I Have A Question About Going To The Bathroom

[iggychic 1,405]

Honey why don't you ask for a barium swallow test first? It's less invasive (it's basically a live xray where they watch Fluid go through your body). IF there is a block it will show up in the swallow test and if there is a leak that will as well.....

[lstacey226 10]

Okay another stupid dr choice! The dr Stopped my fluids and I will not be able to get TPN till 10 tonight I haven't had it since 8 last night. I'm already dehydrated ugh

[lizv123 389]

Okay another stupid dr choice! The dr Stopped my fluids and I will not be able to get TPN till 10 tonight I haven't had it since 8 last night. I'm already dehydrated ugh

There are tests they can do that aren't exploratory surgery.... And why on EARTH did they sop your fluids?!

[doxieville 799]

You have got to be kidding!! This is sheer craziness. I've been lurking on this post, not adding anything bcs iggy has been doing a great job in guiding you. But i want to reinforce that you need to cause a stink!!! Enough already. Demand a leak test. Demand fluids. You don't need the nurses to like you! If you care about that then tell the nurses that you apologize for being a b***h, and then BE ONE!!!! This is your life, not theirs. If you don't feel strong enough to make noise, do you have a relative that can? Someone needs to call the hospital and speak to the nurse in charge and also, call the doc's office. This is not right. Remember that the squeaky wheel gets greased!!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

Lindsay, are you admitted or still in the ER?

What Dr is treating you now and what is his medical plan for you?

[lstacey226 10]

I am admitted to sycomore hospital. The dr had me on fluids but my TPN ran out last night at 8 and I told the nurses then I needed more. They refused to call the dr cause it was do late. The pain is okay they just gave me meds. However the dr discontinued the Fluid and wants to start the TPN back up. The problem is I'm already dehydrated. The surgeon dr brown is going to do a scope tomorrow but has said he has not done a scope on anyone that was four weeks out.

[lizv123 389]

I am admitted to sycomore hospital. The dr had me on fluids but my TPN ran out last night at 8 and I told the nurses then I needed more. They refused to call the dr cause it was do late. The pain is okay they just gave me meds. However the dr discontinued the Fluid and wants to start the TPN back up. The problem is I'm already dehydrated. The surgeon dr brown is going to do a scope tomorrow but has said he has not done a scope on anyone that was four weeks out.

I would make a fuss about fluids.

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

I'm not able to say on the scope. I wish I knew, if the scope is dangerous I would say hold off? I am not a Dr. so I'm only going on my personal opinion. This is such a delicate hard place to be at...but you don't want to risk damage to yourself. I read on here someone else was given steroids to reduce swelling. Is this an option for you? I know people have suffered strictures on here. Perhaps if you started a thread asking about what was done and when, someone will know. As it is, I believe this thread gets looked over because it started and remains titled "question about going to the bathroom"

I believe there is knowledge here we haven't heard from yet and I want you to gain some insight on what route to take for your closed up sleeve.

Please post some threads about your situation and let's see what answers we get...

Lindsay your doing great... Keep asking questions to your Dr.

All the why's and how's...

I want you to feel better by the safest means possible.

[lstacey226 10]

I made a fuss about the fluids and he is giving them now until 10. But I may push for longer cause I'm very dehydrated right now I go to throw up and I don't even have spit anymore :0( they are being nice up on the floor and I got to pet a yellow lab therapy dog which is owned by one of my nurses and she was dressed up as tinker bell

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

What a beautiful dog! They are so loyal and loving.

Definitely a pick me up while going through all this!

Glad you're fighting for what you need!

[Ljp 157]

You can try some Smooth Move herbal tea' date=' I found some at walgreens, it helps.[/quote']

Does this make your stomach cramp?

[Savedbyamazinggrace 66]

absolutely NOT the expert here but I think the first thing to do is the leak test and then steroids and if that doesnt work,the scope test. Least invasive first . Praying for you and the doctors to make the right decision and of course for your healing .

[lstacey226 10]

Well they did the scope and dr said he didn't know what to expect cause he had never done one early, but said the shape was correct. He said its open now but doesn't know if the pain could be caused by something else or the way the stomach is laying inside. He said we just have to wait it out!

[lstacey226 10]

I so give up! I'm hurting like he'll and still feel sick

[iggychic 1,405]

have you asked for a barium swallow (leak) test yet?