Home Sweet Home

[shazz]

Hi all my lovlies.
I am finally home!!
Feels so nice to be in my own bed again.
Now I am back on a proper internet device I thought I would give you a full run down of the past 10 days.
I went into hospital on Monday 30th january. I went in because I could no longer tolerate solid foods and was even struggling with soups. I saw the lovely surgeon on Tuesday. He stayed with me for an hour explaining all that was going to happen before, during and after the operation.
He was brilliant. Answered all my questions, drew pictures so I could explain it to hubby.
They tried o fit me in on Wednesday but due to an emergency it was not possible. By this time I was on a drip for fluids as i couldn't keep water in. As soon as it went in it either came back up or went straight through.
Thursday at 5.00pm some very nice looking surgical peoples came to get me from the ward. We had a laugh and a giggle along the way. Went into the theatre where they put me out.
I woke up some time later in recovery, threw up twice and felt a million times better! Sore form the surgery but no stabbing agonising pain form my pesky colon. I got taken to the surgical ward where i slept on and off for the rest of the night.
Woke up in the morning and had a whole new outlook.
No pain, and i could eat a small breakfast. I had a cup of tea and some ready break, that was more liquid than anything else. Only managed 2 spoonfuls but it was the best breakfast I had ever had! I got out of bed, with help, sat in my chair and had a wash.
My lovely surgeon came to see me. He told me when they went in they found that all my internal organs were adhered to the inside of my stomach wall. It took them 30 minutes just to find my colon and untangle it. They then discovered that the hole they had cut for removal of the colon was no where big enough. They had cut a hole about 6cm around. They had to widen it to nearly 14cm to get my colon out. When they eventually got it out the surgeon got it to just over the bowl/tray for inspection when it fell apart in his hands!
He then told me if they had not done the op when they did I could possibly not be here now.
The next day my catheter and pca was taken down and off I went. Had a bit of a uti form the catheter but it cleared right up with antibiotics.
Have mastered my bag and although my output is a bit watery I know it wwill improve as i eat more foods.
I wanted to say a big Thankyou to everyone on here for all the encouragement and support I have received both before and since my op.
Sorry this has gone on for so long but I thought I would get it down while it was still fresh
in my mind

 

[bozzylozzy]

thats great news! im so glad you had great docs and nurses looking after you too, theres nothing worse than not getting looked after properly.

hope you continue to feel better :heart:

 

[NikiB]

Thats great! Good to read you're feeling better and enjoying life again. Nothing like sleeping in your own bed!!:ybiggrin:

 

[Terriernut]

Shazz, you lovely girl. You are home, you are safe, and I am sooo happy you are still here with us!

Now life begins again...albeit baby steps as you recover.

One big belly huggggggg coming your way sweet pea!!!
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:hug::ghug::hug::ghug:

 

[Artificial]

That's great Shazz, glad you are back home! xx

 

[shazz]

Thanks everyone.
Misty how are you? Hope you are taking care of yourself.
Xxxxxxxxxx

 

[Terriernut]

Shazz....dont worry about me. Tough as old boots! Waiting til you're well so we can go to an all you can eat buffet!!!!

 

[Astra]

Wow Shazz, amazing story!
So glad you're home, happy and safe!
Plenty of R&R now
Take care xxx

 

[Trysha]

Hi Shazz
Good to hear you are back home and in your own bed. Don't be rushing to do too many things, enjoy being waited on if you can.
It is a good job you went into the hospital not a moment too soon, you have quite a story with a positive end.
Hugs and best wishes
Trysha

 

[Manzyb]

Hi Shazz!! :thumright:

I am glad that you are home from the hospital and are doing well!! You take your time and milk the being waited on for a little bit, you deserve it!!

I hope the recovery continues to go well. We're all here for you to lean on if you need it!

 

[Samboi]

Congratulations on arriving back home.
What a close call you have had. Just in the nick of time.
Enjoy the next month or two of recovery.
And enjoy getting back to regular eating!!

