Admitted to hospital last Sunday , vomiting and abdominal pain ,not getting resolved, had a couple of painful procedures but made no difference ,talk of putting a stent in ,ruled out surgery due to disease progression. I'm very scared , I wanted the last months of my life to be comfortable at home with my husband and making memories for my family,and a lovely last Christmas, I'm beginning to feel I will die here in hospital, I feel so sad and despondent. My hospital Dr is waiting to hear from Nottingham as to whether they would do a stent, if not I'm guessing weeks of pain before I die ,my oncologist told me in September I probably had less than a year to live , I'd come to terms with that, but this is beyond me . Anyone else been in the same situation .Cheryl.
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Cheryl please dont give up they don't know how long we have l know this sounds stupid but l have a blocked bowel all the time take a handful of laxatives everyday but they rarely work. So lve tried pears quite hard ,& prunes and there working honestly can't believe it. [edited by moderator] & fingers crossed lve gone way past my sell by date and lm still here .fresh pears by the way.l know its dangerous when the bowel doesn't work [edited by moderator] . I know your brave and l am sending you a big virtual hug & so much love ❤ hope you feel.better very soon. Hugs SheilaFxxx
Oh Cheryl. That really sounds scary but I hope you can get the stent. Are palliative care involved? They need to make you comfortable whatever it takes. I’m sending hugs and hopes for the stent. Xx
I have a blocked bowel as well I had hoped to be home for Christmas as well but I don’t think this is going to happen. Unfortunately this is a horrible disease which doesn’t care about anyone. It would be good if the stent works but whatever happens make the most of family and friends.
Hang in there Cheryl, you are a tough lady, hopefully you will get this sorted and be home again soon. Thinking of you. x
Oh Cheryl we all are behind you and I pray that you will be home with your husband very soon and free from pain. I send my love and hope that the hospital will get you completely comfortable very soon. I dont know what to say to comfort you. Xxx
My arms are around you, Cheryl. No doctor can predict. Stent or no stent, palliative care and a hospice should be able to make you comfortable so that you will have the good Xmas you have set your hopes on. You or your husband must insist on pain relief and someone who can listen to you and provide emotional support. Fight for these or get your husband to fight for you. Emma xx
Sending you a big fat hug Cheryl! Please tell them what you want and involve your hospice because they are expert at supporting people at home as well as in centres. You deserve to have your time with family xx
I am sending you lots of love Cheryl and a huge, huge hug too xxx
so sorry to hear your problem. I did have blocked bowel but they were able to operate since then have been in a low fibre diet and have been ok. I do hope they will sort this for you. My thoughts are with you and will pray for you
Hi Cheryl. I’ve been reading your posts for quite a while. My wife Carol was in exactly this position at the end of 2018, and sadly it did not resolve for her. Having said that, she found that a naso-gastric tube relieved her symptoms and allowed her to be hydrated while we waited to see what might happen. She tolerated it really well and when it was clear that the blockage wouldn’t clear, she was able to come home with the tube in place and be reasonably comfortable while we cared for her here. So I pray your condition will resolve, and if it doesn’t that the medics find a way of relieving the discomfort as they did for Carol. With my very best wishes, Nick
Thank you Nick , looking like a stent and surgery is ruled out, I have a nasal gastric tube but it doesn't seem to be helping much , I'm pleased your wife was able to be cared for at home. Thank you for your kindness.Cheryl.
I have no knowledge of bowel blockages. I am no help: so just sending loads love and hugs and hoping that you are to able to be be pain free and with your family. 🙏💐💕
So sorry to hear you're going through Cheryl. I don't know what to advise you on this. I really hope they can sort this blockage out for you so that you can go home for Christmas. Sending hugs, Kerry x
Hi Cheryl, my bowel blocked 4 times 18 months ago. I was admitted to hospital vomiting faecal fluid ,and with iv fluids it resolved itself. On the 4th time it was bad and the consultant mentioned a stent but because my cancer is inoperable and around the bowel he didn’t think it would work. However the stent was put in place and I can eat most foods. It has been in place over a year now. I hope you are able to have the stent and it will solve your problem
Thinking of you 🙏xxx
Thank you, your story has given me some hope, pleased you're doing well still.Cheryl x
Hi Cheryl, I am sorry you are suffering and hope they can do something to make you comfortable and home with your family. Depending on your circumstances they may be able to get you home with home care etc, please speak to the palliative care who are very knowledgeable at helping. I had my mum home for the last few weeks of her life and had 2 nurses attend morning, noon and evening to help me. Sending you a gentle hug, Kathy xx
Hi Cheryl, I am sending you my very best wishes from Maryland and hope that you can be made comfortable and pain-free soon . I hope that your family can advocate for you . Thinking of you .
Gillian , Mookie Fox.
I’m thinking about you Cheryl xxx
Cheryl, I am so sorry to hear of your suffering and sadness. I pray you can be made comfortable and return home soon, and that you can be surrounded by family and love this Christmas.
Love and hugs,
Sashay
Dear Cheryl, I’m so sorry you’re going through such a horrendous time. Hopefully, the doctors will sort some decent pain relief and possibly get the stent sorted asap.
You need and deserve to be home with your husband and family.
Try not to despair, there is always hope and you are a true fighter.
Thinking of you and sending love and gentle hugs.
Denise xxxxx
I am so sorry to read you are going through such a painful time at the moment. I’ve had constant bowel problems and understand just how miserable it is. I hope that you are soon pain free and that the stent can be sorted x x
My heart goes out to you, and I hope that you will be home and as comfortable as possible before Christmas. Hugs, JoAnna
Oh Cheryl, I feel for you. I’ve had a few bowel blockages and they are painful. I hope that you can get some help with the pain and be with your family. Sending you a hug and be praying for you. You have had a tough cancer journey, so sorry. Xx. Donna 🙏🥰
I’m really sorry that you are suffering pain and feeling so sad 😞, I really hope that the hospital can find a way to help relieve this and that you can be home with your family for Christmas, sending hugs 🤗 to you xx
I'm so sorry you're going through this Cheryl. Really hoping your pain is being managed and you can concentrate on time with your family despite being in hospital .
Thinking about you and sending you love.
Liz xxxx
So sorry to hear this Cheryl, but don't give up hope please. They might be able to put a stent and make you comfortable. I still believe miracles can happen. I will say a prayer for your recovery. Sending love and hugs x
Hi Cheryl. I am sorry to hear you are having such a hard time😪. I know nothing about blockages but hope that you are being given lots of care and will keep my fingers crossed that they put in a stent and you will be home soon. Sending lots of love and a huge hug. Lesley xx
Thinking of you Cheryl and so very sorry you are having an awful time of this! I am hoping they can resolve this sooner than later and you will be home with family! Many many hugs from across the pond in California and lots of love........this is an awful disease.
Debbie
Lots of love from Los Angeles. I truly hope your situation will be solved and that your pain and discomfort will melt away.
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