Please Pray For My Girl... a picture of Sloan and Katie added

[CAVEMAN]

Ok, I know that this is completely unrelated to anything Ducati or ridin' related. But I know that there are many here who ride machines that should have killed us in an instant many a times. I'd like to think that there is someone looking out for us for those who have faith.

My girlfriend (soon to be fiance) was admitted to the hospital on Dec. 18 to undergo a colon/large intestine removal. She had a condition known as Ulcerative Colitis which is exactly what sounds like: ulcers in the colon. Anyway, she had it removed on Dec. 18 and was released from the hospital on xmass day. However, she had to be readmitted on Dec 28 due to an unknown blockage somewhere in her small intestine, which was preventing fluid and food from passing through her system. They put her on an NG tube, which is a tube that runs through your nasal cavity, through your throat, and down to your stomach in an effort to deflate her bowells and hopefully free up the obstruction. She has been on this awfull and painfull therapy since Dec. 29 and has not eaten in 6 days. She is in extreme pain and discomfort, and if the Doc does not see improvements by tomorrow, she will have to be completely opened up, and the Doctors will have to run through all 36feet worth of her small intestine to hopefully find the blockage. This is a very difficult procedure with a 6-8week recovery. My request are to those who believe in a higher power/God and to pray for her during her difficult time. It was the reason that no-one on the forum heard from me, because I was with her for the entire time she was in the hospital. I wish I could be there for her now, but because we are not married, I couldn't miss anymore work, (I already had to take my only 1 week vacation for the year to be there for hear on her first surgery). So I implore anyone who prays to pray for her in her time of need. It is the only thing that can help her now.

Thank you, and God Bless.

CAVEMAN

[R1Lover]

I will keep her in our prayers.. please keep us updated on the progress.

[CAVEMAN]

Thank You R1Lover. Your prayers are greatly appreciated. Hope more will follow

[Harry]

Hi Caveman,

I am very sorry to hear the news of your partner's poor health.

I am not religious in any way but my thoughts are certainly with you both.


Regards,

Harry.

[indetrucks]

sorry to hear man.. I will keep her in my thoughts in hope of a successful recovery

[ducaticorse]

God bless, I've had two close friends battle colitis, and i know what you're going through.

[1098@45*]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery !

[nucking_futs]

Sorry to hear bro. I will keep her in my prayers.

[DesmoDog]

Sorry to hear that. We'll send some mojo your way...

[masYmas]

I am not a religious man, but that doesn't mean I can't pray for your girlfriend's well being and speedy recovery.
I believe anyone can pray regardless of religious beliefs/backgrounds if our intentions are pure of heart...

Hang in there Caveman, we are all here for you and your loved ones!

[Venom1098]

She will be in my thoughts and prayer, I wish the best for both of you...

[yoageallen]

We are praying for you and we hope that everything will be fine soon. Take good care of your girlfriend and hang in there. We will pray for you too.

[Phil]

Thanks for sharing. I hope she gets better, prayers sent.

[spalding12]

i'm SO sorry that i just saw this message
you know that we have spoken about your soon-to-be fiancee many times in the past

i will be praying for her safe passage in all procedures and for her recovery.

i'm so happy that you are by her side.... i know (and her family knows) that it will make ALL the difference in the world

[Biga]

Dam, Caveman very sorry to hear about this I hope she recovers fully. Your family is in our prayers, God Bless.

[Phil 1098]

I have wondered where you have been. I do believe in God and prayer. I will pray for you both, she is lucky to have some one like you that cares so much. Hang in there, we are all with you.

[consolidated]

Warm and sincere wishes for her return to good health...it's so easy to take our health for granted until it's at risk.

[bong]

Will have her in my prayers Caveman, wish her a speedy recovery. My sister in law had the same thing happen earlier this year and I saw how painful it was for her, good luck!

[Rajin Cajun]

Me and My family will definitely have your wife and family in our prayers and that she has a speedy recovery. Stay strong!

[Topolino]

Here is to a speedy recovery from a forum friend in the UK. I wish you both well and most especially your fiancee.

[MV-999R]

Damn!! I'm really sorry to hear this.

She's in my prayers for sure.
Hope she'll be fine in no time.
Keep us posted :beer

[Nahullo]

God bless – my prayers are with you and your lady.

[boavidaracing]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery... both of you will be in our prayers.

[cehoward1098s]

Many, many special prayers for you and your fiance.

I must say, the crew here is indeed a blessed bunch. :1

[brettmess24]

You both are in my families prayers.

YOU are her road to recovery and strength.

I never understood how some companies can keep there employee's from the number one thing in the employees life, when they REALLY NEED IT!:mad Regardless of said married statis.

[CAVEMAN]

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I, along with her and her family, greatly appreciate it. I will keep you all posted as to what transpires. In the meantime, please continue to pray for her and/or keep her in your in thoughts. I like to think that there really is someone looking out for her.

Sloan

[Peet]

Best wishes for a good healing!

[REKLOOSE]

May god give her the strenght she needs.. and to you also in your time of need.. GOD BLESS THE BOTH OF YOU.



:shots <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<heres to a speedy recovery...

[CAVEMAN]

Quick update,

She recovered the most last night! Her bowels deflated significantly from the NG therapy, and they are going to start her on "clear" diet tomorrow, after not eating for the last 8 days. She had the tube removed today, and right now, she does not require surgery. This is not to say that she may once her diet progresses, be required to go into surgery. But it is amazing to see the progress that was made last night, knowing of all those that were praying for her to get better. I thank you all from the bottom of my hear and humbly ask for you all to continue to pray for a full and speedy recovery for my girl.

Thank you and God Bless,

Sloan

[Rock]

More good thoughts coming your way!

[R1Lover]

Quick update,

She recovered the most last night! Her bowels deflated significantly from the NG therapy, and they are going to start her on "clear" diet tomorrow, after not eating for the last 8 days. She had the tube removed today, and right now, she does not require surgery. This is not to say that she may once her diet progresses, be required to go into surgery. But it is amazing to see the progress that was made last night, knowing of all those that were praying for her to get better. I thank you all from the bottom of my hear and humbly ask for you all to continue to pray for a full and speedy recovery for my girl.

