The Colon Club

Still in the hospital but may be getting out tomorrow. I've been in an isolation room because they were worried about me having an infection. Everyone has to wear gowns and gloves sometimes they wear face masks and I can't leave the room. I have disposable trays, ect.. The sigmoidoscopy showed inflammation above where my bowels were reattached after my colon resection. The infection test came back negative but they are waiting on a parasite test. The doctor thinks it's unlikely that I have parasites. The other possibilities for my colitis(inflammation of the colon) are inflammatory bowel disease like crohns's disease or recurrence of my cancer. Biopsy results are pending and will show whether it's inflammatory bowel disease or cancer. I was on a clear liquid diet for a few days then a full liquid diet. I haven't been having anymore bleeding but my colon is still inflamed. The doctor put me on iv prednisone 3 times a day and said I would have prednisone when I go home. I'm not having as much pain as before and haven't required painful dilaudid shots in the back of my arms. My stomach has been very distended daily. I've had two migraines and was given iv medication last night. I saw an aura last night after my migraine. My boyfriend visits often.

So sorry this is happening to you. Hope you are on the mend and out of the hospital tomorrow. I'm sure you have cabin fever by now, I know I would.

Thinking of you, (((HUGS)))

Lee

Thanks Lee. I do.

Hoping you are out of the hospital soon and finally have a diagnosis for all your pain!

Kathy

Sorry to hear that you're in the hospital DE. Hope you start feeling better soon, and get to return home.

In the mean time, here is an internet hug for you.



Best Wishes, peanut

Hate to hear that. I thought I missed a post that you went. Maybe they will find you some answers now. Hopefully just some inflammation!! & you are out of there soon.

Aww. I was trying to figure out how to give her Her a hug. That is way better than XXX"s

Hope everything turns out OK!

I know I'm new on this site, but I wish you a speedy, pain free recovery and good pathology!

Hospital stays are the worst. I'm glad you are getting lots of company from your boyfriend. Best of luck, we're hoping for the best. Hope you get outta there soon!

Oh, man, I didn't know you were in the hospital. I'm so sorry to hear that. Sounds like you've been through hell. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and hoping for a good outcome when the tests come back and especially hoping you can get the heck out of there soon.

Sending lots of hugs and good energy your way!

Judy

Sending you best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hospital stays can be scary and boring at the same time. Hoping your stay is short and not too boring.
Sophy

Hope you're freed soon! Get well quick! !

Oh no - I hope you get out soon and they find a benign reason for your pain. Hang in there!

Wishing you a speedy recovery and quick release. Home is where you heal.

I can't compete with peanut's puppy hugs !!!

BUTT here's hoping you get sprung from the Big House asap ... with good news !

Cheers and Harmony
CRguy