 

[shazz]

Thanks all.
Have just been served breakfast in bed. Lovely cup of tea and half a white bread roll(all I fancied)
Going to have a shower in a bit with help from hubby. Then we will have a lesson on how to change my bag together.
Am so glad that i had it done by key hole. My tummy from belly button to pelvis is a lovely mix of colours this morning but i am not sore at all.

Had to empty my bag at 2.30am and again at 7.30am but it was ok. I know it will thicken up and slow down as I eat more solid food. Am taking loperimide before I eat but only taking 1 tablet cause i don't want to cause a blockage.
Am really enjoying being home with hubby and the boys and the sun is shining!
What more can I ask for?!

 

[PVail]

Hi Shazz, first of all ,its great to hear your are home and feeling better. I must say it much be an amazing feeling to be pain. Hope you have a speedy recovery .

 

[Terriernut]

You're getting there girlfriend!!! You're so lucky it was keyhole, much quicker recovery.

Next thing I know you'll be off to the bahamas on holiday!
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[littlemissh]

So glad you are back home and doing well. Hope BBTU behaves and you get used to each other asap.

 

[shazz]

Had a shower this morning and have not really moved since!
Soooooooooo tired!!
Had 1 whole scrambled egg for my tea and it went down a treat!
Getting on fine with BBTU and have changed it with no problems. Have adapted really well.
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[Terriernut]

Shazz, normal to feel that exhausted. Showers used to knock me for six after my surgery. Dont feel bad. It takes some time to recover. Each day you should get a tiny bit better. And great you are changing your bags with no issues too! You are doing great!
:kiss:

 

[robbo87]

glad to read that you are home and doing well! good luck with the rest of your recovery!

 

[shazz]

Bugger it! Knew it was going too well.
My temp has just gone from 36.2 to 84.6 in about an hour. Have taken paracetamol and am waiting for it to kick in.
Am still sipping water but really dont feel too good. Will ccall doc tomorrow if no improvement.
Off to bed. Will update tomorrow.

 

[Samboi]

I found showers exhausting too. Still find them a bit energy zapping and often have a bit of a rest afterwards.
So glad you've adapted well and you're recovering well.

 

[Terriernut]

Bugger it! Knew it was going too well.
My temp has just gone from 36.2 to 84.6 in about an hour. Have taken paracetamol and am waiting for it to kick in.
Am still sipping water but really dont feel too good. Will ccall doc tomorrow if no improvement.
Off to bed. Will update tomorrow.

Sounds like infection, but the UTI can do that. If its not better in the night (hubby, are you listening?) please take her back to the A&E!

 

[Samboi]

Oh no! Now you've taken a turn for the worse you poor thing.
I had some days where I had no energy and just did not feel well.
Other days I would be fine, then suddenly I would lose my breakfast quite unexpectedly.
Eventually, the good days outweighed the not so good days.
I still have days where I'm just worn out and tired and need to rest.
I hope you're ok and wake up feeling better.

 

[SarahAnne]

Hope it's nothing serious! Get some rest, so glad they took care of you in time!

 

[Angrybird]

Hey Shazz, really hope you feel better in the morning, you have been doing so well :hug: I know you were so ready for this op in order to get better and I think having this mind set has played a bit part in being able to get home so quick, will keep all possible body parts crossed that you are able to stay there.

 

[Misty-Eyed]

So glad you're home! Hope the temp is a minor blip! You will be feeling great in no time, I know it!

 

[shazz]

Hi all. Called the emergency docs in the night. They came out and called an ambulance. Am back in again! They cant decide whether its a blockage, a blood clot or an infection. Having a scan sometime today so will let you all know as soon as I do. I am gutted that I have had to come back in here but gotta do it to get better. Xxxxxxx

 

[Terriernut]

So sorry to hear that! I bet you are upset to be back in there. Ugh!

But here's hoping they figure it out and get you back on the mend in no time. Hope you get better soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:rosette2:

 

[Samboi]

Bummed for you Shazz. You were going so great. Hopefully they will work out what it is and get it sorted so you can get back on that road to recovery.
Hope you're feeling a bit better today.

