I was admitted to local small town ER for projectile vomiting on 10/9, transferred to much larger teaching hospital 60 miles away and treated for an intestinal blockage. First 3-4 days worst of my life; terrifying, pain filled, dark. If I'd been given the choice to die, I might have taken it! Surgeons expected to find my abdomen full of cancer, but while a few spots, nowhere near what they expected. I was fed artificially until last Friday. I am still processing it all. If this hospital is typical of teaching hospitals, medicine, nursing and the other professions that staff hospitals are in good hands! Bright young people who are motivated to help others and who listen well!
Right now I am delighted to be home! Am to have outpatient physical therapy. Not sure yet how mbc treatment may change a bit but not too worried about that.
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oh dear PJB that sounds awful! I have had moments of stomach issues and I know what you mean about choosing death or being ok with it if it would be coming soon. But sounds like you dodged a bullet and the roller coaster will go back up. Do you think this will mean drug Shane and did you have a plan for what is up next for you? I’m glad that they didn’t cut out your intestine and make you not eat ever again. And so glad you have your own bed to look forward to! Enjoy it all since it seemed so close to being yanked away. ❤️
I am so glad you are back home and doing better. Your own bed is something to look forward to when you are away, creature comforts do matter. Take good care of yourself and give yourself grace. All is well.
So sorry to hear you had to go through that but very happy to see you better. You are spot on about the amazing people who care for us. My friend always says they have a calling from God. He sends them there for us.
I find that drinking kefir works a charm. Try to get unsweetened, grass fed and organic. I find a gass in the morning makes my stomach settle and I feel great.
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An afternoon at the hospital - scans etc
Hospitized for UTI infection - Palbociclib
It’s been a long rode
