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Title: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: thegrammalady on February 08, 2008, 12:55:15 PM

:thumbdown;  well not really, i could have done without any of it.

i came home january 6th from a very nice visit to my family in oregon. never strayed very far from home so i didn't get to see anyone outside of corvallis. the 15th of january we had scheduled a nice little outpatient procedure to try to make my fistula work better. NOT ! ! ! !  major surgery latter, a incision that goes from the inner bend of my arm around to the under side of my upper arm, a new upper arm fistula and a 2 day hospital stay latter.........my arm hurt so much i couldn't use the computer. i only managed to make a few short one handed posts so no one would think i'd fallen off the face of the earth. i've gone from bitchy, to grouchy, to grumpy and was really beginning to think i might never reach mildly annoyed when, sunday evening (the 3rd), news was almost over and i noticed it hurt to breath when i took a deep breath. just in one spot. didn't think that much about it, i have asthma, have had several bad bouts with bronchitis and pleurisy. so thought i'd wait and see what would happen since i wasn't really wheezing. monday when i got up for dialysis it just plain hurt to breath period. but out the door i went. half way there i really considered having the guy who drives me turn around and head for the er, but i didn't. when the nurse saw me she pronounced me "green". not good unless you're kermit the frog. ( ;musicalnote; it ain't easy being green.....frog or not) at any rate we did dialysis, during which we called my doctor and he had me stay for some more iv antibiotics then sent me on to the er.  an ekg, chest xray, 4 ultrasounds and a lung scan later i was admitted with a diagnosis of pulmonary edema (blood clot in my right lung) and no idea of where it came from. they never did find that out. the plan of action was enough heparin to melt and elephant and enough coumedin to get me to a therapeutic level so i could go home. projected time 5 to 15 days, you've got to be kidding.  luckily i'm home in 4 days, just shows ya what they really know. now my blood may be thinner but i guarantee there isn't as much of it as there used to be. blood draw, 20 vials all large sunday night, then 4 a day the rest of the time i was there. i got tired of explaining why the couldn't use my right arm. since when isn't "no, everything must be done on this arm" after all there's a bright pink band on the other one that means keep away. i didn't take anyones head off, i guess i really wasn't as bitchy as i thought i was. i'm home, tired, but glad to be here and alive, which is the important thing. not happy to be on coumeden, which may last 6 to 12 months to life, but well.........there aren't any options that are any better. glad to be back, missed you all have a lot of catching up to do, which i'm looking forward to. my i do know how to rattle on don't i?

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: KICKSTART on February 08, 2008, 01:02:12 PM

Oh poor you ,time to relax now , pamper yourself or better still get someone to pamper you.  :cuddle;

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: MyssAnne on February 08, 2008, 01:05:07 PM

Oh my gosh, gramma!!!!

What a horrible 2 months!!!  I'm so glad it's finally over with though.  It IS, isn't it??? 

I'm glad you're back with us!! :2thumbsup; :beer1;

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: livecam on February 08, 2008, 01:10:54 PM

You've really been through the ringer in the last couple of months Gramma.  They sound like two months from hell.  Its good things are somewhat more under control now and it is good to have you back online.  Take good care of yourself and get some rest.

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: Adam_W on February 08, 2008, 01:55:05 PM

Geeze that's a lot to go through. Take it easy gramma. I hope you feel better soon.

Adam

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: paris on February 08, 2008, 02:09:42 PM

Oh my goodness!  I knew you hadn't posted much lately, but sometimes we all need a break, so I was hoping that was it.  You certainly have been through way too much. I am so sorry this has all happened, but I am very glad they figured out what was wrong.  Take care, rest and let us know how you are doing when you are able.  Lots of hugs and good wishes :cuddle; :grouphug;

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: charee on February 08, 2008, 02:22:52 PM

you poor thing you have had a hard time hope things are  improving. Take care :cuddle;

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: KT0930 on February 08, 2008, 02:32:36 PM

Oh my goodness, what a two months you've had!! Sorry to hear you've been through so much, hopefully you're done with the drama now. Take care of yourself, and relax for awhile!   :grouphug;

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: Deanne on February 08, 2008, 03:54:20 PM

What an awful experience! I'm glad you're better. I wonder if the travel might have set you up for the clot.

