surgery update

rebecca_ann
on 9/28/11 11:22 am
OK...so I called my surgeon yesterday about horrible pains on my stomach and chest pain. I had an endoscopy last week and he didn't see anything.

So I ended up having surgery last night, I had a bad blockage. Where my lower intestines were brought up and meet my small intestines, had dilated about 10x the size it should be and became very entangled and had all adhered together. He said he had never seen it before how everything was dilated, he said there was a gush of air that came out once he got everything back to how it should be.

Unfortunately he wants me to head back to the oncologist in the case that this is something related because they type of tumor I had before can cause this type of thing. I have a follow up appointment on Wednesday and have to do clear liquids until then. I am feeling well tonight though, just sore and filled with gas....and really really bored. Thanks for everyone support!
graciesmommie
on 9/28/11 11:53 am
Bless your heart. I am glad that he didn't wait any longer. That sounds like it could have been really serious. Saying prayers that everything else checks out good. Take care prayers are headed your way!~
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Jody ***
on 9/28/11 11:58 am - Brighton, MI
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Wow - sounds very serious!  I'm glad they took care of it and swinging critters it not related to the tumor..

Glad you're feeling better!

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loverofcats
on 9/28/11 12:11 pm

Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!  You were lucky that you were operated on. Blockages are very serious and painful.

Take Care,

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Price S.
on 9/28/11 12:19 pm - Mills River, NC
So glad you are better.  Let's hope the worse is over and the next visit will be just positive. 

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MajorMom
on 9/28/11 7:04 pm - VA
I'm glad you're home and feeling better. Swinging lizards everything else is fine.

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Stacey N.
on 9/28/11 8:29 pm - Chesapeake, VA
So glad that you are doing better. Hopefully this was just a fluke and the oncologist will not find anything else. Swinging squirrels for ya hun.

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lerkhart
on 9/28/11 8:48 pm
Glad they went in and found it and you are homedoing better. Swinging for you and praying it had nothing to do with the tumor.
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Caitlyn_Cat
on 9/29/11 2:54 am
Hang in there.  Compared to what you've just been through, boring is good!
                 
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Fran-I Am
on 9/29/11 3:27 am
Glad they figured out what was going on with you. Best wishes on a speedy recovery!

    
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