intestine that is causing blockages and they are afraid it will cause me to have to have emergency surgery so they scheduled me for surgery on Monday, June 8. They...
I have to be on the soft foods now because they are afraid I will get a serious blockage and require an emergency surgery before my scheduled surgery. They want to be on the safe side. The last thing...
Hodaya I agree with Lizzie 100%. Even though it sucks, you've GOT to eat to be strong enough for surgery. Otherwise when you do get the green light you will not be ready and that's the last thing you...
Karen, I kept getting partial blockages almost 2-3 a week and then they would clear. It left my doctor thinking there was a problem with my anastamosis site like maybe scar tissue had narrowed it or...
You all are just too sweet and bring tears to my eyes. I'm glad I'm back too, I just wish it wasn't under these circumstances. I do however, look forward to giving others the same support I have been...
I want to apologize to all my friends here on healing well. I got too wrapped up in myself and in starting my own business that I just wasn't here when you needed me. After my surgeries I disappeared...
Well Lizzie, if that's not encouragement then I don't know what is. I would never want to let you two down. Lizzie, I feel as if I've already let you down. I was not here for you when you had your...
Hodaya and Lizzie, thank you so much for your kind words. You always give the right amount of encouragement and know exactly what to say to make me feel good! I will definitely find out what was...
Ok, so I just got back from the doctor and I'm scheduled for surgery Monday at noon. YEP! This coming Monday.... The doctor said that I have two anastamosis's, one from the first surgery and the...
So, tomorrow is the day I go back to my surgeon and I have a million questions for her. When I went to have my anastamosis dilated she said I have a kink in my intestines that makes a 90 degree turn...
Hodaya don't say that! I can't imagine how frustrated you must feel, but you have to hang in there. It'll be worth it in the end, I promise!! Hopefully this psych guy actually listened to you and...
Lizzie, I really feel for you. I can imagine how frustrated you are! I really think once you return to work and your life gets back to "normal" as much as possible other than the bag, you will see a...
I'm in a lot of pain today and couldn't sleep last night. I figured I'd drop a line or two to the only people who truly understand. I'm partially blocked again, this time I'm not surprised especially...
Yes, I live in Boise. WOW!! I've never found anyone else on here who lives so close. It's sort of exciting, yet I wish you didn't have to go through this. I had my surgery in Boise at St. Alphonsus...
Not sure how it affects men, however, I know it seems to be more painful for me since my surgery. Maybe someone else can chime in here like NASCARon and give you more information on how it affects...
I've always secretly wanted one, but the permanency of it is what scares me. I keep thinking, what's that going to look like when I'm 60? If I did get one it would be small, feminine, and only where...
I know exactly what you are feeling Chassity, but I also really agree with what everyone else said. I too have felt some guilt at one time or another but then I think of me and how many complications...