Mashie's real soap suds enema in the ER this week

If you follow my posts then you probably know that a few months ago I was in the hospital for a wicked colitis issue. That was horrible, you have no idea. You know, smart people usually learn from their mistakes so they don't make them again. When I ended up in the hospital that time I had no idea what was going on until I got the Dx, then it all made sense. When I went in to the ER that time I really was, according to my doctors, close to dying, and had I not been taken by squad that day I probably wouldn't have woken up the next day. Not trying to be melodramatic, honest. But I took account of my signs and symptoms that lead up to that time, and vowed I would never forget, and I wouldn't let myself get that sick again.

So move forward to Tuesday. I again wasn't feeling good. I started thinking about things, the last time, what happened. I again started seeing a pattern, the same pattern that I had seen 2 months before. I had to take a nap in the middle of the day for the past three days, I hadn't pooped in 14 days, I was really nauseated but never got sick, I had a really bad taste in my mouth, I had a severely distended abdomen which made me look 9 months pregnant, and I tried to eat some mac and cheese and I was having trouble swallowing it. I had to fight to get it down so I wouldn't choke. I wasn't hungry or thirsty but one thing that got me in trouble last time was that I didn't eat or drink. So this time I did my best to not get as dehydrated.

You know, doctors and nurses first of all are really bad patients. We are often non-compliant too. We fall into two different categories, we either ignore things until they get really really bad and we have to get treated or die, or, we are hypochondriacs so when we get a hang nail we think it's going to have to be amputated. I tend to ignore things until I can't any longer. I didn't want to end up in the same boat, so I was trying to be more proactive.

The signs and symptoms that I was experiencing were actually not pointing to colitis, but actually towards a bowel obstruction. I took 15 doses of Miralax in a 24 hour period trying my best to get things to move and open up. It did absolutely nothing. At that point Doc sent me to the ER again. I went and was in triage for a few minutes and then they got me right in. I wasn't in pain except for when the parastalsis tried to move things and they were not moving. The pain was really harsh but only lasted for about 20 seconds. The rest of the time I was just really uncomfortable.

My tech, nurse and doctor were all males lol. Naturally when there probably be nakedness. The nurse took some information and started an IV. I told him he didn't need to because I didn't need any pain meds. To which he said, "well, you might before all is done, so we will just place it just in case." I did get some zofran IV which did help with my nausea quite a bit. The doctor came in pretty quickly for being in the ER actually. He was huge but in shape. He introduced himself and we talked for a minute. When I told him about what all I had done to get it to move including the 15 doses of Miralax he sort of laughed. He did say that it should have opened up. So he sent me for a KUB, or a flat plate of my abdomen.

It came back that I didn't have an obstruction, but the colitis I had 2 months ago still wasn't all the way healed so things were stuck at the colitis area and couldn't get past it. And he said I was completely full and it was no wonder I was still burping up mac and cheese and my belly was so big. Then he said he would fix me right up with an enema. I was not amused nor was I excited, quite the opposite actually. I told him that if I would have known that an enema was what the solution for this would be I would have taken one at home. He actually got a bit stern and said that while he appreciated that I am a nurse, I was presenting 100 percent like a text book obstruction which an enema would have been contraindicated. He said he was glad I didn't. He told me in this instance, because of the reason it was stuck, putting things in from the top wasn't going to work, or be enough, that I had to go in from the bottom.

So I sat there wondering how this was going to work? About 5 minutes later both the tech and my nurse came in to my room and told me that they had the enema all set up in the bathroom one door down. So I looked in and there it was, a 2 quart soap suds enema bag hanging on the wall beside the toilet. They asked me if I knew what to do and asked if I could handle it. I said yes. Then they left me alone to take care of business. I can't even tell you how glad I was that they let me do it myself.

I have to tell you it worked for the most part. Three days later I'm still working on getting rid of all my crap, lol. One enema at a time I guess, lol.

Mashie

Given the circumstances Mashie that to me was the appropriate course of action...What I will add is that A Big Mac with cheese is NOT the way to overcome biliousness...or a hunger concern....nor will it be the promoter to effective peristalsis...in fact only added to the problem at hand ...Cheese products are a known contributor to "binding"....That combined together with medications is a sure fire recipe to further impaction if not attended promptly

What I do find thought provoking...if not somewhat odd is that being of a very full bowel extending into the intestinal tract would make it exceptionally difficult to administer a 2 quart enema saponis in its entirety...In those type of instances & from a medical standpoint one would think a lesser quantity of 1 imperial quart to begin with & possibly in conjunction with the use of oil.

