Saturday, September 5, 2009

Takedown.. Earlier than Anticipated...

So, I had my takedown on Thursday. It was kind of a last minute emergency situation because I had such high ileostomy output. They may discharge me out of the Mayo Clinic tomorrow, but I don't know that I'm ready to leave yet. I'm still pretty sore. The pouch is working and everything. I'm not having too much discomfort when using the restroom, just sore from where they closed off the ileostomy. It's nice not having the ileostomy bag anymore, but to be honest it's kind of like trading some crappy things for other crappy things. It will get better, I just don't feel too well and the pain killers aren't helping too much at all. I'm give more details later.
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  1. Membership RequiredSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    oh Erin. What does that all mean "too much output" just wondering because well, I am getting closer to "s" day. I hope you bounce back soon!

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  2. ErinSeptember 12, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    I literally had anything I drank pour into the ileo bag. Something like 5-6 liters a day of output when there should be like 1-2ish. I couldn't retain any fluids at all.

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  3. ErinSeptember 12, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    You will defintely be able to tell if something is not right.

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  4. Membership RequiredSeptember 14, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    How are you feeling? Hope you are doing much better. I am a week out from my last day of real food. Mentally I feel like I should eat everything I love because who knows if I will be able to eat it again. Keep posting.

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