Guess I will start from the beginning. 2 1/2 years ago I had a sudden onset of abdominal pain which got worse over 48 hours. Having no insurance coverage, I held out as long as I could before going to the ER with the abdominal pain and no B/M for over 72 hours.
8 hours after arriving in the ED, I was in surgery and 12 hours later I had a colostomy.
I will give a blow by blow in later posts but after an unsuccessful attempt at reversal last September that resulted in an ilesotomy I was completely and totally depressed.
Last Thursday my ileostomy was reversed. I was released from the hospital directly out of the ICU yesterday morning. I returned to the ED yesterday afternoon because I spiked a temp of 102. A "possible" pneumonia was detected on the Xray. I refused to be readmitted for observation, was given an antibiotic to take home and a new appt with the surgeon Wednesday to follow up.
I seem to be healing very fast, moderate incision pain and some lingering hernias that will be repaired later.
I intend to become a full member later today and then plan to blog about my total mind numbing experience.
God Speed
8 hours after arriving in the ED, I was in surgery and 12 hours later I had a colostomy.
I will give a blow by blow in later posts but after an unsuccessful attempt at reversal last September that resulted in an ilesotomy I was completely and totally depressed.
Last Thursday my ileostomy was reversed. I was released from the hospital directly out of the ICU yesterday morning. I returned to the ED yesterday afternoon because I spiked a temp of 102. A "possible" pneumonia was detected on the Xray. I refused to be readmitted for observation, was given an antibiotic to take home and a new appt with the surgeon Wednesday to follow up.
I seem to be healing very fast, moderate incision pain and some lingering hernias that will be repaired later.
I intend to become a full member later today and then plan to blog about my total mind numbing experience.
God Speed
