Haven't been here in a while

Feb 28, 2010

   It's been 10 months since I posted and a lot has happened.  Got admitted to Cleveland Clinic last May.  Finally got things turned around. My drains had pierced my intestines which kept leading to all the abscesses, they were all removed to left them heal.  Had to have my abdomen open so it could drain. My husband had to pack the wounds every day with gauze. Surprised he stayed with me through all this,gaging all the way...... eventually everything healed up.  My feeding tube was removed in August and I was finally allowed to eat, It has been a whole year.  It's been 6 months now and I can keep some food down.  I still vomit every day. I realize I have to eat all day, a little at a time, a few Cheerios here and there, a sip of soup, and the like. I'm down 150 lbs since surgery and looking like a sharpie but at least I'm alive.  Don;t have a doctor anymore, no one will accept me as a patient because of all the trouble I had.  I can go to Cleveland, but on my dime.  My family Dr. is wonderful, he's been checking my vitamin levels and trying to learn as much as he can to help.
   Back to work, found a part time job 50 miles away from home, but at least we have an income again. Really liking it though.  Maybe I'll stay semi retired !!
   Still learning what I can and can't tolerate. No bread , No milk products, No noodles, No hamburger or I will be extremely ill.  Fish and sea food are wonderful !!!
   Wanted my old life back so bad, but as time goes on this new chapter isn't  too bad. Every day gets better.

0 Comments

About Me
Dunkirk, NY
Location
24.3
BMI
Jun 17, 2007
Member Since

Friends 1

Latest Blog 2

×