Thank you and God Bless,

Sloan



That's great news Sloan, You will both continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

I hope she continues to improve and recover.

[spalding12]

Quick update,

She recovered the most last night! Her bowels deflated significantly from the NG therapy, and they are going to start her on "clear" diet tomorrow, after not eating for the last 8 days. She had the tube removed today, and right now, she does not require surgery. This is not to say that she may once her diet progresses, be required to go into surgery. But it is amazing to see the progress that was made last night, knowing of all those that were praying for her to get better. I thank you all from the bottom of my hear and humbly ask for you all to continue to pray for a full and speedy recovery for my girl.

Thank you and God Bless,

Sloan

Sloan....
thanks for the update
we'll be anxious to see how a slow and methodical diet advancement is tolerated by her recovering (from the shock of the large intestine removal) small bowel

our continued prayers will be forthcoming

and......
as we know
prayer works....
and so does competent medical treatment
and we are seeing the direct result of both here

[CAVEMAN]

Again, thank you all for your prayers....she and I both greatly appreciate it, and we are both so glad to see things better than they were. Also, just to clarify, she is not my fiance yet! I still need to get a ring, and she still needs to graduate....she is on her last semester, if she can start it on time.

Again, thank you all so very much and from the bottom of my heart the prayers that you have said for her. I promise you all that it truly has helped, and she is in the best position yet because of all of those praying and watching out for her. I am indebted to you all, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

Sloan

[Biga]

I'm going to sticky this thread until Caveman's Fiance gets better.

God Bless

[yoageallen]

Still praying for you two!

[MV-999R]

Still praying for you two!

:stupid

Keep us up to date, Caveman :)

[Boostedxt]

Best wishes to her man....she will be in my prayers every night. Stay strong yourself.

Joe

[IcePick06]

The power of prayer is EXTREMELY STRONG CAVEMAN. Tell her to trust in GOD, and believe that she is already healed. Remember these scriptures:

Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."


1 Thessalonians 5: 17 "Pray without ceasing."



I will surely keep her in my prayers.

[CAVEMAN]

Hey ya'll! I am emailing you all from China of all places! I flew out Saturday morning from ATL, and I gave my girl one last call before I got on the airplane to see if she started her "liquid" diet. I heard some bad news in that she had a very rough and painfull friday night, and that she was "distended" meaning her bowels were again bloated. They put off the liquid diet through saturday. I called her 12 hours ago to see how she was doing. The distension went down slightly, but they said that she still wouldn't be on liquids. I will call her in about 10 hours to see if they put her on a liquid diet again.

FYI, it really sucks having to be sent overseas and not be able to keep in touch with loved ones in need. It makes it very hard to focus on anything, and know that it will be a minimum of a week before I can even talk to her on the phone for more than two minutes at a time. Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers. I'll try to keep you all posted, but it will be hard to be it I am moving all over this back asswards country!

Sloan

[MV-999R]

Hey ya'll! I am emailing you all from China of all places! I flew out Saturday morning from ATL, and I gave my girl one last call before I got on the airplane to see if she started her "liquid" diet. I heard some bad news in that she had a very rough and painfull friday night, and that she was "distended" meaning her bowels were again bloated. They put off the liquid diet through saturday. I called her 12 hours ago to see how she was doing. The distension went down slightly, but they said that she still wouldn't be on liquids. I will call her in about 10 hours to see if they put her on a liquid diet again.

FYI, it really sucks having to be sent overseas and not be able to keep in touch with loved ones in need. It makes it very hard to focus on anything, and know that it will be a minimum of a week before I can even talk to her on the phone for more than two minutes at a time. Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers. I'll try to keep you all posted, but it will be hard to be it I am moving all over this back asswards country!

Sloan

Sorry for the drawback but thanks for the updade, Sloan. :)

Still have her on my prayers, have faith.
Hope you have a good and safe trip back home. :beer

[spalding12]

they put her on a liquid diet again.

FYI, it really sucks having to be sent overseas and not be able to keep in touch with loved ones in need. It makes it very hard to focus on anything, and know that it will be a minimum of a week before I can even talk to her on the phone for more than two minutes at a time. Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers. I'll try to keep you all posted, but it will be hard to be it I am moving all over this back asswards country!

Sloan

sloan
thanks for the update
what are you doing in china?

let me know if there is anything i can do... please

[CAVEMAN]

sloan
thanks for the update
what are you doing in china?

let me know if there is anything i can do... please


I am sourcing potential automotive component manufacturers as well as raw material suppliers I.E. primarily metal castings, forgings, and steel tubing during this trip. My company manufacturers a lot of automotive components for trailers, and we do a lot of metal fabricating, I.E. laser cutting on sheet, plate, and tubing; forming, robotic welding, stamping, machining, and injection molding.

Sloan

[CAVEMAN]

Oh and thanks for the offer to help out Greg. If you know of a way to send and receive cell phone text messages via internet, or you know someone in the phone company that can give a break on the international rate charges, :) (can't call anyways on my company phone), that would help! I called while I was on the plane, which was a BIG MISTAKE, because it cost over 15$/minute! My 5 minute phone call cost me almost 80$'s!

Sloan

[R1Lover]

Oh and thanks for the offer to help out Greg. If you know of a way to send and receive cell phone text messages via internet, or you know someone in the phone company that can give a break on the international rate charges, :) (can't call anyways on my company phone), that would help! I called while I was on the plane, which was a BIG MISTAKE, because it cost over 15$/minute! My 5 minute phone call cost me almost 80$'s!

Sloan

What cell phone service does she have Sloan? Most of them have a setup for sending messages over the net.

I know Nextel does and a few others too...

let me know and I will find a way for you to do this.

[DesmoDog]

Have you checked in to Skype? When I was in Korea I talked to my wife using it, computer to computer, but I think there's a way to tie it in to regular phones too?

It's pretty cool, international calls over the internet, no charge. Sweet...

[surferb]

Warm wishes for a simple operation and a quick recovery.

[CAVEMAN]

She and I have Cingular. She does not have internet access because there is no Wifi in the hospital, (but that would be really sweet if they did!) All she has is her basic Nokia cell phone, nothing fancy on it.

