1-26-10 Day in Hospital

Well hopefully things will get better from here now. I have had a bad cold for about a week now. Also, from the beginning I just have not been able to eat much, and really just plain not enough, or drink enough.The last 3 days or so, more trouble keeping things down. When I would take my vitamins, or eat something... more and more, I was throwing it up. I just figured it was due to my cough, lots of gunk in my throat etc. So I just wasn't too worried.... this too will pass... I still could see beyond this... this is just a temperary inconvenience, and such. Well, last night it got so bad, that I couldn't even keep down a sip of water or broth, so I knew there was a problem. I was afraid my little straw size tube leading into my stomach pouch had probably shrunk too much. That seems to be a fairly common problem for some patients. Also, due to the fact that I have been dehydrated a couple of times, that also can create a problem there with the tube shrinking. Anyway.... come this morning, I went right to the clinic, checked in at the desk, they called back to the surgical nurses.... yep... they said "register her in now". So began a very full, but very good day all in all. They got me registered, then into the surgical department, hooked me up to IV's again to get me rehydrated, then into surgery with the same doctor and team that did my main surgery.... such a fabulous crew! They went down my throat with a little scope, with a little balloon attached to the end, once down there, they blow up the balloon, and it stretches the opening. I was put to sleep, so did not feel any of that, or know about it while working! =) The procedure took about 15 minutes. Then back to my room to wake up. Neal, kids, my Aunt Julie and Neal's mom Helen were there waiting. Then I was hooked up to another full bag of liquid nutrients, through IV's that took about 2 hours to complete. Then I was able to get dressed, and then I was set free to go home. I had driven to the clinic, but now have been parked again, for at least 24 hours due to the strong meds/sleep drugs, etc. So some vehicle shuffling with Neal and Aunt Julie. My van is back home though... just waiting for the "all-clear" tomorrow. =)

So, this afternoon, I was VERY amazed at just how well I was feeling!!!! Really, I can't believe it. My throat is a little scratchy, maybe a tad bit sore, but I am sucking on sugar-free popsickles and they taste SO good... so nice and cool. I've taken some of my meds tonight... and no problem at all!!! So, wondering if that had been a little bit of my problem all along.... the opening was just a little too small even from the start! My diet is to be stage 2 again for 5 days, but I had gone back to the liquids anyway, trying to get in more calories and protein, so they said that was going to be great! My potassium level was back to normal now, so they had discontinues those pills for now as well... good sign.

My blood sugars at the clinic today were 105. My blood pressure was 99/54. When I left, blood pressure was up to 104/64.

Well, my Dream Team... thank you again! Just wanted to give a little up-date here. I really am doing great tonight... I feel great... and so looking forward to the next few days. My cold is finally doing better, and looks like all is going to be good! Wish me luck. You all take care... Love you.. Eydie