Nothing new this morning; still worried about dehydration, she isn't interested in drinking at all, says it hurts too much. Hoping to avoid the ER, see the surgeon at 10 am tomorrow morning.
At Sun, 8 Jul 2001, Janet Karam wrote:
>
>Dear Amy,
>
>You know, many of us on the board have tried Ultram and not had success with
>it. It gave me absolutely no relief, just made my heart race, shortness of
>breath which then lead to a couple of bad panic attacks. If she's vomitting
>due to the amount of pain she;s in, it sound like it's about as effective as
>baby tylenol would be for her. Maybe the doc next week might be open to
>trying her on something that gives her better relief? What is your
>daughter's name...we'd love for her to come on and introduce herself
>sometime when she's feeling better.
>
>In the meantime, you two hang in there...I'm sending more hugs,
>
>Janet
>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Amy" <adkramer@mediaone.net>
>To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
><adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
>Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2001 1:14 PM
>Subject: Re: Hugs to Amy
>
>> Janet, thanks for asking.. she is hanging in there.. we spent the
>> night at the ER Thursday, but she was sent home on clear liquids and
>> Ultram for pain. Seeing the surgeon on Monday. She's vomited some, but
>> I think it's mostly from pain vs. symptoms of an obstruction. Keeping
>> a close eye on her lest she get dehydrated. She says even taking sips
>> makes it hurt :(
>>
>> At Sat, 7 Jul 2001, Janet Karam wrote:
>> >
>> >Dear Amy,
>> >
>> >How is your daughter? Has she stopped vomitting? I hope she's okay. I'm
>sure
>> >it is very hard for you to take of her as a single Mom, my heart goes out
>to
>> >you both. I'm glad that your man is supportive...everything just flows
>> >better that way.
>> >
>> >Thank you for you encouraging words, I find it incredible to find such
>> >wonderful people as yourself with so much on their plate already to take
>the
>> >time to offer comfort, I really appreciate it.
>> >
>> >Love,
>> >
>> >Janet
>>