Carrie's Story - Page 72 - ThinnerTimes

JenBear7 · 07-18-2007, 09:05 PM

AND.. you arent going to the gym right?

chilmoe · 07-18-2007, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JenBear7

Update on Carrie..

She saw Nohr today. She actually called me on the way out of the office.. because she knew I was sitting here holding my breath.. I even got the scoop before Michael (hubby)

.. She said he was AWESOME.. and I swear it came out of her mouth in capital letters. Said he was very concerned about her...

He is going to take out her gallbladder, and check everything in her body, on August 13th... Going to use her old incision line. Told her that he doesnt think its gallbladder, but if she gives permission, he will take it while she is under, and she definately gave him permission.

He said it could be a small kink not picked up on any scans.. or it could be even something like inflamed cartiledge on the rib cage from losing weight so fast.. (he had a really long word, that she couldnt remember). It could be many things, so he is going to try a multitude of things.

She will be in the hospital for 4 days (he said 4-5.. she says 4).. BUT.. she knows not to rush it. She is allergic to morphine, and will be going through all this with little to no pain meds.. which scares me the most..

He told her to "drink her food".. and eat whenver she can.. just the opposite of what he told her post-gbs surgery. He even said do just the opposite of what he told her then. He said you can see how dehydrated she is...

I sure hope this fixes my girl.. I'm so very worried about her going through all this.. she is very pleased that he is going to be operating again tho. So.. I'll support her.. and send lots of love her way so she can heal and get back to being the perky, spunky, happy, healthy Carrie I know and love.

wow did you take notes?

you said pretty much word for word for what i said, amazing you are! thank you for updating everyone i could not have said it better myself

august 13th is not far away at all, gives me time to get my house, work and kids schedules figured out, get a month of meals in the freezer and have less to worry about when i am recovering

nohr did say it may be a longer recovery time this time due to cutting scar tissue - but i am not worried about it - i will be fine

i can take demoral, but it doesnt do anything for my pain, so i wont bother with that one, i will see what my options are, they will discuss that in my preadmission over the phone the week before my surgery

i am just so relieved that someone is doing something

thank you again to everyone, you all give me strength.

chilmoe · 07-18-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by paige52

I've been waiting all morning to hear what happens! Unfortunately that's a whole month away poor girl but she can do it... shes strong.

Carrie... I'm excited for you girl... hang in there.

Isn't there anything else besides morphine they can give her? When I had my open they did an epidural for 4 days that was great... very littel break through pain. I'll pray for her to be helped with the pain.

im not keen on the epidural, i can manage quite fine without pain meds, i will see what my options are and go from there - thanks paige, you are always checking in on me and offering a mountain of support, its very much appreciated!

chilmoe · 07-18-2007, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ladytonya

Yeah! Finally, someone is going in there to see what's wrong! I am so happy for you, Carrie! Too bad it is a month away, but at least there is a date and a forseeable end to all your pain. I pray that this works and he figures out what's going on in there!

thank you tonya

its not too far away, less than a month, im just glad to see a light at the end of this tunnel

chilmoe · 07-18-2007, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sdgrrl

DILAUDID is a gift from God. Screw the morphine, ask for Dilaudid. So much better in so many ways! Also, Toridol hypos--all the pain relief, none of the psychodelic effects that Demerol provides.

Carrie, soooooooooooooooo glad Dr. Bonehead finally got it right. Will be counting the sleeps until you are better!

thanks donna, i will definitely write this one down and ask about it, and now i will try not to call him dr. bonehead when i am groggy

chilmoe · 07-18-2007, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaChick

Oh THANK GOD!!!!!!! I have been worried about her ALL DAY! I was praying something would happen good today for her! Jen, I'm so happy you posted. I was about to pick the phone up and call you, but thought I'd check here first. I have been so busy tonight and have not had time to look until now.

Carrie honey, I'm so happy you are going to get something done finally! Hang in there honey. It will be over before long now. Jen, if you talk to her tell her we love her and we are there with her in spirit. I don't know if she will see this or not for a bit. I know she has not felt like being here lately. Give her BIG HUGS from me!

(Pppsstt.......how are you doing today Jen?)

i love you too trina - i hope things are going better for you food wise - i will have to come visit you and we can share a steak dinner - we may have to have it pureed, but hey at least we could try to eat it

chilmoe · 07-18-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MiladyB

Oh Carrie I am so thankful that there finally is a plan!! It sounds like Dr Nohr intends on getting down to what is going on and finding an answer. You must be so relieved to know that he is taking you seriously and is concerned about what is going on with you. Hang in there sweetie, there is a light at the end of this dark tunnel!!!

yes definitely relieved, glad he was willing to help me, wasnt sure what i was going to do otherwise, but so glad he was great about it.

thanks beth, you are wonderful.

chilmoe · 07-18-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeCee

So glad to hear he is going to go in and look- and I promise you will not miss your gallbladder! I don't know what you are using for strength and patience, but I pray it is a bottomless supply- at least until August!

i so wont miss my gallbladder you got that right, i know it is causing me issues, just not showing on the tests, but i dont know what else would cause that,so i am convinced its gallbladder and think i will be as good as new when that sucker is outta me!

my patience is bottomless thats for sure, and i draw strength from everyone on here, everyones thoughts and prayers have helped me through this and i thank all of you

chilmoe · 07-18-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Princess

Carrie, so glad to hear that Dr N is planning on sorting you out!

love you samm

chilmoe · 07-18-2007, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LisaM

Thank God they're finally going to do something... even if it is so far away. You're one tough cookie, Carrie...much love, good thoughts for the waiting time...

much love back at ya chickie