Fistula

A fistula is an opening, or as the medical field calls it "a communication" between two areas of your organs. Due to some symptoms that's what the doctors were concerned I have, which is not good and would need to be repaired, as Doug mentioned in an earlier post. The first procedure was absolutely miserable though they said I may feel a little cramping, it was the worst thing I remember ever going through... they filled my colon with a sort of barrium enema, then while laying prone on a table had to move side to side while they took a number of films. It made me feel nauseous, faint and near passing out, let alone the cramping, which was not "a little." The nurse held my hand until it expelled from me, at which point I was fine and ready to go.

That test showed no visible fistula, so now they wanted to do another, this time from the "other area". This was yesterday, and it was not near as bad to go through, other than the fact they I had to go through it twice as the first films were not conclusive. It showed what looked like the iodine dye was escaping through a tiny tear, but it could be something else, hence the repeat of the procedure. This time it appeared to be finding its way to my uterus, not anywhere else that it's not supposed to be - which we were told is "good news".

Now the findings need to analysed and sent to Dr. Brown (my surgeon), who will then consult with my OBGYN and call me later in the week with the news. Right now, we are hoping for the best, and preparing for the worst (which would be another possible surgery.)

But as myself, my family and friends have been praying... if it's there, let God lay his healing hands on me and repair it naturally.
- Perhaps He already HAS. -