TOTALLY GEEKED!

Vette · Owl drink to that!

RE: in the hospital

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

I hope the time passes quickly TLC. I also hope you can get up & about soon.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Has the swelling gone down, tlc? Are you able to get around yet?

I hope you start feeling better soon.

-- Edited by Fort Worth Mom on Monday 3rd of November 2014 01:03:18 PM

tlc · Regular

My legs seem to be smaller today. Waiting for physical therapy to come.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

I'm heading to Omaha in the morning and I'm not going to get to see you!!! cry

tlc · Regular

just Czech wrote:
I'm heading to Omaha in the morning and I'm not going to get to see you!!!

Darn! Bad timing.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

tlc wrote:
My legs seem to be smaller today. Waiting for physical therapy to come.

Yay! How did PT go?

tlc · Regular

They never came. The nurse said they should come tomorrow. Hopefully will be able to get my braces on by then.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Are you near highway 275?
If not, we are out of luck. Darn it.
Hope you get better soon and that the physical therapy works for you.

tlc · Regular

I don't know. I'm in onawa iowa which is just a mile or two from the Nebraska border about 35miles south of sioux city.
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just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Darn it. I won't be anywhere close to there. I do know where that is though.
Gosh darn it!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Awww TLC, you must be really fidgety. I would be. READ!

tlc · Regular

They are sending me home tomorrow because I still can't get up to walk so physical therapy can't do anything more. I'll be at my mom and dad's until surgery next Friday. This is and has been the biggest nightmare, and it won't be over for at least another 6 weeks or so.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Wow, that stinks TLC! I am so sorry this is happening to you.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Well at least you will be with family. That would make it a bit easier! Unless your fam is really annoying, lol.

I hope you are able to enjoy some quality family time until you go back. Continuing to send positive thoughts your way!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

tlc wrote:
They are sending me home tomorrow because I still can't get up to walk so physical therapy can't do anything more. I'll be at my mom and dad's until surgery next Friday. This is and has been the biggest nightmare, and it won't be over for at least another 6 weeks or so.

Oh gosh, tlc. I'm so sorry to hear that. I sure hope you'll be feeling better soon. Prayers and hugs, on the way. Hang in there. You are a very strong person, and I'm rooting for you.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Thanks for the update. Sorry it's not a happier one.

flan

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Yes, we're all rooting for you, tlc.

ed11563 · Guru

I'm sooooooooo sorry you have to go through this.

tlc · Regular

Thanks everyone. I'm home at my parents house. Took about 3hours to get settled and meet the home health nurses. I'll have an aide come twice a day and nurse once. At least I know who they ate. I know them from different things.

ed11563 · Guru

Hi Tami,

Thanks for the update. I hope you're comfortable.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

tlc wrote:
Thanks everyone. I'm home at my parents house. Took about 3hours to get settled and meet the home health nurses. I'll have an aide come twice a day and nurse once. At least I know who they ate. I know them from different things.

tlc, I know you meant "are" and were a victim of auto-correct, but I personally think it's a good idea to know who your caregivers last ate as well. biggrin biggrin biggrin

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Especially if it was greens and beans!
Thanks for the updates TLC.

tlc · Regular

I'm using my kindle and the auto correct drives me nuts.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Glad you are home. I haven't forgot about you. I Promise.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Saturday 8th of November 2014 05:13:25 PM

ed11563 · Guru

"I'm using my kindle and the auto correct drives me nuts."

You should be able to turn that off. If you can't find it in "settings", let us know. I'm sure someone else here must have a Kindle.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

I think the auto correct and how amusing it can make statements is worth it! Make you laugh, and that is what you need right now. A distraction from the awful feeling of being so dependent when you are independent. It will get better. In the mean time, you have people who love you and want to help you. I think that is awesome.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Thinking about you, tlc. Hope you're having a good day.

tlc · Regular

Nurse came this moening to do what she needs to do, and my sister came to dye my hair. My mom tried to drown me. Poured water on my face. But it worked ok. I'm laying on my sides a lot so I can't do much except use the kindle.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

Thank God for the kindle!

tlc · Regular

Had a friend come today so my mom could go get groceries. She had been a nurse for a long time before she had kids so she was good to have here.

I started taking Tylenol for this pain I have when I breathe in deep. Isn't really working.

My other sister is coming tomorrow night to help until Friday. Everything is going well otherwise. I'm going to try to get up tomorrow because the swelling has gone way down. I've lost 10 lbs water weight so far.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Wow! 10 pounds of water weight? That's a lot of fluid!
Keep taking deep breaths!
Glad you got your hair dyed even if your sister did try to drown you, lol. I bet your hair looks very nice.
Still sending good thoughts your way!

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Thinking about you TLC.

tlc · Regular

I was talking to my friend yesterday about how she found out I was sick, and she went to the hospital the day after I was admitted. I was in surgery to try to put stents in then because my kidneys had completely shut down. Didn't work. She said the scariest thing was I was totally unresponsive. I was lucky I didn't die.

I had gone to work on Friday, I remember going home, then I don't remember anything until Saturday morning when my mom, dad and sister were yelling for me, coming in my house. They called the ambulance that took me to the local hospital, they sent.me to a bigger hospital. I don't remember anything after that except being put in a cat scan. I woke up on Monday morning.

