On 2/20/2008 Bayla wrote:
Hi. You both have been helpful and kind. My sister had a bad stent removed and now has two catheters. She spiked a nice infection in the process and that's what we're dealing with now. We have a very large family and we all share in her care, so no one is terribly worn down, so thanks for your concern for me. One of my jobs is to see whats online. I spent the day yesterday and she wasn't feeling so great. She also is barely eating and vomitting a lot when her fever goes up. The drs don't seem to concerned. They culture the bile and change the meds as they see what's cooking. Thanks to both of you and we'll be in touch.
Good Morning Bayla,
Glad to hear the stent was removed. A stent is difficult to keep unclogged.
The two catheter's will help control the bile flow. The infection along with the high fever happens when bile backs into the liver and the body reacts.
Eating is difficult when your body is going through what you sister's body is experiencing.
Is you sister's doctor suggesting daily flushing of the catheter's. This is very important. If you don't flush regularly the catheter's will be the same as having the internal stents. My wife has two catheter's and we flush everyday...there is a specific procedure that should followed, it's not just a simple inject saline and all is well. As her doctor regarding this issue.
Also, just because she has 2 catheter's helping the bile flow, fever's can and will surface once and a while. Keep Tylenol handy and ask your doctor for some oral antibiotics. It's a great way to control the infection until you get into ER and they connect IV antibiotics
My wife needs to replace her two catheter's every 30 to 40 days. Your sister may not go that long.
Take and hope all the best for your sister
Leonard