Followed not long thereafter by the more substantial 2 quart enema saponis....With the final "loosener" being given via colon tube & quite deeply placed....I'm sure M'lady would have been mortified at the thought of being told to ready herself for manual (digital) disimpaction before the process began....But to clarify such comment this process was once the prevailing recommended practice for such a situation

These often overlooked supposed "old fashioned" techniques that are undoubtedly time consuming by modern standards can also be the most effective in alleviating one's suffering....Quite a trial no doubt & not in the least pleasant....solution ass-ide

Wow Mashie sounds like a scary situation.

When enemas are talked about here on this site, they are often recreational and for pleasure, but your situation was far from that. I guess its safe to say that situation was anything but recreational.

Glad to hear you are doing better.

It wasn't a Big Mac and cheese, was it? It was macaroni and cheese. Glad you're better. Fourteen days? OMG!

Hope you're feeling better soon, Mashie. I would of gladly helped you with your treatment. 😉 LOL.

Take care, Mike 🌹

I'm so glad you're feeling better . I had a severe colitis attack 2 years ago and was very ill. I have to watch myself very closely with ATB and with what I eat. Most docs push fiber ironically and with people prone to colitis while inflamed it's a no no. 14 days is a long time of misery, I am so glad you went in and were seen. As you know from experience it can turn dismal very quickly . Good thought s and energy for fast and total healing. Take care!

Just read this account. I can't imagine colitis, but I'm glad you're ok and on the mend.

Oh Mashie, ditto on that Mike45's last, anytime you need help with this particular treatment, I would be glad, and love to assist! So happy you are better.

I'm glad to see that you are on the mend, Mashie. I can't begin to imagine what that must have been like at its worst.

Ouch. Hope you feel better soon!

Wow, Mashie, I had no idea you were in such dire straights.

I'm glad you're back to yourself again.

Thank you to everyone for wishing me to get better.

Liquid is right, it was mac and cheese that I tried to eat. That Australian, you are also right in the fact that cheese is a binder and not the best choice. My thoughts were that I was already nauseated, and I didn't want anything spicy or anything that might make me want to vomit any more than I was already feeling. But, That Australian, you are correct that it wasn't the best choice still the same.

When I was sitting on the pot contemplating this enema and how I was going to take it many thoughts actually crossed my mind in the moments leading up to actually inserting the tube. Ironically enough, the best thing for me was probably to have been given the enema on my side so that I could have taken more in one shot so to speak. But being as full as I was, the doctor probably felt that either way I took it not a whole lot of solution would be able to get in anyway. So I just kept remembering what Doc has told me a lot over the years when i have had bowel issues before and he's wanted me to take an enema. He said let a little in, then out, and keep repeating the process until the 2 quarts was gone.

That is what I did. I was able to get maybe a cup in at a time before it started running back out again. It worked that way. If I had an enema bag at home still I would have taken another enema when I got home because we all know that taking an enema sitting up right on a toilet isn't the most effective way to take one, nor is it able to penetrate up into where it really needs to be. I asked the doctor why he didn't give me a fleet but opted for the bag and he said that a fleet first of all in someone who has active colitis is not a good idea because it's way to harsh and often times will just make things worse. Also, the soap suds will be able to get up there, somewhat stimulate things but not aggravate the "shit" out of you, and yes, those were his exact words, pun intended, lol.

When the doctor came back in to discharge me he discussed with me a plan so that this didn't happen to me again. Well, he suggested I come up with a plan to keep this from happening again. So Doc and I have decided to take Mirilax everyday, one dose, take Align daily, drink more yucky water, and to basically keep track of things on a calendar like most women keep track of their periods. Going 14 days with out going is shameful. I know better and know it's stupid and very irresponsible. I sorta deserved what I got here. And I will do my best to prevent that from happening again.

Mashie

Mashie, Put yourself a calendar in a convenient place. Whenever your bowels move, put an X on that day. Three days with no X and it is enema time. No exceptions, no excuses. You need to take care of you.

You are right Quincy, that's what I am planning on doing. My patients are not allowed to go longer than 3 days, I shouldn't be allowed either.