Sloan

[R1Lover]

There are a few options here....

There is a few things on there site you can look at to see what' fit's you best.

http://www.cingular.com/learn/messaging-internet/messaging/instant-messaging.jsp

[spalding12]

Oh and thanks for the offer to help out Greg. If you know of a way to send and receive cell phone text messages via internet, or you know someone in the phone company that can give a break on the international rate charges, :) (can't call anyways on my company phone), that would help! I called while I was on the plane, which was a BIG MISTAKE, because it cost over 15$/minute! My 5 minute phone call cost me almost 80$'s!

Sloan

sorry that i JUST saw this message
look at www.vazu.com

free text message to ANY CELL PHONE
as for you RECEIVING text messages there..... i really don't have a clue about that, but i bet that some smart folks here do

[spalding12]

Oh and thanks for the offer to help out Greg. If you know of a way to send and receive cell phone text messages via internet, or you know someone in the phone company that can give a break on the international rate charges, :) (can't call anyways on my company phone), that would help! I called while I was on the plane, which was a BIG MISTAKE, because it cost over 15$/minute! My 5 minute phone call cost me almost 80$'s!

Sloan

what about SKYPE
www.skype.com

a great way to talk, very cheaply anywhere in the world
you need a USB headset/mic
with or without a webcam
it works great
check them out

[CAVEMAN]

Sorry I haven't kept you all posted the last few days. I have been hopping around China, and didn't have any time to get on the net'.

I landed in Atlanta last night at 9 pm and got in my car and drove down to the hospital in Ft. Lauderdale as soon as I got to my car. I had already been traveling for the last 24 hours straight, but exhaustion did not set, caus' I was hell bent on getting down to south florida to see "Katie". I found out through an email that the doctors had to rush her into the second surgery last wednesday night.

Well she made it through surgery, the doctors removed scar tissue on her intestines to hopefully free up the blockage causing fluid/food to not pass through her system. When I saw her this morning at 6:00am est, she looked pretty banged up, the doctors sure did a number on her stomach. But her spirits were definitely lifted when I surprised her, and she as well as the doctors are very hopeful for a full, yet very long, recovery.

Thanks for everyone's support and prayers. You have no idea how much I and her appreciate it. This forum kind of feels like family now, which is testament to how great the people are here!

Thank You all for everything!

Sloan

[MV-999R]

Thanks again for the update.
I'm sorry to know that she had to go through another surgery but hopefully this time all will go well.
I'm still keeping her on my prayers for a full recovery :)

[spalding12]

Sorry I haven't kept you all posted the last few days. I have been hopping around China, and didn't have any time to get on the net'.

I landed in Atlanta last night at 9 pm and got in my car and drove down to the hospital in Ft. Lauderdale as soon as I got to my car. I had already been traveling for the last 24 hours straight, but exhaustion did not set, caus' I was hell bent on getting down to south florida to see "Katie". I found out through an email that the doctors had to rush her into the second surgery last wednesday night.

Well she made it through surgery, the doctors removed scar tissue on her intestines to hopefully free up the blockage causing fluid/food to not pass through her system. When I saw her this morning at 6:00am est, she looked pretty banged up, the doctors sure did a number on her stomach. But her spirits were definitely lifted when I surprised her, and she as well as the doctors are very hopeful for a full, yet very long, recovery.

Thanks for everyone's support and prayers. You have no idea how much I and her appreciate it. This forum kind of feels like family now, which is testament to how great the people are here!

Thank You all for everything!

Sloan

hey Sloan
you are a warrior, my friend...
so is Katie, of course
i'm glad that safely made it to ft. lauderdale after the 24 hours of air travel and airport fun

how long can you stay down there?
any more INTERNATIONAL travel in your NEAR future?

tell katie that we continue to pray for her on a daily basis.... and, YOU too, my friend

hey...
how about picture, or 4 of you and katie
that would be nice
i'm sure you have some you could share with your family here, right?

take care of yourself
make sure you EAT...
and get some rest, PLEASE

thanks for the update

[spalding12]

Sloan (Caveman) e-mailed me this picture to post here. finally, we can put a face with Katie's name and prayers. they are, of course, a beautiful couple.

http://www.savel.smugmug.com/photos/123431712-L.jpg

[CAVEMAN]

Thanks for posting the pic for me Greg. Don't know why I couldn't get it to work. That's us at a Xmass party 2 years ago.

I love her with all my heart, and hope that I can grow old with her. :rolleyes

I'll continue to keep you all posted as to her progress. Again, thank you all for all of your thoughts and prayers.

Sloan

[spalding12]

i'm so happy to have this picture here
i was more than glad to insert it into this heartfelt message

[R1Lover]

Great picture, nice to put a face with the prayers.

I hope she continues to pull though this tough time.

Give her our best....

R1Lover

[CAVEMAN]

I have to admit, I am really bothered by what happened to Katie. When I saw her yesterday, she really looked awful. She is going to be in recovery for at least 5 weeks.

The doctor removed scar tissue from her small intestines which were causing "bowel loops", caused by the first surgery.

The thing is, the scar tissue was caused by the laproscopic surgery on the "first go around". The Doctor said that the first surgery would take 5-7 hours. He did it in less than 4, and of most relevance, he was leaving for his xmass vacation right after the surgery. Now don't get me wrong, this guy is world reknowned, but I think that he rushed through her surgery, and in the process, he was not as careful as he usually is, and whilst moving her intestines and everything around, he created damage. She is in the 1% catagory for needing additional surgery after the "j-pouch" procedure for ulcerative colitis/colon removal. Yet she is very young and was in absolutely great shape. She was the best candidate for this procedure, and she should not be in the "1 %" catagory.

I am just really struggling with knowing how she is doing right now. She looks and feels awful. She still hasn't eaten in 18 days, and she has a really long road ahead of her. I hate not being able to help her being almost 700 miles away from her.

Just pray for comfort for her if you all can....please.

Sloanhttp://www.savel.smugmug.com/photos/123431712-L.jpgsloan...

