I got back a few days ago from the hospital!
Oh man I spent a total of 17 days in the hospital plus I was sick 4 days before I went to the hospital! Had an infection in my abdominal cavity. Possible cause was a small tear in my large intestine and bacteria leaked out. The 4 days before I went to the hospital I had pain where my stomach should be so I thought it was just a 24 hour flu or something I ate that didnt agree. we went on a cruise by ship but I didnt enjoy it much! The pain got worse and I could not eat and didnt drink much. puked several times. When we got back home from the 3 day cruise my dad drove me to the doctor and he saw my abdominal was slightly swollen and based on what I described he sent me to the hospital to get checked out. I was thinking "ok so ill take a few pills, get a blood test and im out" There was a 3 hour wait then the nurse came and I sat on the wheelchair, seeing I could hardly walk! I went to a room and the doctor came. Got a blood test then he looked at my tongue, it was coated in white fuzz and all dry. He knew I was dehydrated and administered 2 liters of saline water via IV :eek: The IV stayed in till I got a PICC line for both saline water and liquid food fortified with influvite, dextrose, lipids, amminio acids and minerals along with 1500-2000 calories per 2 litter bag. Each day I got a new bag of liquid foods. I got many tests, cat scans, X-rays, blood test and more I wont even mention. They had to stick a tube in my abdomen to drain the fluid and administer antibiotics via IV to kill all the bacteria. wow what a mess! an internal infection is indeed serious matter, we arent talking about a pimple or a surface cut either! Infection near my stomach! I am feeling much better now. I was very tired and a little weak when I first got back from the hospital though. I know this thread is off topic but I want to let you guys know. I enjoy sharky forums :)
