Setback

Bummer. I am bummed out to report that after doing so well, I seem to be suffering from a setback, hopefully a minor one!

I have developed a fever and some intense, stabbing lower intestinal pain when I have to void my bowel. The pain is excruciating and lasts until my bowel is cleared out. Not sure how the fever plays into the equation other than to say that it makes me feel hot and achy.

I have called the doctor and will post as soon as I know what the heck is going on.

I am really feeling bummed out because I was progressing so nicely and feeling so good. Ah well. I remain optimistic and hopeful that this is just a "normal" part of such a surgery and that it's nothing really bad.