Black Monday
Hey! Sorry I haven't been able to talk to all of you lately. I just read all of the comments that everyone sent with my last post and I wanted to let everyone know that your prayers worked and were very badly needed. I don't know why I'm here or why I'm healing the way that I am. I can't make this a very long post but I wanted to at least try to tell you how much you did for me. It looks like, if all keeps going well, I might get to go home Wednesday, were I'll be around here so much more. I'll also get to feel and be there in this beautiful SPRING that we're all happening, instead of being wheeled in a chair around the hospital grounds! Although, Hotel, St. Anthony's DOES have some mighty fine daffodills! hehehe
I went into surgery last Thursday. I haven't even asked how many hours it took. MANY is what I'm guessing. The surgery went well. I have the teeniest part of what used to be my stomach. All the scar tissue and ulcerated material have been cut away. Good job. The surgery is never the problem with me. The problem is recovery. I can't quote you on this, but I am told by a reliable source (my mom) that I needed the rapid response team to bring me out of convulsions from a severe drug reaction. I call it a LACK OF DRUG reaction. I felt every nerve in my body EXPLODE from pain and every bone seemed to come alive - racked with pain. It wasn't pretty and nothing worked. I'm allergic to most of the good drugs, like morphine or anything like morphine. It was like trying to recovery (on the first day out of surgery) with nothing more than a tylenol! Was I praying to die? Um, yes. I would have paid my mom or day to kill me those few days. I let them know as much. I don't know how my mom was able to watch me scream in pain and she still has some of her mind. She was here alone with me that night. Ben had a high fever and the flu. He was able to be here after Mom and Amber put in their time with the hard headed patient (me).
I guess I'm recovering better than they've ever seen anyone recover from this type surgery. It's amazing. It also still hurts but a little mor dealable, THANK YOU JESUS! lol I'm still here and I'll be home soon. This week, I'm fairly certain.
All of your comments made me cry. That isn't a lie. Maybe I'm lacking sleep and need pain meds but I have the best friends on vox and probably in the world! (((((HUGS)))))
Amber anad my family thank everyone for their prayers too. (She wanted me to mention that she was thankful to all of you).
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I'm glad you're back, too. Are you in less pain now? I hope so.
Knowing you are recovery: BETTER!
Knowing you've been in a lot of pain: NOT GOOD
And finally: MORE PRAYERS OFFERED.
I am so glad that things have gone well so far. I saw Netta's updates so I knew that things were progressing ok and was relieved.
I was praying hard for you and letting God know that he can't have you yet! ((((((((((big hugs, lots of love, and healing vibes))))))))))))
Hang in there. When I had my sugery I had a pain ball catheter of Ropi inserted that essentially numbed up my hand. It made the pain bearable. Unfortunately, when it wore off, all I had was tylenol and motrin until I decided to just take the meds I am allergic to with benadryl....(Not that I reommend that!).
I am glad things went well and it sounds as if you can go home soon which will really help things. (((hugs))))
You will be home for your Birthday!!! YAY !! I heard from a cute little bird(danielle) that you were giving poor Amber hell. lol. I have been keeping a check on you through Ben and Danielle. I am so glad you are feeling better. I am praying that this is going to be the last surgery.
I have officially started my diet. I don't think I'll be in size 5 ,but I will be smaller (hopefully). Then you can't laugh at me.
I was going to tell you Lisa locked her keys and baby in her car the other day over at Katherines. The Crime Dog finally got it opened. Any way get some rest and I'll talk to you later. (((HUGS)))
THANKS TK!!!!! I saw the message that you left on the last post I made where you asked if anyone had heard anything. That made me put this silly little message letting you all know that I'm still alive but in VERY much pain. My daughter, Danielle, said that she'd posted something. I haven't seen it yet though. I'm truly just sorry that nobody has kept you up to speed.
