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HELLO EVERYONE. I CAME HOME FROM HOSPITAL ON FRIDAY. IT DID NOT GO WELL FOR ME. DURING THE SURGURY THE DR FOUND A MASS IN MY INTESTINES SO THEY HAD TO GET ANOTHER SURGEON AND OPEN ME UP. I HAVE 45 STAPLES. I ALSO BLEED AND THE HAD TO BE TRANSFUSED. IT HAS BEEN SLOW GETTING AROUND. I AM IN PAIN AND CAN BARELY MOVE. I AM THANKFUL TO BE HERE. EVERYDAY I DO A LITTLE MORE. I AM TRYING TO TAKE IN ENOUGH LIQUIDS, ALONG WITH MY MEDICATIONS. I DO NOT REGRET DOING THIS. I BELIEVE THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON. IF I HAD NOT HAD THE GASTRIC SURGERY I WOULD NOT OF FOUND OUT ABOUT THE INTESTINE MASS TILL IT WAS TOO LATE! THE DR AND THE HOSPITAL STAFF WERE GREAT. BLESSINGS SPLENDALICIOUS

Thank God that everything was found in time! I wish you the best during your recovery and beyond. Best, Dina

I can't believe they didn't find the mass with the abdominal ultrasound... As far as the transfusion, I believe that happens frequently with longer surgery times. Even so, It's probably good that they found the other problem now. 45 staples has me beat though, I had only 24. I wish you the best with your recovery. Take it easy, get lots of rest. --Steve

Steve, Joanie-u/s tech here. The abdominal u/s would not have seen an intestinal mass. U/S is for soft tissue organs and is not good at seeing bowel. Bowel contains air/stool..which stops sound waves. For this specific reason I requested an endoscopy and colonoscopy before mysurgery...not required by my surgeon. As it was...even with that..the 23 feet of small intestine were not looked at with those exams. OK..enough medical lessons today. Thank God Spledelicious is back home and recooperating. REgards Joanie

Thanks for the lesson. I thought that a mass can be located by the ultrasound, and once located, followed up by CT, PET, or SPECT (or biopsy). Do you think that perhaps a colonoscopy, endoscopy, barium enema or GI series should be part of the pre-op exams? It was not required for mine. --Steve

Steve U/S can see masses..in the liver/pancreas/GB/kidneys on an abdominal u/s. I personally think an endoscopy at the very least should be performed before our surgeries. After all they should know what they are getting into BEfore they open us up! Just my opinion... Joanie

Hey Darlin! OMG! Thank goodness that they found it when they did! I can imagine that you're in alot of pain. Take things slow and take time to pamper yourself a bit. I hope each day finds you feeling a little better and that you get your strength back soon. Brightest Blessings Heather

T I am so sorry that you had to go through so much. Did they tell you anything about the mass? I sure hope it was a benign thing. Hang in there..and move around when you can..it helps in recovery. Let us know if you have any questions we can help you with. God Bless You. Joanie

HI T I am sorry you went through so much after this surgery. I am praying for your result is benign thing Did they tell you before you went home ? Take easy and walk as much you can to get recovery better Hugs Kathy k

I can not believe all you went through. I too came home on Friday but without the complications you had. Thank God you had the surgery so the mass was found. Hope the prognosis is good. I am in pain and moving slowly, you certainly will be due to all you have been through. Your strength and endurance are especially going to be low due to all you have been through. My thoughts are with you. Kris