Relapse for Joan M

For those who are wondering how I have been doing since surgery, here is an update.....Well, I am doing a lot better now but it has been a rough almost three weeks. I started getting dumping syndrome from anything I put in my mouth including water, popsicles...you name it....I was so sick I went to ER last Friday night. I was dehydrated but they couldn't get a vein after several tries. They said I had a bladder infection...which was not true and put me on Cipro (large pills) which made me sicker. They gave me a shot of fenergren for nausea and waited till I could drink water and sent me home. Monday I went to Dr. Strickland's (surgeon) and weighed in at 260 from 290 13 days after surgery. He looked at me and said I am admitting you. I had told him I thought I was allergic to the carafate because I had pain when I took it. So I was admitted and had to get a PIC line due to collapsed veins...not fun. But I was released Wed evening and today...Friday morning..I am sitting here for the first time drinking a protein drink and not feeling pain!!!!! PRAISE THE LORD FOR HE IS GOOD! My husband bought me strawberry 0 carb Isopure and it just didn't set with me...so my married daughter Cherie, who by the way flew in Wed. afternoon as a surprise to help me from Colorado, exchanged it at the Vitamin Shoppe for Dutch Choc and it tastes so good!!! So maybe now I can get the strength I need. BTW Dr S. took me off the carafate so I am med free. I gained 8lbs in fluids in the hospital and weighed 268 when I got home from there but today I weighed 261. I know this was long but this is the update. Thanks for the prayers and forgive me for not keeping you posted but I was really sick, I scared everyone at church...they thought I was dying. But they rallied around us and brought meals and are stilll bringing meals and we are blessed so much. The Pastor and his wife kept my daughter and they have 8 children. Not an easy thing and they also homeschool like me. And Pastor Chuck came to see me at least once a day if not more. My neighbors Mike and Faye picked me up from hospital, brought dinner and trimmed all my bushes and trees in our yard. How could anyone ask for more than what I have been given? My God promises He shall provide all my needs according to His riches in glory. And Pastor Chuck reminded me we have a wealthy Heavenly Father. Hope you are all well....Love in Christ Who holds me secure, Joan McDonagh

Joan, I am so glad you you are better and you have certainly gone thru an ordeal these past weeks. It is wonderful that you have a faithful support group as well as family. I pray you continue to regain your strength.... Luvitsunnyv

thanks for the encouragement...I am doing so well now....I am even doing some real pureed food. I am getting about 50 (min.) of protein daily abd everything is staying down. I still struglle with getting 64 oz of liquids in but when I drink more than 4 sips in a row my pouch doesn't seem to like it. I still have shakey times in the late afternoon and early eveing. I feel agitated and shakey...I think it is hunger. Sometimes I forget and do not eat for 4 hrs. So I am trying to eat something..or drink protein every 2 hrs. That seems to helps some. I still get tired in the evening early but I do wake up at 5am so maybe that is why. But thanks for al the prayers rom you all and for those struggling or waiting for surgery or approval...in spite of the problems I would still have the surgery...I feel and look so much better. I am pain free for the first time in 21 years from my accident. And my ankle looks like a normal ankle except for the scars. Love you all....In Him Who cares, Joan M

Ditto to everything Luvitsunny said. What a blessing the family of God is. I am so thankful for your healing and your continued improvement! How great it is to have a protein shake you like also. I pray the Lord will continue to heal and strengthen you and use you for His glory!!! God bless, Candy

Sorry you have had such a rough time Joan. I think we had the same surgery date. You are so right GOD IS GOOD! Kim M.

Joan, my emails to you never go through. They always return as undeliverable? what do you think I am doing wrong? Kim M.

Kim, try now...I think it is fixed I get all emails from OH now.....thanks....Joan M