Just got out of the Hospital....

Remember those Lower Gastro-Intestinal problems I was having this weekend? Well, I have no idea what happened, but there was some blood loss involved. I spent the day and night yesterday in the hospital. I'm back at home now, about to go to bed, but I wanted to check in and let you guys know that I was OK. I don't know if anyone gives a crap, but I thought I'd pop in anyway. I've got to go have a colonoscopy next week, but until then I can go back to work, because it's not physically trying.
Please send love, good vibes and prayers. I am going to nap, because I didn't get any rest yesterday. I will check in in a bit. Thanks in advance for the love.
Duckie

just for you, I decided to give a crap. So heres to hoping you feel better.

i hope everything is ok and that you're feeling a bit better

:hug:

:hug: I'm sorry you had to go to the hospital, but glad you are home now.

It's the clean-out before the roto-rooting that can be a little rough, although the laxative has improved over the last 20 years so there shouldn't be too much cramping. If you haven't been given a list of instructions that include "comfort measures" I would suggest that you get a box of those soft baby-wipes or the like to use in lieu of TP.

The sedation means you WILL need to have someone else drive you home. My husband got high as a kite from whatever they gave him, and he fell in love with all the nurses. Everyone was still laughing at his jokes while I was getting the Rx to treat all the nasty stuff they found inside (he had ulcerative colitis). Oooh, and color photos, too.

On the upside, Mr. H. went from continuous bleeding and cramping for two years, to having a boxload of pills to take that put him into remission. Good trade-off in my book.

My own experience was less colorful because I was more deeply sedated, but I still got color photos. Whee. Turned out I have IBD, which in my case means prescription laxatives because no matter how much fiber I eat and water I drink...well...I just don't give a crap. ;-)

Anyway, Ducks, get some rest and follow through. Whatever they find, you'll be better off for getting it treated. :hug:

Hekate

I had my mom go get me some while I was at the hospital. They have really atrocious toilet paper in there anyway, rawness aside.
Thanks for the encouragement.
Duckie

More tests sounds like they're still looking for a reason.

Try not to worry and try and get some rest. :hug:

BTW:

I read your sentence and it brought a smile to my face:

"I don't know if anyone gives a crap, but I thought I'd poop in anyway! I've got to go have a colonoscopy next week..."

..snip

I think I need to be more careful when I read stuff!

:silly:

:hug:

I hope you feel better soon and that it's nothing serious. :hug:

Some times scary things turn out to be very minor.:hug:

Keep us posted.

:hug:

:hug:

I'm glad you're okay.

I don't envy you the colonoscopy. I hope it goes well.

I really appreciate that.
I didn't realize how funny it is that I said crap in that post until I reread it. It's just part of my usual language gate. LOL
Duckie

Duckie. Take care and get some rest.

Mz Pip
:dem:

is, it gets resolved soon :-).

and I'll send all the good stuff I can muster in your direction.

I feel your pain, stomach and intestine problems are no fun.......:hi:

I went to the ER Sunday for similar symptoms. I go in for my colonoscopy next week, too. I went to my GI today to follow up and he scheduled one. I've had one before. He told me they're a lot easier than the last time I had one, which was almost ten years ago. The prep was the hard part then, because I had to drink tons of very nasty liquid. Now they give you pills. The procedure itself really isn't bad because you're so out of it you don't care, and once the sedation wears off you're fine. I think going to the dentist is worse than getting a colonoscopy. You'll do fine :)

I'm really glad that they're not so bad anymore. Thanks.
Duckie

:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
Keep us posted, ok?
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:

:pals:

:hug:

(A soft :hug: so nothing goes burst in there...)

Good luck with the colonoscopy.

My hubby had a colonoscopy recently and although it's a bit unpleasant, it's really no big deal, esp. if you have the right meds. Good luck. :hi: :hug:

Hopefully it's nothing too serious. The sedation makes the colonoscopy itself atraumatic but the prep is really the pits. Let's just say that you should not plan on doing anything but go to the bathroom the night before your scope. And my sympathies for that. I hope you're on the mend soon.

I need to catch up on my Rolling Stone Issues anyway. I'll just take a stack with me and make a night of it. :hi:
Duckie

That sounds like a totally unpleasant experience. Good luck with everything. I'll light ya a candle tonight ... blessings ... rest well.

Hang in there and get some rest. I'm sure you're exhausted.

:hug:

and am sorry to hear you've been unwell. Of course I send love, vibes and prayers and I'll light a candle for you right now. I've had a couple colonoscopies and they aren't bad at all. Hugs, YRD!

Good vibes and all the best wishes I can muster up for you...
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
:hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug:
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And that you are feeling better. Take good care of yourself.

That doesn't sound like fun!

Do they have any idea what the problem is? Get some rest!!