Update 2 - recovering!!****ruptured appendix****Quick help 4yo

[Clarity]

First of all, thank you all so very much for keeping dd in your thoughts and prayers. She had an emergency appendectomy on Monday morning and has been recovering. The dr said her rupture was not as extensive as they first thought and they caught it early enough that she's able to bounce back with a bit of antibiotic and rest. The doctor may send her home tomorrow so she's been improving nicely. I am utterly greatful for the knowledge that can be found on the bbb. Jbbhb, thank you for posting because up until I read your post I was actually terrified that I could lose my dd. The ER doc did a better job at being accurate than reassuring so I was panicking a bit over the news. I felt much, much more calm about it after reading the posts here. Thanks!

I also noticed dogmom's post on pg 2 somewhere and she really was spot on. We DID spend 8.5hs in the ER before they determined that she did indeed have appendicitis but they were doing a variety of tests over that time. And, as dogmom said, they were just swamped with flu cases. Nevertheless, I think they were missing any sense of urgency. She had textbook symptoms of appendicitis and I told them when we were admitted that was what we were concerned about. They took an X-ray, swabbed for flu and strep, ran blood work and ordered an ultrasound (inconclusive results) and then finally ordered a ct scan. We also waited HOURS for my dd to urinate so they could run an urinalysis (she was on IV fluids but couldn't or wouldn't go). Eventually, they cath'd her and it was only after the results of that came back did they send her for an ultrasound. It's just that we had to wait an hour+ for each ordered test to show up in her room and then an hour+ for the dr to come back with the results. Even after the ER dr told me she had a ruptured appendix and they were calling an ambulance to transport us to the surgical center, it took the ambulance more than an hour to arrive and then the hour drive. We got to the main hospital around 3am, I think.

All that aside, dd is fine, the BBB rocks, and I have renewed appreciation for how hard nurses work. Thanks again, all of you for your support and advice. We did leave dd1 in school, btw. You all were right, normalcy is what she needed!

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The doctor just came to tell me that not only is it appendicitis, it's already ruptured. Because we've sat in this children's ER for nearly 9hrs while my dd's appendix was rupturing/ruptured I'm pretty angry right now. Worse, we have to take a 45 minute ambulance ride to the main Children's hospital bc there are no surgeons here.
Please, I just need reassurance that she'll be ok despite sitting here for who knows how long with a ruptured appendix. I can't google it. I'm too scared.

Details..we're going to be 45 minutes from home for several days...what do we do with dd1? Gma is watching her tonight/tomorrow. Do I send her to school? Keep her home? Bring her to the hospital?

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Last night DD2 woke complaining that her stomach hurt. If asked where it hurt, she'd point to the center of her belly. She flopped about in discomfort for about 2 hrs and finally vomited. She slept well after that, waking after 10:30a. She's awake now and drinking but not interested in food. She's also complaining now that her right side hurts. Dh is worried that she has appendicitis. I was just worried about the flu. I'm tempted to take her to the children's ER/urgent care based on dh's concerns. I haven't called the after hours pedi yet though. WWYD?

[sunshine873]

I am clueless on this stuff, but I'd at least call the Dr. They should be able to make recommendations. Then if the pain continues, you could always take her to ER. Good luck, I hope it isn't anything serious!

[jerigirl]

Is she running a fever? Does it hurt for her to jump up and down?

[jent]

Sounds very concerning. In appendicitis, the pain often starts in the middle and then moves to the right lower side. Also, the fact that the pain came before the vomiting is concerning for appendicitis (usually the reverse for a stomach bug. ). I'd take her to the ER. (Unless your pcp office is open).

[Clarity]

Is she running a fever? Does it hurt for her to jump up and down?

She's not very active, yeah, she has a fever and she conplains about her side whenever we jostle her. She vomited again so now dh is panicking. I'm going to take her in. If it's the flu perhaps she can get Tamiflu.

[jerigirl]

I agree. Whatever it is, it will be less severe the earlier you treat it. Good luck!

