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purr request for Jill
rb wrote: I ran across this in another group that both Jill and myself frequent so I posted it here on her behalf since she was not able to with good reason: Subject: OT:: FYI Jill's in the hospital Easier to get the word out to her friends here all at once. They believe that her diverticulitis has caused a rupture, so she's going to undergo a cat scan to see if they need to operate. Let's keep our collective fingers crossed that she doesn't. They've already got her on morphine, she's in some pain. Big purrs are provided that she is ok and recovering by now. rrb Poor Jill! Many of us past middle age have diverticulosis (the intestines forms small pockets), which can develop into diverticulitis (when food impacts into one of the pockets). That usually only means a few days of more-or-less intense gastric pain (which is bad enough), but if the impacted area develops an infection, it can be serious, requiring antibiotics and even resulting in a need for surgery. I've learned to avoid things like popcorn and sesame seeds (which often set mine off). The last time I had an attack, the doctor I went to would not simply treat it with antibiotics and antispasmodics as my California doctor did - he insisted on testing by a gastroenterologist, first. Since the earliest appointment I could get with one was two weeks in the future, I chose to let nature take its course. (I knew from experience that it would probably go away by itself, and if not I'd end up in an emergency room, getting immediate treatment.) As usual, it went away. However, he did have one good suggestion - daily doses of soluble fiber, in addition to avoiding the foods I KNOW set it off. (He told me he recommended Metamucil or Benefiber to his elderly mother some years ago, and she's been symptom-free ever since.) I suspect that, with so much going on in Jill's life at the moment, she may not have been as careful of her diet as she should have been (although of course stress can be a triggering factor, too). Purrs for her fast recovery (hopefully WITHOUT surgery). |
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purr request for Jill
rb wrote:
I ran across this in another group that both Jill and myself frequent so I posted it here on her behalf since she was not able to with good reason: Subject: OT:: FYI Jill's in the hospital snip Lots and lots of purrs and best wishes for Jill, Polonca and Soncek |
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purr request for Jill
"EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque)" rb wrote: I ran across this in another group that both Jill and myself frequent so I posted it here on her behalf since she was not able to with good reason: Subject: OT:: FYI Jill's in the hospital Easier to get the word out to her friends here all at once. They believe that her diverticulitis has caused a rupture, so she's going to undergo a cat scan to see if they need to operate. Let's keep our collective fingers crossed that she doesn't. They've already got her on morphine, she's in some pain. Big purrs are provided that she is ok and recovering by now. rrb Poor Jill! Many of us past middle age have diverticulosis (the intestines forms small pockets), which can develop into diverticulitis (when food impacts into one of the pockets). That usually only means a few days of more-or-less intense gastric pain (which is bad enough), but if the impacted area develops an infection, it can be serious, requiring antibiotics and even resulting in a need for surgery. I've learned to avoid things like popcorn and sesame seeds (which often set mine off). The last time I had an attack, the doctor I went to would not simply treat it with antibiotics and antispasmodics as my California doctor did - he insisted on testing by a gastroenterologist, first. Since the earliest appointment I could get with one was two weeks in the future, I chose to let nature take its course. (I knew from experience that it would probably go away by itself, and if not I'd end up in an emergency room, getting immediate treatment.) As usual, it went away. However, he did have one good suggestion - daily doses of soluble fiber, in addition to avoiding the foods I KNOW set it off. (He told me he recommended Metamucil or Benefiber to his elderly mother some years ago, and she's been symptom-free ever since.) I suspect that, with so much going on in Jill's life at the moment, she may not have been as careful of her diet as she should have been (although of course stress can be a triggering factor, too). Purrs for her fast recovery (hopefully WITHOUT surgery). Yes, my own late Mom had diverticulitis and did end up having surgery for it. Purrs for Jill for a fast recovery without surgery. I didn't know about stress being a factor. Hug Kyla |
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purr request for Jill
Poor Jill! Many of us past middle age have diverticulosis (the intestines forms small pockets), which can develop into diverticulitis (when food impacts into one of the pockets). That usually only means a few days of more-or-less intense gastric pain (which is bad enough), but if the impacted area develops an infection, it can be serious, requiring antibiotics and even resulting in a need for surgery. I just discovered the wonderful world myself. I just got home from 7 days at chateau hospitale (where my thoughts went to Jill not a few times). I entered via the emergency room having excrutiating pain and an inability to go for weeks. I did not know I had diverticulosis but I know know. I will find out in some weeks if it needs surgery since it closed off the passage when it got infected. This was not a fun week and I need to rest but will catch up later. My niece took care of the brothers but I missed hell out of them. |
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purr request for Jill
outsider wrote:
Poor Jill! Many of us past middle age have diverticulosis (the intestines forms small pockets), which can develop into diverticulitis (when food impacts into one of the pockets). That usually only means a few days of more-or-less intense gastric pain (which is bad enough), but if the impacted area develops an infection, it can be serious, requiring antibiotics and even resulting in a need for surgery. I just discovered the wonderful world myself. I just got home from 7 days at chateau hospitale (where my thoughts went to Jill not a few times). I entered via the emergency room having excrutiating pain and an inability to go for weeks. I did not know I had diverticulosis but I know know. I will find out in some weeks if it needs surgery since it closed off the passage when it got infected. This was not a fun week and I need to rest but will catch up later. My niece took care of the brothers but I missed hell out of them. Purrs for you and continuing purrs for Jill. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy, Bagheera & Shadow) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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purr request for Jill
outsider wrote:
I just discovered the wonderful world myself. I just got home from 7 days at chateau hospitale (where my thoughts went to Jill not a few times). I entered via the emergency room having excrutiating pain and an inability to go for weeks. I did not know I had diverticulosis but I know know. I will find out in some weeks if it needs surgery since it closed off the passage when it got infected. This was not a fun week and I need to rest but will catch up later. My niece took care of the brothers but I missed hell out of them. Lots and lots of purrs, Polonca and Soncek |
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purr request for Jill
"outsider" Poor Jill! Many of us past middle age have diverticulosis (the intestines forms small pockets), which can develop into diverticulitis (when food impacts into one of the pockets). That usually only means a few days of more-or-less intense gastric pain (which is bad enough), but if the impacted area develops an infection, it can be serious, requiring antibiotics and even resulting in a need for surgery. I just discovered the wonderful world myself. I just got home from 7 days at chateau hospitale (where my thoughts went to Jill not a few times). I entered via the emergency room having excrutiating pain and an inability to go for weeks. I did not know I had diverticulosis but I know know. I will find out in some weeks if it needs surgery since it closed off the passage when it got infected. This was not a fun week and I need to rest but will catch up later. My niece took care of the brothers but I missed hell out of them. Oh dear, purrs for you to feel better Hug Kyla |
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purr request for Jill
"Kyla =^. .^=`" wrote in
news "outsider" Poor Jill! Many of us past middle age have diverticulosis (the intestines forms small pockets), which can develop into diverticulitis (when food impacts into one of the pockets). That usually only means a few days of more-or-less intense gastric pain (which is bad enough), but if the impacted area develops an infection, it can be serious, requiring antibiotics and even resulting in a need for surgery. I just discovered the wonderful world myself. I just got home from 7 days at chateau hospitale (where my thoughts went to Jill not a few times). I entered via the emergency room having excrutiating pain and an inability to go for weeks. I did not know I had diverticulosis but I know know. I will find out in some weeks if it needs surgery since it closed off the passage when it got infected. This was not a fun week and I need to rest but will catch up later. My niece took care of the brothers but I missed hell out of them. Oh dear, purrs for you to feel better Hug Kyla Thanks everyone. Andy |
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