Intervention opinion please

Karen M.
on 9/5/12 7:04 am - Mississauga, Canada

Yes, yes, I know you're all not doctors, nor do you play one on the Internet.

My question - for those of you who have had an intestinal blockage - at what point did you decide to go to the ER instead of your GP? I have an appt. with my GP this afternoon at 2, but I'd hate to waste all this time if I should just go to the ER.

Thank you for YOUR experiences.

Karen

Karen

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Ashley T.
on 9/5/12 7:09 am - London, Canada

RNY on 08/09/12

I personally have never had one, but the few friends I know in real life that have had the surgery and had this complication, have all gone straight to the ER and not to their GP.

kellybelly333
on 9/5/12 7:13 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 03/23/11

I called TWH when I stopped pooping and then had pain. I called on a Wednesday, had an ultrasound on Friday and went in to talk to the nurse, who talked to the surgeon on Tuesday, I believe. They told me if my pain came back and lasted longer than 2 hours, without any gas passed, or BM, then to go to the ER. I don't think I have a blockage anymore, just constipation with gall bladder issues. I'm still going for the tests regardless, which aren't until later this month.

What's happening?

Surgery March 23/2011. Completed three full marathons and two half marathons, two half Ironman distances. Completed my first Full Ironman distance (4 km swim, 180 km bike, 42.2 km (full marathon) run) in Muskoka August 30/2015. Next Ironman Lake Placid July 23/2017!

Karen M.
on 9/5/12 7:44 am - Mississauga, Canada

RNY on 03/21/06

abdominal distention
abdominal gas that won't pass
abdominal pain and cramping
constipation (haven't gone in 4 days)
some nausea

I'm paraoind due to having had abdominal surgery.

Karen

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(deactivated member)
on 9/5/12 7:46 am - Bumfuknowhere, Canada

Sounds like symptoms of a blockage to me. I'd not wait to see the GP at all. Things can go from bad to worse very fast. Get offline and head to ER.

Karen M.
on 9/5/12 7:52 am - Mississauga, Canada

RNY on 03/21/06

Thanks Tracey. I just talked to my GP for her advice - since the appt is just a couple of hours away, she's advising I see her as she can get me in quickly (quickER anyway) at the hospital. It's manageable. Trust me, if I get to "that point", I'll be calling 911.

Karen

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