appendicitis?

[Azraele]

Originally posted by: Zap0602
should i go see a doctor now?

I would recommend it. If you're really unsure, try calling one (or an emergency room) and describing your symptoms and see what they suggest.

I hope you're feeling better soon.

 

[amdskip]

Does it hurt at all to fully stand up straight?

My operation was a 1 or 2 hours, maybe less, I don't remember, that was a while ago. I took it easy for a good week after that. You won't get back to normal for quite some time.

 

[Wheatmaster]

i just called the doctor he told me its probably is constipation. i'm goin to drink sum prune juice now and see if it comes out and if there is pain 2morrow and i have to go see him. da*n screw shcooll....

 

[Wheatmaster]

is there anything else i can drink other than prune juice? i dont have any

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: Zap0602
is there anything else i can drink other than prune juice? i dont have any

oatmeal..or some other kind of high fiber as well as plenty of plain water...cranberry juice is very astringent..but most def see a doctor..if you lucky you won't go the barium shake route..

 

[Wheatmaster]

the doc i said he would see me 2morrow, i'll try to dump first

 

[Azraele]

Originally posted by: Zap0602
is there anything else i can drink other than prune juice? i dont have any

Anything high in fiber, certain cereals, oatmeal, etc. A good salad might help too. One thing you might ask yourself is when your last movement was.

 

[Wheatmaster]

i took a dump this morning, very little

 

[Nocturnal]

i would really just go and see a doctor. im pretty sure you can die if apendicitis is not fixed.

 

[Azraele]

Originally posted by: Zap0602
i took a dump this morning, very little

Stay away from cheeses for a while too. They can cause that problem.

Try one thing. Press your right side around the belt/belly line. If the area is very tender of very painful, you might want to get checked out before tomorrow. It's usually best to err on the side of caution.

 

[Wheatmaster]

no pain on the right side when pressing

 

[amdskip]

Prunes also work for fiber but some of that stuff tastes aweful.

 

[Azraele]

Originally posted by: Zap0602
no pain on the right side when pressing

That's a good sign, how about tenderness? If that checks out, start eating that high fiber stuff.

 

[Wheatmaster]

it feels the same as the other side
i just drank prune juice


i'm just so scared...

 

[Bluefront]

So far you've been lucky. In my case there were no symptoms...I woke up at 5am with the world's worst pain. Couldn't straighten up at all.. I was on the operating table by 7am. Look at the bright side...you'll have a neat scar you can show all your girl-friends.

 

[Wheatmaster]

should i eat dinner? or not?

 

[Azraele]

Taken from here.

Dietary measures such as increasing fiber intake from whole-wheat grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and bran may help add bulk to the stool and promote normal bowel movements. Special efforts should be made to increase daily intake of fluids.

Regular exercise is also very important in establishing regular bowel movements. People who are confined to a wheelchair or bed should be taught to change position frequently and perform abdominal contraction exercises and leg raises. A physical therapist can recommend a program of exercises appropriate for your physical abilities.

Stool softners such as Docusate Sodium may be recommended to aid in the passage of soft, formed stools. Additionally, bulk laxatives such as Psyllium may be used to add fluid and bulk to the stool.

should i eat dinner? or not?

Of course you should. Just make sure it's a balanced meal.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Originally posted by: Azraele
Taken from here.

Dietary measures such as increasing fiber intake from whole-wheat grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and bran may help add bulk to the stool and promote normal bowel movements. Special efforts should be made to increase daily intake of fluids.

Regular exercise is also very important in establishing regular bowel movements. People who are confined to a wheelchair or bed should be taught to change position frequently and perform abdominal contraction exercises and leg raises. A physical therapist can recommend a program of exercises appropriate for your physical abilities.

Stool softners such as Docusate Sodium may be recommended to aid in the passage of soft, formed stools. Additionally, bulk laxatives such as Psyllium may be used to add fluid and bulk to the stool.

should i eat dinner? or not?

Of course you should. Just make sure it's a balanced meal.

I was just about to sit down to a spaghetti dinner. I may wait a few minutes.

 

[Bluefront]

DO NOT EAT ANYTHING if you're expecting abdominal surgery the next morning.

 

[Wheatmaster]

Originally posted by: Bluefront
DO NOT EAT ANYTHING if you're expecting abdominal surgery the next morning.

too late, i drank 1 cup of prune juice and ate sum vegetables ( taht should have fiber)

i can't take a dump?! wats wrong?

 

[Bluefront]

Well stop the eating and drinking right now.....you'll be sicker than sh!t if you have surgery with any food in your stomach.

 

[Wheatmaster]

i have the feeling of takin a dump but when i go to try to take one, nothing comes

 

[Bluefront]

When you get home after surgery, let us know how it went.....poor guy.

 

[Wheatmaster]

Originally posted by: Bluefront
When you get home after surgery, let us know how it went.....poor guy.

how do u kno there is goin to be surgery?

 

[Bluefront]

Yor are describing exactly what I went through.....mine just went faster.