[KpbS]

I'm glad you took her--sounds like appendicitis to me. Regardless, she needs to be seen. P+PT headed your way! :hug:

[s7714]

I was going to say I'd at least call the Ped., but I'm glad you're taking her in. P&PT that it ends up not being appendicitis!

[Clarity]

They're not treating it as if it were the flu. Xrays, blood work, IV fluids, urine sample. I've been so calm but now I'm starting to worry! If you wouldn't mind, sending her some p&pt, I'd be grateful.

[SnuggleBuggles]

Very best thoughts coming your way!

[jerigirl]

Definitely!! Good thoughts coming your way! Hang in there!

[jent]

They're not treating it as if it were the flu. Xrays, blood work, IV fluids, urine sample. I've been so calm but now I'm starting to worry! If you wouldn't mind, sending her some p&pt, I'd be grateful.

Was thinking of you guys and saw this. Sending PT your way!

[Melaine]

Saying a prayer for peace and that she gets better quick! I know you are stressed!

[urquie]

They're not treating it as if it were the flu. Xrays, blood work, IV fluids, urine sample. I've been so calm but now I'm starting to worry! If you wouldn't mind, sending her some p&pt, I'd be grateful.

Sending you lots of P&PTs. :hug:


Can you request a lipase blood test, to rule out pancreatitus? Had the specialist ordered that early on, for a friend's little girl, it could have prevented a month stay in the ICU and the last year+ of recovery. Thank goodness for the naturopath!

http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/lipase/tab/test

http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/endocrine/pancreatitis.html

[jbbhb]

I'm glad you took her--sounds like appendicitis to me. Regardless, she needs to be seen. P+PT headed your way! :hug:

:yeahthat: sounds very much like appendicitis. If it is, at least you caught it early. P&pt!

[chlobo]

Sending prayers

[mikala]

Sending P&PT! Hope it is something simple and easily treated.

[Indianamom2]

Awwww....poor little thing. I am glad you took her in and I hope that she is feeling better ASAP whatever the issue. FWIW, I would have taken her too...and did when my Dd had similar symptoms this spring. Turns out it was just a stomach virus, but better safe than sorry.

[Clarity]

So. We're still at the ER. 8.5hrs later. Her wbc is elevated, as are her crp levels. I know little about medicine but they say the levels indicate the presence of infection. She's had X-rays, an ultrasound and just now, a ct scan. Hopefully we'll know if she has appendicitis or if this is just a virus of some sort. Thank you all for the p&pt.

[Mommy2Abby]

prayers and positive thoughts being sent.

[theriviera]

sending lots of PTs your way.:hug:

[arivecchi]

Omg. How scary and infuriating. Sending many PT to your baby.

[niccig]

Oh, no. You have my PPTs that all goes well with the surgery. Please update us.

As for DD#1, can she go to school and maybe go to a friend's house for a playdate afterwards? It might be easier on her to keep to her normal schedule as much as possible. A friend's son was hospitalized last summer and they would drop him off a camp and had organized for a play date with someone whose child was also at camp. It mean he was occupied and they parents could be at the hospital for longer stretches of time.

[happymom]

Oh, no. You have my PPTs that all goes well with the surgery. Please update us.

As for DD#1, can she go to school and maybe go to a friend's house for a playdate afterwards? It might be easier on her to keep to her normal schedule as much as possible. A friend's son was hospitalized last summer and they would drop him off a camp and had organized for a play date with someone whose child was also at camp. It mean he was occupied and they parents could be at the hospital for longer stretches of time.

:yeahthat: I agree that it would be best for all of you if DD1 could be kept on her regular schedule. So sorry you are dealing with this. P&PT and lots of hugs for you and your sweet DD! :hug:

[KpbS]

I'm sorry sorry to hear it has ruptured! And I CAN'T believe they didn't test for appendicitis sooner, wth? Grrrr!!!

I would send DD1 to school barring any illness or significant anxiety and try to keep her routine as normal as possible.

Praying for you and your DD2. Sending lots of :hug:.

[jerigirl]

Oh no! I am sorry. My thoughts are with you and DD.

[JustMe]

Just seeing this now. don't have any advice, but just wanted to send hugs and PTs.

