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12,738 11,124 October 5, 2012 at 09:51 AM in Chat
My husband has been having trouble keeping food down for months now. He has dropped below 130 pound now. His Gastroenterologist scoped both ends last month and ran a bunch of other test with no findings. So today we went in for a ultrasound on his tummy. We have not heard anything from his Doctor yet. I was looking over the technicians shoulder as she wrote her notes. She wrote that he appears to have a occlusion in his SMA.

I googled it and came back with Occluded Superior Mesenteric Artery Has anyone ever heard of this. It sounds like the cure is some sort of surgery to fix it. Tell me I'm wrong. Pray
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10-11-2012 at 03:01 PM.
10-11-2012 at 03:01 PM.
So glad they figured it out and it's fixable CC. hug
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10-11-2012 at 09:54 PM.
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hug Keep us updated!
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10-11-2012 at 10:50 PM.
10-11-2012 at 10:50 PM.
Quote from cupcake42 :
UPDATE!

It turns out that the info that I had seen the ultrasound Tech log on the screen indicating DH could have a Occluded SMA was correct. So he has a Occluded Superior Mesenteric Artery (blockage in his small intestine, if I'm correct)

Next step is a consult with a Vascular surgeon. Most likely he will need a stent to open the artery back up. Should have a date for that by the end of the day. :fingerscrossed:

Good news is now we know why he is so sick and down below 130 pounds. We should be able to get him fixed and back to normal. well normal for him anyway. Smilie

I'll keep my SD friend up to date. Thanks my dear E-Friends for letting me come in here and vent a little! Blowkiss
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10-12-2012 at 05:34 PM.
10-12-2012 at 05:34 PM.
DH has a appointment with the Vascular surgeon on Thursday. I wish it was sooner.
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10-12-2012 at 05:42 PM.
10-12-2012 at 05:42 PM.
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DH has a appointment with the Vascular surgeon on Thursday. I wish it was sooner.
hug Wish I could make you feel better. Frown
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10-12-2012 at 05:49 PM.
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hug Wish I could make you feel better. Frown
Hug2 Thanks SC.

I just hope he doesn't lose much more weight this week. Not sure if they will have to cut or maybe they can do something non-surgical Dontknow
Whatever they tell him Thursday it needs to happen fast. I'm not sure if he is keeping enough food down to live on at this point.
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10-12-2012 at 07:46 PM.
10-12-2012 at 07:46 PM.
Quote from cupcake42 :
Hug2 Thanks SC.

I just hope he doesn't lose much more weight this week. Not sure if they will have to cut or maybe they can do something non-surgical Dontknow
Whatever they tell him Thursday it needs to happen fast. I'm not sure if he is keeping enough food down to live on at this point.
Not to scare you, but you should carefully monitor what he can eat, and try to make sure that he gets enough vital electrolytes. What happens in a lot of cases where people can't eat, is that they don't get enough electrolytes and then start having heart problems. In someone with insufficient potassium, for example, they can be fine one minute and in severe cardiac distress the next.

Years ago I had problems eating anything. Literally in the course of two weeks my appetite disappeared and everything I ate caused extreme pain. But it wasn't the pain or the 50 pounds I lost out of nowhere that landed me in the hospital. It was the fact that out of nowhere I went into SVT (extremely high and erratic heart rate) that caused me to get into the hospital. (They never did figure out what was wrong with me, tossed lots of different medicines at the problem, but it slowly got better and now sits at a manageable state.)

Not sure what he can hold down, but perhaps try a drink that's designed for people that aren't getting proper nutrition? All I can think of is Ensure at the moment... sorry.

Good luck! He should turn out fine with the proper care!
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10-12-2012 at 08:10 PM.
10-12-2012 at 08:10 PM.
Hi CC. I'm so glad you both finally got answers! Call me if you need any thing at all. xoxo
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10-13-2012 at 03:04 PM.
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Hug2 Thanks SC.

I just hope he doesn't lose much more weight this week. Not sure if they will have to cut or maybe they can do something non-surgical Dontknow
Whatever they tell him Thursday it needs to happen fast. I'm not sure if he is keeping enough food down to live on at this point.
Pray Love you Sweetie. hug Hoping and praying for the best.
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10-13-2012 at 05:14 PM.
10-13-2012 at 05:14 PM.
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Pray Love you Sweetie. hug Hoping and praying for the best.
I heart you too!

I took him to the AF base with me this weekend. I would have left him at home but if I don't force him to try to eat he will not even try. All he does is sleep.
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10-13-2012 at 09:21 PM.
10-13-2012 at 09:21 PM.
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DH has a appointment with the Vascular surgeon on Thursday. I wish it was sooner.

Glad he has an appointment; though if you feel it's life threatening for him at any time prior to this; take him directly to the ER - don't even hesitate - you already know what is wrong Comfort With him hardly able to eat, it would simply make sense to do so, if he is still having difficulty keeping food down, and if things don't get better between now and Thursday hug
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10-14-2012 at 12:32 AM.
10-14-2012 at 12:32 AM.
Oh, I know that it must seem like an eternity until Thursday!

You might try making some Gatorade Popsicles to try to keep his electrolytes up. Something cool and refreshing might be easier for him to tolerate.

I will keep Pray for a speedy recovery!
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10-14-2012 at 01:38 PM.
10-14-2012 at 01:38 PM.
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Oh, I know that it must seem like an eternity until Thursday!

You might try making some Gatorade Popsicles to try to keep his electrolytes up. Something cool and refreshing might be easier for him to tolerate.

I will keep Pray for a speedy recovery!
Genius!

I really like that idea for the electrolytes.
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10-14-2012 at 04:47 PM.
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Glad he has an appointment; though if you feel it's life threatening for him at any time prior to this; take him directly to the ER - don't even hesitate - you already know what is wrong Comfort With him hardly able to eat, it would simply make sense to do so, if he is still having difficulty keeping food down, and if things don't get better between now and Thursday hug
I will do the ER thing if it gets to that point! Hug2
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Oh, I know that it must seem like an eternity until Thursday!

You might try making some Gatorade Popsicles to try to keep his electrolytes up. Something cool and refreshing might be easier for him to tolerate.

I will keep Pray for a speedy recovery!
Great idea! bulb
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10-14-2012 at 09:10 PM.
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