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: Wattle on February 08, 2008, 04:24:51 PM

 :cuddle;  I am glad all the drama of the past two months is behind you now. Time to rest and get yourself back to "normal". Take care Gramma.
 :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on February 08, 2008, 04:41:31 PM

Hi Gramma
I hope you are resting and feeling better.
I can relate to the blood clot episode as I have one in my left ventricle.
I also am on cummiden and other blood thinners.
Mine was discpvered 12/11.  Have to undergo a test soon to see if it is gone.
I don't know caused mine either unless it was the leg amputation surgery.
Take care.  God bless!

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: Joe Paul on February 08, 2008, 04:44:09 PM

Glad they found the clot, and you are doing better enough to post.

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: Sluff on February 08, 2008, 05:48:38 PM

WoW what an exciting time you had... :sarcasm; Sure glad your home and I sure hope things continue to improve. Missed ya around here.  :grouphug;

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: lola on February 08, 2008, 06:30:46 PM

OMG, I hope your feeling better soon. Glad your back :grouphug; :grouphug; :grouphug;

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: The Wife on February 08, 2008, 07:35:17 PM

I think everyone has said what I'm saying.  Whew!  What a time you've had.  Glad to hear you're home now.  Wishing you peaceful times for a long time to come!

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: rose1999 on February 08, 2008, 11:28:57 PM

Like everyone else I'm sorry to hear what you went through and glad you are back.  How is the fistula?  I hope that, after all that, you will see some improvement in it.
Take care of yourself  :grouphug;

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: okarol on February 09, 2008, 12:30:44 AM

I am glad to hear you had a nice family visit before the torture began!
I pray you feel better - I missed ya!!
 :cuddle;

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: Joanniebop on February 09, 2008, 02:32:06 AM

Sorry to hear of your terrible ordeal.
So many horrible complications with this diabolical disease >:D but am glad that you are home now and on the mend.
Take care!
Joannie

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: Psim on February 09, 2008, 11:02:24 AM

Whew, hope things stay less interesting for a good long while now! Welcome back.

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: Romona on February 09, 2008, 04:11:06 PM

 :grouphug;
I hope no more excitement is in store for you.

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: brenda on February 09, 2008, 09:50:02 PM

Wow! You have had a rough time. Take it easy and relax now. :grouphug;

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: glitter on February 09, 2008, 09:54:32 PM

glad to see you back!!   :grouphug;

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: cris on February 10, 2008, 03:22:04 PM

My gramma, you're a fighter! if only hugs & kisses can make you better!
all our love,
cris

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: Psim on February 11, 2008, 10:34:44 AM

How are you feeling now? Hope all is finally going better.

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: thegrammalady on February 11, 2008, 11:12:00 AM

thank you, thank you to everyone. i think i have finally moved on to mildly annoyed and that i can live with. now if i could just keep my eyes open. (the doctor is thinking on the sleep thing) hopefully i will be able to avoid any further problems.   :cuddle; hugs to everyone.

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: anja on February 13, 2008, 01:21:33 PM

Sorry for your troubles, gramma.  Hopefully the worst is behind you and the coumadin level will remain constant and give you no more grief than you already have.  May your arm heal quickly and well .  Take care!

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on February 13, 2008, 08:41:51 PM

Hope you're feeling better and stronger each day Gramma.
I'm on coumadin also.  My level is not high enough yet.
Good to have you back.

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: Sluff on February 14, 2008, 02:35:40 AM

Hope things are improving daily.  :grouphug;

Title: Re: It's Been A very Interesting 2 Months
Post by: willieandwinnie on February 14, 2008, 03:52:29 PM

thegrammalady  :grouphug; I pray that everyday gets easier. Take care.