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I am sick of this hospital and I'm not getting better!

Sunday, January 16, 2011

EWell, I have been here since Tuesday night and after meeting with the doctors I was starting to get my hopes up. Now I am just sick of this place: the awful food, the surly desk nurses, getting poked and prodded, and last,but certainly not least, the medications not working. I am just ad bad off here as I am at home.

I miss my husband and kitties. I can't even take a shower without someone to shook Mr from the everptesent IV infusion machine. A nurse has to help me remove my top and tape plastic over my PIC line. They ask you to wear street clothes when I would be so much more comfortable in my James. At this rate I feel I will never get out of here or I will be released no better off than when I came in.

My room is the last one at the end of the hall, so the only exercise I get is to and fro the nurses'station. I want to go to Florida!

  
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PEPPERLEAH 1/17/2011 11:13PM

    Praying for you.

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SERENEMOM71 1/17/2011 10:13PM

  My dear friend, I'm so sorry that things are so things are so tough! However, I would ezpect that you would feel worse before you would feel better. But that is no excuse for the nurses to be surly! I didn't answer your call because I have been in the hospital myself. I am now home on bedrest for 2 weeks because I have blood clots in my lungs. That is the bad news! I have blood clots in my lungs, That is the good news! LOL Praise God they didn't travel to my brain or heart! Anyway, I feel lousy but I will survive! but I will be on blood thinners for the rest of my life as this happened 1 1/2 years ago, too.
I'll call you in a couple of days when I am feeling better and hopefully you will either be feeling better, or in Florida, or back home. Know that you're loved and that I have been praying for you the whole time as the team as been, too.

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SING4MYFOOD 1/17/2011 8:25PM

    Keep your chin up, girl - God WILL show you the way! Sorry the nurses aren't helping - they should know better than to be surly! Wish I could come & be your nurse, I'd remember how it is to be in that bed, waiting for results!

Love,

Kerolyn

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JUDY1676 1/17/2011 5:44PM

    I pray they can find the right treatment so you can feel better~~real soon.

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FLMOMX2 1/17/2011 5:10PM

    Sorry it's going so rough

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YELLOWBIRD01 1/17/2011 2:43PM

    I am sorry you are having a rough time! :-{ I will keep you in my prayers!!!

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HAPPYONE331 1/17/2011 12:47PM

    Hope things look up for you soon!

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OPALMOON 1/17/2011 5:25AM

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-POOKIE- 1/17/2011 4:43AM

    Oh I am so sorry when things seemed to be hopeful :(

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SUMMERSMILES1 1/16/2011 10:49PM

    It seems so trite to say, but you are in my prayers. Hopefully, the doctors will find the right treatment and the nurses will be nicer. emoticon emoticon

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CAROLDEDOO 1/16/2011 10:35PM

    emoticonSo sorry to hear of your plight! Maybe it's the old "it gets worse before it gets better" thing. You haven't been there even a week yet...and you've been having the migraines for years...right?

I'm praying that something gives! It's in the Lord's hands.

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DEE107 1/16/2011 10:10PM

    SO SO SOrry they havent found the right medicine for you ..Praying they do so you can go HOME or to FLorida

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JAYAPERS 1/16/2011 8:57PM

    I so sorry its not better yet emoticon I hope the docs find the right formula soon!

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LJR4HEALTH 1/16/2011 8:35PM

    So emoticon that you are still in that place yeah hospital are anything but fun Hang in there Doctors I am sure are doing there best emoticon

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LITTLEGUYSMOM1 1/16/2011 7:50PM

    Oh Dear! I am so sorry that things look so bleak right now. I'll be praying that God will hold you up and that He'll guide the Dr and nurses in regards to your care. I pray the pain goes away SOON! emoticon

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KNITTABLES 1/16/2011 7:21PM

    i am so sorry things aren't getting better. I do hope and pray that things will get better real soon.

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CAROLJEAN64 1/16/2011 5:58PM

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Check out this website. There are great MP3 for pain management. I have used the surgery ones (guided meditations and affirmations) and made what my docs considered amazing recoveries.
Still holding you in the light.