Mashie

There used to be an on old joke floating around about which body part ruled the roost and the bowels came out on top. And in Masie's case, that seems to be the wat ut goes for her. If you don't move them, they just shut down and cause all the other parts to suffer.

Mashie, only you could find herself in these situations..... Doc would not be happy with you.

He was not happy at all. He never said he was mad or upset with me, but I could hear it in his voice and feel it in his texts. I will never know how he really feels until we are face to face, I'm naked, restrained, and he is standing before me with his leather belt in his hands lecturing me. I can sort of chuckle at it now, but I won't be then, he will see to that. I love a good hard spanking, but ummm, I won't be loving that one. But who knows, maybe he really wasn't mad or upset. Maybe I misread him, maybe he was more worried than mad.

Mashie

@Mashie I think they get mad BECAUSE they get worried. My husband is like that for sure. Well he is pretending to be mad really because he thinks he should be! I can tell and I just smile at him. 😃

But what a problem you had! 14 days yikes! I thought my 4 days was bad when we started our honeymoon. Then when I did it it was over the side of the yacht we were on! Hahaha

Glad to see you are feeling better

Nik

Mashie, please never ever go that long without a BM.

One day and I am concerned.

Glad to hear you are feeling better please take care of yourself we want you around for a verrry long time!

Hi Mashie sorry to hear that you had to go to the ER this past week, I'm also glad that you are on the mend again 😃 I am kind of like you I don't seek out professional help until I am either really sick or like you have to be hospitalized. For me I don't like hospitals at all never have never will they scare the shit out of me, pardon my french lol. Hope you get well soon.

Lets see here, Mashie needs a good cleanout at least every three days or so. Well, bare naked of course, Doc can bind her hands behind her back, the obligatory blindfold and mouth gag, then he pulls her across his knees, gives her the first half of a good hard hand delivered spanking, then administer to her a warm soapy enema, insert an inflatable butt plug, and while Mashie is still in position, proceed to finish off with the second half of her spanking. If Doc were to do this a few times, Mashie might get the message, but we will just have to wait and see, won't we! And, who knows, Mashie just might come to like it like this!

Thank you to all who have wished me well. As for you WET, please don't give Doc any ideas, although I will be honest with you, your post made my girly parts all tingley and, no pun intended, wet. Shame on you, lol.

Mashie

Mashie, As Doc and DrZ know well, there is no point in mad. It cannot change the past, and is a total waste of time and emotional energy.

Mashie, you're a nurse; what is wrong with you? Going 14 days without a BM. You know better. Whether you take an oral product, or an enema makes no difference. You definitely need to keep yourself from getting in that condition again. As you said, you were close to death. Is taking an enema that traumatic that you'd risk death? I'd think that one qt. of warm tap water would do you very well and not put you in bad gut spasms. If you don't have a fountain syringe at home, buy one and use it every 3-4 days to prevent this from happening again. Plus there are many oral products that are gentle and effective if used on a regular basis: Peri Colace, Milk of Mag prune juice, Sennokot granules, just to name a few. I realize that you are not a klysmo, but routine attention to this problem is essential. Maybe probiotics, Metamucil and a mild oral laxative is in the cards.

We NEED YOU HERE and so does Doc. Please pay attention to your eliminations and if nothing else works, take an enema, even if you don't like them.

People on Zity LOVE you and want you healthy and able to continue to make great posts.

Jimmy44, you are absolutely right, I do need to take better care of myself. Yes, I do know better than that. I guess I just got so busy that I stopped paying attention. I promise you I will not let that happen again. You have my word.

Mashie

Hi Mashie,

In your first post, the part that got a real "Heads Up" was the part where you said,"You had not pooped in 14 days!!!" OMG!! Well Lady I am glad that "It all finally came out!!" What a story!! My best wishes to you and hope all "Keeps Moving!!!" Please don't scare us with an episode like that any more!! Med Fet may be cool but almost killing yourself, especially like that, is not!!

with a "Click!!!,"

highwater

Hi Mashie:

Maybe I missed it but what was the reasoning behind the enema on the toilet? Wouldn't it have been much more effective laying down?

Either way, glad you're better!

Alpine

OK, Mashie, we are checking up on you.

When was your last poop?

If not since Thursday, what are you going to do about it?

You are too valuable here. We gotta take care of you.