discussion boards — abdo swelling - no fluid

Re: abdo swelling - no fluid

null@example.com (jules) — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 20:43:29 +0000

kate & Nancy

thanks for your posts. The abdomen pain turned out to be a hernia. We are currently investigating surgical options, however it is more likely that my dad will just have a surgical belt - surgery would be difficult due to the previous 2 ops. in addition my dad is reluctant to go back into hospital now, surgery carries risk - eg perforation of the bowel etc - difficulties with wound healing and delay in chemo etc etc..

now that my dad has a surgical belt he is feeling alot better and enjoying the nice weather. thanks for your messages of support.

Jules

Re: abdo swelling - no fluid

null@example.com (Nancy E) — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 18:16:54 +0000

My husband also suffered from acute abdominal pains (I'm not sure how swollen his stomach was though) after his release from the hospital. He ended up with a bowel infection which was diagnosed by a stool sample. He had severe diarreah along with vomiting too. Don't know if this info will help but I know how much I rely on reading what others are dealing with and how they are coping. All the best to you and your family.

Re: abdo swelling - no fluid

null@example.com (Kate G) — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 10:37:58 +0000

AH! Presumably this is the hernia, I've just read your other post.
So what happens, does he just have to live with it?

Re: abdo swelling - no fluid

null@example.com (Kate G) — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 10:36:24 +0000

Hey Jules, I've been thinking of you whilst in hospital with my Mum!!
Did this problem get sorted out OK?

Re: abdo swelling - no fluid

null@example.com (Kate G) — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 10:44:00 +0000

Oh Jules...........I have nothing to offer you, so sorry. I am just feeling for you. BEEEEG cyber hugs to you!!

abdo swelling - no fluid

null@example.com (jules) — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 22:35:30 +0000

hi - does anybody have an experience/info to share - my dad continues on the gemcitabine and carboplatin - the dose is now halved following a recent stay in hospital with neutropenic septecemia. The main problem that he has is his abdomen which has swollen up - the onc has said no fluid is visible on the ct scan so not acsities - he is not sure what is causing it. Can anyone shed some light? - my dad is very uncomfortable - only really comfortable lying flat - i cannot bear to see him like this, please help, jules