Yesterday I developed a pain in my abdomen which the doctors are worried about. I do not have any signs of an infection and my pain is not even serious enough to warrant me taking pain killers, but nevertheless it is not going away. I am back on drinking water only and I am waiting to find out whether or not need to go to have another x-ray, the worry is that I have a hole in the area they stretched.
So yet again two steps forward and one step back. I had started my day on puréed porridge and apple and then had one of the milkshakes fortified with protein. This must have tested my intestines. But it all could have been me doing too much on the day before or sucking a chocolate – we can all blame ourselves, and in the end I do not know, and nor do the doctors.
Today I may find myself going down to hospital again to be tested by contrast dye and an x-ray and I guess being admitted if they find a leak as I would have to rest my digestive system and be fed alternatively. As far as I am concerned this would be the worst case scenario. I think I would be facing another operation. Mark and I find that we are discussing whether or not we should stick with the same consultant, or get second opinions, it is tricky to know what to do. We have booked a weekend away in Verona for the 11/12th May and I was so looking forward to something nice, which looks a bit unlikely today. Positive thoughts are a bit hard to come by.
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Gosh Fiona, huge hugs. If I can help in any way please just ask. I have been listing to Beth on Facebook – so inspiring, as are you xxx
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Try and stay positive, it could be something simple as a result of the treatment, with your history the doctors sound like they aren’t taking any chances and that’s a positive thing. I’d pop in and see you but I’m laid low myself at the moment with bronchitis after catching a summer cold from Andrew! and I don’t want to add that to your wows. It sounds like the weather is to improve again next week, so I will call then and pop in for a coffee. Lxx
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Sending good thoughts that it is only a blip…It’s hard after you felt so well..one day at a time unfortunately
Sue x
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Oh dear, oh dear Fiona. You really need more steps forward and less back. Fingers very much crossed for you and Mark. Much love, M& V xx
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