[AngB]

For what it's worth, my mom had a ruptured appendix when she was pregnant with my brother and it was awhile before they caught it, they are both fine, 20+ years later.

Sending P&PT. Hope your dd feels much better soon!

[rin]

Oh love. I have no experience w/appendicitis at all, but just wanted to post and send hugs. Your family will be in my thoughts tonight.

[ett]

No advice but sending you lots of P & PT!

[jbbhb]

I know it's really scary, she will be fine. Absolutely 100% fine. I work at a major children's hospital in surgery and I never realized how common appendicitis is before I worked here. We see at least a few (maybe an average of 3?) a day, I would estimate 50% are ruptured.

I would try not to focus too much on the ruptured/not ruptured part until you after the surgery. In the long run, unless it has been ruptured for a long time, it shouldn't impact her recovery too much.

I'm on my phone so I can't see how old your dd is, but kids recover really quickly. She'll feel better afterward if you can get her up and walking, especially if they do the surgery laparoscopically.

I know it's easier for me to say, but just stay calm, she will be just fine in a few days.

Lastly, I would absolutely take a 45 minute ride for a children's hospital. It's definitely worth it in my opinion.

Positive healing thoughts to your dd!

[Tondi G]

I'm so sorry it took 9 hours for them to figure out what was going on but glad you are in route to a childrens hospital. She will be ok. Hope the surgery goes smoothly and that she is feeling better soon. I think keeping your DD1 on her regular schedule as much as possible is going to be the best plan. Glad that grandma is able to be with her and get her off to school in the morning etc.

(((HUGS))) and hang in there Mama! Give us an update when you can.

[Clarity]

Thank you. I needed to read this. We're still waiting for the ambulance.



I know it's really scary, she will be fine. Absolutely 100% fine. I work at a major children's hospital in surgery and I never realized how common appendicitis is before I worked here. We see at least a few (maybe an average of 3?) a day, I would estimate 50% are ruptured.

I would try not to focus too much on the ruptured/not ruptured part until you after the surgery. In the long run, unless it has been ruptured for a long time, it shouldn't impact her recovery too much.

I'm on my phone so I can't see how old your dd is, but kids recover really quickly. She'll feel better afterward if you can get her up and walking, especially if they do the surgery laparoscopically.

I know it's easier for me to say, but just stay calm, she will be just fine in a few days.

Lastly, I would absolutely take a 45 minute ride for a children's hospital. It's definitely worth it in my opinion.

Positive healing thoughts to your dd!

[sntm]

I didn't read the rest, but it is so so so common for kids to present with a ruptured appendix. She will do fine - its a totally different thing in kids

[amatahrain]

Sending you prayers and good vibes for a speedy recovery.

Hubby's ruptured 7 years ago. I came home from work and found him laying on the floor at the bottom of the stairs. Apparently he decided he didn't want to bother me at work so he laid there waiting b/c it was close to the door. I had something come up at work and was 3 hours later than normal. We were childless then and it wasn't unusual for us to not check-in. I was steaming mad that he was so hard-headed but it ended up working out fine. He was in the hospital for about 5 days due to the infection but he was in good spirits and has been fine ever since.

Hugs Momma! :hug:

[s7714]

OMGosh, you guys are in my thoughts. I hope she has a quick and smooth recovery. :hug:

[wellyes]

Oh poor kid. Tonight is the worst part. PT for a fast recovery. :hug:
If you can call in favors to kep your other child's routine that would probably be best for her, and you.

[Tenasparkl]

I have no good advice or experience to share, but I'm thinking of your sweet daughter. My DD is the exact same age and I'm sure she's being so brave!

[citymama]

Massive amounts of P&PT coming your way. I am enraged reading that they kept her waiting NINE hours in that condition. You must be so so upset. I hope that the collective strength of BBB mojo helps just a little, and most importantly that she gets a lot of rest and good care.

If it provides any reassurance, I have a colleague whose appendix was ruptured for four days before she went to the hospital (she thought she had food poisoning). She made it just fine, although the recovery was longer because of the infection. She was out of the hospital in maybe a week, back to work from home soon after but getting back 100% took longer. I visited her in hospital 2 days after surgery and she was making jokes about it.

