HELL OF A MARCH BREAK!!
Well folks what a wild ride I have been on...sleeved 18\02, the following monday night I started to have pain at top of stomach on the left side that radiated up into my shoulder and had a slight temperature. Went to local ER and was sent by ambulance back to Moncton because the "marker" (temp over the recommended level) was slightly above the 38.3 C. After blood work they discovered that my white cell count was up which indicated infection. So to make a long story even longer, I went back to Moncton and stayed there for the next 11 days on IV antibiotics which worked like a charm. They said that because I identified there was something wrong due to a rising temp they were able to act quickly and nip the infection in the bud. So after 11 days, 3 CT scans, an ultrasound and copious amounts of blood tests I am back at home and soooo relieved that they were so aggressive with my treatment. Apparently once the swelling started to come down there was a tiny pin hole that was causing all the problems. It was an easy fix but a long one. Why do I tell you all this??? Just to make sure that you have a thermometer on hand and remember Monique's advise about if you feel anything that feels like things are getting worse and not better ( I came home to taking tylenol for paid to taking a very strong prescription med that night because the pain had increased) seek medical help and if your temp is up get back to the clinic ASAP. I am feeling much better after this little bump in the road and I want to wish everyone well.
No they treated it with IV antibiotics. Every 6 hours they hung another bag onto the IV and then did a CT scan at about 7 days to make sure there was not an absess (and there was not). If there had of been one then they would have drained it to make the healing go quicker. The good news is that the prognoses for recovery is excellent (Dr. B's exact words). It was a bump in the road but it is a very fixable one, it just takes a little time to heal. Still no regrets, I know that even after all of this it is going to be worth it. Good luck with your journey, you will be fine. Do not worry about the "what if's", stay positive and focused and you are going to rock this.
All the best...Ellie
on 3/7/15 2:41 am - Oromocto, Canada
So glad to hear you are doing better! I was worried about you. Thank God for your quick action and them sending you right to Moncton! It's all downhill from here! In a good way ...lol. You'll be able to get on track now and dropping the weight like you wanted!
