Update on Nicole

I spoke with Nicole (NBarabash) this morning & just wanted to update everyone on her status in case she doesn't feel up to getting on-line to post.

She is still in the hospital & will be staying there again for tonight.  She still has not passed gas (after having surgery on Thurs) so they have ordered a suppository to see if that will help get things going down there & her PCP has also ordered a scan to see if she may have a partial blockage at all.  She is having a lot of gas pain & nausea, and while they work to get her nausea under control they've been holding off on some of her pain meds which means that her pain levels haven't been under control either.  It also seems whenever they bring her food they're bringing her things that we're (WLS patients) not supposed to have at this stage (like oatmeal that's super thick, full sugar popsicles, broth with chunks in it, etc) so she's been having a rough time getting in much food.  And to make things a bit more difficult, for the past couple of nights she had a pretty mean nurse.  Thankfully she had a great conversation with the main floor nurse (not sure if that's the correct term) this morning who was super understanding & apologetic, so hopefully tonight (which may be her last night) will go much more smoothly.

As long as there is no blockage & she is able to pass gas & get her nausea under control it looks like she will be able to go home tomorrow.  I will definitely keep you all updated as I find out more info. 
 

Oh GOSH!!! I hope she gets better soon.  Best of wishes to her.

The poor thing......Hope it goes better tonight.....I hate it when you get a crappy nurse.....uhhh....

Healing vibes going her way.....

Kelly

For CHRIST SAKES not farting since thursday.................  They need to be doing something and now......... That just seems harsh if you ask me........  I feel so bad for her................ I would die if I couldn't fart for that many days...............

I am prayin that they figure out what's wrong with her...........

Gentle hugs coming her way........................

Yeah, I can't believe that they haven't done anything til' today since I believe it was a doctor (or a P.A.) that said it isn't uncommon for them to see people not go #2 in a few days, but to go this long after surgery & not pass gas, he had never seen that.  Really?!?!  Then why are you doing nothing about it til' now?!?!    Her not passig gas is making her stomach hard as a rock, making her super sick to her stomach, super bloated, & uncomfortable.  I hope they get everything figured out & worked out today & she's able to go home tomorrow.  Then she can have a smoother recovery in the comfort of her own home.

Oh man, I am sooooo sorry to hear that!  It's hard to have a rough start.  I hope they get their act together and help the poor girl!  I feel really bad for her!  I will send my very best "pass gas" vibes her way.

I'm not sure why they can't give her anti-nausea meds and pain meds, I got both and it worked well even though I had some very nauseaous periods.

I just hope you feel better soon Nicole

Hugs

Tess