Take care of yourself too. Big hugs.

[kara97210]

:hug: Sending you P&PT.

[lmh2402]

P&pts!!:hug:

[123LuckyMom]

I just wanted to send along my prayers, too. I hope her recovery is quick and as pain free as possible. I hope yours is, too! I would be very upset about that 9 hour wait!!! Hugs to you!

[Mommy_Mea]

Just wanted to send along my pp&t! How scary! My sister had a ruptured appendix when she was 5 while visiting my grandmother, and she is just fine! I would be furious they waited 9 hours to figure that out though!

[plusbellelavie]

Wow! So sorry this happen to your DD! Lots of p&pt for s speedy recovery!

Stay strong Mama :hug:!

[MamaMolly]

P&pt on the way!

[infomama]

Sending you lots and lots of PT! How scary!!

[Melaine]

Goodness! Sorry it took so long to figure out but I'm sure everything will go smoothly from here on out and I'm so glad you are going to the Children's Hospital. Hang in there! Saying a prayer for a quick recovery.

[maestramommy]

Oh my goodness! What an ordeal for you and DD:hug::hug:

Saying prayers for smooth recovery!

[liz]

Sending P&PT for DD :hug::hug:

[brittone2]

Sending you strength and healing thoughts for your DD. I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. :hug:

[jgenie]

I'm just seeing this now. So sorry you're going through this. P & PT for all of you. My appendix ruptured about 8 years ago. I thought I had food poisoning so it took me a week to go the the hospital. My recovery was longer because it took me so long to go in but I was fine shortly after. Big hugs to you. :hug:

[fivi2]

So sorry! Sending positive thoughts your way!

[karstmama]

p&pt! hope it's as smooth as possible from here on out!

[elephantmeg]

aww hugs. I'm so sorry it ruptured :( It will mean a longer hospital stay. For DD1 I would send her to school. When my DD spent 2 weeks in the hospital we were 45 min away too (our local hospital doesn't do burns at all) and we tried to keep DS' schedule as normal as possible. My parents were able to stay with DS and DH went back and forth while I stayed with DD.

[LD92599]

Lots of p&pt this morning! Hope you're settled and DD is on the mend.

[KrisM]

I hope she's in recovery and you all are doing well now. What a day!

I'd probably see if your mom could continue to watch DD1, but send her to school. That way, it's only a bit a day.

[TwinFoxes]

Oh my goodness! I missed all of this. P&PT headed to you all. I'm so sorry your DD is going through this. Hugs to you.

[MSWR0319]

What a mess!! I hope your DD is resting comfortably now and so are you. I'd be very angry about the wait. I wouldn't bring your other DD to the hospital with all the germs going around. I think keeping a normal routine is best if it's feasible.

[joonbug]

Missed it before but sending lots of P&PTs!

[ladysoapmaker]

:grouphug:

I'm sorry to hear this, It's good they caught it. I hope all goes well. And I'm with PP that try to make DD#!'s days as normal as possible.

Good Luck,
Jen

[sunshine873]

Oh, I'm so sorry to read the updates. Prayers that your DDs recovery goes smoothly & lots of hugs for you, Mama!

[jent]

Oh no! So sorry to hear about the rupture. It means a longer recovery while she gets IV antibiotics, but she should do fine. When things have settled down and you feel a little calmer, I would ask about the delay. It seems surprising to me, but may not be what it seems- sometimes it takes time to get appropriate studies (ultrasound, CT) completed. But, perhaps they need to evaluate their system and figure out why the delay.

I agree with above posters, I would try to keep things as routine as possible for other DD, though it would be fine to bring her to visit after school. If she is just coming to DD 's room, she shouldn't be exposed to any more illness than in ordinary going-around-town.

Hugs and PT to you, and wishes for a speedy recovery!

[pinkmomagain]

Sending positive thoughts that surgery goes excedingly well and dd has a quick recovery. Kudos to you & your dh's instincts to take her in!

[MamaInMarch]

I hope things are going as we'll as can be. Many prayers and positive thoughts!!