 

[Lisa]

well - I was going to post congrats - and yes, I do mean that for the intial op and how you were feeling - now, oh no fo feeling ill and the temp etc!.....

Hope they get you sorted out soon and you get back home! Keep us updated on how you are making out!

 

[DustyKat]

Ah hell Shazz...booooo!

I so hope they get to the bottom of it ASAP and you soon find yourself in the comfort of your own home and well on the road to recovery!...

:goodluck: AND :getwell:

Thinking of you hun, :heart:
Dusty. xxxxxxxx

 

[shazz]

Thanks you guys. You always make me feel better. Am having a ct scan this afternoon. Will let you know what the results are

 

[Angrybird]

Oh that really really sucks You are in the best place to get it sorted though, hopefully it will something that can be quickly fixed and you will be home again soon :hug:

 

[shazz]

Thanks AB. Got to drink this contrast stuff and it is foul! Would rather have picolax! Am really trying to get it down but it does keep trying to come back up again? Will let you know how it goes. Hope you are ok hun. Xxxxxxx

 

[Artificial]

Shazz this is rubbish for you! Hope the scan went well xx

 

[shazz]

Hi rachel. The scan went fine but no results as yet. Waiting for the docs to do their round! Got lots of pain relief so pain isnt an issue at the moment. Will let you all know when I do. Xxxxxxx

 

[Angrybird]

Me? I'm alright, just keep plodding along That stuff must be bad if you would prefer the picolax Have you now had the scan?

Xxxx

 

[PVail]

Hi Shazz
Sorry your back in . Hope you get good news and get back to recovery soon.

 

[Terriernut]

Hi rachel. The scan went fine but no results as yet. Waiting for the docs to do their round! Got lots of pain relief so pain isnt an issue at the moment. Will let you all know when I do. Xxxxxxx

Well....inquiring minds want to know? You alright mate??
:heart:

 

[Artificial]

Any news yet? Hope everythings ok! xx

 

[shazz]

Sorry its been a while but not been very good. Have started being sick today and dont know why. Feel really rough. The scan didnt show anything conclusive so they have started me on antibiotics. They think when the surgeon was forming my stoma he nicked a vein and the blood is collecting and getting infected. Will update more when I can. Xxxxxxx

 

[Artificial]

Oh :-( I hope the antibiotics kick in real quick and sort it out! xx

 

[Terriernut]

Oh hon! Lets hope the antibiotics kick it's ass!

I sure hope a good nights sleep will bring you some relief. And that they can sort you out soon luv.

Thank you for updating us, I've been worried.
:rosette2:

 

[Samboi]

I'm so sorry that you're feeling poorly Shazz.
It's awful feeling so unwell.
Hope they get it sorted soon.
Thinking of you and hope you feel better soon.

 

[sawdust]

Oh no. Sorry to hear that. Get better soon, shazz! :hug:

 

[littlemissh]

Hope they give you something for your sickness. Nothing worse than nausea/vomiting particularly when you've got an abdo wound.
Feel better soon.

 

[carolhew]

So sorry to hear you are not well and back in the hospital! You have been through a lot! Hope you feel better soon and going home is not too far off! :hug:

 

[fosterschick]

just read the posts omg you have been lucky , glad to have you home n safe , onwards and upwards fingers crossed x

 

[Trysha]

Hi Shazz,
Sorry to hear you are back in hospital and hope all goes well very quickly for you.
Feel better soon.
Hugs and best wishes
Trysha

 

[PVail]

HI Shazz
Hope they get it sorted and that you are feeling better soon.

 

[Manzyb]

Hi Shazz

I just saw that you are back in the hospital. I really hope they find out whats wrong so you can get back home and feeling better. Keeping you in my thoughts!!!!!

 

[Angrybird]

Oh sweetheart :hug: Hope the antibiotics kick in quick and get you back on track.

