I haven't posted till now on my health problem so will start today and add to it as I have strength.
Just over a month ago I arrived in Hervey Bay at my son Stephens place.
I hadn't been well all summer but plodded along. From the time I arrived in HB and for the next two weeks, I was so ill I rarely got of bed. Staying in there spare room, thank goodness.
Until I got Jaz to call an ambulance and I ended up in HB Hospital for the next 10 days before being transferred to RBW Hosp by flying doctors.
I have been here for nearly a week.
Up until now only family and a few close friends have been told until I had more info on the problem.
It seems so far after numerous ct scans. Ultrasounds. Biopsyies by endoscope. I have a large mass in my abdomen that is pushing my small bowel into a very narrow tube. Far too small to be of much use.
Waiting for biopsy results tomorrow then there are several posibilities. The first could be keyhole for a better look and bigger samples. Right through to cancer which will need to treated before removal.
I will update as I get more info but at least we are getting to the bottom of a stomach problem that has been there for years laying me up for weeks at a times and happening often. As some would know from my stomach ailments every year at Greens.
KFT said
06:36 PM Apr 4, 2016
We are thinking of you HW and hope the results are easily attended to.
Frank
rockylizard said
07:02 PM Apr 4, 2016
Gday...
Never good to hear of health issues - but hopefully the range of tests can/will find the actual problem - and allow for diagnosis back to good health quickly.
Cheers - John
Happy Daze said
10:34 PM Apr 4, 2016
I am very sorry to hear of your health problems, I haven't met you but have followed your travels through your posts for some time now. Every best wish to you for a good and speedy outcome, I'm sure everyone hopes for the best for you.
Best wishes,
Annie
Joe50 said
12:39 AM Apr 5, 2016
Very worrying news Marj, hope the tests can identify the problem so that you can get the right treatment to get you back on the road ASAP. Trust that your little fur baby (Daisy?) is in good hands.
Cheers
Joe
Dougwe said
07:27 AM Apr 5, 2016
Shut the front gate!
Struth Marj, you left Greens area looking forward to your return to the "fields" but you have come to a big stop. At least you are in a good spot and things will get sorted for you.
The things you will do to get to those male nurses Marj. Be good or be .................You know the rest
Happywanderer said
08:49 AM Apr 5, 2016
Biopsy results came back clear last night.
I am now booked in Thursday for surgery Laparscopic mesenteric Biopsy + or - open cut.
Daisy is at son Stephens in Hervey Bay. She even got to go to a Pet Resort over the weekend while they were away.
Thanks friends for your kind comments.
Kaid said
08:54 AM Apr 5, 2016
Geez Marj, that is worrying news.
Hope you get to the bottom of this and all gets sorted out.
kandagal said
12:59 PM Apr 5, 2016
Well Marg, Sorry to hear the bad news. I am no sure if you know but I was also diagnosed with colon cancer recently & had an operation in Hervey bay hospital on 10/3. It was supposed to be key hole but it became necessary to open me up. (Ended up 6 hours on the table) What I want to tell you is that the surgical team at Hervey Bay hospital is one of the best. They did such a great job & the care in the surgical ward was also excellent. I spent a week there. Today I had an appointment at the oncology Dept & will be having chemo for the next 6 mths. Oh I have just read your last message & realise you will be having your op in Bris. My best wishes go out to you. Keep positive & hopefully all will go well & you will be back to your usual cheerful state soon. I'll be cheering for you Alice
Happywanderer said
03:55 PM Apr 5, 2016
Hi Alice. Yes I was following your posts. You got out a couple of days before I was admitted.
Because of your story I wasnt worried about anything done in HB. They sent me to Brisbane because they weren't equipped to take biopsies by endoscope
They decided to do Thursdays op down here in Brisbane and send me back up after.
kandagal said
07:54 PM Apr 5, 2016
Keep in touch Marj. All the best for Thursday
Rip and Rosie said
08:59 PM Apr 5, 2016
sending prayers and hugs
jules47 said
10:45 AM Apr 6, 2016
Hope it all comes out well for you Marj - and now you know why you were getting stomach upsets. Take it easy - rest up well after. Marj I just read you post to Billy and sends his regards and hope for a good outcome.
-- Edited by jules47 on Wednesday 6th of April 2016 11:09:40 AM
Happywanderer said
04:01 PM Apr 6, 2016
Thank Jules and Billy for your kind words.
Yes the positive out of all this is hopefully finding the reason behind nearly 10 years of stomach troubles.
Definitely a connection. One way of looking forward to tomorrow's operation.
Sheffield-er said
09:53 PM Apr 6, 2016
All the best for tomorrow Marj - hope it all goes smoothly for you. Bad stuff shouldn't happen to such a sweet lady as you.
..... Val
Joe50 said
12:07 AM Apr 7, 2016
Thinking of you Marj for tomorrow, hoping to hear some good news. Also for Alice whom I haven't met yet ... hopefully one day our paths will cross.
Cheers
Joe
Peterpan said
07:51 AM Apr 7, 2016
Marj,
Gosh, so sorry to hear of your problem. We hope that a solution is found
quickly so you can get back on the road again. Our thoughts are with you.
Kevin & Hilary.