[o_mom]

P & PT for you. Two out of the three kids I know with appendicitis were ruptured (all three were fine). Apparently it can be difficult to diagnose in kids and they don't like to jump right to a CT because of the radiation exposure.

[FTMLuc]

P&PT for your DD's quick recovery

[Philly Mom]

I hope she is already on her way to recovery. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. A friend had her appendix rupture when she was on a boat in the middle of the ocean. It took a couple days to get to South Africa. She had surgery in a random hospital once she got there. She was fine and healthy within a week. Keep us posted.

[georgiegirl]

Wow, that's horrible that you had to wait so long in the ER while she was in dire need of medical care. Sending positive thoughts your way.

[Indianamom2]

I'm so sorry that your little one had to have surgery, but she is in the best possible place now (the children's hospital) and hopefully the worst is now far behind you. Praying for a safe and quick recovery!:hug:

[ourbabygirl]

Just seeing this now... I'm so sorry you and your little girl are going through this! P & PTs for a flawless surgery and smooth recovery- I'm sure she's in great hands and will be well taken care of! And hugs to you and your DH! :hug:

[sidmand]

P&PT. I hope everyone is okay quickly.

[dogmom]

OP, I'm sorry what a horrible situation. People recover fine from a ruptured appendix, it's not even a term we use in medicine. It's all has there been a perforation, is there a spillage, etc. I'm confident she will make a full recovery.

Just some facts for other posters.

There is no one test for appendicitis. It's a constellation of clinical symptoms and lab data (high WBC count). You can do a CT scan, but that still only is another piece of information. The only definitive way is to go in and look. So I'm not sure if the OP wasn't seen for 9 hours or was in the ER for 9 hours getting these tests and waiting for a doctor to interpret them. The timing does not sound off to me. This is not TV. A had a friend that sat for 3 days in the hospital while they treated her symptoms (hydration/antibiotics) for what looked to them like appendicitis. They finally took her because it wasn't looking better and it turned out that it was a big perforation and she needed a temporary colostomy. They did nothing wrong, they looked at the data they had and made the right choice as indicated by studies, etc. Turns out my friend was not typical, her labs weren't that elevated, the CT was inconclusive (it's just a bunch of shadows if you see one), and he pain was not that bad, and she was the wrong age.

I just want to caution people it is seldom a clear cut case and always a judgment call. And there is a general consensus that waiting for surgery is better because often it is unnecessary with conservative medical management. The data we have for many, many conditions indicate that even if we do wait the outcome is not worse than if we had done surgery to begin with. I can't tell you how many trauma conferences I've attended where the resident says something like: "Stab wound to the neck? Well I would have to go to the OR to check if it hit anything vital." And the senior trauma surgeons are, "No, you wait, you watch, then you go if you have to." It is a very different message than what the public gets about needed to attend to things right away. But it is not the wrong way to do things.

Second, as a PSA, this is one of the reasons public health people push for flu shots. It's flu season, everything slows down because the hospitals and emergency rooms are clogged with people who have the flu or thing the have the flu. There is a whole domino effect that pushes everything over the edge of a teetering system.

[Multimama]

Positive thoughts to you, OP. My best advice isn't don't google until your DD is well out of the woods. (Who can resist googling then?) Hopefully that will be very, very soon.

[ZeeBaby]

OP hoping your DD recovers quickly.

[KDsMommy]

Sending tons of P&PT your way. I hope that your DD is resting comfortably right now and that you are able to get a little rest as well. :grouphug:

Thanks for the great info Dogmom!

[kdeunc]

Hope your daughter has a quick recovery. I know it has been a long night for you. :hug:

[TwoBees]

Sending lots of P&PT!

[sarahsthreads]

P&PT for a quick and easy recovery!

As others have said, I'd do my best to keep your DD1 in school and in her routine. I'm certain people would be happy to help out in a situation like this! (Personally I'd bend over backwards to help a classmate of either of my DD's if they had a sibling in the hospital, including overnights if that was useful.)

Sarah

[westwoodmom04]

First, sending lots of PP&T to the OP, hoping your daughter has a fast recovery.

