well hell.

[mopinko]

looks like i have a bowel resection in my near future. i’ve been sick and stuck in the medical industrial complex since july.
a couple trips to the er, saw a gi doc who had to have a scope. but the stricture is bad enough that i couldnt get a clean prep, so it kept getting resched.
had 1 a couple weeks ago, cd only get the scope about 1’. y that doc didnt see what was happening, i do not know. just said- need a smaller scope.
so, tried that today, and that didnt work, either.
doc admits it was visible on the 4 cts i had, but no 1 caught it.
gonna get 1 more test then see a surgeon. le sigh. always knew i wasnt gonna die w every inch of my colon. been getting worse for 20 yrs.
guess i shd b grateful i made it this far.
shd b 2-3 days in the hospital, and a temp colostomy bag.
oh joy.

[orangecrush]

1. Sorry for the bad news

Hang in there!

[mopinko]

2. at least i have an answer.

not the 1 i wanted, but… i’ve been so miserable, at this point i’ll do anything to get better.
this actually started about 3 yrs ago.

[orangecrush]

3. No doubt will be difficult

But I hope there will be good people around you to make it easier and keep your spirits up!

[mopinko]

4. we'll see. i'm kinda a hermit.

[orangecrush]

7. Possible that your insurance

Would cover visiting care of some kind?

[mopinko]

8. yeah, shd help.

worried about my dogs, tho. they’re kinda a handful. got a neighbor that can help, but..

[orangecrush]

9. Your pups

Will cheer you up!

[mopinko]

16. my pups r keeping me alive.

esp my young trouble maker. cuddliest dog i ever had. been rt here on the couch w me through all this.

[Just Jerome]

5. So sorry, mo

In your corner here with lots of positive thought/energy.
Give it hell!

[mopinko]

6. ty.

[2naSalit]

10. Oh dear...

I hope it works out well and you don't have a long downtime.

[Docreed2003]

11. So sorry to hear this....I know this isn't the news you wanted

But it sounds like your docs are doing the right things. Hope you have a speedy recovery and if you have any questions on this journey, I'm happy to offer clinical advice

[mopinko]

17. thank u. very kind of u.

i may drop u a pm.

[LiberalLoner]

12. I'm so sorry. I hope you will heal quickly. 🌹

[HeartsCanHope]

13. I am so sorry. Will be thinking of you and hoping for a full recovery soon. Take care.

[electric_blue68]

14. Hoping for a sucessful outcome from a difficult medical situation.

[LuckyCharms]

15. Wishing you the best, mopinko

And hoping for the best possible outcome!

[mopinko]

18. it sucks to get old.

and the worst part is docs who think that if u r 70, you’re supposed to feel like shit.
sometimes u have to get sicker for them to figure it out. ee r there now, anyway.

[Different Drummer]

19. Best of luck for a quick recovery, Mo!

[debm55]

20. Good luck with your surgery. Sending good vibes and prayers for you.

[Clouds Passing]

21. Sending you healing vibes, mo

[PlanetBev]

22. My best wishes to you, Mo

My uncle went through resection and a temporary bag 50 ago and lived to be 90. It ain’t no fun but you’ll do well.

I’ve had breast cancer, melanoma and I have cardiomyopathy. Turning 74 this Sunday.
Ah, the miracle of modern medicine.

[mopinko]

25. it's the part where

this is the top of the slope that is getting to me.
i’ve already had several polyps, and a melanoma removed in feb. le sigh.
i keep reminding myself of the alternative.

[Kali]

23. the technology for this is so amazing now

are you sure you will even need a bag? I know someone that had a foot or more resected and didn't need one at all. they do need to take cholestyrene to firm up the output if you know what I mean but otherwise all is good.

[mopinko]

24. that's what i'm hoping.

i had carpal tunnels surgery about 10yrs ago, and was told it wd b terrible, it wd b a couple of weeks. i was fine in days.
i dont think it’s bad enough to need a bag, but i dunno.

[Kali]

31. I think it depends partly on exact location

bag can actually be easier than alternative if functionality is in need of "rest/recovery" after surgery. look at it all as a new experience in how science and medicine have progressed. it really is fascinating and I know you as a mother and farmer have plenty of reality-based experience in the particular material we are talking about

[mopinko]

32. yeah, at this point i'm kinda-

yeah, put in a port. i’m tired of alllll of this.
have more tests coming, and there’s tests i want. i think all this is autoimmune. i had wnv in 02 & have been sick ever since. half doz docs admit there’s something wrong, but dont know what. some dont think it’s ai, cuz of my age. but that’s old thinking. now we know that viruses trigger this shit, but that knowledge hasnt filtered down yet.

rly dislike this doc. young, male and arrogant. also either lazy or too busy. hard to get ahold of. if he has the capacity to learn from a patient, i hope to wake him up. but….

[Hope22]

26. Wishes for a speedy recovery and the best outcome to you.

My friend is mid 70’s and is on the frail side after repeated back surgeries. He had some type of bowel issue and ended up with a temporary colostomy bag last fall. By this spring the bag was out and he continues to thrive. From his condition going into this I was really surprised at his outcome but he is a fighter. Stay tuff, ornery and on top of your caregivers. You can do this! Never give up. Keep us in the loop so we can send love out in the universe to you! 😊🙏🏼💗

[mopinko]

27. ty. i'm all irish, so i cant not fight.

i just wasnt expecting to fall apart like this for another decade or so. not my family history.

[Hope22]

29. I understand!

The stress we’ve been under in this country works against us. It does a real number on the immune system! You tube has some good meditations for healing. Check it out. Having a favorite or two will help you now but will be priceless in recovery. Best part…you can rest while doing it!😁😉

[mucifer]

28. That really sucks Mo. Sending you best wishes.

[mopinko]

33. how ya been, hon?

we shd get together for drinks.

[SheltieLover]

30. Healing vibes on the way to you, Mo