Here We Go Again...

judy · 02-09-2010, 11:11 AM

Your poor Mom! What a year she has had, and you too. You are both in my heart, Janet.

Janet · 02-09-2010, 03:23 PM

Mom had the colonoscopy done this morning. You're going to have to excuse my spelling and some words coming up...lol. She had a couple polyps and they were removed. She also has a lot of what they call 'ticks' ...it's something ticklitus...Gayle will know what I'm trying to say. I left the papers with Mom so I don't exactly know how to spell them. She also has some areas that look kind of like spider veins and then were enlarged so they cauterized them.

She's feeling okay, but not liking to have to stay on a liquid diet the rest of today. Hopefully after tomorrow's visit by the Dr., he'll let her have something better. Only thing is now....they said because of her age...all those things can happen again. Maybe with the polyps taking a bit longer to appear, but the other two things can happen again. May not happen for a year or could happen in a few weeks. That was disappointing news.

Now the wind here has picked up and I can't hardley see to the road which is about 50 feet. Still snowing with high winds. Not sure how I will get to Mom tomorrow.

judy · 02-09-2010, 05:43 PM

Be careful Janet! You may have to stay home tomorrow, but she is in safe hands in the hospital, and there is always the phone.

I am sorry they did not give you more optimistic news, but they may not come back!!!

gja1000 · 02-09-2010, 05:50 PM

I think it is diverticulitis - little out pouches in the colon that can capture waste and become inflammed and bleed or even burst (which is not good, but doesn't happen very often). The polyps could have been bleeding too, so with them removed, that could help.

Usual treatment might be antibiotics if the pouches are inflammed, if spasms or pain is present, then other meds to reduce those symptoms are prescribed. Also, a bland, liquid or low fiber diet may help.

Janet · 02-10-2010, 04:16 AM

Of course you're exactly right Gayle. I'm so happy to have you in my life. Everything you said is exactly what the Drs. here told us. They called school again...wind is blowing so hard that there is no way my van will make it. Guess we'll just have to talk via the phone.

judy · 02-10-2010, 05:55 AM

Stay warm and cozy! Mom will probably have to stick to her new diet, but it's not terrible. I had diverticulosis and got a diet for it once. I did not keep to it, but it had less fiber, I remember.

My MIL had these intestinal problems plus colitis. She went a couple of times each year for a colonoscopy, unless she was bleeding. Of course, she wasn't also on dialysis.

It sounds like your Mom gets excellent medical care, which is wonderful. It would be best, of course, if she did not need it. Prayers for both of you, Janet.

DianaB · 02-10-2010, 07:53 AM

At least they have an idea where the bleeding was coming from and have taken care of it for now. In the future they'll know what to check for as well. It sounds like the doctor's have done a good job of taking care of your Mom and she'll be back home soon!!

Your weather sounds bad!!! Just stay in where it's warm and safe!!! Talk to Mom on the phone and give her my love!!! It sounds like a good day to rest and take care of Janet!!!

paula1961 · 02-10-2010, 11:48 AM

Janet I am so sorry to hear about your mom having problems again. Hopefully she will be up and at 'em real soon. Sounds like she has some very good drs.

We are getting that blowing snow too. Please don't try to drive in it.

How is she doing today?

02-09-2010, 11:11 AM	#1
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Your poor Mom! What a year she has had, and you too. You are both in my heart, Janet. __________________ *Judy*

02-09-2010, 03:23 PM	#2
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Mom had the colonoscopy done this morning. You're going to have to excuse my spelling and some words coming up...lol. She had a couple polyps and they were removed. She also has a lot of what they call 'ticks' ...it's something ticklitus...Gayle will know what I'm trying to say. I left the papers with Mom so I don't exactly know how to spell them. She also has some areas that look kind of like spider veins and then were enlarged so they cauterized them. She's feeling okay, but not liking to have to stay on a liquid diet the rest of today. Hopefully after tomorrow's visit by the Dr., he'll let her have something better. Only thing is now....they said because of her age...all those things can happen again. Maybe with the polyps taking a bit longer to appear, but the other two things can happen again. May not happen for a year or could happen in a few weeks. That was disappointing news. Now the wind here has picked up and I can't hardley see to the road which is about 50 feet. Still snowing with high winds. Not sure how I will get to Mom tomorrow. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

02-09-2010, 05:43 PM	#3
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Be careful Janet! You may have to stay home tomorrow, but she is in safe hands in the hospital, and there is always the phone. I am sorry they did not give you more optimistic news, but they may not come back!!! __________________ *Judy*

02-09-2010, 05:50 PM	#4
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	I think it is diverticulitis - little out pouches in the colon that can capture waste and become inflammed and bleed or even burst (which is not good, but doesn't happen very often). The polyps could have been bleeding too, so with them removed, that could help. Usual treatment might be antibiotics if the pouches are inflammed, if spasms or pain is present, then other meds to reduce those symptoms are prescribed. Also, a bland, liquid or low fiber diet may help. __________________ Gayle

02-10-2010, 04:16 AM	#5
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	Of course you're exactly right Gayle. I'm so happy to have you in my life. Everything you said is exactly what the Drs. here told us. They called school again...wind is blowing so hard that there is no way my van will make it. Guess we'll just have to talk via the phone. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

02-10-2010, 05:55 AM	#6
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	Stay warm and cozy! Mom will probably have to stick to her new diet, but it's not terrible. I had diverticulosis and got a diet for it once. I did not keep to it, but it had less fiber, I remember. My MIL had these intestinal problems plus colitis. She went a couple of times each year for a colonoscopy, unless she was bleeding. Of course, she wasn't also on dialysis. It sounds like your Mom gets excellent medical care, which is wonderful. It would be best, of course, if she did not need it. Prayers for both of you, Janet. __________________ *Judy*

02-10-2010, 07:53 AM	#7
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	At least they have an idea where the bleeding was coming from and have taken care of it for now. In the future they'll know what to check for as well. It sounds like the doctor's have done a good job of taking care of your Mom and she'll be back home soon!! Your weather sounds bad!!! Just stay in where it's warm and safe!!! Talk to Mom on the phone and give her my love!!! It sounds like a good day to rest and take care of Janet!!! __________________ ´¨) ¸.•´¸.•´¨) ¸.•*¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•` ¤ Diana Baker ✞ You and I are friends....... Always remember that if you fall I will pick you up...... After I stop laughing!!!

02-10-2010, 11:48 AM	#8
paula1961 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,383	Janet I am so sorry to hear about your mom having problems again. Hopefully she will be up and at 'em real soon. Sounds like she has some very good drs. We are getting that blowing snow too. Please don't try to drive in it. How is she doing today?

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