Also, really sorry that you had to wait so long in the ER. This is the consequence of a system where some people go there with non-emergent conditions simply because it is more convenient than getting an appointment to see their regular doctor. You would not believe the mundane complaints that the ER doctors see, and they can't turn people away from the ER.

Just a PSA: Always call your regular doctor (or doc on call if at night) even if you know you have to go to the ER. My husband, although not a pediatrician, hates the ER and will often find a way to admit his patients directly so they don't have to wait in the ER, or can send someone down to check on them and speed the process. Alternatively, your doctor may prefer a certain ER becasue it is more efficient or less crowded.

[Mopey]

Tons of p & to to you!

[crl]

I hope your dd is feeing better this morning!

Catherine

[Multimama]

Also, really sorry that you had to wait so long in the ER. This is the consequence of a system where some people go there with non-emergent conditions simply because it is more convenient than getting an appointment to see their regular doctor. You would not believe the mundane complaints that the ER doctors see, and they can't turn people away from the ER.

My pediatrician's office actually sends all children who need to be seen with vomiting or diarrhea to the ER because they don't want to bring contagious illness into their office. (I just found out this policy so we will be getting a new pediatrician soon, but it isn't just patients who are the problem. I would have loved to see our regular doctor instead.)

OP, I'm just glad your DD got the diagnosis she needed and is hopefully now already starting her recovery.

[bisous]

Just seeing this. Hope all is well. I'm heartened to see comments that ruptured appendixes are relatively common. Hope your brave DD is feeling better now!

[westwoodmom04]

My pediatrician's office actually sends all children who need to be seen with vomiting or diarrhea to the ER because they don't want to bring contagious illness into their office. (I just found out this policy so we will be getting a new pediatrician soon, but it isn't just patients who are the problem. I would have loved to see our regular doctor instead.)

OP, I'm just glad your DD got the diagnosis she needed and is hopefully now already starting her recovery.

That is insane, they might as well just say they are only seeing well children.

[wendibird22]

P&PT for a speedy recovery for your DD!

[Multimama]

That is insane, they might as well just say they are only seeing well children.

I know, right? I think it's extremely irresponsible. Imagine if every pediatrician's office followed that policy?! (Should probably start a BP about this one!)

[SnuggleBuggles]

How scary! I'm so sorry! I hope recovery is smooth!

[american_mama]

Wow, I feel for you. that would make any parent mad.

FWIW I had appendicitis two years ago and it took over 36 hours in a room in a hospital to diagnose me, in part because I presented unusually. I asked my friend and former neighbor, an ER doctor, if she thought my diagnosis was delayed because of certain logistical issues (primary care admit rather than ER admit, weekend so testing was understaffed, etc.) and she said abdominal pain is tricky and that she released a patient with appendicitis last summer, so it does happen.

My surgeon did say that on submarines, for instance, appendicitis is treated with antibiotics. My appendicitis was "leaky," he said (whatever that means) but I had a pretty straightforward recovery. Two of my other neighbors had appendicitis as children or teens, and I think one of them had it burst too.

I bet your DD will be fine, but wow, poor you and poor her.

[mackmama]

Just reading this now, and I'm very sorry you all are going through such a scary time. I really hope that your DD is feeling better and doing ok. You are in my thoughts.

[HannaAddict]

I'm so sorry but so glad you went in and she is getting care. A law school classmate had a ruptured appendix first year, and she had come to school in pain but didn't know what it was. She was fine. I'd try and keep your other child's schedule as normal as possible. Can one parent stay with her while one does most of the hospital duty? Or grandma? Take care. Get better soon to your little girl.

[Mommy2Abby]

So sorry you are going through all of this! P&PT for your DD and YOU/your family!

[maiaann]

Poor dear! :( I had my appendix out in high school but I remember it like it was yesterday. DD1 can (& probably should) carry on as usual. Send her to school, etc. It'll make it easier for you to focus on & care for DD2 without causing unnecessary worrying or jealousy (for attention) from your DD1. I won't sugar coat my appendectomy - I remember the recovery taking awhile. Your DD is super young & with today's advanced technology she'll probably be back on her feet in no time, but it took me a good 2 weeks before I returned to school/activities. I remember the car ride home from the hospital being awful - every little bump in the road HURT & made me queasy. Drive home SLOW! ;)

[khalloc]

I hope your DD makes a quick recovery!