Xxxxx

 

[DustyKat]

Thinking about you hun, :hug: I hope the antibiotics knock this thing on the head and you are soon heading back to home sweet home!...:getwell:

Dusty. :heart:

 

[shazz]

Well thanks to me I found out why I was being sick. The stupid consultant had put me down for augmentin. This is also known as penicillin. I am horrendously allergic to penicillin. I asked if the antibiotics they were giving me had penicillin in it. The staff nurse checked - and yes they did. I now have to stay in until monday cause of the reaction to the penicillin.

 

[Samboi]

What a relief! Glad you have worked out what the problem was.
You'd think they might have worked it out for themselves though!
Pretty dangerous of them to have done this.

 

[DustyKat]

Yikes!!! Thank goodness YOU are on the ball!!!

Lordy, I hope you start to feel better soon Shazz...:hug:

Dusty. xxx

 

[shazz]

Feeling much better today. Have got a hell of a headache though. Keeping my fluids up and trying to eat. Will. update when I can

 

[Angrybird]

Hey hun, glad your feeling better ish (stupid headache ) Have you seen your boys today? How they been with the return to hospital?

 

[Terriernut]

Shazz, thank goodness YOU are a clever minx, because clearly the consultant ISNT. I'm so sorry you are having to go through this! Hope your headache just f's off too.

Hope that by Monday you are feeling right again!
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[DustyKat]

Thanks for the update Shazz...:hug:...I hope each new day is better than the last!

Onwards and Upwards!
Dusty. :heart:

 

[shazz]

Have now got a sore throat. Bloody hell what next? Home tomorrow though. Yay xxxxxxxxxx

 

[littlemissh]

You will feel tons better in your own bed with your own mug and can choose what you want to eat.

 

[Artificial]

a sore throat now as well?! what a nightmare! Hope you feel better soon xx

 

[Angrybird]

Sore throat? Well that's just not fair Let's hope they have their arses in gear tomorrow, I don't see why you should have to be made to wait around. Considering their recent error I would say the sooner you are out of there the better. As always keeps updated hun.

xxxxxxx

 

[Terriernut]

Bet you cant wait to get outta there! Sore throat? Grrrrrrr. Give it to the consultant who gave you the penicillyn!

 

[carolhew]

Oh Shazz, that is so scary! WTF are the red allergy bands for! Hope you begin to feel better soon!

 

[shazz]

Cant wait to get out of here tomorrow. Just to sleep in my own bed and see my boys. They had better not keep me waiting around all day like they did last time. Xxxxxxxxxx

 

[DustyKat]

Good luck Shazz! Everything crossed that you get to break out early!

Dusty. :heart:

 

[Astra]

Just caught up with this Shazz!
What a bummer, you've been thro the wringer!
Really hope you're on your way home now to your own bed and lots of R & R
xxx

 

[shazz]

I am home again!!
Took them all day to get me a letter and some antibiotics.
Throat is really sore but keeping up the fluids and eating soft stuff.
Going to have its of rest.
Will pop in and out over the next few days.
Thank you all so very much for all your well wishes and support. It means a lot to me.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Terriernut]

Glad you are home! Glad lots of rest is in order, and I hope that your sore throat buggers off.
:ghug:

 

[Angrybird]

Glad your home hun :dance: Hope the sore throat naffs off asap! It's half term so at least the boys can give some hugs when needed

 

[DustyKat]

YAAAAAAAAAAY! I hope it's all plain sailing from here on in! anda:anda:anda:...:goodluck:

Much love, :heart:
Dusty. xxx

 

[shazz]

You guys rock!
Am off to bed now. My mum has got the boys over night tonight and will see them tomorrow. Missed the little buggers!
Hope you are all taking care of yourselves.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Samboi]

Congratulations on getting home in one piece - again!
No place like home huh!
Hope you keep getting better, and feel better every day.

 

[Artificial]

Woo Woo! Glad you're home! xx

 

[Manzyb]

yay!!! Home sweet home, Shazz! I'm glad you are doing better and are back in your own bed. That makes all the difference in the world

I am very happy to hear that things are going better for you!

