Oh Pam,
I am so sorry you are dealing with this again. Not sure how the obstruction occurs; but evidentially vomiting and pain must be the beginning of your obstructions.

I'm still taking 3 to 4 doses of Miralax and eating a special diet of fruits/vegies to help with the awful constant constipation because of my high dose of opioids. I have been dealing with pain under the breast down to pelvic area; but do manage to keep eliminating some thick liquid type BM's daily; just never empty enough. Had X-rays a few months ago for my hip pain. The diagnosis, among a few other things, showed an abundant of fecal matter. I worry about having to go to ER.

My first and only time I went to the ER because I was impacted was 4 years ago. I was admitted because the enemas and Movi Prep took so long to clean out. Once I cleaned out (after a couple of days) I was given a colonoscopy (my first); which was when the cancerous tumor was discovered at the top of the rectum. Major surgery the next day.

I hope you are hope and feeling much better.

Have you been given instructions/additonal meds/ recommendations attempting to eliminate these obstructions?? They seem so awful.

Love & Prayers,
Gerry

I've had blood taken every day but couldn't get them to do endocrinology check. Well not that they would tell me. Had me on a drip ever since I've been in here and in addition to saline, dextrose they have from time to time administered magnesium bags, potassium bags, pain relief bags. Finally stopped vomiting this morning, had success the other end yesterday and they've put me on nourishing fluids for lunch, light diet for tea and if I can keep that down tonight might go home tomorrow.

So it's dense adhesions causing the obstructions, if it occurs again this year or early next year I have to attend this surgeon and have them divided and sparsed?

The good news is since starting the water plan and no processed foods I've lost 6kg, so no strain on the incisional hernias. Although I must say they felt the strain with this obstruction, my stomach looked like I had swallowed a balloon and all my hot air puffed it right out to extended basketball size. Seriously, I looked like I was due with twins!!

Supposed to have had my performance review last week and rescheduled because I took a colleague to hospital, now this week I'm in hospital. I hate reviews, had a bad experience years ago, never managed to overcome my dislike of them since. I've offered to do it by phone tomorrow as I would prefer to get it over and done with. Hope my boss is agreeable.

hi Pam,
so sorry to hear you are in the hospital.
at least no surgery THIS time😊.
you will probably come home feeling better than you have in awhile.
nothing like giving your digestive system a rest.

Please think of your work assessment for what it is meant to be, constructive criticism
so you can be a better employee for the company. I am sure you will do fine.

xoxo
D.

Pam,
I hope you are home by now and doing much better. Having been diagnosed with dense adhesions as the cause for the painful obstructions, as well as a plan should another obstruction occur, may at least avoid any possible future bowel surgery.

You were very brave to offset a potential problem that could have been serious. This performance review might be more positive than negative. The concern may be more for your own safety. Hope your boss agreed to a phone review.

Looking forward to your update.


Gerry

Good to come home, don't feel great but that's to be expected. Have to start Vitamin B12 monthly injections again. Being in hospital for a week sure does take it out of you, luckily I met some lovely ladies in the shared 4 bed ward I was on. We were all discharged the same day, after this week together we all felt as if we've known each other a lifetime. Hugs and kisses goodbye & tears all round as one we know will not survive past Xmas.

Pam,
This must have been one of your worst bouts with an obstruction. I'll bet DB is glad you are home again. A week is a long time. It does take time to get one's energy back.

Did you get to do your review over the phone? If so, hope it went well.


Gerry

Hi Gerry, funnily enough, I've had worse obstructions !!

No didn't get to do my review by phone. I have a good boss and I'm not concerned over anything that may occur in this review. Mainly my angst is just an age old remnant memory from a time back in the 1990's where I once had a manager scream, shout and swear at me in a review that took place in a restaurant - as I was trying to contain my tears the guests on the table next to us were passing me tissues and he, my manager was telling them to F##k off. I was being abused for showing a potential employee (who I had interviewed) around the facilities the hotel offered our guests - nothing back of house and nothing I hadn't done a million times before. The only difference this time being I was still considered a new manager in this hotel (I'd been there 3 months) and the person I showed around was what this GM considered to be a foreigner (dark hair, skin). Needless to say I excused myself from the review, made my way to the ladies, rang head office, left for the day & never went back. I'm told the next person he reviewed that day had him rifle through her handbag and slap her on the back of her knuckles with her hairbrush before he threw it across the room. He locked another young man in his office after disabling the telephone - of course this was b4 mobile phones were must be accessories. I have sometimes wondered if he got the sack, but no one I knew would ever talk about him.

I'm feeling rather worn down for want of a better word. Went & saw my GP, she has signed me off of work for another week.

Pam,
Thanks for the update.
Your body is still quite weak; especially after a so much time in the hospital. It will be good for you to be home another week. I sure hope, if it should be needed, the plan to work with the adhesions will be successful so as to free you from these obstructions. Your poor body.

I have a feeling the person you described that did the review sting to you; was not around much longer. He sounded like quite a troubled person. I'm glad you like your boss; I have a feeling, as previously mentioned, he was/is more concerned for your welfare.

Stay well,

Gerry

Went back to work last Wednesday, felt very giddy and operated like I was in a vacuum. I'm living on a 5 day low fibre and 2 non consecutive days water only, until I see the surgeon at the end of the month. Had my B12 injection and unlike previous times it's made no difference. Having lots of headaches and what I think might be vertigo attacks. I used to get them when I lived in London and lived a very stressful busy life, DB and I used to call them spinny attacks, now I'm older & wiser I know the correct terminology.

Gerry, if you would like I will PM you the not allowed list

Had my review this Friday just gone, all good and they will pay for me to do more studies. Not sure I want to study, but there you go it's an indicator they want me around for a few years yet.

Relatives from the Easter states arrive again today. Just spent a marathon 5 hour total cleaning. Shattered & in pain doesn't cover it. Family have all invited themselves around to mine to catch up with the Victorian cousins.

Thanks Pam,
Would appreciate a PM with the list.

I honestly don't know how you went to work feeling as you do. I can understand how the diet would affect you; especially with feeling lightheaded along with headaches.

And.....company....Just what you probably don't need right now.

I would have to agree; sure sounds like you are wanted to continue working for some time. That's always nice to know.


Gerry