[spalding12]

sloan...
i can fully appreciate how you feel
it's hard to be 1/2 way around the world.... and come home to this SHOCK TO YOUR SYSTEM

i surely hope that there was no "RUSH" in his surgery to make some VACATION DEADLINE

what katie is facing... is the toughest thing in the world

the surgery will give her the best chance of leading a normal life without the fear of adenocarcinoma (cancer) of the large intestine secondary to 10+ years of Ulcerative Colitis

i wish you lived closer...
i'd be there tonight
i'm so sorry that katie has to go through this...
and that YOU have to witness it

you are the greatest guy in the world to stand by her....
no everyone would do that, of course
__________________

[CAVEMAN]

One thing that I have learned is to never take your health for granted. It truely is the most important thing, and everything else seems not as important.

Sloan

Sloan

[CAVEMAN]

Just think of those who are in a hospital right now. I hate to be negative, but if you think about it, the fact that you have your health makes you so fortunate! Rewind the clock 100 years, and at minimum, half of us wouldn't be here due to illness, infections, virus', etc. It took me seeing my girl at her worst to realize how fortunate I really am.

Sloan

[hammer]

Sloan, I feel for you. Keep trusting and believing that Katie will come thru this on top and rising no matter what you see. My prayers are with Katie and yourself.
God Bless,
Tim

[spalding12]

One thing that I have learned is to never take your health for granted. It truely is the most important thing, and everything else seems not as important.

Sloan

Sloan

it's a very hard lesson to learn.... but, NOTHING could be more true

[Biga]

Sloan,

Containing thoughts and prays go out to your fiance

[MV-999R]

One thing that I have learned is to never take your health for granted. It truely is the most important thing, and everything else seems not as important.



I know what you mean. I learned it the hard way, too.
But it's so easy to forget it again after some time. Thanks for remembering it me.

Keep having faith. I'm sure she'll get through this bad moments.
BTW Katie is a cutie. :)

[CAVEMAN]

Well here is another update:

Katie is starting to do better. They have removed the catheter and the "NG tube", so her quality of life is much better.

She is still not allowed to drink or eat anything which brings the total days that she has not eaten or drank anything to 20! I would go insane if I couldn't eat or drink for that long! But I am also the Caveman, and the Caveman must eat :).

I'll continue to keep you all updated, hopefully she'll start the liquid diet soon.

And as always, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

Sloan

[Rajin Cajun]

I am SO HAPPY to hear of her improvements. She will continue to be in my prayers. Please continue to keep us up to date on her condition.

[spalding12]

Well here is another update:

Katie is starting to do better. They have removed the catheter and the "NG tube", so her quality of life is much better.

She is still not allowed to drink or eat anything which brings the total days that she has not eaten or drank anything to 20! I would go insane if I couldn't eat or drink for that long! But I am also the Caveman, and the Caveman must eat :).

I'll continue to keep you all updated, hopefully she'll start the liquid diet soon.

And as always, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

Sloan

Sloan
we are ever appreciative for these updates
i'm very happy that Katie is beginning to improve
her road to recovery is paved with love, prayers, and encouragement from your family here

[pickawinner]

You and Katie are in my thoughts. One day at a time, brother, one day at a time...

[Phil 1098]

Keep your spirit up, she is young and once she gets fluids and food back in her I'm sure she will come back strong. Very glad to hear of the improvements. Oh and your comment on life 100 years ago, the average male in the USA lived to 46. If I were average I'd be in the grave. Our health is the most important thing to having a quality life.

[MV-999R]

Great to hear that she's improving Sloan. :)
Hope this is the start of her full rehabilitation :beer

[nucking_futs]

Thanks for the updates Sloan. Katie continues to be in my prayers.

[hammer]

Hey Sloan,
Glad to hear Katie is recovering. I'll continue praying for you both:)

[CAVEMAN]

Update: As of January 22,

Katie has not progressed since having having the NG tube removed from her 6 days ago. She continues to suffer from naseau, and for this reason, the doctors are still against her going on a clear liquid diet. She continues to receive her nutrients via an IV. I have not been able to talk to her since saturday, because it hurts her too much to talk. I have only been able to talk to her mother, and she is now keeping me posted.

The doctors can't give a definitive answer as to why she is experiencing the severe naseau. They are continuing to try out different medications, but I have a feeling that the constant "cocktails" being served to her are the reason for the naseau, that and the fact that she is yet to eat anything of substance in the last 25 days. But I am no doctor and I am purely speculating.

The good news is the swelling in her appendages has gone down, but her stomache is still pretty swollen. I am hoping and praying that she will start to get better and get out of this crappy plateau that she has found herself in. But I and her family are trying to remain positive.

Thank you all for all of your continued thoughts and prayers.

Sloan

[Rock]

Cheers to you for the strength you are giving her.

[MV-999R]

Thanks for the update Sloan.
News are not has good as i think we all hoped.

I'm no doctor but i agree with you.
Maybe they should start the liquid diet and see how it goes.
I'm keeping her in my prayers. :) (sucks to know she's suffering :( )

Keep your spirit high, though.

[vcyclenut]

keep strong , and keep you love ones close, you need them

my prayers and thoughts are with you both

[spalding12]

first of all..... i am SO sorry for her lack of progress
the swelling in her arms and legs is undoubtedly due to her lack of protein...
TPN..... the "food" given IV canNOT provide the same level of protein-based calories that P.O. food (that by mouth) can.....
so, she get protein malnutrition, which causes
edema of the limbs
and ascites.... fluid build-up in the abdomen

i am so sorry that you are far away and cannot be with her
i'm happy that her mom continues to keep you informed.... but, not talking to each other is nearly impossible to take
a million praises to you for tolerating that

i'm ever appreciative for these updates
i wish that she were in a hospital in my town so that i could look after her for you, as well

[pickawinner]

When my mom was undergoing chemo, she was taking this incredible medicine to help aliviate the nausea. I don't know the name of it. This stuff was expensive as hell, $40 a pill! No chit. It was worth it however, cause this stuff was almost magic. The pill disolved right on the tongue, no need to swallow and the effect was nearly instantaneous. Wonder if something like that can help Katie, but I'm sure her doctors know what's best for her.

We're still thinking of Katie and you, Sloan, and are hoping for a complete and quick recovery.

