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| Annab |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 4:04:46 PM
Got a call from my folks this a.m. in the E/R at Duke
Dad admitted himself after a rough night of food poisioning and blood coming from somewhere it shouodn't have
He has diverticulitus, and we each had our father/daughter colonocsopies at the same time last year. (We were both negative)
He has also been on low dose asprin.
When the folks called, drs were going to do a few blood draws to make sure the blood wasn't an actual leak or hemmhorage
Dad said he felt fine but was starving after his body pretty much purged everything all last night.
If all looks ok by tomorroe a.m. he'll be discharged and will be scheduled fro another colonoscopy later on in the week I think.
So just a simple prayer please.
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| lacisne88 |
Posted - Mar 05 2009 : 12:28:50 AM
Your dad is in my thoughts. :)
Chelsey
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| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Mar 04 2009 : 5:54:31 PM
Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
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| Annab |
Posted - Mar 03 2009 : 5:07:24 PM
Thank you Diana.
And YES!! Mom already said the fiber uptake is a must. She and Dad are already into the twigs and berries....but Dad also is a fool for all things spicy and salty. He loves popcorn, chips/salsa, and especially Mexican!
I need to introduce Dad to ground flax meal. But pity he doesn't care for much yogurt or ice cream to sprinkle it on every day.
True, we can all take the Metamucil, but the more natural fiber-y foods are so much better for us. And better tasting too.
I hope anotehr trip to the E/R won't be for a GOOD LONG time.
One of Dad's buddies said "next time you order the club sandwich, make sure to remove the toothppicks!" ha ha |
| dkelewae |
Posted - Mar 03 2009 : 06:45:09 AM
Anna-The course of treatment I usually have when my diverticulitis flares up is antibiotics,a liquid only diet for a few days, and bedrest if the pain is severe.
The gastro dr. might reccomend surgery to remove the affected portion of the colon if they feel there is danger of rupture. I'm sure they'll also tell him once he's better that he needs to add fiber to his diet, but avoid foods such as nuts, seeds,popcorn, or any foods containing seeds.
I'm glad that your dad is home and I'll be praying for his complete recovery.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
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| Annab |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 3:41:47 PM
Aaaaand
Just got off the phone, and all is well!
Both parental units are home safely and enjoyed a Frosty on the way.
Dad will keep his apointment w/ the gastro dr. on the 18th as follow-up
Thanks ladies
I'll cotinue to remember everyone else's prayer requests.
It's such a comfort to be surrounded by so many posisitve prayer warrors |
| Annab |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 1:07:05 PM
Thanks ladies.
I got antsy and called Dad directly this a.m..
Nurses were waiting for hime to pass a BM so they could check for more blood. He had another small episode last night. Breakfast sat well at the time.
Mom, who is also a nurse seems to think some of this may have been brought on by Dad having eaten a lot of Mexican food last week. He loves spicy, as so I , and he tends to really go heavy on the jalepinos.
Mom will call w/ another update this evening. As of 4 p.m. still hadn't heard anything.
So if diverticulitis is all he has......now what???
A visit to the gastro dr. is scheduled for next week. They are reluctant to do another colonoscopy less than a year after his other.
I'm of the opinion to please check him out thoroughly and rule out all possibilities!
Until this is completely resolved, please continue to remember Bobdad.
Thank you!!
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 07:29:26 AM
Anna, he will be in my thoughts and prayers today, too.
Kris
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| FreckledNiki |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 04:28:39 AM
You are in my thoughts...
It is so hard to see our parents ill, makes you feel like a little kid again, yet you can't be because you have to be the strong one!!!
FreckledNiki |
| dkelewae |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 4:45:48 PM
Anna-Your father will be in my prayers. I suffer from diverticulitis and have been hospitalized numerous times for it, so I know how painful it can be!
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
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| Lainey |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 4:11:57 PM
Anna, your father is in my prayers. It's scary to get those kind of calls I know. I hope he's feeling better soon.
Hugs!
Farmgirl Sister #25
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