Trip to the ER

[AGreenEyedWolf 97]

14 months post-VSG and landed myself in the ER for part of the day of yesterday. Still not quite sure WHY... woke up to severe abdominal cramps and waited 6 hours before dropping my son with his dad and heading to the hospital. A Bentyl injection, a liter of fluids and some blood & urine testing later the cramps had ceased, my lactic acid was fine and I was sent home. No sense keeping me overnight for observation they said as long as I agreed to return if the cramps came back and would not go away if I took the Bentyl prescription they sent me home with. Felt super wiped out when I got home but I was relieved my tests came back just fine even though there was no obvious cause for the cramping. Last time this happened (1 month pre-VSG) I also couldn't keep food down (that wasn't the case this time) and I was admitted and suffered through an NG tube for 2 days due to a blockage. This time they considered a blockage or a blood clot in my intestines but with my lactic acid remaining normal neither seemed to be the case. Today I have had just 3 more cramps across the whole day but my entire lower abdomen is very tender and feels a little on the bloated side. I have been careful;l about what I am eating today, making sure like yesterday it is bland and in smaller than usual quantities and that I am staying hydrated. Still not feeling myself yet, but I think I am on the mend. Prayers & good thoughts appreciated!

[Sleeved36 356]

So sorry!

Hope you feel better soon.

[FluffyChix 17,414]

Ouch! I'm sorry about your struggle! I had that same thing...only they found out I was just "full of poop." LOL, I was like, well I coulda told you that and saved the trip! Ha! But that bentyl shot is good stuff isn't it? It really knocked out the pain and spasms quickly!

[logicwand 269]

Wow, that is so peculiar!! I am so glad tests were good. Sending prayers your way that this doesn't happen again. Thank you for sharing this!

[Losebig 508]

Glad you are doing better!