What a week !

[MOOKIE-FOX1234]

Wound up in emergency room. Then surgery following a blockage . For four days I could eat only ice chips . I am home now but struggling with eating . Told only all portions and low fibre and low acid . One of my surgeons Told me I could only eat small portions. If I see another bowl of red jello. I will scream I too am exhausted, but was told it would take 4 to 6 weeks to recover from the surgery . I am 79 so don't expect to be jumping around

I try to go out for a car ride daily and spend time on our back porch.

Just wanted to say you ladies who are struggling like me. Thank you gor your posts , they do help .

Gillian Mookie Fox 🦊

[0462County]

Hello Gillian

So sorry to hear what you are going through. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Love and hugs Beth xx.

[MOOKIE-FOX1234 in reply to 0462County]

Thank you , Beth ,

[Newbery3]

Sorry to hear you've been through the mill, sending you a big welsh "Cwtch" hug. You'll get there just be kind to yourself X

[Motiva]

I hope you see nice scenes from the back porch and the recovery time flies by. Good wishes,

F x

[MOOKIE-FOX1234 in reply to Motiva]

Thanks , Mookie Fox 🦊 lives out there and seeing him is good for my soul. Gillian Mookie Fox 🦊

[Trickysite]

That was the week that was! Hoping you are making a smooth recovery. Sounds like you are doing all the right things. Not too long before you are jumping around. Emma x

[MOOKIE-FOX1234 in reply to Trickysite]

Thank you Emma, I think jumping around is a stretch . But a goal , right .Gillian Mookie Fox 🦊

[Lyndy]

So sorry to hear that Gillian… if anyone can bounce back it’s you! But take your time, let your body heal and keep on with the red jello for now xx

[MOOKIE-FOX1234 in reply to Lyndy]

Don't you think lime jello might be an option? Chocolate pudding isn't cutting either .You are so kind Lyndy , you always have a positive spin. Thanks so much .

Gillian Mookie Fox 🦊

[Riverflo]

Hang in there Gillian, it will get better. It must have been a real shock to get whipped in for an unplanned surgery! I suppose the blessing is that these life saving options are available to us.I hope you can eat more than jello soon.

Martine xx

[MOOKIE-FOX1234 in reply to Riverflo]

A family member is a doctor and probably saved my life. I appreciate your kind words .Gillian Mookie Fox 🦊

[Pianoplayer731021]

Hi Gillian, so sorry that you had to go through a surgery for your bowel blockage. I have had three bowel blockages and luckily I didn’t have to under go surgery for them. They are so painful, and then recovering from surgery just makes the whole ordeal with more pain. Hope you feel better soon and can start a new diet. Take care, Donna xx

[MOOKIE-FOX1234 in reply to Pianoplayer731021]

Thankyou Donna , it was no walk in the park believe me . Will take it day by day .Gillian Mookie Fox 🦊

[Lizz49]

so sorry to read you’ve had a stay in hospital following emergency surgery, I’ve recently had a bowel resection but not admitted via A&E so that must have been stressful for you. My surgeon said bowel surgery is major surgery so do rest now you’re at home and be kind to yourself. I hope you have family or friends supporting you as the first week or two at home is tough.

I was advised to eat small meals and low residue, bland foods initially and that did help. A nice hot water bottle on my tummy also helped with the soreness and healing pains, sending hugs to you Xx

[MOOKIE-FOX1234 in reply to Lizz49]

Thank you for your kind words, they were debating taking me into surgery at 2a.m but decided to wait until 10a.m the next day . My partner Frank was with me and my son came.too .I was ready to call it quits , but the nursing care was above and beyond . I was so lucky .

My oncologist is on staff there and directed my care . I am home now , Frank is a wonderful care taker , my son came for the weekend. Thank for the suggestions. Will follow them .Gillian Mookie Fox 🦊

[NewtonEmma1900]

I cant pretend to know how difficult and painful this must be, so I can do is send love. Xx

[Millie-c]

just going through this at the moment. Started last week with it. Emergency decided not to operate just to drain my stomach which was an amazing relief. Spent Mon- sat on the ward. Went from 3 days nil by mouth to the jelly and ice cream then soup then a bit of mashed potato. Sent home with same diet guide. Which I completely stuck to. Saturday was a lovely day. Started with a blockage again Sunday so straight in with the nose tube and drain after being in a&e for the day in pain again. Currently nil by mouth again. Trying not to operate as already have several scar lesions and they don't want it to make things worse. It's such a struggle. I'm glad to hear you are through the worst and can actually have jelly again. Will be glad to get the tube from down my nose out. Really scratching this time. Just got to persevere a couple more days then talk of keeping me on a liquid diet from now on. I wish you well moving forward and hope you've got it sorted once and for all. Xxx

[Trickysite]

very best wishes to Millie . And Mookie. May Millie soon get sorted and may things turn out better than expected! Emma x