Sannah

Portland, Oregon

Hello, I hope your doing well. Sorry I have been so slow to reply. I had a real hard time changing IV to oral pills and being in the hospital for the holiday was real hard. I have a leak. The dr said a good one!! Care was very prompt. The day I went to the dr I had a ct and when straight down to endoscope for my first stent. I had swallow study and i am allergic to the contrast they use. I was in the hospital for 9 days on antibiotics. As it turns out my stent slipped, so I went back to endoscope and now have two stents in place. Yesterday I met with an infectious disease dr, because he has access to more antibiotics than my dr. I am VERY allergic to antibiotics, and my dr wasn't sure which treatment plan she should use. I was on some antibiotics theough IV at the hospital, but my kidney function was greatly affected and my blood pressure went of out control. I am on pain meds and I hope everything I am writing is coherent. I was able to come home yesterday. I feel pretty okay considering what's been going with my body. I will have these two stents for 6 weeks and then have another endoscope to either remove both stents or replace them. I have a lot of antibiotics to take here at home and other medicine. I don't like to take medicine, so this is hard for me. I generally feel exhausted and tired. But keeping my spirits up! one day at a time. Thank you kindly for all the support. Best, Sannah

I had a low dull back ache that was positional. Then at the 5th day I developed fever. Pelvis hurt like I had the flue.

Yesterday was REAL HARD. I met with an infectious disease dr, because I am so allergic to antibiotics that my dr and her team were not sure what to do for me. The infectious disease dr has access to different classes of antibiotics. They also took me off the IV yesterday and move be to all pills. It was very hard and painful. Today my kidney function is pretty much normal and WBC's are normal. I am still on a lot of drugs; will be for a while. I follow up with my dr on Thursday. Unfortunately with two stents eating real food isn't an option. So I will be on liquid for a while. I have to keep the stents for 6 weeks. Then the dr will see If I am healing of if I need a new stent in place. I am on medicine so I hope all is clear. Sorry if its not. Trying to keep the pain under control. I am wishing you guys a restful evening. As I get better i will be able to reply to the other posts. Life is so slow right now. Thank you kindly from the bottom of my heart for all the warmth and support. This bump in the road wouldn't have been as easy without such support. Best, Sannah

Hello, It's been tough. How are you doing? Thank you for all the well wishes, they have helped me tremendously. Each can can only be up from here. Best, Samnah

It's finally my turn to come home!!' Good bye hospital! Hello to relaxing and healing at home .woo hoo

Hi. I am so glad your holiday was enjoyable. I wanted to send a quick reply letting you know I got your message. I would love a get together. My pain level is high so I will write more later Best, Sannah

Thank you for the message. Dr Patterson was superb about my care. I have the two stents in. My kidney function is near normal. Things are moving in the right directions How are you doing? Have a Happy Christmas? Best, Sannah

I have been in the hospital for 10 tens with a leak. I was sleeved 12.5

Wow-e!! You look phenomenal!! Beautiful before and after!! What a change! Thank you for the continued support. I hope that your holiday was filled with love and that's my news memories were made.

My word!!! You look AMAZING!!! I love the color you choose!! Thanks for being an inspiration. Best, Sannah

Holy moly mama!!! What a difference. Makes me feel this is worth it!! Thank you for sharing!!

Thank you kindly. I am hoping for a quick recovery too!!! This pesky leak is not fun!!!! Thank for taking time to post photos!!! You have done some great work and are a source of positive energy for me. Happy Christmas!!

Thank you kindly!! HAPPY CHRISTMAS!!!

Hello, I am curious if you've had a pulmonary embolism or blood clot located in another location? After meeting the surgeon today I feel like it is important to do a little more research on blood clots. The surgeon said that she feels like the biggest risk for this surgery is pulmonary embolisms, which can be fatal. I understand that this is rare, but my mind can not rest. Have you had a blood clot? What happened? How miserable was it? Thank you for sharing any information you have learned. Best, Sannah

Hello, Good to hear from you. Happy Christmas!! I hope you have a good celebration. Stents are becoming uncomfortable. I am trying to ignore then and stay focused on all the good things. Maybe I will be home for the holiday!!! Thank you for all the support!! Best, Sannah

Congrats on the good work!!! I am glad to hear from you!!! It's been a while!!