[CAVEMAN]

When my mom was undergoing chemo, she was taking this incredible medicine to help aliviate the nausea. I don't know the name of it. This stuff was expensive as hell, $40 a pill! No chit. It was worth it however, cause this stuff was almost magic. The pill disolved right on the tongue, no need to swallow and the effect was nearly instantaneous. Wonder if something like that can help Katie, but I'm sure her doctors know what's best for her.

We're still thinking of Katie and you, Sloan, and are hoping for a complete and quick recovery.

If you could get a hold of the name of the nausea medication, please let me know! I would greatly appreciate it! Anything to help my girl out!

Sloan

[spalding12]

i'm sure that medicine was ZOFRAN
http://www.zofran.com/
and i'm sure they've already tried it

stopping nausea from chemo is one thing
but, stopping nausea after having a great section of your large intestine removed... and the increased PERISTALSIS of the remaining bowel that results is a whole other situation

i'm sure they've tried zofran
it is the GOLD STANDARD of nausea treatment in 2007

[CAVEMAN]

i'm sure that medicine was ZOFRAN
http://www.zofran.com/
and i'm sure they've already tried it

stopping nausea from chemo is one thing
but, stopping nausea after having a great section of your large intestine removed... and the increased PERISTALSIS of the remaining bowel that results is a whole other situation

i'm sure they've tried zofran
it is the GOLD STANDARD of nausea treatment in 2007

Thanks Greg!

I did check on it, and it is what she is receiving. She and her family have been getting the "run around" from the various doctors seeing her. They don't know what is causing the nausea...one physician's assistant said that the pain medication could be causing it, but this coming from a physician's assistant, and Katie has been on morphine all along, and the nausea didn't set in till about two days ago; therefore, I question the validity in the Physician's Assistant's comment. Wish I new what was causing this nausea.

They are going to perform an "endoscopy" tomorrow. It sounds like a simply procedure where they send a camera down your throat to check out what's going on inside. Sorry for sounding so uneducated about it, but I don't know exactly what they do or where they will be looking around. All they'd have to say to me would be "we are going to send a camera down your throat and look around"; I would get it.

I'll let you all know how the procedure goes after I hear from her family.

As always, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

[MV-999R]

Thanks Greg!

I did check on it, and it is what she is receiving. She and her family have been getting the "run around" from the various doctors seeing her. They don't know what is causing the nausea...one physician's assistant said that the pain medication could be causing it, but this coming from a physician's assistant, and Katie has been on morphine all along, and the nausea didn't set in till about two days ago; therefore, I question the validity in the Physician's Assistant's comment. Wish I new what was causing this nausea.

They are going to perform an "endoscopy" tomorrow. It sounds like a simply procedure where they send a camera down your throat to check out what's going on inside. Sorry for sounding so uneducated about it, but I don't know exactly what they do or where they will be looking around. All they'd have to say to me would be "we are going to send a camera down your throat and look around"; I would get it.

I'll let you all know how the procedure goes after I hear from her family.

As always, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

I'm no doctor but those pain killers can cause nausea for sure.
Check if she's been taking "Tramal" with tramadol or some equivalent.

[spalding12]

Sloan,
they will use an endoscope

http://www.uab.edu/images/uabmagazine/fall97/endoscope12a.jpg

to look down the esophagus, into the stomach and then out of the pyloris into the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine)

they will look for anything abnormal that might be causing nausea
such as....
lesions (or abnormal "sores") on the wall of the esophagus (food pipe), stomach, or small intestine

the might also check the ampulla of vater
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatopancreatic_ampulla

to make sure that the opening to the liver and pancreas and gall bladder are as they should be as well

[spalding12]

http://www.yoursurgery.com/Procedures/panendoscopy/images/GastricAnat.jpg

[spalding12]

http://www.yoursurgery.com/procedures/pyloric/images/StomachAnatSagSect.jpg

[CAVEMAN]

Wow Greg....Thanks!!!! I feel really blessed to be able to quickly get information from a doctor! Wish Katie's doctors were as responsive and informative as you. Bet you treat your patients the same, and I am sure that they too really appreciate it.

Sloan

[Rajin Cajun]

Wow Greg....Thanks!!!! I feel really blessed to be able to quickly get information from a doctor! Wish Katie's doctors were as responsive and informative as you. Bet you treat your patients the same, and I am sure that they too really appreciate it.

Sloan

:1 Trust me Greg is an invaluable resource and an ASSET to this community. Sloan I am continuing to pray for Katie's speedy recovery. Just keep strong when interacting with the Dr's and such. I am sure she wants someone strong next to her side right now. And you can always come and vent in here. We WILL UNDERSTAND. Keep Strong!

[spalding12]

Wow Greg....Thanks!!!! I feel really blessed to be able to quickly get information from a doctor! Wish Katie's doctors were as responsive and informative as you. Bet you treat your patients the same, and I am sure that they too really appreciate it.

Sloan

i am honored by those words
i am so sorry that nothing is being explained to you like this
i hope that someone is talking to katie and her family about these issues

i'll be happy to help you in any way i can

[spalding12]

:1 Trust me Greg is an invaluable resource and an ASSET to this community. Sloan I am continuing to pray for Katie's speedy recovery. Just keep strong when interacting with the Dr's and such. I am sure she wants someone strong next to her side right now. And you can always come and vent in here. We WILL UNDERSTAND. Keep Strong!

each of us is invaluable to this community. i am happy to add anything useful that i can to this wonderful community of which i am honored to be a member

[CAVEMAN]

http://www.savel.smugmug.com/photos/123431712-L.jpg

Well, I just noticed something, My 300th post! Well, I want to make it on the most important part of the forum IMO....the thread about my girl and all those who are supporting her! Thank you all for all your thoughts and prayers! I am ever so thankful caus' I know that they are truely helping her family, me more than you know, and most importantly, the love of my life...my girl!

Her, her family, and especially I am indebted to all those who have truly kept Katie, and her loved ones, in your all's prayers. We appreciate more than you all will ever know!

