PrincessMommy Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I've been here since Monday. Long story short;we were on a camping trip Saturday to Monday which was going from okay to worse because of unexpected cold winds from the huricane. I was not feeling well and my husband decided we should just cut our losses and go home on Sunday night. I started feeling a bit better and tried to negotiate our staying as planned but my staying in a motel instead. I thought if I could get out of the wind and some sleep I would be just fine. My husband was insistent so I relented. Good thing. On the way home I started to feel very poorly, especially in my stomach. It would come in waves of pain. That night,at home, I was in the worst pain of my life. At 5am my husband and daughter were trying to convince me to go to the er, but I said no. I figured I was constipated, and the thought of sitting on a gurney in the er in that much pain was not something I wanted to do. I tried a enema (sorry, tmi ) but there was no change in the pain so I relented and headed to the er around 11. Turns out I have a minor perforation in my large intestines. It didn't require surgery, but I'm on heavy-duty antibiotics (they are of the devil) and still being monitored. I may go home today. Oh and I didn't have to writhe in pain for hours in the er. They took me back right away and put me on morphine. It was the most wonderful moment when that pain slipped away. It was our anniversary yesterday and my bird died on Tuesday. I feel like that was a cursed camping trip. (If you go to the venting thread you can read how I should have seen the signs of impending doom ahead of time.) I still have 14 days of an antibiotic regimen when I get home. I'm not looking forward to it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I'm so sorry! :grouphug: Hoping for quick healing for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 (hugs) that sounds horrible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Oh man. I am sending a gentle hug. I hope you recovery goes smoothly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 :grouphug: Thinking of you and hoping for a quick recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Ugh- that sounds awful! Glad you're on the road to recovery. :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in FL. Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Praying for a speedy and complete recovery! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 :grouphug: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Oh goodness, glad you got to the ER. Scary. Hope you feel better soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 :grouphug: That is scary. So glad you are on the mend, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I hope you have a quick recovery! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I'm so sorry. That sounds awful. I'm glad you got to the hospital. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
displace Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 (Hugs). I'm sorry your ill and I hope you recover soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 That's awful! ! I hope you get better soon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 That sounds horrendous. I'm sorry :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Wow, yes, a camping trip NOT to remember - until a few years have passed and you can laugh about it anyway. Glad you are feeling better now and that they were able to address what was wrong so quickly. May full recovery be uneventful too - and your next camping trip... :grouphug: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Oh, my! Prayers for a quick healing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Glad you are going to be okay! Prayers and (((hugs))). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Oh, I'm so sorry! We had a camping trip like that, which ended with my husband suffering a life altering injury. I looked back on all of the crap that went wrong beforehand and it was definitely a doomed trip. We haven't been camping since. Praying that your recovery is smooth from here on out. Do they have any idea how the perforation happened? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 :grouphug: Debbi :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 :grouphug: Your story is a wake up call to me because I always assume that kind of pain is constipation too. Thank you for the PSA and I hope you feel better soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debinindy Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 (hugs) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Yikes! I am so sorry you've had a crummy week! It's good to know that the cause of your pain was found and is treatable. By this time next week I hope to hear you're feeling *much* better. Sorry about your bird, it's hard to lose a pet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Glad you are doing well now. :grouphug: I hope you have an uneventful recuperation at home! Also :grouphug: for your bird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RioSamba Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this! I just prayed for healing and comfort. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Wow! Glad you got tot he hospital. What a sad and scary week. :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 How horrible! I hope you feel better soon and the antibiotics work their magic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Feel better soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: Wishing you a speedy recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Hope you are feeling better :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I am so sorry. Rest, and heal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I'm glad you're being treated. That sounds miserable! ((hugs)) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Wow! I'm glad your dh got you to the hospital! I hope you feel better soon. (((hugs))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Perhaps eating some Kefir with the abx would help a little. Kefir is probiotic. What a week. At least it's over now - that is probably the best thing you can say about it. Sorry about your bird! :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greta Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Oh, that sounds awful. :grouphug: I'm so sorry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 :grouphug: Your story is a wake up call to me because I always assume that kind of pain is constipation too. Thank you for the PSA and I hope you feel better soon. I know, right? I had a son that had that happen to him when he was 10 or 11. We sat for a long time in the er (no pain med for him) only to find out he was constipated. He was NOT happy to get an enema from a stranger either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Yikes! That sounds terrible! Glad you are getting good care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 How does that happen? It sounds just awful. :( How far away are you from where we have our meet ups? Do you need me to bring you soup? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 (((((((Hugs))))))) Praying for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 ***hugs*** 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratford Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 What a lousy week. :grouphug: Hope you have a speedy recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Wow, what a miserable weekend. So sorry you had to endure that. Do intestines spontaneously perforate or have you been on a diet of nails? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 I am so sorry. Praying for your quick recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Oh, my goodness! I hope you heal quickly, what a rotten week! I promised myself the last time we went on a long camping trip and I developed a sinus infection, that I would not ever again push through being sick in unfavorable conditions like that, no matter who was disappointed by cutting things short. Your DH definitely made the right call, even without hindsight of what was actually wrong! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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