Emergency surgery in 1 hour and 40 minutes

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Are you alright?

that is why my doctor admitted me for 4 days and i am receiving antibiotics through the IV 3 times a day.

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At 11:00 PM yesterday I was admitted to the E.R as the doctor ordered with a Baclofen pump site quickly filling with fluid, it was a surgical emergency, the doctor was afraid I might have sepsis and ordered about ten or more vials of blood samples to be sent to the lab one of which was a type and cross in the event I need as transfusion. These tests were run on an IV line to prevent me from having to get stuck twice. After this they hooked me up to the monitor’s and set it up to take my blood pressure every ten minutes which I had a very comfortable Neoprene cuff. We then waited for a bit and they suddenly brought in a digital X-Ray machine, by this time I was slightly more relaxed having a warm PVC lead apron on me for a bit while they took some X-Rays. Then someone came and took an EKG and about 30 minutes after that I was whisked off to the OR. In the surgey they went in again and made a slight lengthening and checked the catheter and also checked into what was up with the major swelling. They found out that the swelling is in fact a Sterile Seroma which is a collection of sterile fluids, mine contains antibiotic irrigation which slowly, or quickly migrated from the spinal area to the pump area along with blood plasma. The Sterile Seroma will take a few days to heal. Next week we go to the neurosurgeon for a follow up to check everything.

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The doctors are in agreement with my theory that the current back on my wheelchair has caused the wound to reopen the first time and possibly caused the Sterile Seroma to occur. I will be kept in the hospital at least until Friday when RehabTech will be coming to the hospital to install my new wheelchair back that is being ordered and shipped overnight tomorrow to arrive on Friday. This will result in a $500 dollar out of pocket expense that is going to put a real dent in our account, we need help to replenish the account so please donate.

As I do with all new equipment I will make sure to get some pictures, sooner or later.

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wow that thing is odd looking

Well, at least the tummy bulge wasn't an infection.

Hope you heal soon, Strapples, and I hope they keep you in the hospital long enough this time.

[quote="CelticRose"]Well, at least the tummy bulge wasn't an infection.

Hope you heal soon, Strapples, and I hope they keep you in the hospital long enough this time.[/quote

yeah...they did last time it was my bad wheelchair back that made it pop open

Feel better, Strapples - here's a handsome Neoprene waist belt to cheer you up!

oooh that would be nice for when its too hot to wear my shirt....

where did you find it

Strapples, are you doing alright?

yeah have to get new parts for wheelchair before i can go home

Hope you're able to go home soon Strapples.

hopefully friday barring complications

Strappman, if everyone were as positive as you, the world would be a better place


*lots of hugs man!*

its not all bad. i got a BP cuff on me

barring any problems we will discharge tomorrow once i get my new wheelchair back put in... oh and did i mention thats going to be made of spandex or neoprene whichever is available overnight. i like both

I hope all goes well for you and that this may be the start of a future without any similar such problems. Your bravery and your optimism in how you deal with it is admirable. Hope you can go home tomorrow, anyways I wish you the best possible recovery.

thanks.. please keep up to date