my insane scary update

I just got out of the hospital...been there since Wed. went in doubled over with severe pain, not sure what it was, turns out I had a small bowel obstruction/kink OMG it was the worst pain ever!!! they put me on super drugs and thanks be to God it resolved itself and I got to come home to my nursing baby after pumping and dumping for two days sobbing ever time!! and mt family that I missed soooo much!

Now a question?? anyone ever have this??
I am scared to death it will happen again!!!

TIA
Beth

Wow, that had to be scary! I'm glad to hear that it resolved itself. I pray it doesn't happen again (I dont know anything about them so have no answer).

Thank goodness you're home

Lisa

Oh Beth.... I'm so sorry you had to go through all that. I'm so glad you are feeling better and it resolved itself on its own. I have no answers, but I just wanted you to know that I was praying for you and keep on getting better!!

Hugs,
shannon

SO glad that it resolved itself and you are home and taking care of that little man and your family again!!

I have a very good friend that had the same experience. She went to the local ER diagnosed with a bowel obstruction - was transferred to the hospital where she had her surgery to have it recitified and it had resolved itself. That was at least a year ago and no reoccurance.

Hope that this is a once and done deal for you too!

Rest well

Liz

Oh that's awful Beth!! I hope that's the last time you have to deal with that!!! Now REST as much as you can!!

HUGS
Jessica

UGH!  I'm so glad you followed your instincts and went to the hospital.  BO's are nothing to ignore (not trying to scare you).

I have 2 hernias and this was an issue once, but resolved itself.  And yes, it felt like what I imagine is a slow and painful death.  Do you have to follow up with a gastroenterologist?  I would highly suggest you book an appointment, if you don't already have one.

For me, my hernias are large enough that there isn't really a risk of recurrence or strangulation.  I have to be careful about how much fiber and water I get though, and I can't let myself become constipated or it's pretty bad. 

Again, I'm not trying to scare you, but definitely follow up with a GE or your WLS surgeon.  Glad you found some relief and are home with your family now!

Hugs,

Never had it but glad you are ok now!!  Good luck with it NEVER happening for you again. 

Sandy

Yes , this happened to me!!!!! I had my son on 8/4/09 and had to have emergency hernia repair 8/8/09. The hernia pain was worse than the labor pain !!!!! My CT revealed a spiral loop in the small bowel and they called the bariatric surgeon who rushed in at 6am on a Sat! I was able to go home the same day thankfully, but my body never allowed me nurse after that. My surgeon said it could happen again but in a different area. He reinforced the muscle structure to ensure good healing.

Kim

That's awful Beth!  I"m sorry you had to go through all that.... especially right after having Lucas!!!  How horrible.   I'm glad it's over and you are home.   
I pray you are on the mend.    Take care of yourself. 

Yikes Beth! I am sorry to hear that you had to go though all of this, I hope you are doing better and that it NEVER happens again.