07/23/2022
I haven't been doing much since I got out of the hospital. Still have alot of pain in my entire abdomen down to my belly button.
I picked up my new scripts. Protonix & sucralfate. I believe the sucralfate is giving me side effects of extreme nausea, I have pills for that, but it comes on real quick, to quick.
I didn't end up going camping this weekend, those plans got changed at the last minute. I guess its just a lazy weekend of tv.
The weather has been to hot to walk Indie, and I'm not really feeling up to it.
Ok, so I know no one has asked, but I did have my appt with the surgeon. Being im known as high risk already, the surgeon explained that the last surgery was extremely difficult for him, & its only been 4 months. The wrap segment loosened up & my stomach moved back up, the liver is right up on it, the hernia is back & ulcers are giving me the bad heartburn. Doc believes if we redo the surgery right now, and I do need it, I would not make it through it. I'm to high risk, my liver is a problem, & the surgeon doesn't want to be the one doing it. He politely asked me to go to someone else. He explained his personal and professional opinion, what would be involved & the outcome in detail. I understand but really bummed that I have to stay miserable and in pain like this, and I lost a very good surgeon, but Doc said he'd refer me to another thoracic surgeon, but I have to start all of the nightmare testing all over, which takes months. I'm not convinced he'll find someone willing to help me, NO ONE WANTS TO. Its a sucky feeling when people just leave me. At least this guy had the guts to say it to my face unlike other people.
I do have a pain mgmt appt this week, I'm not counting on them to help me to much. They will probably refill my script & send me away. They're another one that doesn't know what to do with me, but sure do insist I come in person (in my condition) to bill my insurance. Thats a quote from the nurse. "Putting me back on the video appt doesn't pay them enough".
I'm very tired, I think I need a nap lol. Hopefully its a short one for its my Saturday movie night lol.
Prayers to my friend Brian, sorry I can't be there with you, but your in my thoughts & prayers.
Hope everyone has a great & safe weekend.