Sunfish Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 well, lucky for all of you i don't have the time or the wherewithal at the moment for a long note, so here's the short version:1-sorry for my being relatively mia the last few days, including following up on some posts that very much demanded & deserved my specific attention (i.e. the work-related post that took a direction i certainly NEVER intended as i NEVER EVER wanted or meant to anything i said to make others feel badly, to keep anyone from posting-most certainly NOT!!!- and/or to come across as bitter?!) but anyway....i'd still like to get back to it in a more thorough manner but have been pretty sick this week & simply not able to be online at all...so for now please accept that no offense was ever in any way meant toward anyone. i was simply trying to use the forum as a safe place to vent in the way so many of us value....2-ironically i feel "better" at the moment than i have all week & yet despite much resistance am in the end headed to cleveland clinic - where my TPN (IV nutrition/ hydration) is managed - partially by our choice & partially b/c the local docs (the good ones at least) won't touch me. i should be packing now rather than posting but am a bit overwhelmed so suppose i'm doing a bit of procrastinating?! nonetheless i am obviously not NEAR as ill as many have you have "seen" me in the past, but i have been battling a localized infection in the skin over my port site since early last week & then started this week with some sort of systemic bug that had me with nausea/ vomiting virtually non-stop for 36+hrs earlier in the week, low fevers (for me, i.e.101), increased GI pain, etc. so while the systemic crud in some ways seems to be heading in the right direction, the localized infection is looking worse despite the antibiotics so i'm not allowed to re-access my port which means, since i have no ability for any oral intake & am completely dependent on IV hydration/ nutrition, can only last a short while. 3-so.....on doctors' orders (yes, multiple doctors) we're headed to cleveland clinic with an almost definite admission...whether there's someway to clear up the localized infection & have me on other IVs in the interim or whether i'll need a new central line we're not sure but i've been told to come planning on staying. i'm hoping it won't be yet another hospital birthday but on the other hand am continually grateful to have made it this long out of hospital land & even still away from ICUs. there is internet at the clinic so i'll try to stay in touch but depending on how things proceed i may or may not be well enough to log on. if i'm MIA for too long i'll try to have my mom check in with someone who can touch base.4-as always, prayers, good thoughts, etc are coveted & much appreciated. the DINET gang has always been great at that so don't fail me now!!!well, not so short after all, eh? i just can't help myself no matter how cruddy i feel & how little time i have, eh? ah well....love to all from a slightly frustrated yet still thankful fishbowl, melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickledfairy Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Just a little note to let you know that I will be thinking of you. Praying that this is a quick admission and that they get those little beasties under control quickly!! I will be sending you lots of healing energy!!!Sheridan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 god luck!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthMother Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Prayers and good thoughts coming your way!~EM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 You're in my thoughts and prayers, Melissa. I'm so sorry you have to head to the hospital yet again, especially right before your birthday. I hope that the infection can be taken care of relatively quickly.Your positive attitude, courage, and faith in the midst of such trials are an inspiration to me and many others. You face health challenge to an extent that most of us can only imagine (if we can even do that!). Thank you for all that you selflessly give to DINET. Take care of yourself now, and I hope you'll be able to come back to your own fishbowl soon.Hugs,Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofsara Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Melissa--Just adding my prayers and healing thoughts to the ones already posted. Hopefully you will have a brief stay at the hospital and they will conquer those nasty bugs ....... The very best to you and hope to see you here again very soon .... Hugs to you ((((((((((Melissa)))))))))))) Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Well Miss fish, take care and sending love and hugs and prayers to you too! Love you, morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsdmom Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 I am so sorry you're in for another trip...I am sending good thoughts your way. I hope you can get back home soon... Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shimoda Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 My thoughts are with you. I think all of ours are. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 hmmm..could've sworn I sent something earlier so trying again.Melissa, sending you healing thoughts and prayers and hope you get hydrated soon...and all issues taken care of to make you comfortable as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliegee Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 Hey Melissa,Please add my prayers and good thoughts to the mix. I hate that you are going through this again, but I'm hopeful that you'll quickly recover this time. You'll be in the best hands at Cleveland Clinic for sure. Please know how much you're loved and valued here. I'm sending big hugs your way.Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4cem Posted December 4, 2008 Report Share Posted December 4, 2008 You poor thing, hate to think of you going through another round. Be thinking of you and wish you in and out of there quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heiferly Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Kind thoughts and hugs!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 I spoke with Melissa this evening. She has been admitted to the hospital now. There is an infection in her port, so she has to have that removed. She is scheduled for surgery at 7am tomorrow.Keep our little fish in your thoughts and prayers.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 thanks for the update Rachel...will keep her in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxine Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 My thoughts and prayers go out to you Melissa---- I hope your stay at the hospital is short, and the removal of your port is successful. Maxine :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ana_22 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 My prayers are for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewatcher Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Get well! Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelissaCrystal Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 So many people in the hospital right now! I hope you're out as quick as possible =) I'm sorry for taking your post the way I did--my wording was off, I definitely wasn't upset--hard to tell from posts sometimes. I just wanted to make sure no one was going to be afraid to post because of possible bitterness, of course I wouldn't be able to tell by one post how you feel, I hope you don't think I was -calling- you bitter =( I just wanted to make sure -if- there was bitterness that there wouldn't be any fear of posting. I hope you feel better and heal quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldicedance Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Positive thoughts and hugs are on their way!Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 My prayers for you too, MelissaI hope that the surgery turned out well and that you are recovering... Fast and well.Take care, HugsTessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Hey sweet fish, get better soon!Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Sweet Melissa,That's so bad that you have another infection. I will be sending you positive thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella127 Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Melissa,I hope you are feeling better SOON!!! I read the update that you had your surgery on the 4th...hope that you are recovering well and feeling as well as you can right now. I just had sinus surgery this past week, but if I am recuperated enough and you are still in Cleveland, I would loooove to visit you. If I'm feeling decent enough to make the trip, I'll call and find out the details of where you are, etc.Hugs!!!Chrissy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattiL Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Hi Melissa, As Chrissy just said, if she's feeling better, we'll be stopping in to see you this week, lucky you! Hopefully YOU'LL be feeling better and won't be there! Wishing you all the best and lots of (((((((())))))). Hope to see you soon!Patti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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