Tag: surgery

Monday update

Well, it’s official; I’m having surgery. My doctor came round this morning and has said it is the best caused of action for me now due to how much, and how rapidly, I’ve declined. I’ve also spoken to a surgeon who has gone over what they want to do and will come and see me again in the morning with my latest xray results.

I’m feeling a little overwhelmed and a little tired from it all but I know it’ll be for the best. It’s going to be a tough few months to start with but at least I won’t be in pain and having to stay in the hospital anymore.

Tuesday update

I’ve just spoken to the doctor again today; my xray came back ok – no toxic megacolon. Also, the surgical team are still going to come talk to me but it won’t be for a day or two, I imagine.

The steroids seem to be working as well (much better than last time) so my inflammatory markers are lower and my appetite is coming back so I’m hopefully putting on a bit more weight. I’m also hoping that this means to c. diff infection is on its way out as my BM have slowed a little since starting the steroids.

So, the doctor has been round. For starters, he wants to start me back on steroids to fight any inflammation in my gut. My stomach is very tender at the moment which has caused him some concern so he wants another xray done. But he’s also mentioned surgery and is going to have a surgical team and a stoma nurse come talk to me. Needless to say, I’m worried and got a bit upset once he’d left. But I know it’ll be for the best in the long term.