It's scary because I didn't feel sick, just tired. No pain, fever or anything. If they hadn't come when they did, I would have died. The only reason they did was because a patron came to the library and said I looked terrible the day before, so my co-worker called my sister.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

tlc wrote:
I was talking to my friend yesterday about how she found out I was sick, and she went to the hospital the day after I was admitted. I was in surgery to try to put stents in then because my kidneys had completely shut down. Didn't work. She said the scariest thing was I was totally unresponsive. I was lucky I didn't die.

I had gone to work on Friday, I remember going home, then I don't remember anything until Saturday morning when my mom, dad and sister were yelling for me, coming in my house. They called the ambulance that took me to the local hospital, they sent.me to a bigger hospital. I don't remember anything after that except being put in a cat scan. I woke up on Monday morning.

It's scary because I didn't feel sick, just tired. No pain, fever or anything. If they hadn't come when they did, I would have died. The only reason they did was because a patron came to the library and said I looked terrible the day before, so my co-worker called my sister.

Oh my, tlc. What an ordeal! I'm so glad they found you in time.

I hope you'll be feeling better soon.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Thank goodness people noticed you looked sick!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

tlc wrote:
I was talking to my friend yesterday about how she found out I was sick, and she went to the hospital the day after I was admitted. I was in surgery to try to put stents in then because my kidneys had completely shut down. Didn't work. She said the scariest thing was I was totally unresponsive. I was lucky I didn't die.

I had gone to work on Friday, I remember going home, then I don't remember anything until Saturday morning when my mom, dad and sister were yelling for me, coming in my house. They called the ambulance that took me to the local hospital, they sent.me to a bigger hospital. I don't remember anything after that except being put in a cat scan. I woke up on Monday morning.

It's scary because I didn't feel sick, just tired. No pain, fever or anything. If they hadn't come when they did, I would have died. The only reason they did was because a patron came to the library and said I looked terrible the day before, so my co-worker called my sister.

That is truly lucky. I'm glad they found you in time.

ed11563 · Guru

tlc wrote:
I was talking to my friend yesterday about how she found out I was sick, and she went to the hospital the day after I was admitted. I was in surgery to try to put stents in then because my kidneys had completely shut down. Didn't work. She said the scariest thing was I was totally unresponsive. I was lucky I didn't die.

I had gone to work on Friday, I remember going home, then I don't remember anything until Saturday morning when my mom, dad and sister were yelling for me, coming in my house. They called the ambulance that took me to the local hospital, they sent.me to a bigger hospital. I don't remember anything after that except being put in a cat scan. I woke up on Monday morning.

It's scary because I didn't feel sick, just tired. No pain, fever or anything. If they hadn't come when they did, I would have died. The only reason they did was because a patron came to the library and said I looked terrible the day before, so my co-worker called my sister.

A LOT of people care about you.

tlc · Regular

My nurse came and we put my braces on and they fit! I walked about 5 feet to the recliner. Legs were a little.weak.but.My arms were able to compensate.

chef · Guru

I'm thankful you were able to get to the hospital in time. Awesome news on the braces fitting!

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Wow! I am so glad someone cared enough to call your family!
You are loved. smile

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Yay on braces fitting!!!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Honeys_Mom wrote:
Yay on braces fitting!!!

Yes! I'm sure it felt good to be able to get out of bed, for a while! smile

Hang in there, tlc. We're rooting for you!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Great progress TLC, but really scary how you were found. You have great family and friends to care enough to barge in.

tlc · Regular

Got up again today and walked about 10 feet to the couch and back to the chair. I can't quite walk like I normally do, which is swinging my legs together, so I'm walking one foot in front of the other for now until my legs get stronger. My arms are about normal though.

One thing I don't like about being home is the different people who come. I've had several different aides come. I get used to one, then another comes. Today I had one that was just dumb. I had to show her how to do everything. She didn't get off to a very good start when she said "We really like your daughter at the hospital". It's my sister. She is head of HR. My other sister came last night and she was in the other room, so she said "oh, so that's your daughter in the other room?" Nope. Sister again. I asked her if I actually looked that old. Then I have a hospital gown on that is stamped with a VA hospital property of thing, and she asked "so is your husband a vet?" Nope, not married. I couldn't believe she assumed so much. Usually people will ask "are you married" or "do you have kids", "any brothers or sisters?". She was weird.

2 days til surgery. I'm getting nervous.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Surgery is coming up fast for you. I bet you will be glad to have it over with and behind you.
You sound like you are a lot stronger then you were last week. I am glad to hear that.
Maybe the aids were just trying to make conversation and do not have enough experience on making small talk. At least they talked to you. I had aids who barely said a word.
Glad your family is coming to visit. That must make you feel good. They really do love you.
Thanks for the update. Keep getting stronger and soon this will be all in the past. Hugs to you.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Thanks for keeping TG in the loop - we all care about you! <3!

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Lots of good thoughts and prayers coming your way, tlc. Please keep up the updates!

ed11563 · Guru

tlc wrote:
n I have a hospital gown on that is stamped with a VA hospital property of thing, and she asked "so is your husband a vet?" Nope, not married. I couldn't believe she assumed so much.

If someone asks anything about your "VA Hospital Property" gown, tell them that YOU were in the military, but you're not allowed to talk about it.

"I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you." aww

tlc · Regular

Good one, Ed.

Tomorrow at this time I will be in surgery. I hope it goes the way it should and I wake up without my huge stomach. I'm getting nervous about what could go wrong. I leave at 8 to be there at 10. Surgery at noon.

Hopefully everything will go well and I'll be home in a few days.