Sloan

[spalding12]

i believe that most folks around here believe in the strong power of prayer, no matter what their religious background.

your family here will continue to help you, katie, and her family through this tough time in every way that we can.

lean on us... as a family united, we are very strong

[Demon]

Hi Caveman,

I've only just found this thread and I'm sorry to hear of Katies problems. On behalf of all the UK Forum members, I would like to wish her a speedy recovery, take good care of her.

Nice pic by the way and well done for hitting 300 posts.

I'm in hospital with my Wife tomorrow (Thursday) and that was one of the reasons why I felt I should post.

Best regards

Steve

[spalding12]

I'm in hospital with my Wife tomorrow (Thursday) and that was one of the reasons why I felt I should post.

Best regards

Steve

Steve
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.
i hope that everything will be OK with her

thanks for being here

[Demon]

Thanks Greg

[MV-999R]

Steve
our thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.
i hope that everything will be OK with her

thanks for being here

:1 Hope all will be fine with your wife.


Sloan, thanks for that post up there :)

[CAVEMAN]

I'm in hospital with my Wife tomorrow (Thursday) and that was one of the reasons why I felt I should post.




I am very sorry to hear about your wife being in the hospital. She will also be in my thoughts and prayers.

You will not find a finer group of "strangers" for support in your time of need, than you will on this forum. I am very grateful for all of the support and prayers that I have received from the members on this forum and in so many ways feel blessed to know them.

Sloan

[CAVEMAN]

Sorry its been awhile since I have kept you all updated. Katie, her family, and I were going back and forth from bad news good news. There were a few "scares", but now that some time has passed, and more tests/ CT scans, etc; the doctors seem to be getting her ready to do the remainder of her recovery at home! I don't know when she is scheduled to go home, but they are making it sound like it will be very soon!

There still are a lot of concerns that the doctors have, but I do not want to go into them. The fact that they are prepping her to go home soon and have nurses come by for her nutrients and medications is an overwhelmingly welcoming! Part of the reason for the release is that her home is literally only 1.5 miles away from the Cleveland Clinic (her hospital)! So if anything were to go wrong, it would be very easy to get her there.

Either way, I am so happy to hear that she'll be going home soon. I like thinking that your all's thoughts had prayers have helped her to get through what she has gotten through so far, and that she will have the strength to get through the remainder of her recover and complications if they are to arise.

Thank you all for everything; I, Katie, and her family are indebted to all those who kept her in your thoughts and prayers!

Sloan

[yoageallen]

Sorry its been awhile since I have kept you all updated. Katie, her family, and I were going back and forth from bad news good news. There were a few "scares", but now that some time has passed, and more tests/ CT scans, etc; the doctors seem to be getting her ready to do the remainder of her recovery at home! I don't know when she is scheduled to go home, but they are making it sound like it will be very soon!

There still are a lot of concerns that the doctors have, but I do not want to go into them. The fact that they are prepping her to go home soon and have nurses come by for her nutrients and medications is an overwhelmingly welcoming! Part of the reason for the release is that her home is literally only 1.5 miles away from the Cleveland Clinic (her hospital)! So if anything were to go wrong, it would be very easy to get her there.

Either way, I am so happy to hear that she'll be going home soon. I like thinking that your all's thoughts had prayers have helped her to get through what she has gotten through so far, and that she will have the strength to get through the remainder of her recover and complications if they are to arise.

Thank you all for everything; I, Katie, and her family are indebted to all those who kept her in your thoughts and prayers!

Sloan
That is wonderful sloan! We are all very pleased to hear the Katie is doing well enough to go home! That is definitely a step in the right direction. We are all still praying for her recovery and for you and her family to endure this hardship. Every one on this forum is wishing Katie a speedy recovery.:hooray

[2DucJ]

Wow, I just read this whole thread.
I feel like such a d-ck for not noticing it sooner.
Thoughts and and prayers for sure.

J-

[spalding12]

Sorry its been awhile since I have kept you all updated. Katie, her family, and I were going back and forth from bad news good news. There were a few "scares", but now that some time has passed, and more tests/ CT scans, etc; the doctors seem to be getting her ready to do the remainder of her recovery at home! I don't know when she is scheduled to go home, but they are making it sound like it will be very soon!

There still are a lot of concerns that the doctors have, but I do not want to go into them. The fact that they are prepping her to go home soon and have nurses come by for her nutrients and medications is an overwhelmingly welcoming! Part of the reason for the release is that her home is literally only 1.5 miles away from the Cleveland Clinic (her hospital)! So if anything were to go wrong, it would be very easy to get her there.

Either way, I am so happy to hear that she'll be going home soon. I like thinking that your all's thoughts had prayers have helped her to get through what she has gotten through so far, and that she will have the strength to get through the remainder of her recover and complications if they are to arise.

Thank you all for everything; I, Katie, and her family are indebted to all those who kept her in your thoughts and prayers!

Sloan

happy for the update, Sloan
it'll be nice for Katie and her family to finally be home
i'm glad that they are so close to the hospital

the TPN/total parenteral nutrition can easily be given at home to give her the nutrients she needs, by IV... because she cannot take that by mouth

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_parenteral_nutrition

[CAVEMAN]

KATIE IS GOING HOME! The doctors took her off of her morphine pain pump today, and if she can endure the pain through the night, she'll be going home tomorrow! She'll still be 1.5 miles from the hospital, and a nurse will come to give her meds and her nutrition IV bag, but the fact that they are preparing for her to go home tomorrow is the greatest news I have ever heard!

I don't want to "jinx" it, since they still need to evaluate her tomorrow, and she needs to get through being off of morphine, but damn it, the doctors are getting ready to send her home! You all have no idea of the feeling that I have inside me right now! It is so awesome to hear news like this, in spite of all the bad news. I am just so happy to hear that she may be home when I fly in to see her tomorrrow!

All of your alls' thoughts and prayers helped to get her to this point. I am forever indebted to all of you all, and if there is anything that I could ever do to repay you all, let me know! I will do it in a heartbeat!

Sloan

[Rajin Cajun]

I am so very HAPPY to hear this Sloan! Please give Katie our best and keep us informed as to her condition!

[Biga]

Great to hear some good news, all the best :)

[Phil 1098]

That is incredible news! I can probably safely say for all of us that you owe us nothing. Sometimes the good guys should win! Say hi to Katie from us, we are all still thinking of her.

