Update on me

Some of you have been following my posts so i wanted to get you an update. Last week I was again admitted to the hospital. My Stoma was closed again after only being dilated a week earlier. They went ahead and put the stent in to keep the Stoma open. I have to keep it in for 4 weeks and then they will remove it. Immediately after having the stent put in i was nauseous. The nausea was awful for 48 hrs. They were even considering removing the stent. They could not find any medications that controlled the nausea. I wasn't vomiting but I was extremely nauseous.  They kept exploring different medication options and combinations. They finally found something that worked. Today is my 2nd day of feeling great. I still have touch and go nausea but I'm not going to complain about it! I just take my medication and it goes away shortly. So hopefully I am done with the complications!
On a side note, people are often asking about Dr. de la Torre. Well since Thursday he has been excellent. He has been involved in my treatment this 3rd time around and reassured me they would fix the problem. That was great to hear.

Jody so good to know that you are getting the care you need...and that something is working...did they say why your stoma wants to close up??? i hope this stent works... take care and follow all the rules.. you will be feeling better soon....

Apparently is is pretty common...though I don't remember hearing about it before surgery. The scar is trying to close it. It is close to the suture line.

Glad your getting the care you need.  I wish you all the best of luck, Raynetta

Jody, I'm glad to hear that you are on the mend.  I hope this will be the end of your troubles.  I hate it for you that this has happened but I'm happy to hear that they have you all fixed up.  Take care ;) Lou