Home from Surgery yesterday....EMERGENCY

Hi Everyone, You really know who your friends are when you go through something like this. I cannot thank you all enough for your kind wishes and concern. I certainly feel the FRIEND LOVE here. You all are so good to me. Some that didn't post on here came to see me and that really helps us pull through in times like this. Thank you so much everyone! I spoke with Dr. Umbach today and to both Dr's Umback and Gorrin yesterday. What a great team of doctors we have there but I don't need to sell that idea to anyone that knows them personally I'm sure. The report in today is that my prognonis is excellent. Dr. Umbach explained to me that the "crater" in my intestine was contained within the intestinal tube so no chance for any kind of a leak. The problem is that something seperated in there and created a hole and food was getting caught in there and causing massive inflamation resulting in the terrible pain I was experiencing. When I called the OBC, I was told to come right in. They didn't mess around. Both doctors examined me, had a meeting of the minds and sent me across the street for admission to the hospital. My simptoms began to subside in the evening and Doctor Umbach ran an idea past me (love that I got to help in the decision making of this matter) he suggested a good nights sleep and a CAT scan so we could have some results by morning and possibly may be able to avoid a surgery. Well, needless to say, I was all over that one. Next morning, yesterday, about 7 AM a nurse entered my room and said Dr. Umbach contacted them and asked them to get me ready for surgery. CAT scan was positive for a blockage and surgery was the only solution. I was in surgery by 8 AM and all went very well. I got to come home today. This surgery was much easier and I'll probably only be off work for 1-2 weeks would be my best guess. I go back to get staples out on 6/1/07 and should find out then. They did this all lap surgery and went through 2 existing holes while creating 2 additional new ones. Bottom line, I feel so much better just sore at incision site is all. This can happen even 60 years later...they never know when or who. It just happens but is very fixable. Listen to your body and don't ignore the signs and all will be just fine. Darla

So glad to see that everything worked out okay and that the surgery easily fixed the problem. I'm sure that you must be feeling such relief to have the issue resolved, as well as being able to have the surgery lap...much faster recovery. Take care of yourself and rest ! ~Suz

Thank you Suz.....I do feel relieved and getting rested now. Thanks for stopping in. Darla

I posted to your blog as well, but I had to make sure you knew how happy I was you are home and healthy. You sound like you have some very good doctors and that they did right by you. Hang in there, and holler if you need anything. Crystal

Thanks Crystal. You are such a sweetie! Darla

Hi Darla, I am so glad you shared your story with us. I guess we still could have problems even 4 months out. I didn't realize this. Guess I should do some more reading. I will keep this in the back of my mind. I am glad you are feeling much better. Before you know it you'll be back to your old routine. Take care. Roxanne

Hi Roxanne, I'm happy to share. I don't wish anyone to go through what I just went through, but I can at least let others know the signs and it's so important not to ignore them. Take care hon. Darla

Hiya Darla, Glad to hear your back home and in not sooo much pain!!! I would also like to thank you for sharing your story with us, and I hope it's smooth sailing from this point on, but if not sound's like you have an awesome surgeon so that's always encouraging!!!!!

Hi Sonya, You are most welcome. It's great when we can all share with one another about our experiences in hopes it will help others. I have an excellent team of surgeons here and for that I feel very blessed. Take Care, Darla

Darla- So glad to hear you are doing better!!! Sorry you had to have surgery again... What were your symptoms? Are people with RNY more likely to have this? Thanks- Holly