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Subject: Re: Bowel Obstruction

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kathy

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Date Posted: Thursday, January 08, 07:45:40pm
Author Host/IP: 76.236.153.196
In reply to: Lynn Lichtenfels 's message, "Bowel Obstruction" on Sunday, October 26, 10:00:37pm

>i posted a few weeks ago about my hospital stay due to
>a bowel obstruction. I have continued to have very
>difficult, painful episodes of distended abdomen and
>problems with vomiting and pressure. does anyone
>have experience with this and have you found ways to
>reduce the episodes or interrupt them once they start?
> My doctor is convinced this is due to a recurrence of
>my ovarian cancer but my ca125 is only one point
>above normal and doesnt seem to be rising very
>rapidly. He says I may need surgery to remove parts
>of my intestine which would likely result in a
>colostomy. I am hoping to get some insight from
>others who have knowledge or experience with this.
>Have been so sick it is hard to think straight and
>strategize about how to take care of myself.
>Ovarian Cancer, Hysterectomy, Chemo with carboplatin
>and can/t think of other medicine, May, 2004
>Recurrence with elevated Ca125 and some palpable
>nodules October 2007. Chemo with carboplatin and
>gemzar.
I have a complete bowel obstruction. I have been sick since June. I now have a G-tube to decrease the distention and drain the bile/fluid, no more vomiting. I can't have surgery, my Dr. said the obstruction was/could be a tumor/stool etc. and the surgery would be awful with probable severe complications. I had Endometrial CA, dx. 2006. This just showed up one day thru pain, diarrhea and vomiting. I have lost a ton of weight. I am basically on full liquids for a diet. Maybe this helps you understand.
Good Luck
Kathy

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