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Dr. Mary took control and got me inside the ER post-haste, browbeating the staff into submission; I am glad she was in my corner!
A “tied up bowel” refers to a bowel obstruction, most commonly caused by a twist in the intestine called volvulus, from scar tissue called adhesions. It can also be caused by other factors, like hernias or tumors. Symptoms include severe cramping, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and the inability to pass gas or have a bowel movement. This is a medical emergency requiring immediate attention.
I was moved to the ICU, where they spent a day giving me pain meds and meds that would thicken up my blood (I was on blood thinners for my ticker).
My memory is beginning to fade!
