Remember that boring day I hoped would continue?
@1creekgirl (40411)
United States
November 23, 2021 6:59am CST
Well, the next day on Sunday we went to church, went out for lunch with some friends and I had a delicious salad.
Bad idea. By that night I was in horrible pain and went to the ER.
It was what I suspected, a bowel obstruction. Of course I had an NG tube put down my nose into my stomach.
If you never had one of those tubes, I pray you never have to. If you have, you know how painful they are.
I've had morphine around the clock for the abdominal pain and the NG.
I haven't needed the morphine since last night. The surgeon said a few minutes ago that if I keep improving, I'll get clear liquids this afternoon and maybe go home tomorrow.
He hasn't totally ruled out surgery, but sure hope I won't need it.
I appreciate all prayers.
Maybe I'll get anther wonderfully boring day soon, lol!
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@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
23 Nov 21
I sure appreciate that, Julia. I just rode in a wheelchair to have xrays and I enjoyed just seeing something other than my hospital room!
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
23 Nov 21
@1creekgirl , I understand your excitement of coming out of your hospital room even for a ride to the x ray room.
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@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
23 Nov 21
I had a majority of my large intestine removed 20 years ago and have had several bowel obstructions since then. Raw veggies and fruit are not a good idea for me. I need things that are digested easily. I knew that of course, but forget sometimes. Don't think I'll forget again any time soon!
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
23 Nov 21
@1creekgirl Oh my goodness, I am so sorry.
I suffer of IBS so I know that raw veggies and fruits are things I should avoid to eat, but sometimes I do.
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@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
23 Nov 21
@LadyDuck I have IBS also. So you and I need to eat similar foods. I need to avoid nuts and raw fruits and veggies.
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@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
24 Nov 21
@1creekgirl In fact when I did that test they used an endoscope. And, yes it was very painful. I was literally crying.
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@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
23 Nov 21
That NG tube is a pain like no other, isn't it?
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@Marilynda1225 (79590)
• United States
23 Nov 21
I'm so sorry to hear that Vicki and I really hope you don't need surgery. Prayers for a speedy recovery my friend 
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@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
23 Nov 21
Thanks, Marilyn. We'll see how I tolerate some clear liquids later.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
23 Nov 21
So sorry to hear that. Keeping you in my prayers. Hope you will get to go home tomorrow.
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@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
23 Nov 21
Thanks, Laurel. Just went for xrays, so hope they show improvement.
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@GardenGerty (157485)
• United States
23 Nov 21
I am so sorry Vicki, but thankful they can treat it. Wishing you many boring days.
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@snowy22315 (169626)
• United States
23 Nov 21
Oh no!!!! I can't even imagine that. I hope you will be headed home tomorrow.
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@RasmaSandra (73196)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Nov 21
You are in my prayers and I send you many blessings and I hope you get to go home with no surgery,
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@aninditasen (15719)
• Raurkela, India
24 Nov 21
Wish you get well soon. Eat some green vegetables regularly your motions will be clear.
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@LindaOHio (155562)
• United States
24 Nov 21
Oh my goodness! I am so sorry to hear this. I pray that you will feel better soon and that you won't have to have surgery!
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@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
25 Nov 21
@LindaOHio You have brightened my day, Linda.
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@LindaOHio (155562)
• United States
25 Nov 21
@1creekgirl I'm so glad that you're home. Hugs.
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@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
23 Nov 21
Thanks, sure hope I can go home tomorrow.
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@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
23 Nov 21
Oh dear Vicki,
This is not good.
I hope you keep improving and do get home tomorrow
Hope you don't need surgery.
What is an NG tube?
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@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
23 Nov 21
An NG tube is a nasal gastric plastic tube that one goes through your nose, down your throat and into your stomach. The other end is hooked up to a suction machine that pulls everything into a container instead of through your intestines.
It gives your body a chance to rest and hopefully untangle the blockage. Sometimes it needs surgery, but I thankful it seems I won't need it.
This NG tube has probably saved lives, but the pain is terrible. You feel that pain every single time you swallow. I'm praying the doc will take it out tomorrow.
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@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
24 Nov 21
@JimBo452020 Thanks, Jim. The doc took out the tube, that wasn't as bad as I expected, and if I tolerate one more soft meal I should go home later this afternoon or tomorrow.
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@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
24 Nov 21
@1creekgirl
Oh Vicki
I flinched reading this.
I hope the.doc takes it out as well
I was worried about you before,
And am again.
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@RebeccasFarm (86511)
• United States
23 Nov 21
Oh Vicki
I will pray for you.
I cannot believe this.
I will pray for you.
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@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
23 Nov 21
Thanks so much, Tiara. I just walked down the hall a few laps...I think my legs are slightly swollen.
@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
24 Nov 21
I'm so sorry . I hope you're out of there quick!
Nope never had one before and hope not to
. I hope you're out of there quick!
Nope never had one before and hope not to1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (40411)
• United States
23 Nov 21
Absolutely no salads, raw veggies or fruits, or nuts.
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