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Where I Have Been

Mar 13, 2008

So I went back to the ER on Monday per the nurse at The Cleveland Clinic. After they messed around with my wound for a while...and caused me even more pain. I was taken by EMS to the Cleveland Clinic. Let me tell you the ride, sucked. But I got there and the worse part was getting off the stretcher...omg...the pain. I cried and cried. Three nirses tried to help me. But there was nothing they could do. They let me use the restroom and helped me into bed. A little while later, they brought me more moriphine...they were already giving me some at the local ER. They had the DR on call come in...who pulled out my packing...after the lidocaine. It still killed me...and I screamed. They had no idea why none of the meds were helping me. So since Monday that has been the routine...pack it,,,pull it out...re pack it....drugs...antibiotics....and so on. I got to come home today...and the burning I was feeling is mostly gone. I guess I had an abcess, and was infected with staph. So I sure hope things get better from here. I am soooo tired of the pain.

The News from the ER

Mar 06, 2008

I just got home from the ER and they said I am dehydrated and I have an infection. They called my surgeon at Cleveland who told them to take the stitches out of the infected wound...OUCH!! Do a culture...another BIG OUCH! Put me on an anti biotic and he wants to see me on Monday. :( So that is what is going on. I am very very sore now....mainly just at that incision site though. So, I hope that means the rest of me is healing fine. So now I am up even though I am tired, trying to get all the fluid I can in me.

A little Better Today

Mar 06, 2008

Well I am not the best right now, but I am better. My mom is coming to get me here in a little while and take me to the ER. We decided to wait because the medical group is located right across the street and I know that they will refer someone there first, and I didn't want to feel like a human ping pong. After 5 they will be closed, so the only option is the ER. All I want is my stiches removed and an antibiotic...that would be soo nice.

I do have some TMI for you...lol! I finally had a BM today. I really hate taking drugs to get my body to work, my body knows how to work on it's own...and sometimes it is just best to let it do it's thing. In this case, I was right. What a relief. So now I am drinking 50/50 water and white grape juice. Let me tell you it tastes great!

To answer a couple of questions, I am not hungry at all. I have to force myself to eat. I am not complaining one bit! What a blessing. I have just been working really hard to get my protein in, and drink lots of water. I love my ice water. :)

On a positive note today, I got my garde card from the college. I took 4 full time classes in 7 weeks...so I could get them out of the way before surgery...so this included the midterm and final in 7 weeks. Here is what I got:

American History ... A

Interpersonal Communications ... A

Microeconomics ... C+

Crime Scene Investigations ... A

I even feel good about the C+ because that class was really hard for me...like reading hebrew or something...ugh...so that grade is great considering the class. My current GPA is 3.625. So I had a boost today. It came on a day when I needed it too. Funny how that happens.

I will post more later when I get back home.

 

OMG

Mar 05, 2008

One of my incisions is leaking and it is freaking me out. I called the dr who said it was no big deal, call my surgeons office in the morning. But I just stood up to go to the bathroom, and out pour all this liquid from the incision. Talk about freaking me out. I am so scared right now. I cannot stop crying. It sucks to be alone on top of it all.

Sunday Night...

Mar 02, 2008

I am home. I am still very very sore I left the hospital on Thursday and have stayed with a friend the last couple of days. This is not the pain I expected at all. But my hospital stay was not the best either. Right after surgery they were taking me to recovery and one of the orderlys let go of the gerney and I bounce into a wall. OMG that hurt me so bad. The pain meds did nothing for me...they uped my dose on Tuesday. To no avail. I started running a fever, and Wednesday my friend came to get me...and they wouldnt let me go. That day, from 10a-7p they forgot my pain meds. She called the nurses station several times and no one would come. They basically left me alone. But then the dr. came in and she explained to him how many times she called and he must have went and yelled at her...because she comes and gets all in my face. Telling me if I need something I should ask..Well, hello I am in pain here. I cant wait to go bak, because I am filing a grievence on her. So my experience was not the best. The tube hurt bad when they pulled it out, I screamed. But I am homes, and hoping that things will get better soon. I have been working on getting all my liquids in, but it is hard to do. I will keep in touch. 

Sunday Morning...

