so, last week i went to the ER on Wednesday with my mom.
she was filled with fluid and her abdomen was distended and she was in a lot of pain.
they took a CT scan last thurs morning. saw "nothing" and sent her home on friday.
things got worse between Friday and Yesterday (thurs) and we went to Dr. S (her primary doc) who said it was gas.
my mom cried and said she wanted to go to the hospital, so dr. sy said "fine" and called ahead to the ER.
we got there at 3:20pm.
they started getting her prepped for a CT scan at 7pm so we didn't get it done till 9:30pm
the results of the scan were read a little after 10pm and she had a "Twisted Intestine"
they admitted her - so much for "gas"
anyway. this morning the surgeon saw her - yes. surgery. her abdomen was so distended that it was like a hard oversized beachball
he told her that she was very high risk and that there was "a slim chance she would live through the surgery"
great. i know that they need to be realists, but, she called me up crying... hell, we both thought that she was going to die --- by the time i got to the hospital about 10 min later she basically had the words of wisdom "don't marry a jerk" and told me where the deed to the condo is.
anyway....
she went in for surgery at 2:30pm with Dr P (slim chance dude who actually was nice - i'd spoken to him after i got there this morning)
so, she got out of surgery at about 6:30... she is alive.
unfortunately.... she had to have a complete ileostomy.
fortunately, a week and a half ago, I was put on Zoloft 50mg
anyway... i've been busy with all of this for the past couple of weeks, so, just wanted to give y'all a head's up.
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oh my god, i am so sorry! *hugs*
sorry, i had to go look up what an ileostomy was. do they know whether it will be temporary or not? i am really sorry to hear about your mom's continuing medical problems. you're both in my thoughts.
Thanks for the update. Been worried. Funny how you can get close to someone you don't even know. I'm glad she made it through this phase.
kerry - thanks :} and yeah, i linked it at the end and also have another link for info. it's permanent. she had the entire large intestine removed. it's not good.
Tricia - thank you so much, I'm pretty glad too :}
I'm so sorry sweety. Anytime you wannna talk just give a call. Give Mom my love. Keep me up to date. Remember, whats mine is yours. Love ya.
GC--Sorry to hear about GM. Keepin' ya both in my prayers.
i am so, so sorry. *hugs*
*HUGS* I'm so sorry to read this. She's in our prayers along with everyone in your family.
I've been trying to keep up with you on Facebook. Thank you for this post though, it clarifies things for me.
I was wondering if something was wrong, you hadn't posted for quite some time. Sorry to hear about your mom, her pain and the surgery. Thank God, she is alive and made it. It's too bad now she has to wear that bag, sigh. Another thing to take care of hun. {{hugs}} Take care and be strong.
Thanks for the update on Gigglemom. I've been checking your Facebook page as well and have been thinking of you both.
Hugs to you both, take care.
Oh, girl. I am so sorry to hear this. ::hugs::
Very sorry to read this. You're both in my thoughts.
I am very sorry to hear about this. I, too, was wondering what was going on. Keep your chin up, you have lots of people praying for you and GM.
I'm really sorry to hear this but glad she got through the operation. Would the intestines have been that damaged if they'd found this during the first ER visit?
Regular reader delurking to say I'm so sorry about your mom, but so glad she made it through the surgery. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Sending virtual hugs...and thanks for keeping us updated. Like the others, I was worried about your absence and was afraid the news was not good. Love to you and GM....
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