In the Twtlight Zone
Monday, August 14th Surgery took approximately 7 1/2 hours, 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. My colon was removed and my spleen was ruptured and thus had to be removed as well. This caused me to have two blood transfusions during surgery. Spent 2 days in Special Care recovering. I experienced a major problem with nausea and vomiting after surgery. I was diagnosed as well with a urinary tract infection. On top of this I had very little appetite. I ended up not eating for about 6 days. Released from hospital Friday August 25th... 12 days after my surgery. No appetite, no vomiting, extremely weak. Saw family doctor Wednesday, August 30th. Friday September 1st. pre-admission visit to St. Clare's for chemotherapy port, blood work. I was feeling very weak and had to be placed on a stretcher so the doctor arranged for a ct scan for me immediately. Brought the surgeon to see me while waiting for results. Turned out that I had an abscess that required drainage on my pelvic area.