Just got home from hospital...need some encouragement!!

Hello WL Friends....

               Last week I suffered with unbelievable pain in my lower back...I couldnt sit, stand or lay down without wretching in pain....I ended up at emergency on Friday morning and was given a dose of morphine so dr. could examine me....I had a ct scan that afternoon and it was discovered that a piece of scar tissue from a prior surgery was wrapped around my bowel...a bowel obstruction...I was then rushed into OR for immediate surgery!!  I had my DS surgery 13 months ago....I have lost 110 lbs and was happy about it....But I am overwhelmed with the events of last week and am not in a good mindset today...I am still recovering and just taking it easy...I just need some words of encouragement and support...thanks for listening!!!!

Glad you got to the hospital when you did! You saved your own life. I know that this is not what you planned for, but I am glad you have made it through.
So sorry that you have had to go through this. I cant imagine.
Big hugs to you!Just take it easy, keep sipping, walking and resting.

Watch or listen to something positive today. Hope you are feeling better soon!

Congrats on your success! You have done an amazing job!

~Maria

Thanks Maria for your reply...I am trying to focus how far Ive come...and not focus on this past week...just didnt see it coming...Right now I am concentrating on getting better...thanks for your positive message and hugs!!!!

Thank goodness they got stuff fixed quickly.  You have every right to be feeling the need for support after all that. 

We make the decision for surgery with our eyes open and with lots of thought.  Then we just don't expect this kind of thing to happen right after.  I know I never planned on having to go back in with my knee and the week after had a major pity party.  But I am better now and you will be too. 

Take care so you can keep healing.

Hi Price...and thanks for your message!!  Yes it sure was a quick visit to the OR...and it got sorted out...my fear is whats next?  I know I should keep positive and Im trying to be...I will be ok, once I get better,,,thanks for your wonderful support!!!!

So sorry you had to go through this!  I wish you a speedy and event free recovery.  It is good that you have learned to listen to your body and this too shall pass!  You have accomplished so much in your past 13 months, don't let this unusual situation take away from what you have been able to acheive! 

Thanks dgill1 for your message of support...I need to take this time to slow down and heal...once Im better Im sure my positive attitude will return too!!!!

I'm so glad you got the help that you needed and quickly.  That can be such a dangerous thing.  It is the one thing that I still worry about happening to me.

Congratulations on your success.

Take care of yourself and I hope you have a very speedy recovery.

Linda

Thanks Linda for your message...We all need to be aware of bodies and if something feels amiss...we need to get on top it immediately!!  Im thankful my DH couldnt bear to watch me in pain and insisted on taking me Emergency!!  Im trying to be positive...it will happen as I heal and each day gets better...

Oh, you poor thing...glad you got it taken care of tho, would not want something to happen to my switch sister.

Now, start healing.

Liz