 

[carolhew]

Yay! You are home again! I hope you are able to get some rest!

 

[shazz]

Slept for nearly 10 hours!
Feels lovely. Just had some toast and my first cup of coffee in nearly a month! Was the best coffee I have ever tasted.
Having a rest and then going to have a shower.
Feel so much better today.
Still got bloody sore throat though but its not as bad as it was.
Xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[DustyKat]

YaY! Nothing better than a good sleep...

Onwards and Upwards Shazz! :hug:

Dusty. xxxxxxxx

 

[Angrybird]

Awwww that sounds like bliss Nothing beats being in the comfort of your own home.

xxxxxxx

 

[pielady72]

:rosette2::getwell:Happy Valentines day! Hope they have found out what is going on and pray you are on the road to recovery!

 

[shazz]

My boys are home. Yay. Have missed them so much.
Also to top my day off - I ordered some samples from coloplast as they were the ones I was given in hospital and got on really well with.
They arrived today and it was like christmas! They have sent so much stuff its unbelievable. 4 one piece bags, sprays and lotions, wipes and mouldable rings. Advice booklets and all. Fabulous!
Just need to find somewhere to put it all now!

 

[Manzyb]

I'm so glad that you are doing better, Shazz!!

 

[Terriernut]

Yay Shazz!!!! Sleep, coffee, samples, and best of all your kids!! Now you're on your way!

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[Crohn's 35]

Whoo hoo! :banana: so glad you are on the mend and with all of your favourite things! Keep resting and be good to yourself.

Happy Valentines day:Karl:

 

[carolhew]

Oh, I miss coffee! It is one of my triggers. Enjoy a cup for me! Glad to hear you had a nice long sleep!

 

[shazz]

Thanks carol.
It appears it just goes right through me! Literally I was drinking it and I swear it was coming out in my bag!
I will limit it to a cup a week I think.
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[carolhew]

I will occasionally have a cup if I am having the big C! Lol! Works great!

 

[Terriernut]

I have about 3 cups just in the morning! (a girls gotta drive with eyes open) You think the coffee and cigs might be the cause of my crohns???? :rof:

Yes, never do what I do. I am stupid. Then again, I've lost all my retirement money, so wtf.

 

[shazz]

You gotta do what you gotta do to get through the day!

What's happened to your money Misty?

 

[Terriernut]

Two divorces, stock market crashes, property market crashes, you name it. Sadly I never did find a sugar daddy! :ybatty: But if you know one, send him my way!

 

[shazz]

Will keep a look out for you hun. Especially if he is down here near me. We can look after each other then!
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[Terriernut]

How are you feeling today sweet Shazz?? Wish you were closer!

 

[shazz]

I so wish you lived down here with me!
I feel ok today. Still really tired and trying to find my appetite again.
One day at a time. My rectal flare seems to be calming down. (touches wood a lot) so that's one less thing to worry about.
Am strangely calm and taking everything in my stride. I even amaze myself sometimes!
Hope you are ok and not overdoing it.
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[Terriernut]

You are feeling NORMAL for what you have been through! And good you are calm! You'll get better faster.

I'm cyber sending a spoonful of homemade lasagne (takes three days to make) and hoping that gets the hungry juices going.
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[shazz]

Love lasagne!
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[littlemissh]

Mmmm lasagne. Why on earth does it take 3 days to make. Do you go out and catch a cow in argentina and ship it over or something?
Shazz, so glad you are a little better. Lets hope your appetite improves soon.

 

[Terriernut]

First, the sausaage must be homemade. Then, the sauce should simmer, be put in fridge overnight, simmer, then put in fridge overnight again. Next, you do the lasagne, day 3. I am not Italian by blood. But the man who raised my mother, and who I consider my real grandpa WAS Italian, by the name of Romeo Buzzello. (also a professional boxer by the name of 'Corbett') It is the Buzello family recipe.

 

[shazz]

Wow sounds delish!!