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BOVEY63 1/16/2011 5:51PM

    I am so sorry that it's not going well for you. Continuing to pray that something can be found to ease the migraines.
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The Last Two Days Have Been Hard

Saturday, January 15, 2011

It seems like everybody wants a piece of me in this hospital and I can not get any rest. My veins blew on my first two IVs so I had to get a PIC line put in. My oomigraine pained was receding, then they adjusted my mess causing my blood pressure to drop to 80/53. I am so tired a.d have been on bed rest since with my pain level back up. I am not very happy right now. In fact, I am just going to go back to sleep with my constant companion...the IV infused.

  
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ZENPATH2HEALTH 1/16/2011 4:14PM

  I wish there was something they could really do for you. I can feel your pain and wish I could take it away

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SPARKINGINMASS 1/15/2011 11:56PM

    Sorry you are having a hard time. I hope that you can get some rest. I hope you get out of the hospital soon. emoticon

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OPALMOON 1/15/2011 11:39PM

    Hi Judi, I am so sorry to hear that you are having a difficult time. Sleep sure does sound like the best thing at the moment. Thoughts and prayers are with you - hugs and blessings, Nattacia.

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JHADZHIA 1/15/2011 10:55PM

    emoticon emoticon took anest 3 tries to get my vein, then after that 3 tries to get blood test. i had really low bp too throughout my stay
hope this procedure works for you, just covering same ground again?? boy

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HLTHAPPINESS4C 1/15/2011 9:28PM

    emoticon dear Judi. You have been in my prayers each day and will continue to be.

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SAVINGHANNAH 1/15/2011 8:54PM

    I hope you're better soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
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SLIMLILA 1/15/2011 7:46PM

    HOw long will it take till they get your BP regulated and will that lessen the pain again?

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KNITTABLES 1/15/2011 4:20PM

    emoticonI hope you get some rest, I've been suffering with a migraine now for two days. I hope they find a cure real soon.

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CAROLJEAN64 1/15/2011 2:52PM

    You are in my thoughts. I know that you will come out of this week with improved health.

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YELLOWBIRD01 1/15/2011 2:40PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you!! May you find the relief and answers you need!! Get some rest!!!

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SARAHTAIT 1/15/2011 1:50PM

    I am sitting in a hospital ICU with my husband and know all about the joy and fun of hospital stay! You decide to rest and in they come wanting to do something.....but if you need them they aren't there. bless your heart! I'm praying for your healing and a good hospital experience from here on out!
hugs,
Sarah

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SERENEMOM71 1/15/2011 12:41PM

  Judi, I have been praying for you the whole time you have been in this clinic. I'm sorry it has been so hard for you. I hope that the results are worth it. Just hang in there and know that God is with you through it all.

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JLYNNEW5 1/15/2011 11:13AM

  you are in my prayers :( i hope this will be all fixed and you wont be in pain, soon! emoticon

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SUMMERSMILES1 1/15/2011 11:08AM

    Praying for you. emoticon emoticon

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LITTLEGUYSMOM1 1/15/2011 11:03AM

    I'm so sorry that it's been hard for you. You are still in my prayers for a successful treatment. I hope things work out for the best. Sending some hugs your way! emoticon emoticon emoticon

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BOVEY63 1/15/2011 10:58AM

    Praying that all works out and relief will be yours.
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Big day tomorrow

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Tomorrow I am going to be getting facet injections under general anesthesia. This is the procedure where they kill the nerves in my neck. I have had this done twice before, but they're supposed to be better at it here. Please pray with me for good results.

The procedure will slow down my Xerox because pain mess will be necessary afterwards.

The food here is awful. Hopefully that will help me lose weight. They have me on a special migraine diet. Have felt too bad so far to do any exercise. So much for my good intentions.

No sleep at all last night so I hope to catch a decent night's worth tonight. Miss posting on my teams,but this tiny keyboard is challenging to use and I am busy in classes and getting medical tests and IVs all day.

  
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JAYAPERS 1/13/2011 3:48PM

    Cheering for you! Don't stress about "weight loss" while you are there...work on getting your pain gone so that when you come home you can focus on your weight loss journey more completely and in much more comfort.

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SUMMERSMILES1 1/13/2011 1:00PM

    You are in my prayers. Hopefully the food will get better and the procedure works. emoticon

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OPALMOON 1/13/2011 9:25AM

    Praying that everything goes well.

