Andy wrote:

> OK, enough explaning. I was talking about my stay for pancreatitus. I
> wasn't allowed to eat.
>
> What class of patient does that put me in?

Sick. LOL, but we already KNEW that, eh?
Pancreatitis is pretty common and can range from mild to dead.
Not eating (bowel rest) is SOP. In fact, even chewing gum and smoking
are discouraged because it promotes gastric acid production. Mostly we
just keep a patient hydrated (those IV fluids) and monitor/support till
resolution.