Monday, September 10, 2012
Another EGD Endoscopy Tomorrow
Larry's vomiting did not get under control with the stent. He vomited food again last night. Which means that there is another obstruction somewhere in the small bowel. The cat scan had showed the tumor on the outside of the bowel area. Scans/small bowel tests are not showing a true picture.
During the last EGD, he did not go into the small bowel with the camera because it is much more invasive and was hoping the one small stent would keep him from vomiting.
Larry is now scheduled for another EGD endoscopy Tuesday afternoon. The Dr. will make sure the stent has opened fully and go through it into the small bowel and look. At this point, all Larry is asking is for the vomiting to stop.
Now his legs/feet are swollen and very painful and he is having a difficult time walking. Our home health nurse(from the other hospital) referred me to our Dr.
Hmmm, which one do I call? We are now with 2 different hospitals. Do I call his most recent internist or do I call his previous one who has not been kept up to date but is with the practice of the current GI Dr?
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I have been following your blog, and am pulling for you both! Your strength, determination and upbeat, telling-it-like-it-is writing gift inspire everyone who reads about your journey.
ReplyDeleteMy opinion, based on what you've shared so far, is to go with the new dr. The earlier ones did not seem responsive or knowledgeable. Time is of the essence. You need and deserve someone who will answer your questions and call you back.
Good luck!! You are in everyone's thoughts and prayers!