EGD?Now What???

Hi Everyone- I had my EGD today and all is fine. I didn't have an ulcer and everything looks healthy. Which is great, but why in the world am I still having all this pain. All my body parts are working just fine, I just can't nip the pain in the butt. I think I really have Dr. I and Dr. Wynn baffled..... Dr. Wynn had me do a blood test today to check my pancreas. When Dr. I gets back from his conference, then Dr. I, Dr. W, and myself will sit down and discuss my options. They are looking at surgery again. First to go in and scope everything, just to look at it all. Then if all is ok, next time go in and re-do what was done in September. They would have to un-tack all my small intestines, that they stitched down so they wouldn't get twisted. Then run my small intestines behind my colon and the re-tack it down. This is a very serious surgery and would be about a 5 hour process. I am not sure that I want to go through all of this again, without knowing if this will solve the pain issue. The other possible thought I have is to wait it out, continue to live off of pain killers and see if the body can heal itself. It will be a month on Friday since my surgery. Maybe it just needs more time. I will wait and see what the doctors suggest. I am still not back to work, just way too much pain. This never happens to any of the patients, well my body thought it would try to set some new records (lol). Anyway would you please continue to pray for me and my body. I know I will heal on God's time, not mine. I know that it will all work out, but on God's time clock, not mine. I must be keep turning this over to Him and trust in Him. Last night I went back to Immaculata University for the first time since I was in so much pain and was taken away by ambulance. It was a strange feeling, but the campus and just gave me a peaceful feeling. I know that it is a Catholic school, so maybe I felt God's presence or what? But I just was at peace and knew everything would be ok. I really don't know how to describe it. Then Rick, my husband, car died yesterday. So tonight we spent the night looking at cars and ultimately bought him a new car. We got a 2005 Ford Focus, just a small, cute thing. He is excited, as he now has air conditioning and a radio that works. He used to have a 1995 toyota tercel with 151,000 miles on it. So needless to say, he is in his height of glory. Thanks for listening! Thanks for all the prayers, continued support and well wishes. Believe me, you are my support system and I am grateful for all that you do for me. Hugs and Many Thank You's Nicki

Nicki, I will keep you in my prayers. Your attitude and spirits seem good so keep those good thoughts and God will keep taking care of you...... Kristina

If anyone can help you figure out this challenge it's Dr's Wynn and Irgau. Haven't met Dr. Peters yet but have heard very good things. I'm sure they will do all they can to steer you in the right direction. Hope your pain subsides soon. Linda

Dear Nikki, I have a couple of cards I keep pasted to my desk that I read every day and I would like to share them with you. Hopefully they will bring you some peace as you go thru this passage. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace and Hugs, Terre "The Light of God surrounds us; The love of God enfolds us; The power of God protects us; The presence of God watches over us. Wherever we are, God is!" "If you have reached a point in life where you cannot seem to make sense of what is happening to you or around you, you can put things in perspective by remebering these inspiring words: Could we but see the pattern of our days ... By which we came to this, the present time, This place in life; we should see the climb Our soul has made up through the years. We should forget the hurts, the wanderings, the fears ... And know that we could come no other way. These words bring a real sense of the order that is present in my life, even when I am not aware of it. My life is in divine order."

HI Nicki, sorry to hear you are having so much trouble. Praying that all well be well with you and that you will not need any more surgeries. You are such a trooper! ~Shelly

Hi Nicki I am so sad to hear that you are going through all this. I am praying for you that the doctors will have the skill and knowledge to discover what is causing the pain and will be able to treat it successfully. I am praying that you will soon be pain free and able to resume your regular active life style. Take it easy. We care. Rose

OMG Nicki! I'm wishing you well and hoping that your pain eases soon. I am on the edge of my seat wanting to know what is causing you so much trouble. You are certainly a little trooper. Dianne

Nicki, I am thinking of you and wishing there was some way I can ease your pain. I will keep you in prayer....and hoping you'll be pain free soon. Take care.

Nicki- Glad to see you back on the boards. Sorry to hear about the mystery pain. Take it easy, girl! V