by GilmoreGirl » 30 Mar 2017, 06:46
Stomach has been incredibly painful lately. Although the amitryptiline has helped some with diarrhea, I have horrible cramping, mostly in the centre and left side of my upper abdomen all day. It wakes me in the am. I go maybe once a day, but it is like constipated diarrhea - it is very loose, but it is difficult to go.
I decided not to take the amitryptiline last night and see how I do. I did find I had a better sleep without it, surprisingly, as I wasn't having horrible dreams and tensing up.
I'm exhausted from the pain...worried about having this pain on top of surgery pain.
Also, tried calling patient advocacy to switch gastroenterologists...they told me it was not possible. They're leaving me totally stuck. I may consider getting a new gp who will fight for me on this one...my current gp is reluctant and will not pick up the phone on my behalf.
Just want to get better and not have to see any of these doctors!!
Oh and I had my pre-op call appointment yesterday, all as expected. They say I will be in the hospital for around four hours but the procedure will take only 30 min. No food after 11pm the night before, one glass of water or apple juice permitted, then nothing two hours before. Been there, done that lol.