I have had two bowel obstructions after my surgeries. I had a 3 step surgery but also had a emergency surgery 5 days later after step 3 as my J-Pouch had a tiny hole. That ended in 1994.
5 years later I had a major bowel obstruction. I don't want to alarm you but as you know, if you think you may be having an obstruction, yes, you have to go to the ER. My first obstruction is one I will never forget and am lucky I survived it. But that was the worst pain I was ever in, throwing up like you did.
In 2006, I was not feeling very well, went to work, but after an hour or so, I told my boss that I think I am having a obstruction. Drove myself to the ER and sure enough, that is what it was. That time, it was not as bad. I was put on complete bowel rest so I was not allowed to eat or drink anything. I only got my nutrients through an IV.
And I completly understand about the ER. I hate going there myself.
clouseau,
I love red wine. Is that really beneficial for preventing an obstruction? If so, that is the best news I heard all day.
R