[Rock]

Sloan, you are a good man and we wish Katie all the best possible recovery.

[MikeYork5]

Just think of those who are in a hospital right now. I hate to be negative, but if you think about it, the fact that you have your health makes you so fortunate! Rewind the clock 100 years, and at minimum, half of us wouldn't be here due to illness, infections, virus', etc. It took me seeing my girl at her worst to realize how fortunate I really am.

Sloan

I'm a newbie but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your girl. Your statement on health is right on. My saying is 'if you have your health you have everything'. I've got three kids, my oldest Amanda was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 11, my life turned upside down in an instant. She beat it (I hope) with a lot of lasting residual effects, but the important part is I still have her! My 13 yr. old boy was diagnosed with UC last year, infact going into the hospital today for a 5 hr. steroid drip. His case certainly doesn't seem as severe as Katie's though, hope it stays that way. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with you both - best of luck.

[MV-999R]

KATIE IS GOING HOME! The doctors took her off of her morphine pain pump today, and if she can endure the pain through the night, she'll be going home tomorrow! She'll still be 1.5 miles from the hospital, and a nurse will come to give her meds and her nutrition IV bag, but the fact that they are preparing for her to go home tomorrow is the greatest news I have ever heard!

I don't want to "jinx" it, since they still need to evaluate her tomorrow, and she needs to get through being off of morphine, but damn it, the doctors are getting ready to send her home! You all have no idea of the feeling that I have inside me right now! It is so awesome to hear news like this, in spite of all the bad news. I am just so happy to hear that she may be home when I fly in to see her tomorrrow!

All of your alls' thoughts and prayers helped to get her to this point. I am forever indebted to all of you all, and if there is anything that I could ever do to repay you all, let me know! I will do it in a heartbeat!

Sloan


:hooray :hooray :hooray :hooray Awesome news!!!

This made my day despite the 749R on going issue :horse

I'm really happy for both of you :slam :slam

[spalding12]

Sloan
thanks for the update
i'm so glad that things are progressing, though much more slowly than would have been originally thought

take care of yourself... and katie
and please, as always, keep us informed

she continues to remain in our prayers

[Anesthesia]

I am new to this group and have just read this thread.
Sloan and Katie,
My family and I offer prayers for you and your family. My family has been through an extensive illness and long recovery in the past and understand your emotional and physical pain. God can and does heal.

[CAVEMAN]

Well, I just got back in town from seeing her over the weekend through Monday. She looked great! She was moving around the house a little and managed to put a few bites of food down each day. She is so small right now, which I didn't think was possible!

Now for the bad news, she started complaining of body aches and an abnormally high body temp. This morning, I found out that she was readmitted to the hospital again. She had a 103 degree fever and the nausea had set back in. They are running all sorts of tests and I hope to hear something back later tonight. It could be something as simple as the Flu, which I hope. Or it can be an infected "pic line" which is giving her nutrients or something else.

I hate to hear that she is back in the hospital, but I am very hopeful that it is something that will resolve itself. After seeing her how she was this weekend, I know that she is strong enough to get through this complication, as she has already gotten through other and at times very severe complications.

I'll keep you all posted when I find out anything new and again thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

Sloan

[ducaticorse]

Glad things seem to be working out better Bro.

[spalding12]

Sloan.....
i know that this 1 step forward, 2 steps backwards is getting old
but....
in time, i am praying that the forward movement will far outdistance those going backwards

please tell katie that we are ALL thinking about her

[CAVEMAN]

Update,

Katie has had a 102 to 105 degree fever since monday. An infectious deseases doctor met with her today; her blood/bacteria cultures have not fully developed as of yet for the doctors to make a determination as to what type of infection she has.

She had an asthma attack last night from the anxiety, the doctors took awhile to get her her nebulizer. They have given her ativan to help with the anxiety.

Tomorrow, they are doing some cardiology tests see if she hasn't had any heart damage occur from the days of high body temperature, and she had a heart murmur surgically corrected when she was an infant. Truth is, I barely know what is going on at this time. This is all kind of hard to contemplate and comprehend.

I'll try to keep you all posted as has been requested, but I am starting to get a little exhausted from it and feel like I am almost burdening you all about the incessant "complications" that she continues to have. I am going to fly down again to see her this weekend to give her some support. Please forgive me if I don't continue to keep updating you all or if you all don't hear from me.

As always, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

Sloan

[DesmoDog]

Do what you feel is best, do NOT let this place become one more burden to you. Don't worry about us, we'll be here when you get back... and good luck with everything.

[KaTooM]

I wish her my best!

[infg35]

Do what you feel is best, do NOT let this place become one more burden to you. Don't worry about us, we'll be here when you get back... and good luck with everything.
I could not have said it better myself!

[spalding12]

Update,

Katie has had a 102 to 105 degree fever since monday. An infectious deseases doctor met with her today; her blood/bacteria cultures have not fully developed as of yet for the doctors to make a determination as to what type of infection she has.

She had an asthma attack last night from the anxiety, the doctors took awhile to get her her nebulizer. They have given her ativan to help with the anxiety.

Tomorrow, they are doing some cardiology tests see if she hasn't had any heart damage occur from the days of high body temperature, and she had a heart murmur surgically corrected when she was an infant. Truth is, I barely know what is going on at this time. This is all kind of hard to contemplate and comprehend.

I'll try to keep you all posted as has been requested, but I am starting to get a little exhausted from it and feel like I am almost burdening you all about the incessant "complications" that she continues to have. I am going to fly down again to see her this weekend to give her some support. Please forgive me if I don't continue to keep updating you all or if you all don't hear from me.

As always, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.