Anyway, Thanks for being a friend!
pray for u !!!!! I was praying for Amber for strength to deal with the dearly possesed AKA---------mother dearest! na J-K ! we love yall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh Kel. I don't want to pluck my eyeballs out to distract from the other pain but it's still bad because the narcotics that work for me, aren't used for surgery. Because they don't work. I don't really know what all this is going to mean to me on a long term basis. I know if I try to eat a tiny little bowl a mashed potatoes, I can eat 1/4 of them (which is about two teaspoons full). I guess a life style change is going to have to happen, for sure. Funny that most people would already have known that but I'm trying to NOT accept that I won't be able to eat anymore! lol The pain is terrible so far. I'm giving it about a month to go away for the most part:-)
I missed you Kelly! Oh and - HAPPY Birthday!!!!!!
Isn't there any sort of pain med that you can take? This is very sad. I hate the thought of you in pain. :(
Also, thanks. :)
Oh, I'm on VERY strong narcotics but they don't really target the pain that I'm in. You can be assured that I'm good enough to type this to you now though. I've had my computer all week and haven't wante to look at it.
The pain meds that work for this kind of problem have morphine in them. I'm so allergic to morphine. I took something, too, that they could only give 10 doses of. Toradol. IT worked but it also could damage what tissue I have left in my body! lol
I'll be fine. When I'm home, I could always go the old Jack and coke way. I probably can't drink whisky but I'll damn sure try if the pain is too bad! lol
I was thinking about you on the drive to work this morning! I'm so glad you are feeling up to checking in with us. You've been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be for as long as they are needed.
Rest well, my internet friend, may some drug come along that eases your pain.
gentle ((((Hugs))))
Just kidding.
I'll keep the thoughts and and vibes and prayers coming. (((hugs)))
i'm really, really, really happy to hear that everything went well and that you are recovering well.
*hugz*
I can't even describe the relief I feel, seeing a post from you. THANK GOD!
I am so glad you are healing quickly...
You'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. xx
PRAISE GOD!! I'll keep praying for your recovery and that it all continues to go smoothly and that your pain is minimized!
speedy and full recovery to you, and my best to your family.
*hugz*
Iam so glad everything is going good for you and that recovery is going good too I hope youa re home soon to enjoy the weather you are having
Hugggggggs
yehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.
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Thanks Dee. I don't want God to take me yet either! I haven't seen Netta's post but I'll have to check it out.
Hope everything is going GREAT with you. I miss everyone and have been wondering about what's all been going on. I'll check it out though. Take care Dee!
I remember when you hade the pain cathetar for your hand and how HORRIBLE it was when they told you to take the Tylenol or Motrin. I wonder if they REALLY think these drugs are going to work on anyone? It's just insulting sometimes. You had a pretty hard time with that. They're giving me dilaudid, which is strong but it doesn't target the actual pain. The epidural thing didn't work out for me the first time I tried it so I'm not sure what all else they can do but I don't think I should have to worry about it. Pain Management hasen't been here for 4 days now. Can you believe that? lol
Thanks Hol! ((((((HUGS)))))))
I don't have the words to say how good God has been to me! I also don't have the words to thank my new but dear friend Grandma C for her concern and for her church to be concerned for me jus blesses me! Can you thank everyone for me?
Thank you!
Amber's been giving ME hell! That's no lie. Even my mom said how crabby Amber is. She's going through a lot right now and it's like she's mad at me for being sick. I've been bossy to her because she's an idiot and can't chew gum and walk without great tragedy happening. lol
Lisa and The Crime Dog!!!! I wonder what would have happened if The Great Crime Dog wasn't in town and she would have had to call the fire dept. or the cops just like the rest of us? lol I can't honestly ever remember locking my kids in the car though. I guess she has a lot on her mind? Thanks for the heads up! lol
Are you feeling any better? And how is your pain??And I will thank our church for you,our church is known for all the prayers that get answered.We will keep you in prayer as long as needed.Thank you for sharing so we could pray.
(((((((((((HUGS AND LOVE))))))))))))))