chrisj1968 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 We were getting ready for church and my youngest daughter complained of her lower right abdomen hurting her since the night before. Since I had mine removed, I did the SAME test that doctors do called a "reflex" test. you push down and let up and if the pain is still the same or there, chances are, its your appendix. spent 8 hours watching my baby suffer. It is literal hell when you know how much your child hurts, where it hurts and can't do anything about it. needless to say I took her to the ER and they promptly diagnosed her. a couple hours later she was under the knife. She's resting now, possibly could come home tomorrow if all goes well. But I'm guessing most of this week will be in bed resting. I'm tired, so thanks for listening guys. Anibal P, Praetor and tompkin 3 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusuf M. Veteran Posted August 17, 2015 Veteran Share Posted August 17, 2015 I'm glad she's recovering. How old is she if you don't mind me asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisj1968 Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H. Veteran Posted August 17, 2015 Veteran Share Posted August 17, 2015 Aww man. Hope she feels better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizardslap Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I hope she is up and about soon Good thing you had it done and knew what to look out for and had it taken care of promply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven P. Administrators Posted August 17, 2015 Administrators Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hope she feels better soon Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasondefaoite Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Damn. Hope she gets well soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rippleman Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I speak for many people when I say I hope she recovers fast and fully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatingFatMan Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 spent 8 hours watching my baby suffer. It is literal hell when you know how much your child hurts, where it hurts and can't do anything about it. Heh, still daddy's baby, no matter how old they get! As it should be, too! I'm glad she's on the mend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 They do Laparoscopic for those these days. Less pain and much faster recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalRox Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I know the feeling. Prayers for her healing to be quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 We were getting ready for church and my youngest daughter complained of her lower right abdomen hurting her since the night before. Since I had mine removed, I did the SAME test that doctors do called a "reflex" test. you push down and let up and if the pain is still the same or there, chances are, its your appendix. spent 8 hours watching my baby suffer. It is literal hell when you know how much your child hurts, where it hurts and can't do anything about it. needless to say I took her to the ER and they promptly diagnosed her. a couple hours later she was under the knife. She's resting now, possibly could come home tomorrow if all goes well. But I'm guessing most of this week will be in bed resting. I'm tired, so thanks for listening guys. I can't imagine the stress or fear a parent feels seeing their child suffer. I am happy that the ordeal had a positive outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisj1968 Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 thanks guys. The good news is, she didn't have the same problem after the appendectomy that causes the Dr. to resect the bowel. I was praying that she would avoid that and she has! She'll be home later today and bed rest. I got with her school about her homework assignments. When your kid is going through something that you've been through before, The concern, sadness, pain everything hits the surface. I was beat by the time I got home. I'm going back to bed and getting some more rest. Thanks for the kind words everyone. thank you all! tompkin 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Raze Subscriber² Posted August 17, 2015 Subscriber² Share Posted August 17, 2015 Give her a get well hug (gently) from Neowin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisj1968 Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Heh, still daddy's baby, no matter how old they get! As it should be, too! I'm glad she's on the mend! oh man you're right. I was emotionally and physically drained after 8 hours of hell. but she's home resting. I'm cooking a high protein diner of egg salad sandwiches to help her body get protein. I asked the doctors to be careful of her bowels vascular because of how I lost all my bowel since my doctor messed me up and they assured me I was a special case.. (oh goodie!). lol. But thanks a million for the kind and warmest thoughts. You are great people. -thanks. Chrisj1968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisj1968 Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) They do Laparoscopic for those these days. Less pain and much faster recovery. they did a test(of the surgeons at this hospital) to see who could do it the fastest, correctly, 11 minutes. But we went slow and took an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praetor Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Well, as a parent myself that just went out of a 2 year hell because of my daughter, i know the feels you must have been passed. Rest alot because she will need you to be in shape. Kind hugs and big "get well soon"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 they did a test(of the surgeons at this hospital) to see who could do it the fastest, correctly, 11 minutes. But we went slow and took an hour. An hour is about normal for that kind of surgery. I had mine appendix removed 15 years ago or so by Laparoscopic. Was up and back to work a few days later. Just meant Laparoscopic heals faster after. The old school way, normally out of commission for a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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