Ok let me try this again, I'm home...

mistyblueyz
on 9/14/08 3:13 am - Skowhegan, ME

Well to tell you about the title I typed this all out last night and somehow it disappeared on me and I didn't feel like typing it all back out then so here I am now...Yes I am home, thank god. I want to thank all who asked about me or sent wishes and those who sent cards, they were very much appreciated and made me smile! As you all know I went in because of a blood clot on my lung, near the biggest artery to the heart from what they say. So I had to be in there to thin my blood out to prevent other blood clots, apparently thinning the blood doesn't get rid of the one you already have. I went in Tuesday because I was spitting up blood and had rib and shoulder pain. They did a chest xray, blood work and then a catscan, and the catscan showed the blood clot and so they admitted me. I had to be in there from Tuesday til yesterday mostly just to get my INR which I can't remember what it stands for, up to a certain level, another words thing enough I believe. Also just before going in there I had started my "friend" or monthly as most say, so that was aggrivating and then I had developed a sore on the inside of my right thigh, which turned out to be an abcess, the surgeon said a pimple that turned into an abcess. So I had to have that lanced and drained, but before they lanced it, it popped and there was blood everywhere, pooling around my feet in the bathroom etc, I was so scared because of bleeding with being on a blood thinner...but everything worked out good and they ended up lancing it and it felt a lot better, but I also needed an antibiotic, which I guess can work against the blood thinner. The antibiotic they had wanted to use I couldn't because its one I am allergic too...go figure right. Also while there they noticed my potassium/magnesium was low, so every few hours I had to take 4 potassium pills, then 2-3 times a day I had to have blood taken to check my blood levels for the blood thinner, plus 3-4 times a day finger pokes for my blood sugar. It sounds like fun huh? The funny thing is when I went in I was and had been feeling better except the short of breathe thing, but I had just attributed that to spending a month in bed and getting my strength back. So I didn't feel awful in there except pain of the abcess, but now I come home with a cold. I swear everytime I go near a hospital I end up sick. But anyway sorry I am rambling on just wanted to let you know how I am doing. OH yeah and I had and still have alot of water weight cause I had gained 10+ lbs but knew it wasn't food when I had only been eating a week and a half when I was admitted. I am doing better with eating but hate all the gas I get but oh well better then nausea. Take care all and you all seem to be doing wonderfully, thanks for the support...Angela

oceanlady
on 9/14/08 3:25 am - ME

RNY on 01/31/08

Angela,

Glad to hear that you are back home where you belong. It certainly has been a bumpy ride for you, here's hoping to worst is over.

(deactivated member)
on 9/14/08 6:01 am - ME

Lap Band on 04/21/08

my God, what a rough time you have had. YOu must of been so frustrated and tired of all the poking, I' hope it is all over now and you can start on your wonderful journey. Welcome Home, Hugs, Cheryl

debz_58
on 9/14/08 6:24 am - Troy, ME

RNY on 11/04/08

"WOW"...seems like such an understatement !!

Glad to hear you're home and hoping the worst is all behind you...

Take Care and all the best to you !!

katetme
on 9/14/08 7:17 am - Center Lovell, ME

RNY on 03/31/08

Thank God you are ok and caught it quickly-sortof...
Hopefully you will begin the healing now...
Take care..
k

It was magic when she realized who she had become...
Kate
Highest    Pre-op     right after Surgery         Current       Goal
      236          213                  219                            140         130

            96 lbs lost and gone forever!! To God goes the Glory!

                                       Finally it moved!

Amberlee2002
on 9/14/08 7:33 am - Skowhegan, ME

RNY on 07/17/08

Well i am very happy you are home now ..was going to call but lost your number and did not know how to get it ... ... i hope u start feeling better ...

Amber R Befor Surgery 379/Surgery day 369/Current 225

tiggrpt
on 9/14/08 7:46 am - Sabattus, ME

RNY on 04/14/08

I sure am glad to hear you are home and doing better! Sounds like a scary time for you! Hopefully it's all behind you now and you will start healing and feeling better! Please take care, rest and keep us posted when you can! Ruth