Ovarian Cancer Patient State 3C with Bowel Obstruction

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Psrico
Psrico Member Posts: 1
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Hello Everyone,

I am new to this forum and I wanted to reach out in hopes that someone has had a similar experience. My mom was diagnosed with a bowel obstruction in late July of this year. She had an NG tube placed and she was NPO (nothing by mouth) for 5 days. On the sixth day, she was discharged from the hospital and the doctor stated that she was not a candidate for surgery. Therefore, her solution would be the NG tube. The day that my mother was discharged, the surgeon did not tell us if my mom's bowel obstruction was reversed or if it remained the same. Since my mom was able to have small bms on her own and did well on an all clear and full liquid died, the doctor discharged my mother.

 

My mom experiences a distended belly and unable to pass gas last week. I was admitted to the ER and was diagnosed with a second bowel obstruction. She has had the NG tube placed again and it seems to be helping. However, her tummy still feels tender and the doctors keep telling us that this is a slow process since my mother is not a good candidate for surgery.

 

Has anyone else experiences multiple bowel obstructions? If you were a non-surgical candidate, was your bowel obstruction reversed or resolved?

 

Any input is greatly appreciated!

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  • rejoycew
    rejoycew Member Posts: 36
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    I don't know why your mom is

    I don't know why your mom is not a candidate for surgery but I had a bowel obstruction partway thru my chemo schedule.  My oncology surgeon was very reluctant to do my surgery as he considered it to risky. He wanted to send me home with palliative care.  I was insistent that I wanted to live and wanted the surgery.  The resectioning was sucessful and almost 3 years later have no bowel problem.  I still have overian cancer and am facing a decision about what treatment should be next. Everyone is different and I'm not saying your mother should insist on surgery, but maybe you all want to have a second opinion. Qualitiy of life is so important, and one should enjoy each day to the fullest.

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