Hi all.....I just got out of the hospital on Friday. A week ago Sunday, I went to the ER with burning stomach pain, vomiting and diahreah. They sent me home saying I had gastritis.

I didn't get any better, my stomach was extended too. I went back to the ER on Tues. after a series of tests, it was determined I had a bowel obstruction due to scar tissue from previous surgery, and two twisted intestines. They talked surgery, then not.

They took me off food and liquids to let the bowel rest. Pain meds, IV's, etc. I got out on Friday afternoon. I look 6 mos pregnant and down to 118 pounds and don't feel good. I called my PCP this morning as a follow up.

I am starting on soups and soft foods, but the stomach gas pain is awful, even from drinking water.

I don't know what is going to happen from here, I need prayers. I am really scared to death of any type of surgery involving the bowel or intestines.

I just cry. The holiday's approaching I thought was bad enough this year, now this, my dog is doing okay.

I will keep you posted, or someone will post for me from an email if they can.

Waiting for the PCP to call back today. Not that I could even attempt to drive anywhere at this point with the pain, but we will see what happens, she should have the hospital reports they faxed over to her late Fri or maybe today.

I am not out of the woods yet by any means. UGHHHHHHHHHH

Hugs, Nikko

Wow, Nikko! So sorry for your bowel obstruction, and sorry they didn't detect it in the first place.

I saw that waves had missed you and posted a thread with your name. http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread59847.html

I hope your PCP calls back soon.

Be brave, my dear. I'll be praying for you to get through this stressful time of year.

Glad the dog's okay.

feel better.

Oh Nikko I can totally relate! I have had that issue last year Not the twisted intestines but I had stomach problems and I went to the ER 4 times in one day I was so frustrated! That is a lot of pain you went through and I hope that you are feeling better.

I am relieved to see you post again

We all care about you

Nikko,

Get Well Soon my friend.

befuddled2

Hi Nikko!

Thanks for posting... sorry you are having such an awful time! I was worried not having heard from you... unlike you... unless something is wrongggg... i have been so worried. anyway, i am glad you are hanging in there... i too hope you won't need surgery, perhaps the fluid thing will be enough as uncomfortable as it is.

I hope you feel much much better very soon.

Sending prayers, soothing thoughts, and cosmic healing vibes.

((( gentle hugs )))

~ waves ~

HI nikko,
you poor thing...i feel sorry that you are haivng to go through this pain...it sounds awful.
I hope they get you back to normal ASAP!
(((((HUGS)))))
bizi

Thanks everyone. I wish I knew what to say.

This is such a nightmare.

I want to post to other threads and I just don't have it in me to do so yet.

Thinking of you all, always

Hugs, Nikko

don't worry about posting, we understand that you are in pain...we will jsut send good thoughts your way instead.
((((((HUGS)))))

bizi

Feel better soon Nikko. I'm so sorry this is all happening to you