Posts by shadownomad43

It looks like I’m running into the exact same issue... 😢 I can't even manage to pull up my own posts when I try to check out the statistics in my profile...

Amanda White91 said:Hi everyone, I’m reaching out because I really need some guidance. My mother had an aneurysm rupture five days ago; she underwent surgery, but her condition seems to be deteriorating. She can't keep any food down and the pain is causing constant vomiting. It's heartbreaking to watch her suffer through this much misery. According to the doctors, everything looks fine on paper—she should physically be able to swallow and speak—but the excruciating pain makes it impossible for her to do anything. The medical team is administering the maximum amount of pain management allowed, but clearly, it isn't enough. Does anyone have experience with this? How can I help ease her suffering? Would it be worth trying to blend something soft, like mashed potatoes with peas or maybe a banana, just so she gets some nutrition? Or perhaps there's a specific type of pillow or something else that might provide more comfort? It's incredibly difficult to see her like this. On top of everything, the surgical hematoma is swelling, and we aren't sure how that will resolve. If you've navigated a similar recovery period, could you please share your advice or tell me how things turned out for you? Thank you all in advance.

My mother went through surgery for a brain aneurysm about five years ago, and I remember vividly how much she struggled with pain long after the procedure was over. In fact, it never truly went away. She still deals with persistent headaches right where the surgery took place, especially when the weather shifts, and sometimes she experiences swelling around the eye on that side. When the pain becomes overwhelming, she relies on painkillers to get through those specific moments. For her, peace, quiet, and solitude are the best remedies, and honestly, being able to live alone has been a blessing because she can set her own pace. Please tell your mom that recovery is a marathon, not a sprint, and that she needs an incredible amount of patience and fortitude to weather this storm. The hardest part is likely behind her now. Today, my mother is 73; she lives independently, handles her own cooking, cleaning, and laundry, and remains remarkably vital. I truly hope she enjoys many more years of independence. Sending your mother my best wishes for a steady recovery and the strength to endure these difficult days.

While you're at it, maybe consider getting a few microbiological tests done? I’m talking about throat swabs, nasopharyngeal cultures, or even testing the tongue and buccal mucosa... It's possible some kind of fungus is causing all this trouble. For instance, I've been dealing with a persistent bout of Candida Albicans, which has triggered a whole laundry list of unpleasant gastrointestinal and respiratory issues.

Thank you truly. I feel a bit more at ease now, mostly because those numbers are nothing short of tragic... Still, I fully intend to knock on quite a few doors before I make any final decisions. That is, assuming an ambulance doesn't just whisk me away unexpectedly in the meantime....

URGENT AND IMPORTANT! About two and a half years ago, I underwent surgery for a perforated duodenal ulcer. To be honest, the incision left behind a pretty tragic, asymmetrical scar that’s anything but aesthetic, but I didn't dwell on it much at the time—after all, I survived, and I had to deal with the fallout of peritonitis and a pulmonary embolism following that procedure. However, I received a new shock yesterday: an ultrasound confirmed I have a ventral hernia. Since I’m likely facing another surgery very soon to repair it—which, given my medical history, feels like a massive gamble—I stumbled upon the idea that this could potentially be combined with an abdominoplasty. If I’m going to take the risk of being under anesthesia again, I’d much rather kill two birds with one stone, especially since, despite being 48, I still fully intend to enjoy some sunbathing on the beach in a bikini. I am covered by both supplemental and primary insurance. Given that these issues seem to stem from what was clearly a "clumsy" job stitching up my initial surgical wound (likely some resident who wasn't quite up to speed yet), I'm wondering if I have any grounds to have these procedures covered by Medicare. And if there is a way to do it, even partially, which hospital would you recommend? I would truly appreciate any insight or advice you can offer.