Came Home from the Hospital Yesterday
I went to Alexian Brothers Medical Center ER on Monday afternoon, as I had a lot of pain on my right upper side while at work. I only drank liquids in the morning and was sitting at my desk ready for lunch and wam, severe pain! After an hour of this pain continuing, I called the office. Katy the PA called me back and I told her how I was feeling and she told me to go to the ER to be evaluated.
Well, I was in the ER by 3 pm and got admitted for observation close to 11 pm. They did blood tests and a CT scan of the abdomen. THe CT scan showed some fluid around the dead portion of my stomach (I think that's what it said). They gave me a lot of IV pain med through the night. No sleeping though. I hate that about hospitals.
I didn't see Dr. Guske but Dr. Wallace came in around 12:30. He told me that my CT was normal and asked me what I ate that day and the day before. Since the pain was gone and I was able to tolerate clear liquids, he discharged me. Telling the nurse I was ready to go home, she told me that Dr. Wallace said I had to stay until I could tolerate a soft diet. I told her then I would order something and then go home. She said how about a half of a sandwich. I said no, as I just finished my liquid lunch. I checked the menu and ordered cottage cheese. That went down with no problems, so I was discharged shortly after 2 pm.
Originally the pain was so severe, I didn't know what to do. I thought something was going on with my band. At this point, I am so ready to just get it removed. I miss my RNY days. I don't like the slimming and throwing up. I can't tolerate many foods; but the not so nutritional ones, I can eat without
.I am seeing Dr. Guske on Friday and will discuss this with him.
So I am back among the living!
Hugs,
Lucy
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Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.
I've been having issues with my band. Now it's time to discuss them with Dr. Guske. I miss my RNY days so much. I think the band is harder to adjust to. Maybe I made a mistake by having one.
Hugs,
Lucy
484.8/383.4/241/188/150
Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.
I saw your doc yesterday too, as he was visiting my roommate.
Have a great day!
Hugs,
Lucy
484.8/383.4/241/188/150
Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.
Hope this message appears below yours. I'm trying it once more...
Hugs,
Lucy
484.8/383.4/241/188/150
Pre-op/RNY day/pre DS day/current/goal- Realize Band 5/15/08; RNY 6/8/05, Removal Band and RNY to DS 8/25/10. RNY & Band surgeon was Dr. Guske.
