Miserable and worried

[toomuchrose 47]

My surgery was Tuesday. I was on a Demerol pump and it made me pretty sick, really nauseous and so they switched me to Roxacet. I couldn't tell if it was better, as I was still sick, so I asked to change to Tylenol. I think it's taken me a long time to get the meds out of my system.

I came home Thursday and yesterday I started having the worst diarrhea of my life. I was nauseated most of the day and had the bathroom issues from 8 AM to 1 PM and then started again in the evening. I called the doctor's office and they said if it continues over the weekend I might have contracted C. diff and would need to come back in. At bedtime I took an Imodium so I could get through the night, but by 8 AM I was up again desperately racing to the toilet. It hasn't stopped.

The gas they put in me for surgery seemed to press mainly on my lungs. I didn't really have a problem with the arm pain many people describe. My incision sites don't hurt as much as I feared either. But this nausea and diarrhea is terrible.

A visiting nurse was supposed to come and I just spoke with her. She said to try the doctor's office again and see if I should take more Imodium. I'm waiting for them to call me back now. I've been drinking Water, diluted juice, broth and Jello, but now I feel afraid to put anything in my mouth.

People on here have posted about being back to work in five days, going to restaurants, etc. and right now I'm literally afraid to go as far away from the bathroom as my living room. If they tell me to come to the hospital I don't know how I'll dare to get into someone's car.

[toomuchrose 47]

I meant a Dilaudid pump, not Demerol. Sorry I still don't feel like I can think straight.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

I'm sorry you're having so much discomfort. I had diarrhea as well, but not to that extent. My gas pain was in my neck area. I hope things turn around for you soon.

[KarenElaine 44]

Sure hoping you are feeling better.