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Hi Archie:
I have called it in and I am taking your advice. Dilaudid will be put in my pump June 17. I sure hope I get the break I am looking for. It’s a shame that can’t just fix you. Thanks very much for your input. Jeff

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I had a pain pump temporarily attached to my shoulder after an in-house operation to clean out the tissue debris from my painful torn shoulder muscle.
The Vicodin injections led to yellow jaundice and I ended up in the hospital with a liver bilirubin count of 12. The normal range is 1-3.
After a liver biopsy and numerous blood tests, it took 3 days to bring the count down to 7 when I was discharged.
Be careful what you wish for.

Hi- Archie here-
Boy, that’s swell that you have a chance at a better result! I’m super stoked that they listened to you, but this should be our expectation, not the exception! Please complete the circle and keep a journal. If somewhere down the road you need an increase in amount, the ability to give yourself a bolus , or even try a different med in the pump, you’ll have the documentation. This is really good news and an important part of the process.
Best, Archie