Sloan


Sloan....
you only need to feel that you are burdening US.... if it is an IMPOSITION for YOU to tell us all about Katie's current situation

we are family....
and we want to know what's going on.... but, only if YOU want to keep us filled in

needless to say, Katie's course is one of the most circuitous and arduous i can ever remember in the treament of Ulcerative Colitis.

it is important to remember that Katie and her family made the ONLY decision they could... to remove her LARGE intestine... as it would DEFINITELY become cancerous before her 30th birthday... as in all folks with more than 10 years of Ulcerative Colitis.

i know that this is more difficult that anyone here can possible imagine.... whether they've dealt with personal chronic illness or not.

she is your fiancee....
she hasn't been well for weeks
she is 650 miles from you

her family must be barely making it, emotionally... at this point

they've been dealing with this UC.... for years before you even knew her, of course

be there for them
be there for her....
but,
most of all,
be there for yourself.... please

[MV-999R]

Just read this last updates now. I'm very sad about this setback, but i'll keep on praying for Katie to get back on her feet again soon. You all have to be strong and i'm sure she'll recover and go home again soon.

Like Greg said don't mind about us and just focus on you and Katie. We want to know news and updates about Katie, but if you feel that's another obligation to you just leave it and concentrate on what's really important now.

[CAVEMAN]

Thank you all for everything again. Please understand, that I am just having trouble not being able to tell you all better news. Going from going home to going back to the hospital is just tough. It was an obvious relief when she was sent home. But the fact that she had to go back, is just tough. Its not that I "can't" keep you all posted, I just want people to start hearing better news. Going from good news to bad, and then continuing to update you all on the bad makes it difficult to want to continue to let you all know about the bad.

This is a forum about something great coming in to peoples lives (1098), I just hope that I am not spoiling it for some by being the guy that tells everyone about his "poor girlfriend" (she is not my fiance yet, but that is the direction) and how she isn't getting better. In truth, i am the "bearer of bad news" it seems like. I know that there are those that really do care for her and my position that are on this forum, but its been dificult to make everything so "public" to those who probably don't really care 2 cents who I am or who Katie is. Its because of this that I feel that I may be doing a disservice to Katie.

Honestly, its hard to think what I should think. Too much is running through my head to be able to put it clearly into words.

I do have faith that she'll make it...eventually I pray. And I do thank you all for your all's thoughts, prayers, and support. It is what has really kept me around on this forum.

Sloan

[Biga]

Sloan you are not spoiling anything by telling us about Katie.

Just keep supporting her like you are now. :)

And update us when you can, we are behind you both.

[hammer]

This is a forum about something great coming in to peoples lives (1098), I just hope that I am not spoiling it for some by being the guy that tells everyone about his "poor girlfriend" (she is not my fiance yet, but that is the direction) and how she isn't getting better. In truth, i am the "bearer of bad news" it seems like.

Sloan

Sloan, the 1098-forum brought us all together. We are family and share in your ups and downs. We are all here for you and we will never stop praying for Katie, her family and yourself.

-Tim

[Scott65fan]

Seriously, good news, bad news, we'll take it all if it helps ease your mind. Will be praying for all involved, especially your girl Katie.

[blackmagic]

Just came across this thread. My prayers go to your girl, you and your family for her prompt recovery. Keep positive, strong and have faith.

Warmest regards.

[yoageallen]

we're here for you man! Thinking good wishes and prayers for Katie too! :welcome

[thommy]

Just came over this thread...
I wish you and your girl all the best!!!

Hope that she can recover soon and that you two can start again to enjoy everyday life with each other...

[spalding12]

Just came over this thread...
I wish you and your girl all the best!!!

Hope that she can recover soon and that you two can start again to enjoy everyday life with each other...

THIS is what makes this forum so amazing.....
Thomas has JUST joined us... cares enough to review the important non-motorcycle-related threads.... and gives his heartfelt thoughts about a subject near and dear to ALL OF US

i'm so proud of what this place has become
kudos to ALL OF YOU

[R1Lover]

A bump and a prayer....

I hope she is doing better Sloan.

[MV-999R]

A bump and a prayer....

I hope she is doing better Sloan.

I quote you 100% :)

[topendz]

Katie will make a full recovery! That is what you must believe and that should be your only thought. My prays are with you.

She is lucky to have as you are her.

[CAVEMAN]

HEY EVERYONE!!!

SORRY FOR KEEPING YOU ALL OUT OF THE LOOP. MY COMPUTER HAD A COMPLETE MELTDOWN. SO I AM POSTING YOU ALL FROM WORK.

WELL, LET GET RIGHT TO THE POINT.....
KATIE WAS RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL A WEEK AND A HALF AGO. I WANTED TO WAIT UNTIL HER FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENT WITH THE SURGEON, IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY FALSE HOPES LIKE WHAT HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST. HER ALL IMPORTANT FINAL APPOINTMENT OCCURED LAST FRIDAY. SHE HAS BEEN GIVEN THE "ALL CLEAR"!!!!:hooray :hooray :hooray

SHE STILL HAS TO RECOVER, BUT SHE IS DOING UNBELIEVABLY WELL NOW!!!!

THANK YOU ALL FOR EVERYTHING AND YOUR ALL'S THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TRULY HELPED ME, HER, AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE HER!

:thankyou :thankyou

WILL BE BACK ON THE FORUM ONCE I GET MY COMPUTER BACK FROM THE GEEKS (GEEK SQUAD)

SLOAN

[R1Lover]

OMG, that's awesome news Sloan...........

I'm happy for both of you. It's about time. :)

[Yossarian]

That is wonderful news, Sloan. Thanks for letting us know!

[Demon]

That's great news and I'm very happy for the both of you.

:)

Regards

Steve

[Rock]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing the update!

[gtoast]

thats very good news indeed!

[MV-999R]

Wow!!! Awesome news!!! :hooray :hooray :hooray :hooray
I was fearing bad news since you never posted again and didn't reply to my pm asking for an update, so this news makes me feel even better :)

I'm truly happy for both for you.
Here's to you an Katie :slam

[hammer]

very :cool
:greg :greg :greg

[blackmagic]

That's great news!! let's keep the prayers up for her continued recovery and good health and let's also keep the prayers and the positive thinking , good wishing etc for Steve (Demon) and his wife.

See the other thread with that title.

[Jocko]

Hey thats great news... I have recently been diagnosed with the same disease....one of the reasons I have decided to live life now in lieu of later...thank god I have a wife like I do and trust me, your girlfriend is I am sure thankful that she has you as well. Our thoughts and prayers are with her for a full recovery. Jocko