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So, the CT scan shows I actually have some kind of fluid buildup in the mesenteric. A cecal mass.
They are going to do an MRI now to see exactly what it is, and if it can get a biopsy.
After 2 days... Doesn't respond to anything that would resolve ordinary constipation....
I downed a bottle of Miralax PEG and Mag citrate.... Nothing... All night. Just insubstantial liquid. Bloating got so bad I can hardly walk or stand. Morphine helped me sleep finally.
So, I don't know the resolution. But I'm in a good place to get it taken care of. I'd love to get back on track....
We shouldn't take for granted our good health when we have it.
The night before, I hooked up my switch to the big screen and finally beat Zelda: BOTW. Fully completionist ending.... I'm glad.
Seriously looking forward to the TOTK sequel.
Update: 8:00pm 5/18 still waiting in line for an MRI slot. It was a busy day they say.
Update 10:00am 5/19. Getting another round of miralax PEG and mag. Citrate. I'm slated for the MRI today. They say for sure. I'm still pretty sure this will require some kind of surgical intervention to either remove, drain,..... Or resection something.
Update 5/20. 9:00pm. This is getting a bit weird now, because I've been bumped down the queue this many times. Manager and everyone is expecting some kind of a timeline. I had turkey for lunch, and salmon for dinner, solid foods, and my third bottle of magnesium citrate. I may actually be passing these..... And the pain has subsided a little bit... But WTH is going on?
This waiting is a bit tedious.
Update 5/21 5:00am. Just waking up after having some blood work pulled. I think the most responsible thing is for me to just have the biopsy done. And then somehow get discharged as soon as possible. I hope this condition never comes back. I'm just concerned about my bronze plan insurance not covering much of this stay.... It's going to Nuke a sizable portion of my savings...
8:00am. MRI time finally.... I guess it's going to plan... Here's finding out.
10:00am MRI done. Now to wait for analysis.
Update 5/22 6:00am. Biopsy is set for today.
10:30am Being taken for biopsy now.
Manager said I may be let out shortly after, since biopsy may take days to analyze.
7:00pm. .... Doctor wants to keep me one more night for observation. Then tomorrow I believe they'll let me out... Maybe by then they'll give me an exact explanation of WTF happened.
Update 5/23 7:00 am. Still a bit painful.
Still no word about any results from the pathology lab.
I'm told that by this afternoon will have a decision of whether I can go home... To find out what kind of intervention is needed.
12:00 noon. Getting discharge papers...
... Uhh. The doctor I follow up with happens to be a "surgical oncologist"....
They are going to do an MRI now to see exactly what it is, and if it can get a biopsy.
After 2 days... Doesn't respond to anything that would resolve ordinary constipation....
I downed a bottle of Miralax PEG and Mag citrate.... Nothing... All night. Just insubstantial liquid. Bloating got so bad I can hardly walk or stand. Morphine helped me sleep finally.
So, I don't know the resolution. But I'm in a good place to get it taken care of. I'd love to get back on track....
We shouldn't take for granted our good health when we have it.
The night before, I hooked up my switch to the big screen and finally beat Zelda: BOTW. Fully completionist ending.... I'm glad.
Seriously looking forward to the TOTK sequel.
Update: 8:00pm 5/18 still waiting in line for an MRI slot. It was a busy day they say.
Update 10:00am 5/19. Getting another round of miralax PEG and mag. Citrate. I'm slated for the MRI today. They say for sure. I'm still pretty sure this will require some kind of surgical intervention to either remove, drain,..... Or resection something.
Update 5/20. 9:00pm. This is getting a bit weird now, because I've been bumped down the queue this many times. Manager and everyone is expecting some kind of a timeline. I had turkey for lunch, and salmon for dinner, solid foods, and my third bottle of magnesium citrate. I may actually be passing these..... And the pain has subsided a little bit... But WTH is going on?
This waiting is a bit tedious.
Update 5/21 5:00am. Just waking up after having some blood work pulled. I think the most responsible thing is for me to just have the biopsy done. And then somehow get discharged as soon as possible. I hope this condition never comes back. I'm just concerned about my bronze plan insurance not covering much of this stay.... It's going to Nuke a sizable portion of my savings...
8:00am. MRI time finally.... I guess it's going to plan... Here's finding out.
10:00am MRI done. Now to wait for analysis.
Update 5/22 6:00am. Biopsy is set for today.
10:30am Being taken for biopsy now.
Manager said I may be let out shortly after, since biopsy may take days to analyze.
7:00pm. .... Doctor wants to keep me one more night for observation. Then tomorrow I believe they'll let me out... Maybe by then they'll give me an exact explanation of WTF happened.
Update 5/23 7:00 am. Still a bit painful.
Still no word about any results from the pathology lab.
I'm told that by this afternoon will have a decision of whether I can go home... To find out what kind of intervention is needed.
12:00 noon. Getting discharge papers...
... Uhh. The doctor I follow up with happens to be a "surgical oncologist"....
But I love the story and character development.
I get totally choked up from the cutscenes. And even with spoilers, the story is still good and impactful.
Hopefully it's benign!
I've heard great things about the BOTW sequel, and there's a big goat daddy too ~v~