I'm home from the hospital

Hi Everyone, I posted on Lisa's comment when I went in to the hospital and thought I would post this here in case anyone missed that post from yesterday. Lisa, I appreciate that you posted this for me as I asked.  You are a sweetheart. You really know who your friends are when you go through something like this.  I cannot thank you all enough for your kind wishes and concern.  I certainly feel the FRIEND LOVE here.  You all are so good to me.  Some that didn't post on here came to see me and that really helps us pull through in times like this.  Thank you so much everyone! I spoke with Dr. Umbach today and to both Dr's Umback and Gorrin yesterday.  What a great team of doctors we have there but I don't need to sell that idea to anyone that knows them personally I'm sure.  The report in today is that my prognonis is excellent.  Dr. Umbach explained to me that the "crater" in my intestine was contained within the intestinal tube so no chance for any kind of a leak.  The problem is that something seperated in there and created a hole and food was getting caught in there and causing massive inflamation resulting in the terrible pain I was experiencing.  When I called the OBC, I was told to come right in.  They didn't mess around.  Both doctors examined me, had a meeting of the minds and sent me across the street for admission to the hospital.  My simptoms began to subside in the evening and Doctor Umbach ran an idea past me (love that I got to help in the decision making of this matter) he suggested a good nights sleep and a CAT scan so we could have some results by morning and possibly may be able to avoid a surgery.  Well, needless to say, I was all over that one.  Next morning, yesterday, about 7 AM a nurse entered my room and said Dr. Umbach contacted them and asked them to get me ready for surgery.  CAT scan was positive for a blockage and surgery was the only solution.  I was in surgery by 8 AM and all went very well.  I got to come home today.  This surgery was much easier and I'll probably only be off work for 1-2 weeks would be my best guess.  I go back to get staples out on 6/1/07 and should find out then.  They did this all lap surgery and went through 2 existing holes while creating 2 additional new ones.  Bottom line, I feel so much better just sore at incision site is all. This can happen even 60 years later...they never know when or who.  It just happens but is very fixable.  Listen to your body and don't ignore the signs and all will be just fine. Darla

you are fast, Girl. I called the hospital yesterday to see when i could come visit you. And you had already gone home. WOW, I was so impressed. They said Darla who? Putnam. "There's no Putnam here." I couldn't believe it. You rest up now. No running around getting manicures, and such. You could act sick, for at least a minute, maybe two. love you nancy

Thank you sunshine!  I'm feeling good just tuckered out but I'll get my strength back soon I'm sure. Darla

I'm so happy your ok Darla, That was a scare for sure . Acting fast on that one is the key. I'll be thinking of you and hope to see your at Kims. Jo Ann

Wow, sorry you had to go through that, but I am glad you are ok & everything we so smoothly!  Take it easy & enjoy your recovery time.

Thank you Jackie.  I appreciate your kind thoughts.  Yes, things did go smoothly and I will be just fine. Darla

Darla - I'm so glad you're home and that you have such responsive doctors.  I was very impressed with Dr. Gorrin and Dr. Umbach and really wished that I could have surgery in Eugene.  Darn insurance requirements!  I hope your recovery goes smoothly.  It must be such a relief to be rid of the horrible pain! Linda

Hi Linda.  Thank you for your concern.  I fully understand your desire to have Dr.s Umbach and Gorrin and for good reason.  They rock!!  Seems so unfair that insurance has that kind of power.  This is our body gal darn it, we should have some say.  I was very fortunate and I will be forever grateful.  That pain was horrible and had me crying like a baby; unreal.  I don't cry easily but oh man,,,,this was something else.  All better now though and probably only out of work a couple of week at most.  Thank goodness. Darla

So glad to hear you are feeling much better.  You have been in my prayers for a quick diagnosis and speedy recovery and it seems you are accomplishing both. Your warning is commendable....you are correct it can happen at any time and is NOT necessarily associated even with the surgery.  Sometimes it just happens.  One is always better off to go in earlier than later.   I just had my own bout with a minor complication after my PS.  I recognized the signs of Cellulitus of the breasts and high-tailed it up for the PS to see.  She confirmed and I was on antibiotics before you could say boo!  It knocked it out almost over night.  Left untreated it could have killed me. Again, I'm glad you are ok and you aren't experiencing the horrid pain you once had. Trisha

Thank you for your kindness and prayers.  Glad you are doing better too Trisha. Hope to see you at Kim's. Darla