I'm home!
@1creekgirl (43800)
United States
November 24, 2021 9:08pm CST
My husband brought me home late this afternoon and home has never looked so good.
First thing I did was get a hot shower and wash my hair. Glorious!
I have to be careful what I eat: small meals, soft low fiber foods, nothing to irritate my stomach.
But it will be worth it if I NEVER HAVE TO ENDURE THAT VILE NG TUBE AGAIN!
In case you're not familiar with it, an NG tube is a Naso Gastric plastic tube that is inserted through one nostril and down into your stomach. The other end suctions your stomach's contents into a container. This lets everything bypass your colon so your intestines can rest and hopefully undo the blockage.
I know it's prevented the need for surgery, including for me, but medical science needs to come up with something else that's not so painful.
The first two times I had that tube was bad enough, but this time was worst than ever. It not only kills you every time you swallow, but this time it created an almost allergic reaction with a pouring running nose and drainage that made me feel like I couldn't breath and was drowning!
I'm really thankful I didn't need surgery, but I'm sure going to watch what I eat.
I'll cook Thanksgiving dinner a week late, but it's fine. My cousin's bringing us plates of dinner tomorrow. Sure hope there's something I can eat, lol.
Again, as with so many other times, I'm deeply touched and very much appreciate all your prayers and love.
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@Juliaacv (54057)
• Canada
25 Nov 21
@1creekgirl You're welcome, Happy Thanksgiving.
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@Courtlynn (67091)
• United States
25 Nov 21
So sorry you had to go through that. Does not sound painless at all and i hope i never have to go through it or any of my close family.
I hope you can eat soemthing they bring.
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@LadyDuck (477962)
• Italy
26 Nov 21
@1creekgirl - I still do not know exactly what food I must avoid, time by time I eat the wrong thing, so after I know.
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
26 Nov 21
@LadyDuck That's so true for me too. I can eat something and be fine, then the next time it sets off an attack of IBS. One time I ate one marshmallow. ONE marshmallow and was in terrible pain for two days.
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
25 Nov 21
Thank you, Anna. It's a challenge to know what to eat. I know what not to eat, though.
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
26 Nov 21
I think recovery takes a little longer every time. Age thing, I guess.
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
26 Nov 21
@JudyEv Are you still improving? You were awfully sick for a long time.
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@JudyEv (357256)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Nov 21
@1creekgirl I think you are right. It took me ages to shrug off my cough.
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@FayeHazel (40231)
• United States
25 Nov 21
Oh my goodness Vicki, I missed it - I'm so happy you're ok, avoided surgery and are home now. Blockages and needing that NG is something your other Vicki club Vicki (Momma) has had to do. I'm sorry. I will pray you keep well
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
25 Nov 21
Thanks, please tell your Vicki that I sure pray she never needs another NG tube. How is she doing now? Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving.
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
27 Nov 21
@FayeHazel Terrible, but thankful it wasn't worse. I'm recovering and hope to be able to cook a nice dinner next week for our son and grandson.
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@FayeHazel (40231)
• United States
26 Nov 21
@1creekgirl Thanks! She's really good now. I'll let her know she'll get a chuckle out of that I'm sure since she disliked that tube too.
How was your Thanksgiving, dear?
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@snowy22315 (192148)
• United States
28 Nov 21
Well, that sounds like Hell on earth but at least it's over! Guess there is going to be alot of chicken and rice in your future..jello and the like.
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
28 Nov 21
That's so right! Apple juice, apple sauce, oat meal, and scrambled eggs.
@RasmaSandra (86573)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Nov 21
I am so glad you are home and I hope you are on the road to recovery, Many blessings to you,
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
28 Nov 21
I sure appreciate that. I feel a little better today.
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
27 Nov 21
I'm feeling some better today. Thanks!
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@LindaOHio (193298)
• United States
25 Nov 21
I'm so glad that you're home. I'm sorry you had to endure so much. I hope you can have an enjoyable Thanksgiving.
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
25 Nov 21
I still feel pretty rough today, but so glad to be home.
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@dgobucks226 (36645)
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28 Nov 21
Sorry to hear about your health issues. Yes, finding another treatment method should definitely be on their to do list.
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
28 Nov 21
Thanks. If every doctor and nurse had to experience an NG tube, I expect there would be much more medical research to find a better system.
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
1 Dec 21
@dgobucks226 I am so thankful I didn't have surgery.
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@dgobucks226 (36645)
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1 Dec 21
@1creekgirl Well said.... What an unpleasant experience but glad it helped you avoid surgery.
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
25 Nov 21
I guess better is a relative concept, lol. I'm better than I was yesterday, but I think aging slows progress a bit. My husband fried fish and stewed turnips (for Thanksgiving!), but I just ate a plain baked potato, four tiny bites of just the white fish meat, and a small cake. All things that digest easily. We'll eat the plates from my cousin tomorrow.
How was your Thanksgiving? I know you miss Dustin.
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@CarolDM (203409)
• Nashville, Tennessee
25 Nov 21
@1creekgirl Glad to hear you are home. Another day here. Thanks.
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@BearArtistLady (6036)
• United States
25 Nov 21
Wow! I was grumbling about the tests my doctor ordered (CT scan, blood, urine and the other end stuff tested. I have zip lock bags just for that because it smells so bad). I feel so badly for you and wish I could have gone through the whole thing for you.
I'm glad you're home and able to sleep in your own bed, no tubes or needles, and able to shower in your own bathroom. Just remember no matter how good it tastes, small amounts otherwise they'll put you on liquid diets or maybe stuff that tastes like cat food. If you need help, broccoli helps a LOT, except it makes you a bit "gassy". I had the green avenger and my husband went and slept on the couch! He told me I didn't smell too good....ROTFL
You've made my Thanksgiving brighter knowing that you're home with your loved ones, I hope you have a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving. Just don't over do when you cook your dinner.
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@1creekgirl (43800)
• United States
25 Nov 21
I sure appreciate your kind wishes. I'm not cooking today, my cousin's bringing plates later. But of course I'll be really careful. I'll cook our big dinner next week for the four of us.
Are you cooking today? Hope you're having a blessed Thanksgiving.
