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eward
eward Member Posts: 210
edited March 2012 in Ovarian Cancer #1
My mom was diagnosed nearly 3 years ago with stage 4 ppc. She has been on chemo ever since.

Lately she has been having trouble with severe bloating and intestinal problems. Yesterday she was admitted to the hospital b/c she was vomiting every hour and was having severe pain as well. No blockage has shown up on the xrays and they haven't been able to do a ct scan yet because she can't drink the nasty contrast. Now she has a ng tube and they will try to suction the fluid and gas that has built up. They suspect either a bend in the intestine or a tumor interfering with the flow.

No prior GI involvement.

Have any of you experienced this?
Eileen

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  • Tethys41
    Tethys41 Member Posts: 1,382 Member
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    Obstruction
    I was on the verge of a bowel obstruction the night before my debulking. While I was trying to drink that gallon of "GoLytly" it was backing up in my stomach. I was grateful to be having the surgery the next day. In my case, the solution ended up being removal of three sections of my bowel during the surgery. I also had an NG tube for a number of days after the surgery to allow my bowel to heal. I'm not sure how they would handle your mom's case, since they can't find a tumor blocking the bowel.
  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals Member Posts: 1,366 Member
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    Tethys41 said:

    Obstruction
    I was on the verge of a bowel obstruction the night before my debulking. While I was trying to drink that gallon of "GoLytly" it was backing up in my stomach. I was grateful to be having the surgery the next day. In my case, the solution ended up being removal of three sections of my bowel during the surgery. I also had an NG tube for a number of days after the surgery to allow my bowel to heal. I'm not sure how they would handle your mom's case, since they can't find a tumor blocking the bowel.

    Dear Eileen
    I haven't experienced what your mom is going through but wanted you to know that I'm sending her good thoughts and prayers that she finds some relief soon. I can only imagine what she's gone through since her diagnosis and I'm sure that you are trying to be strong for her.

    Hugs to you both,
    Kelly
  • eward
    eward Member Posts: 210
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    lovesanimals said:

    Dear Eileen
    I haven't experienced what your mom is going through but wanted you to know that I'm sending her good thoughts and prayers that she finds some relief soon. I can only imagine what she's gone through since her diagnosis and I'm sure that you are trying to be strong for her.

    Hugs to you both,
    Kelly

    thank you
    Thank you.
  • carolenk
    carolenk Member Posts: 907 Member
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    eward said:

    thank you
    Thank you.

    Adhesions
    Adhesions (scar tissue like spider webs) are notorious for causing bowel obstructions or partial obstructions. The adhesions form after de-bulking surgery.

    The adhesions don't show up on x-ray. A lot of cases resolve without surgery. I hope you mom recovers soon.
  • eward
    eward Member Posts: 210
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    carolenk said:

    Adhesions
    Adhesions (scar tissue like spider webs) are notorious for causing bowel obstructions or partial obstructions. The adhesions form after de-bulking surgery.

    The adhesions don't show up on x-ray. A lot of cases resolve without surgery. I hope you mom recovers soon.

    Thank you
    Thx

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