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DarthZannah  467 posts
Registered: Nov '08
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Date Posted: 11/2 4:09pm Subject: OT...update on myself
mindtwister_138 posted:

I have to stick with the bland diet for some time to come. I'm not allowed to have anything but sugar free popsicles and jello, and clear liquids. Apparently, my pancreas digested about a third of itself so we have to let the pancreas rest and not start being active again or else it may start digesting the rest of itself. Right now, I have a picc line in my arm that is attached to a bag of nutrients that goes where I do. It smells nasty too...lol.



Oh man, no fun at all. My heart is really going out to you.... rose

Do they have any idea what caused this to happen? Some kind of crazy bacteria or something? Genetic?

Hey, can you have pedialite? As far as I know, its considered a clear liquid and is sugar free. It has electrolytes in it, which are very important to the well being of the body. I'm not sure if I spelled it right, but its the stuff they give to babies and children when they are sick and can't eat, to keep their electrolytes strong. Might wanta call your Doc about it, it will go a long way in keeping your energy up.

We wanted to come see you in the hospital, but thankfully they released you so you could go home, much better for you. Do you feel like having company? I completely understand if you don't feel up to it, but Appo and I would like to come visit if possible.

Like I said, no pressure, we understand if you'd rather wait. I had surgery once and really didn't want anyone visiting for the first week and a half. It was draining to try and be in good spirits when my belly was so sore. Even tho this didn't entail surgery thank goodness, I'm sure your very drained. Your body is really taking a beating... my empathy for you is threw the roof on this.

Keep getting better.... your our favorite MindTwister ya know!!! LOL!!! batting

 

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mindtwister_138  313 posts
Registered: Jul '02
41717_Darth Vader
Date Posted: 11/2 4:59pm Subject: OT...update on myself
Zannah, I've sent you a PM with my info for the visit.

As far as what caused it, nobody seems to know anything exact. I know that there are a long list of things that could be the cause, but not anything solid. I'll ask about pedialite, although I don't know if I would like it. They say that everything my body needs is in the nutrient bag though.

I did have my gall bladder removed and that did hurt some too, but that is healing fine.

I'm going to continue to try to get better. See ya soon happy

 

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Yoda_Jammies  591 posts
Registered: Jan '03
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Date Posted: 11/2 7:56pm Subject: OT...update on myself
Mindtwister, again, our thoughts are with you!

The pancreas can be finicky, lots of things can cause it to go all crazy, and I thank the stars they caught it and you are up and at'em. Also, I like pedialite-- try orange, not grape. My mom actually made that (and Boost), so I am familiar with the electrolite goodness of Pedialite. And, familair with the horror that is grape.

Best,

Jammies

 

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mindtwister_138  313 posts
Registered: Jul '02
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Date Posted: 11/3 9:28am Subject: OT...update on myself

Thanks again Jammies happy

I'm thinking that this was caused by poorly controlled diabetes and an unusually high triglyceride count. Looking info up on the web, I found that a normal range for those should be about 160, and high is 200, but mine was 12,000 when I was admitted to the ER. Thanks for all the info on the Pedialyte. I may try that when I am able to start eating real foods again, but as of now, I have hunger pains, but no appetite at all. I'll stare at a burger commercial on TV, because it looks good, but I think I might actually be afraid to try eating again when it's time.

You guys and gals are great, and I really do mean that. Thanks so much again for your concern for my well being happy

 

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echo-3  3334 posts
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Date Posted: 11/3 1:51pm Subject: OT...update on myself
mindtwister_138 posted:

I did have my gall bladder removed and that did hurt some too, but that is healing fine.

O ya , I had that done this past May, boy was that fun when they pulled the drain tube out??!!!!
I thought someone was pulling my rectum out through the nickle size hole in my side!!!

 

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DarthZannah  467 posts
Registered: Nov '08
48278_Darth Zannah
Date Posted: 11/3 4:06pm Subject: OT...update on myself
Hey There, how's it going tonight man? Feel like company tomorrow night? We've been talking behind the scenes, and some of us are going to be able to make it over between 7:00pm. and 8:00pm. Sound good? Thanks for letting us come see you, we're looking forward to it. Big hugs to ya! hugs

 

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11-11  132 posts
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Date Posted: 11/3 4:37pm Subject: OT...update on myself
Glad you're back home! We've been thinking about you and praying for you. We hope you get completely better soon and able to once again eat some real food.

