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Q: Please Help My Sister!
asked by: sseay on March 29th, 2005
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My sister had stomach surgery 2 years ago because she had an ulcer that would not heal. They removed a large portion of her stomach. She still had reflux problems so they did another surgery, reconstructing her intestines. Now her stomach does not empty. The feeding tube kept coming out and hurting her when it was in, so she could not sleep. Now she eats and throws up or has diarrhea every time she eats. It is affecting her kidneys and liver at this point, she has calcium shots, and she is suffering from malnutrition. She is only 43. She has been to uva and hospitals in lynchburg and roanoke, and no one has helped her. We don't know what to do next. She is getting weaker every day. Does anyone know where we should go? She in on medicaid, so she is limited in finances. We live in virginia. Please help my sister!
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surgeonassist
replied on April 23rd, 2005
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I would suggest vanderbilt hospital in nashville or ut medical center in knoxville. I am so sorry to hear about your sister's suffering. She is so lucky to have a sister that cares so much about her.
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