[USAFwife]

It's for Monday, the 24th. It will be endoscopic this time. They are 'assuming' there is a stricture from my past ct scans... and hope to dialate that AND shut down a fistula tract that has developed from the stomach pouch, again. As you may remember I had on rupture through the skin in June, and didn't know what was happening. At least this time it's been almost a month since they've noticed it and it hasn't gotten any bigger, but it hasn't gotten any smaller either This will be surgery #8 for me... and I still have to have my port-a-cath removed (that will be at least 9). My port was acting up this week and the home care nurses decided (with Dr's permission) NOT to access it this week.... so no TPN, just the clear liquids (maybe I'll actually loose some weight this week)
Wish me luck ladies... I'm actually kinda scared. New hospital, new dr and yet another surgery.

Hugs,
Sharmel


*****UPDATED*****
I got a call yesterday at like 430pm to say that my dr is now sick... and they are not sure if my surgery is cancelled or not yet.... Then she said that his associate may or may not take me on as a patient. So now I'm supposed to show up for surgery, and yes under general anesthesia, not the seditive they give you for endoscope procedure, and have some dr I have never met do surgery on me. Now this after being told my numerous dr's that woudn't even see me with all the complications I've had, now someone new is just going to 'step in' and do the job. I think not. If it isn't Dr. Scott doing my surgery, I won't be having it done on Monday. Just thought I'd update ya'll. Thanks for the good vibes, please keep them coming.

[jiffypop]

good heavens, sharmel!!!! you've been on my mind. i can't begin to imagine the nightmare this has been for you.

you're in my prayers, and thoughts, and i'm sending all the healing vibes i can manage to you.

will DH be able to update us again on your condition?

[Della1977]

Sharmel I wish you the best of luck!! If they are not going to use anesthesia when they use endoscopy then you have less to worry about.. But either way.. I pray to God that everything is going to be ok with you.. Just hang in there!!

D.

[Leenie]

Wholey moley Shar, what a nightmare is right. I know I can speak for all of us when I say I am so sorry you have to deal with all this. Where are you going for this surgery? what hospital I mean? Please let us know when your home safe and sound ok?

You are in our prayers

Leenie

[USAFwife]

****updated In Original Post*****

[jiffypop]

LOVE your attitude, sharmel!!!!! how DARE they think that you'd allow someone you've never met to handle this surgery in your complicated, delicate condition????!!!!!!!

just make sure you're moved to the top of the list when the doc is back to work.

[hubs]

You are so incredibly strong. I'm with you Sharmel. Stay strong.

[Della1977]

Sharmel it's great you took such stand! I don't understand how those surgeons would just venture into anything and then just let the patient deal with the consequences! I am really hoping that this would be the last surgey you ever have to do, so they better do a good job!
BTW, I totally understand how you must be feeling for not eating since march! I was on liquids for a month and it drove me nuts! Keep it up.. am sure the end of the tunnel is not too far..

D.

[Chickadee]

Hang in there Sharmel. I'm with you on not letting some doctor you've never met operate on you. Keep being the strong woman you are! My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Chickadee