Happywanderer said
11:59 AM Apr 7, 2016
Thanks everybody. Just waiting to go to theatre.
jules47 said
07:07 PM Apr 7, 2016
Hope you are feeling lots better, when you get over this episode. By the time you read this you will be back in your room, on the road to recovery.. Take it easy.
Happywanderer said
07:19 PM Apr 7, 2016
Op has been put off till tomorrow due to an emergency coming in.
A nuisance but can't be helped.
kandagal said
09:55 AM Apr 8, 2016
Oh Marj How frustrating for you. I'm sure you want it to be all over. Hope all goes well today Cheers Alice
Happywanderer said
10:07 AM Apr 8, 2016
All prepped and ready to go. They are saying lunch time.
Happywanderer said
02:12 AM Apr 9, 2016
Im still alive. A fair amount of pain.
Rip and Rosie said
08:03 AM Apr 9, 2016
So glad you are still alive Marj !!
Re the pain: ask to see the drugs menu.
jules47 said
10:33 AM Apr 9, 2016
Good to hear it is over - the pain will go as you recover!!
kandagal said
12:50 PM Apr 9, 2016
Marj, the Targin pills they gave me in hospital seemed to work well for the pain. Hope all goes well quickly Cheers Alce
Happywanderer said
07:43 PM Apr 9, 2016
I've been having Targin. Endone. Panadol. And now since Ive got back from theatre they been giving a tablet under the tongue. ......morphine.
I was going well throughout the day until I pulled myself up of the bed too quickly. I've now got pain where I never had pain.
Not sure how I'm going to sleep tonight.
Happywanderer said
07:46 PM Apr 9, 2016
I could be here another week.. still have physio to come. And the results could take a week.
DMaxer said
08:37 PM Apr 9, 2016
We haven't met but from reading your posts from time to time I have always thought that you were an interesting and nice person.
I wish you all the best as you battle through this illness. Look forward to meeting you in the future. My thoughts are with you.
Joe50 said
11:34 PM Apr 9, 2016
Thinking of you Marj, hope the results are what you want and come back quickly - good news will help make the pain more bearable.
I haven't posted till now on my health problem so will start today and add to it as I have strength.
Just over a month ago I arrived in Hervey Bay at my son Stephens place.
I hadn't been well all summer but plodded along. From the time I arrived in HB and for the next two weeks, I was so ill I rarely got of bed. Staying in there spare room, thank goodness.
Until I got Jaz to call an ambulance and I ended up in HB Hospital for the next 10 days before being transferred to RBW Hosp by flying doctors.
I have been here for nearly a week.
Up until now only family and a few close friends have been told until I had more info on the problem.
It seems so far after numerous ct scans. Ultrasounds. Biopsyies by endoscope. I have a large mass in my abdomen that is pushing my small bowel into a very narrow tube. Far too small to be of much use.
Waiting for biopsy results tomorrow then there are several posibilities. The first could be keyhole for a better look and bigger samples. Right through to cancer which will need to treated before removal.
I will update as I get more info but at least we are getting to the bottom of a stomach problem that has been there for years laying me up for weeks at a times and happening often. As some would know from my stomach ailments every year at Greens.
Frank
Gday...
Never good to hear of health issues - but hopefully the range of tests can/will find the actual problem - and allow for diagnosis back to good health quickly.
Cheers - John
I am very sorry to hear of your health problems, I haven't met you but have followed your travels through your posts for some time now. Every best wish to you for a good and speedy outcome, I'm sure everyone hopes for the best for you.
Best wishes,
Annie
Cheers
Joe
Shut the front gate!
Struth Marj, you left Greens area looking forward to your return to the "fields" but you have come to a big stop. At least you are in a good spot and things will get sorted for you.
The things you will do to get to those male nurses Marj. Be good or be .................You know the rest
I am now booked in Thursday for surgery Laparscopic mesenteric Biopsy + or - open cut.
Daisy is at son Stephens in Hervey Bay. She even got to go to a Pet Resort over the weekend while they were away.
Thanks friends for your kind comments.
Hope you get to the bottom of this and all gets sorted out.
Because of your story I wasnt worried about anything done in HB. They sent me to Brisbane because they weren't equipped to take biopsies by endoscope
They decided to do Thursdays op down here in Brisbane and send me back up after.
Hope it all comes out well for you Marj - and now you know why you were getting stomach upsets. Take it easy - rest up well after. Marj I just read you post to Billy and sends his regards and hope for a good outcome.
-- Edited by jules47 on Wednesday 6th of April 2016 11:09:40 AM
Yes the positive out of all this is hopefully finding the reason behind nearly 10 years of stomach troubles.
Definitely a connection. One way of looking forward to tomorrow's operation.
..... Val
Cheers
Joe
Marj,
Gosh, so sorry to hear of your problem. We hope that a solution is found
quickly so you can get back on the road again. Our thoughts are with you.
Kevin & Hilary.
A nuisance but can't be helped.
Re the pain: ask to see the drugs menu.
I was going well throughout the day until I pulled myself up of the bed too quickly. I've now got pain where I never had pain.
Not sure how I'm going to sleep tonight.
We haven't met but from reading your posts from time to time I have always thought that you were an interesting and nice person.
I wish you all the best as you battle through this illness. Look forward to meeting you in the future. My thoughts are with you.
Cheers
Joe