Remember that boring day I hoped would continue?
@1creekgirl (43836)
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 (43836)
• 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 (154117)
• 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 (43836)
• 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 (478938)
• Italy
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 (43836)
• 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 (28642)
• 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 (43836)
• United States
23 Nov 21
That NG tube is a pain like no other, isn't it?
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@Marilynda1225 (85308)
• 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 (43836)
• United States
23 Nov 21
Thanks, Marilyn. We'll see how I tolerate some clear liquids later.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• 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 (43836)
• United States
23 Nov 21
Thanks, Laurel. Just went for xrays, so hope they show improvement.
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@GardenGerty (164727)
• 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 (192718)
• 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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@RebeccasFarm (95415)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Nov 21
Oh Vicki
I will pray for you.
I cannot believe this.
I will pray for you.
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@1creekgirl (43836)
• 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.
@RasmaSandra (86914)
• 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 (17257)
• 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 (194516)
• 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 (43836)
• United States
25 Nov 21
@LindaOHio You have brightened my day, Linda.
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@LindaOHio (194516)
• United States
25 Nov 21
@1creekgirl I'm so glad that you're home. Hugs.
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@1creekgirl (43836)
• United States
23 Nov 21
Thanks, sure hope I can go home tomorrow.
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@Courtlynn (67091)
• 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 (43836)
• United States
23 Nov 21
Absolutely no salads, raw veggies or fruits, or nuts.
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