Life just keeps repeating itself....

Well, they put the ole nasal/gastro tube down my nose last night. This time it was done by a resident (as in baby doc, as opposed to fellow patient of this hospital ward) and an ICU nurse who has done it bunches of times. She had to use a pediatric tube because my nostril is so delicate.... I guess the size on the outside has no relationship to what is on the inside. ;)

I was in a LOT of pain last night. Poor Perry deserves much praise and a heart felt thanks for hanging in there with me screaming so loudly. Did I mention that it started back up again this morning around 5:30? The good news for Perry is he had to leave by 6:00 so he could go to the beach. Somehow I didn't believe him when he said he was sorry he had to go. ;)

The doctor came by this afternoon and told me my belly is distended and I wouldn't be eating until I passed all that gas. I look 3 months pregnant. My urine is brown.... so I'm in the hospital and still dehydrated. Whatever.. I'm just glad the pain is gone. Babysteps.

It looks like this time around is mimicking the last one. I just hope it doesn't mean I'll be here for 13 days again. The good news is I still have plenty of books to read and games to play. The bad news is I have the tube down my throat so I can't really talk much.

Feel the love,

Jennie

Slow recovery

I had the illeoscomy bag removed on Monday and am now hooked up to go the old fashion way. That's the good news. The bad news is nothing is going the old fashion way. Each day I remain hopeful that the plumbing will all start working again. I haven't eaten, or had anything to drink since Sunday. I'm thinking groundhog day, the movie. Heck, I'm living it.

I had a fever yesterday, but that's gone. I'm just trying to do what I can to get to the next phase. I'll let y'all know when I get there. In the mean time, Perry and Margaret have been spending nights with me and I have been trying to keep phone calls at a minimum.... too dehydrated.

I look forward to returning home. I've heard reports that I have flowers blooming in my yard. I can't wait to see them for myself!

Hugs,

Jennie