Bowel perforation

Hels001.

Oh bless all of you for your well wishes it means so much when your feeling down.
Thanks again folks
Xxx

My husband was lucky when a combination of diverticulitis and the steroids he was taking caused peritonitis. He was taken into hospital and operated on at once and they found the the bowel hadn't actually perforate so his abdomen was thoroughly washed out and antibiotics did the rest. Not one of my finer moments when looking after him. I told the emergency doctor who came out that I didn't think he had a temperature. When the doctor took it it was 40 degrees!

I am so pleased your questions have been answered. It is good to have clarity, although none of it is what you might wish. I hope things continue to settle down and wish you well.

Hells001
You have my full sympathy. I’ve had several bad attacks over the years but only once has an ambulance been called.

Thanks for coming back, I’m so glad you were able to speak to the surgeon, who you best placed to address your concern. I hope you continue to improve and are soon recovering at home. I didn’t have a colostomy, the diseased section of colon was removed and the two ends rejoined.

I’m pleased you’ve had your questions answered - he sounds very reassuring and I hope you respond to treatment. Wishing you some restful sleep (not easy in hospital, I know!).

Thanks again for taking the time to comment on here. So I decided to write down my questions and I'm so pleased I did the surgeon came round and actually saw the list on my bedside table while I was having my bloods done he picked up read it I'd written Questions to ask Doctor at the top, so he proceeded to answer all of them! Apparently they are doing a 'conservative' approach. Pumping me with IV antibiotics and monitoring in order to save a colostomy it can if only small and contained it can be treated this way. Bloods seem to be responding so fingers crossed 🤞. Question 3 was rate of recurrence he said approximately 50% which if it did he would operate. So need to do some research on preventing it flaring up again. Thanks again lovelies

Wishing you well try and get some rest I am sure you are in good hands 💐

I think your consultant will be conferring with others - the multi-disciplinary team - to decide on the best course of action before making a decision on where to go from here.

It may seem like nothing's being done, but it is - behind the scenes.

You may not see a doctor on the routine daily ward-round but at some point, either the consultant or one of his team will be down to see you and discuss everything with you.

Nurses do sometimes make you feel like they don't know what you're talking about, in their defence I'd assume it's because they're focused on so many patients with differing needs that they don't have the mental agility to switch their though processes quickly. Though some nurses could do with a little training in 'bedside manners'.

But don't be cowed - if you feel you're not getting anywhere, ask to see the Ward Sister and tell her about your concerns - she / he will then make an effort to follow-up on your behalf and find out what's happening.

I've had 'rabid' diverticulitis which resulted in the removal of the descending colon. It was no picnic - but the recovery progressed well and I now don't even give it a second thought.

I wish you well, try to keep your chin up and... "box-on".

xx

I hope you have been able to get some sleep Hels001. I has a sigmoid colectomy 6 years ago, it was keyhole surgery and I had IV antibiotics to prevent any infection. My surgeon was wonderful and I was home 3 days later. Wishing you all the best x

Just a thought - do you have somebody eg husband, adult child, sibling who can chase them up on your behalf?
Asking the right person is important- the nurse on the ward may not know any more than you do, but those at the desk might. Worth somebody asking to speak to someone more senior.

Thank you so much for yr well wishes everyone. It means so much. Currently waiting to see if docs or anyone comes round today then maybe I can get some answers. Yes Fishwife I was admitted right in the middle of the strikes I held off going to A and E for that very reason but when I collapsed in my home I knew it was something serious and time to go. Feeling very old as I ponder the situation I even asked asked a nurse which consultant I was under as his name wasn't over my bed - to be looked at like I was delirious she hadn't a clue what I was talking about. Thanks again Gransmetters x

* hels001* all I can do is to send a big hug and a virtual hand hold
Lots of positive comments on here it WILL be OK

My very best wishes to you and sending hugs. I hope they will quickly sort you out.

Hels001 my husband had a traumatic bowel injury over 40 years ago and came through it well. The surgeons have learnt so much more since then you are in expert hands. My very good wishes to you xxx

You have been very unlucky - but you are now in the right place thank goodness and I hope they will sort it all out speedily.

I have diverticular, but thank goodness it has never become infected and become diverticulitis..

Sorry to hear - i don’t know much about it but I know my daughter-in-law’s mother had diverticulitis a couple of years ago. She is absolutely fine now - she avoids certain foods. I don’t know which. I’m not much help I know, but I sympathise with you and hope you feel better soon.

Keep that chin up - as another poster has said, the staff will have seen it all before, and you are in the best place.

So sorry you are in hospital and feeling low. I have diverticulitis but my bowel has not been damaged and so cannot give advice regarding that.

I am relieved that you are somewhere whey they can monitor you and keep you safe. I shall be thinking of you and send all wishes that you recover soon.

I have a friend whose bowel perforated. But an operation had him up and running again - that was at least 5 years ago.

Miserable while it lasts though, but keep your eyes on the horizon because that is the way to recovery.

🙂💐

Sending my very best wishes. With regard to the doctors, weren’ t there all sorts of strikes last week? Consultants and doctors. So hopefully no real delays. I hope you are able to remain as calm as possible. Best wishes xxxx

Best wishes from me too.💐

Thank you so much it means alot. I'll keep reading those to help keep me positive. When the docs come round in the morning I'm going to ask why they haven't just got on and operated. Thanks again