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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, to close this thread in short. Not cancer, not Crohn's. Rare silent ruptured appendix that created fistula between colon and bladder. SMH. This could have been dealt with years ago and not exacerbated interpersonal and other issues. [/quote]

I have followed this thread and I am glad that you updated and finally have your answer.  I'm sure it's been hell for both of you. I hope he's got some physical relief and that your family is moving forward. [/quote]

Thank you. I wanted to post in case anyone found themselves in a similar situation — either as the spouse/SO or the patient. DH is extremely lucky he didn’t die or have other catastrophic issues by delaying getting checked out.  Amazingly, he’s now expected to fully recover and be able to return to a normal diet once his insides heal.

Dietician says the process to gain weight will be twice as long as it was to lose it (just like those trying to lose weight will usually take twice as long as it took to gain it). However just with IV feeding (TPN) we can see him slowly filling into his skin. Liquid diet started yesterday. [/quote]

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