Feb 23, 2008

Well I am getting all my stuff around. You know I thought I would have everything ready to go...Ha! I knew that was to good to be true. I think that tend to happen when you're a single mom of a 10 and 7 year old. They have a tendency to keep those kinds of things from happening. hehe. 
My sister in law is coming to get me around noon...she will make my day enjoyable. She is a fun person to be around. Always has me laughing. 
At this point I am a nervous. I have had way too mant thoughts run through my head. I don't know what to make of them all....but I am working on relaxing. I am taking my laptop with me to the hospital. I don't know if I will end up using it or not....but I am taking it anyway. I want it there if I want it. 
I am planning on documenting everything as much as I can. Day 2 may be sort of rough, since I wont have anyone there...but who knows! I will keep you updated. Thanks so much for all the love, prayers, and support. 

Love~ Jennifer

Monday is the day

Feb 23, 2008

I am not exactly sure how I feel right now...I am really excited to begin a whole new life...but I am getting a bit nervous. I don't know totally what to expect. I know what they are going to do to me, and I know that everyone's experience will be different. I am now just waiting to find out what mine will be like. 
I have had a great pre-surgery weekend so far. I went out with a great guy last night and it gives me something to look forward to this next weekend. He thinks he needs to pamper me...hmm...the ultimate test. So far, he is doing an awesome job at that though. 
I dont know why I feel this way, but I think it is kind of nice that he likes me now for who I am...and could be with me on this journey as some major changes begin to occur. The only thing is...he is going to have to get a ladder to help me get in his truck...lol

Just Something I Found.

Feb 14, 2008

If I Had My Life To Live Over

by Erma Bombeck

The following was written by the late Erma Bombeck
after she found out that she had cancer.

If I had my life to live over, I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television - and more while watching life.

I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."

There would have been more "I love you's".. More "I'm sorrys" ...

But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute... look at it and really see it ... live it...and never give it back.


So stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who Do love us. Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with, and what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually. 
Life is too short to let it pass you by.

Hello, Happy Valentine's Day!

Feb 14, 2008

Ok so my liquid diet is going ok. I went to the clinic yesterday for all my pre op stuff. They told me I could have yogurt, which is so great. I needed something else. I also finally ordered the book. WLS for Dummies. I just got it today. So Happy Vanlentine's Day to me. 
There is so much great information in the book. I got my highlighter out and have been going through it this afternoon. If you haven't gotten it yet, and are just begining your journey I encourage you to get it. 
I will post more later. I have two exams to complte, and a lot of homework. Trying to get all loose ends tied up before the big day! 
Love, Jennifer

Liquid Diet

Feb 10, 2008

Well today I start my liquid diet, This is going to be a tough one for me. But you never know, maybe not. I ave already been prepping my body in some ways. The past couple of weeks I have been doing two a day, replacing meals. So I hope that helps. I think the hard part is eating when I get up. I am not a breakfast person at all. But I have bought all the drink I could need, and jello too. This morning I am having a vanilla slim fast, the low carb one. I was a little concerned about which ones I should be drinking, but I called the clinic and they said it doesnt matter as long as I am under 800. I was relieved because I had already bought so many of the optima, which is what the nutritionist told me to get. I also have the carnation breakfast packs too. 
My friend Amanda is doing this with me...crazy as she is....lol. She said she needs to loose 50 pounds, and wants to support me through the two weeks, so she is going to do this right along. I am so touched by that. I really hopes she can kickstart her weight loss as well. 
I have my Y membership now, and have been using it. I am planning on going today, but the wind chill here is bad. Yesterday there were so many white outs people were in the ditch. We shall see though. If I dont go now, I may go tonight with my son after he finishes karate. 
One more change....my boyfriend (ex now) was suppose to take me to Cleveland. This relationship has been rocky from the begining over a year ago So he told me last week that he couldnt get anyone to work for him, and he couldnt go. I am actuall a bit relieved. He asked me to pay him for his weeks wages, and any money I can save I am going to. So that was basically the straw the broke the cammels back. I know he is not right for me, or my kids. Actually to be quite honest...he isnt good enough. I know he will hold me back, and that wont be happening. 
So anyways, I will keep posting through this week. I hope people are reading this..lol. If not, it is a good record for myself. 
Hugs to everyone.
About Me
Bryan, OH
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02/25/2008
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Dec 21, 2007
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