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ezarella · 10-01-2005, 06:50 PM

Well, my doctor sent me to the hospital because I couldn't stop throwing up. I was very dehydrated and was put on intense IV therapy. Then they did an endoscopy and found that I had a stricture. They did the balloon thing to open the way and I felt a bit better for a while. I even got some grape juice down. But when I got home last night I started throwing up again. I can't take the Compazine tabs because they make me barf too. My insurance wouldn't fill my Protonix Pump Solutabs without prior approval so my husband got me some Tagamet tabs. I crushed 'em up, took 'em, and immediately threw up. It's been a miserable time. We were able to buy a few of the Protonix solutabs today and it seemed to make my stomach calm down a bit, but the barfing started back up a few hours later. I'm in pain here and I'm constantly nauseous and vomiting. I don't know what to do. I'm resigning myself to the fact that I'm going to have to go right back to the damned hospital. I'm very emotional right now and I'm just miserable. If anyone has any advice or guidance PLEASE share.

LizardQueen · 10-01-2005, 06:54 PM

I'm so sorry you are going through this! I had a stricture too but once it was taken care of I felt great. The best advice I can give you is to call your doc and get in to see him ASAP. Something is not right! I hope you start to feel better soon and please keep in touch I want to know how you are doing!

Barbarajo · 10-02-2005, 04:34 AM

I am so sorry that this is going on with you. I did not have this problem but I know that some of the people on here did. So I can tell you I know that this too shall pass. You won't live the rest of your life like this. It will go away. And yes you might have to marching back to the hospital.

Loving on you and praying for you that things will get better soon.

ezarella · 10-02-2005, 11:58 AM

Thank you for your concern. I just got off the phone with my doctor and I'm going back to the hospital today.

misty gunn · 10-02-2005, 12:05 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know how you are.
I'm sorry you are in pain my heart goes out to you.

ValenP · 10-03-2005, 12:21 AM

ahhh I hope you get well I just had a stricture about a week ago and the doc said I had a 2 milimeter oulet!!!! the worst thing is that I had my surgery without any help from my insurance so I (well mom and dad) had to pay for the freaking balloon and it was so expensive!!! almost 240 dollars!!! but thank goodness I'm all fine now. Don't worry Ezarella you'll be really fine.

ezarella · 10-05-2005, 05:08 PM

I just got back from my second visit to the hospital (3 days this time). They dilated me again. I don't remember how small the stricture was, but I do remember the GI doctor saying my stricture was the smallest he'd ever seen. He also said it was unusual that it had closed up so quickly after the first dilation (1st dilation Friday, symptoms returned Saturday morning). He says there was a lot of scar tissue and suture material in the way and that I'll need another dilation next week (oh joy). He also warned me that if this doesn't take care of it then it'll be time to consider surgery, as in reversal. I told him I would not be against that idea.

I threw up blood a couple of times after the second dilation, which the doctor figured was from the tearing during dilation. But I also threw up foam again when I got home a few hours ago after retching all afternoon. All I can say to myself is "Good lord, not again!!!" What little patience I once had is gone. I'm completely frazzled. My boss wants me to come back to work Monday (not likely, especially since my next dilation is Monday), I'm getting further and further behind in my classes, and my counseling practicum has gone straight to hell (not enough hours so far). I heave, belch and barf all the time and I'm as week as a kitten with absolutely no energy. Everyone in my family is being so good to me but I still feel like a big drag on all of them. I'm considering telling my boss I can't come back to work this semester, but I'll risk being canned. I can take incompletes for this semester, but that'll add another year onto my graduation. I might not have much of a choice, though.

Tomorrow's my 27th birthday. I'm just happy to be at home. Sorry if I've upset anyone, I'm just losing my mind over here.

misty gunn · 10-05-2005, 06:42 PM

I sure hope you are feeling better soon. Happy Birthday tomorrow.
My thoughts are with you on Monday I hope it works please keep us posted.
I remember thinking what did I do to myself, I cried so much the first two months.

ScootRider · 10-05-2005, 08:40 PM

I really feel for you...it is scary to read your posts and think...that could have been me. I really hate this is happening....wish there was something that could be done. I certainly understand why you would not be against a reversal. To be quite honest with you, I have not had any major problems but if my doctor had a "free reversal day" I might get in line.

I only mention that because, geeez, I can only imagine how you must feel. I sincerely hope you find a resolution one way or the other. May the Great Architect hold and comfort you.

Oh and YES!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

gramamarc · 10-05-2005, 09:50 PM

Maybe it would not have to be reversed, just cleaned up, that would be better for you than a reversal. I hope everything falls into place for you. I will be thinking about you. Keep your head up and give it to God.
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