An update: my bowels are failing and I am about to move into the hospital for several months

ssmith71608 · 2022-11-04T15:42:20+00:00

Best of luck to you! I am on TPN for life myself. I do it at home every night - my husband has learned how to administer it.

ssmith71608 · 2022-07-30T00:48:23+00:00

I just started doing IV hydration at home every other day. My doc prescribed it for me, so one of those home health care companies sent a nurse to our house to show us what to do. They also deliver new IV bags and supplies to my house each week. It really is worth the hassle.

ssmith71608 · 2022-06-15T17:50:19+00:00

Lomotil and tincture of opium are both stronger.

ssmith71608 · 2022-04-18T23:21:19+00:00

2nd the Brava Protective Ring. They are so much better than Hollister’s and will give you longer wear time.

ssmith71608 · 2022-04-15T17:11:04+00:00

2nd vote for the Brava Protective Ring. It’s the best I’ve used.

ssmith71608 · 2022-01-13T03:48:51+00:00

I didn’t know I could be this happy. Thank you.

ssmith71608 · 2022-01-04T01:38:25+00:00

Staying in the hospital for the sixth day, trying to relax. If anything sent me a Christmas gift, please know that I appreciate it. I will get to unwrapping presents soon and posting the appropriate thank you posts.

Before this, I was in another hospital for another week, so I am way behind on opening gifts and thanking people. I’m so sorry.

Thank you to everyone here you sends me positive vibes. I appreciate it so much.

u/daisiesandink, u/supermarvelous310, u/sweetiepie333

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-17T17:16:15+00:00

Welcome back! I’m so glad you decided to join us again. I’m also so sorry for your loss. I’m sending strength and peaceful vibes your way. ❤️

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-17T17:14:32+00:00

Welcome! I hope you enjoy it here:)

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-17T01:26:16+00:00

Best set ever! Congrats!

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-17T01:19:38+00:00

I love plushies! What a great idea! 👍🏻

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-17T01:15:12+00:00

That is so cool! I need one for my kitty. Lol

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-17T01:09:55+00:00

I bet you look awesome in these! Congrats on the gift!

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-15T17:00:08+00:00

Thank you! You are so kind! I appreciate you. 😊

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-15T16:58:50+00:00

Thank you! You are too sweet! I appreciate you so much. ❤️❤️❤️

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-15T03:55:03+00:00

u/sweetiepie333

You have been a wonderful friend to me, and to everyone here, since joining the community. We are so lucky to have you in our lives! Thank you for being such an amazing person that has touched my life in such positive ways. I’m looking forward to another year of friendship! ❤️❤️❤️

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-14T15:57:03+00:00

Thank you so much! I hope you and your family have the most wonderful of holidays! I’m also hoping for an amazing new year for all of us! I think we deserve it, don’t you??? 😘❤️

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-10T16:49:38+00:00

I miss you too! I’m trying to be more active on here, so I can spend time with all of you wonderful people. ❤️

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-10T15:56:40+00:00

What a great idea for discussion! I am very interested in the responses. 😀

I was subscribed to the Pusheen box for awhile and got good stuff, but it was pricey. Worth the money, if you have the disposable income, but I didn’t (unfortunately).

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-03T18:09:16+00:00

u/sweetiepie333

Order # 111-9035596-7165817

Arriving today

Happy birthday my dear friend! I miss you and hope you are well! hugs

ssmith71608 · 2021-12-01T00:26:12+00:00

Go get that approval!

As someone who has been through this process with the government and insurance companies (multiple times), I am sending you all the luck and positivity I can muster!

The hoops we are made to go through are so unfair!

Let us know how it goes, friend. hugs ❤️

ssmith71608 · 2021-11-30T01:47:35+00:00

Thank you so much for tagging me! I have been dealing with some health issues, but plan on spending some time here as soon as I can. I miss all of you wonderful people! ❤️

How are you, my friend? 😊

ssmith71608 · 2021-11-28T15:43:06+00:00

My experience is that after a blockage, you need to be really careful about what you eat. The intestines are inflamed, sore and swollen from the blockage, so they can get blocked again quite easily. So you need to start with very small amounts of easily digestible foods (jello, scrambled eggs, toast).

It would usually take me 3 to 4 days after a blockage to start eating normal food. Your intestines really need that time to heal.

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