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JSP started experiencing abdominal pain on Monday of last week. We thought it was due to the fact that he ate steak the night before, which is a substantial change from his normal pseudo-vegetarian diet. After a few days, when the pain did not subside, he decided that he should go in to the hospital. That was this past Thursday.

Since he was admitted to the emergency room on Thursday afternoon, not much has changed. He is still experiencing pain in his belly (although the pain medicine mitigates this) and his fever comes and goes even though he is on a regiment of IV antibiotics. Today he has nausea, which is new and things do not appear to be improving. He has not eaten since Thursday.

It is a disturbing time for the both of us, we are uncertain about the short term and concerned about the long term implications of this.

The doctors diagnosed his medical issue as Diverticulosis (links to really graphic and ishy Wikipedia article if you want to know more) which is about the least glamorous disease ever. The hospital staff have been excellent, but none the less, JSP and I are really hoping he can come home soon. The possibility of surgery looms large, and we are continuing with a "wait and see" policy.

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 Mark wrote:
Oh, dear-- sorry to hear that you have diverticulitis (yes, the least glamourous disease there is.)
My very proud proper Catholic mother has/had this-- and any sense of decorum, appearance of poise, etc goes out the window.
She managed to NOT have the surgery when she had her first attack-- so there is hope-- but has to watch her foods to avoid it happening again--
But I'm sure you will hear/heard/read all about this much better than I can tell ya... and I really just wanted to say I understand how excruciating the pain is-- how scary for both of you, and that I am thinking of you... You prolly will have to steer clear of the hippie glop, if that's any consolation....

 Cosmic Monkey wrote:
I'm sorry to hear of JSP's health woes. My consolations. Also, what the hell is "hippie glop"? What about stinky beef flesh?

 Kristen wrote:
I am so sorry to hear that JSP is in the hospital. My thoughts and love are with both of you. I know you will get through this!

 JB aka JayBee wrote:
JSP called from the hospital this morning and says he feels better and is off his pain medicine. He is eating soft food and on what might be his final IV dose of anti-biotic for a while.

He is hoping to be able to leave the hospital soon, and finish his recovery at home.

 phillip wrote:
Dear God! That wikipedia article was rather nasty. I hope JSP has a slight/minor case of the condition. I'm glad to read that he's feeling better.

I love you guys! The quiz-o team and I will be pulling for you!