 

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Yoda_Jammies  591 posts
Registered: Jan '03
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Date Posted: 11/3 7:10pm Subject: OT...update on myself
Again, take care of yourself and follow your doctors diet order TO THE LETTER. Burgers can wait, but stick to your TPN for now untill your Dr says you can have otherwise. Actually, don't even try pedilite untill you get a goo ahead from your dr, but clear liquids are okay (water, not vodka).

In time, you will do fine. Keep active to (like the grocery store or just out to the mailbox) but don't over do it.

MTFBWY

Jammies

 

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mindtwister_138  313 posts
Registered: Jul '02
41717_Darth Vader
Date Posted: 11/4 4:58am Subject: OT...update on myself

Zannah, that would be a great time. I'm feeling better today, so I would love a visit happy

11, thanks again for you guys keeping me in your thoughts and prayers. It means a lot to me.

Jammies, believe me, I'll be following everything they say to the letter. I realize how close I came to dying and I can't say it was enjoyable. LOL, I forgot vodka was a clear liquid! Thanks again for the wise advice...you sound just like my doctor...almost to the letter....lol happy

 

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mindtwister_138  313 posts
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Date Posted: 11/4 5:00am Subject: OT...update on myself
echo-3 posted:
mindtwister_138 posted:

I did have my gall bladder removed and that did hurt some too, but that is healing fine.

O ya , I had that done this past May, boy was that fun when they pulled the drain tube out??!!!!
I thought someone was pulling my rectum out through the nickle size hole in my side!!!




OUCH! Luckily for me, I was out for the whole thing, so I didn't feel much of anything when it was happening.

 

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DarthZannah  467 posts
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48278_Darth Zannah
Date Posted: 11/4 7:49am Subject: OT...update on myself
See ya tonight between 7:00pm and 8:00pm. wink Chris is also coming with us. If any of you missed the PM's about this, contact me or Bulbous or Eleven. We have details. batting

 

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echo-3  3334 posts
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Date Posted: 11/4 1:35pm Subject: OT...update on myself
mindtwister_138 posted:
echo-3 posted:
mindtwister_138 posted:

I did have my gall bladder removed and that did hurt some too, but that is healing fine.

O ya , I had that done this past May, boy was that fun when they pulled the drain tube out??!!!!
I thought someone was pulling my rectum out through the nickle size hole in my side!!!




OUCH! Luckily for me, I was out for the whole thing, so I didn't feel much of anything when it was happening.
No, when they pulled the drain tube out right before sending you home.

 

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mindtwister_138  313 posts
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41717_Darth Vader
Date Posted: 11/4 6:59pm Subject: OT...update on myself
echo-3 posted:
mindtwister_138 posted:
echo-3 posted:
[quote=mindtwister_138]
I did have my gall bladder removed and that did hurt some too, but that is healing fine.

O ya , I had that done this past May, boy was that fun when they pulled the drain tube out??!!!!
I thought someone was pulling my rectum out through the nickle size hole in my side!!!




OUCH! Luckily for me, I was out for the whole thing, so I didn't feel much of anything when it was happening.
No, when they pulled the drain tube out right before sending you home. [/quote]


They didn't have a tube in me. I just had 4 bandages on me where they cut to remove the gall bladder.

 

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mindtwister_138  313 posts
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Date Posted: 11/4 7:01pm Subject: OT...update on myself

I want to give a major BIG thanks for those who came to see me tonight. It really brought my spirits up having you all here, and even though you didn't have to do it, thanks also for the gifts as well. I appreciate and will enjoy them all. Thank you all so much!

 

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jedimika  532 posts
Title: Louisville KY FF CR
Registered: Apr '08
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Date Posted: 11/4 8:39pm Subject: OT...update on myself
Sorry I couldn't make it. They even brought you prezzies? Cool. I don't gush often but this is a really great bunch of folks and I love you all (in a manly platonic way).

 

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