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-POOKIE- 1/13/2011 6:40AM

    emoticon Hope it all goes ok

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ECHOBLUE1 1/12/2011 10:27PM

    Dear Dreamer -- Who has ever gotten a "good nights sleep" in a hospital. HAH
Praying that the procedure and off some of the meds will be good for you. Thinking positive. Hugs, Echo emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon emoticon

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KNITTABLES 1/12/2011 9:26PM

    I am just glad to get reports on how you are doing, you are doing the best you can under extreme circumstances, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Good luck.

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LJR4HEALTH 1/12/2011 8:54PM

    Good luck with the procedure (I had to google it) Keep us informed as to what is happening with that Here's emoticon to no more pain in 2011



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Big day tomorrow

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Tomorrow I am going to be getting facet injections under general anesthesia. This is the procedure where they kill the nerves in my neck. I have had this done twice before, but they're supposed to be better at it here. Please pray with me for good results.

The procedure will slow down my Xerox because pain mess will be necessary afterwards.

The food here is awful. Hopefully that will help me lose weight. They have me on a special migraine diet. Have felt too bad so far to do any exercise. So much for my good intentions.

No sleep at all last night so I hope to catch a decent night's worth tonight. Miss posting on my teams,but this tiny keyboard is challenging to use and I am busy in classes and getting medical tests and IVs all day.

  
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SERENEMOM71 1/15/2011 12:47PM

  I, myself have NEVER gotten any sleep in a hospital or clinic so I am not surprised that you haven't either! Either they are too noisy, or are in the room "checking" on you, or drawing blood, or doing something else! so how can you sleep? And of course that feeds into your migraines! What a mess! I hope that the procedure works. They tried to do that for my sciatia pain and I couldn't tolerate it. I guess you do what you have to. Call me when you feel like it! I would love to talk to you! Miss you.
Love, your sister in Christ

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CAROLJEAN64 1/14/2011 12:17AM

    I am holding you in my mind and heart. Hope each day you find something to bless you.

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PRAYINGSUZIE 1/13/2011 4:20PM

    I am praying for you Judi. Call me as soon as you can. I miss you.

Suzie

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ZENPATH2HEALTH 1/12/2011 11:53PM

  Dont worry Judi we will be ok. You just focus on you. I continue to pray they can find you help with the migraines.

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SPARKINGINMASS 1/12/2011 11:13PM

    Thoughts and prayers being sent your way. Hope all goes well. What is the special migraine diet? My migraines are really getting bad so I am looking for any new ideas.

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I'm not afraid anymore

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

It has been quite a long and exhausting day, but I am glad I am here. All the doctors and staff seem very competent and caring. The plan they have laid out for me will not be easy, but it addresses my needs.

While I am decoding they are giving me other drugs to help me through the withdrawal and keep me as comfortable as possible. I have a migraine right now and they are giving me nonnarcotic IV meds over a long period of time to break this migraine and hopefully the cycle. It's still too early to know the long term care plan, but now I have faith that this just may be the answer I was searching for.

Gotta catch some zzzzzzzzzzs. Tomorrow is a very busy day.

  
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CAROLJEAN64 1/14/2011 12:16AM

    So good to see your post. Hope by now things are going even better.

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SLIMLILA 1/12/2011 9:54PM

    Just stopped over to check up on you and wow, things have been happening in your life... last time I checked, you had had a migraine for over a week. I am glad to see that you have found something that promises relief from this pain. My prayers are with you that the Lord has a purpose for you that involves you being able to focus and with improved health you will be able to fulfill the Lord's plan for you.

God Bless.
Lila

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BOVEY63 1/12/2011 12:37PM

    Lots of prayers coming your way!
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YELLOWBIRD01 1/12/2011 12:17PM

    I'm glad you are there and have access to a computer!!

You are in my thoughts and prayers!!

May the Lord reach down and touch your body and touch the hands of those who are caring for you. May the Lord give the doctors all the insight they need to your headaches!! I ask these things in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

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CAROLDEDOO 1/12/2011 10:13AM

    emoticonGlad you're doing better. Glad you've got access to a computer. You and your doctors are in my prayers. You know, Jesus Heals!!

Keep Sparkling!

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OPALMOON 1/12/2011 8:07AM

    Good luck with your treatment!

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-POOKIE- 1/12/2011 4:51AM

    emoticon Im glad you are feeling more positive, I look forward to hearing how it goes.

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KNITTABLES 1/12/2011 1:16AM

    Take care and I know that you are in good hands and that this will work for you. Sweet Dreams.

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