So I had my CT scan last week. I had to stop eating food Tuesday night at 7 and go on a clear liquid diet that night till Thursday morning. I stopped taking anything by mouth 4 hours prior to the scan. Once I got to the hospital I was told to take a 10 mg pill that was supposed to be for nausea with the side effects of needing to run to the bathroom. The technician told me it was supposed to drain things from my stomach into my intestines really fast. I was then given a large class full of a liquid that tasted like the fake fruit punch juice boxes you get at the store. I gagged my way through drinking it and informed her that I didn't think I could drink more. She made me wait 5 minutes and said that I needed to drink a total of 3.5 glasses. I was praying my way through it. I only managed to drink half of the next glass before I started feeling the need to puke. She gave me a puke bag and I asked her what would happen if I couldn't drink any more? The drink was supposed to distend my bowels in hopes that they could get a clearer picture, looking for what might be causing what they think is a small bowel obstruction. Well I couldn't drink more than half. She then had me wait 15 more minutes. I think after about 8 to 10 minutes I informed her that I was worried I was going to throw it all up. She got me on the CT Scan table, hooked me up to the tubes through my port and after making sure everything was in working order I sat up and threw up. I threw it all up! This meant what was needed to get to my bowels did not get there. I was disappointed but honestly felt much better getting that out. They did the scan anyways. I received a call on Monday that the scan shows my gallbladder is distended but they don't know why. Is it something benign? Is it stones? Is it scar tissue? Is it reoccurrence? My oncologist just said they do not know.
So now what? My oncologist has ordered another special MRI to get a good look at the ducts and my gallbladder and liver. I feel frustrated that no one will open me up to really see what's happening. I am tired of the pain. I am exhausted from the wait and he unknowns and I worry that I will have attacks when I am trying to camp or have fun family times. I am not sure when the MRI will happen or what the action will be after that.
All I can do it be thankful for the days I feel good and hold on tighter to Jesus on the days I am on the floor, or in bed, in pain. I keep praying for answers and for Jesus to reveal to the doctors what's exactly going on inside my unique body.
I have a follow-up appointment with my HIPEC surgeon I was assigned 4 yrs ago. Though he won't do surgery he said he'd chat with me on July 20th to see how I am feeling. I also chat with my Liver specialist at the beginning of August. My Liver Function blood work continues to rise.
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