[hillview]

P&pt for you and dd. my dad had a ruptured appendix and is fine now. Had to spend 2 days in hospital.

[OKKiddo]

I'm just now seeing this! I pray your daughter is already well on her way to recovery now!!

[SkyrMommy]

:grouphug: Many P&PTs for your DD, I hope she recovers well & quickly.

[Kindra178]

I hope your dd is feeing better this morning!

Catherine

Me too.

[kristenk]

P&PT for a quick recovery. :hug5:

[kaharris83]

Sending strength and healing vibes to your DD.

[lcarlson90]

I hope your DD is already on the road to a smooth recovery. I am sorry to read about how long you were in the ER before they diagnosed the problem....so frustrating.

[DrSally]

Oh wow. Just reading this now. I hope your Dd is well on her way to recovery.

[ArizonaGirl]

P and PTs and I hope you have some down time and can update soon

:hug:

[hellokitty]

:hug: I'm so sorry that you guys are going through this. Hoping that she has a quick recovery.

[sunshine873]

I've been thinking about you and your DD. Hope things are looking up by now!

[mackmama]

I've also been thinking about you both. Please update us when you get a chance - and I hope your DD is doing much better.

[Clarity]

Bump for update in OP. Thanks everyone!

[♥ms.pacman♥]

wow, so glad to hear she is recovering ok, i had been thinking of you guys. so sorry you guys had to wait for so long.

my brother had similar situation when he was 7yo..i remember he was in pain, had fever and was puking for days before they agreed to admit him, and then they finally figured out it was appendicitis right before it ruptured. Apparently they said that his appendix was in a different place than normal, so it was harder to pin it as appendicitis. also, coincidentally, when my mom was 12 weeks preg with my brother she got appendicitis as well, and it took them a while to realize it bc she at first thought it was morning sickness/pregnancy related (my mom had hyperemesis). i would have never thought something that seems so common could be so hard to diagnose, but i guess it is.

anyway, so glad your dd is recovering well!!

[lmh2402]

great news - thanks for keeping us posted! and yay for DD recovering so well :bighand:

[Melbel]

Wishing your sweet girl a speedy recovery. It sounds like quite an ordeal. I am happy to hear she is on the mend!

[crl]

Glad to hear she is doing well. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

Catherine

[StantonHyde]

Glad your DD is doing well. FYI your ER visit sounds totally normal for abdominal pain of unknown origin. There are protocols they have to follow to get a dx. An hour wait for tests and then an hour wait for results is very normal in a busy ER. Scary for mom though.

As they say--waiting is good, it means you aren't going to expire right now. The people to feel bad for are the ones who are rushed to the XRAY, OR etc. They have a slim chance of making it!!

The amazing thing is that if an adult had your DD's dx, we would still not be doing well--and they just bounce back. Hope it is all going ok with the travel distance etc.

[citymama]

I am SO happy to hear she's recovering well. We were all hanging to the edge of our seats and keeping your DD in our thoughts and prayers. We'll continue to do so!

You're right - the knowledge in this group is astounding. Take care of yourself!

[Mommy2Abby]

Glad she is doing better. Prayers for a speedy recovery! Hope you can get some rest, too! Am sure you must be exhausted, too!

[jbbhb]

Glad to hear she is doing well and that my post was helpful to you. :) hope your all back home soon.

[Tondi G]

Oh I'm so happy to hear that her surgery went smoothly and that she is recovering well. Hope you are all home soon!

[liz]

Great to hear your update! Hope she gets discharged home soon.

[sunshine873]

Thanks for the update, so glad she's recovering well!

[SkyrMommy]

:hug: Many P&PTs for a continued quick recovery! So glad she's doing better.

[missym]

So glad to hear your DD is doing better! P&PT for a speedy recovery. :grouphug: