Sunfish Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 heya gang -i'm not going to fill in all the details and/or stories i have to share as my arms/hands aren't the happiest at the moment thanks to lots of pokes/pricks/IVs and some bonus phlebitis (geesh....such a "little" thing but it really hurts like the dickens!). but after my excitement at being able to get online today i thought i'd post at least a bit.i was admitted on wednesday after a nasty reaction to my first iron infusion. so of course that will have to be dealt with going forth, perhaps with pre-medicating, slower admin, etc....an issue but not the most immediate concern at the moment. the reaction was NOT fun though nor were all the meds they pumped in to stop it. but if that was the "only" thing that had happened i would have been discharged the next day no problem.i had already been having escalating issues with my gastroparesis/motility flaring up the past few weeks & had the hospital hanging over my head from my GI doc who i had seen last monday. so none the less once i was admitted i wasn't going anywhere. i hadn't kept more than clear liquids down in almost a week, very limited for a good week before that, and not nearly enough even in the realm of fluids. i'd already had to go for outpatient fluids several times.so bottom line is i'm now on not only saline but also PPN (partial parenteral nutrition) which is the "most" nutrition that can be given through regular IVs. i'm getting a PICC line placed in the morning and will likely then be discharged on wednesday with TPN (total parenteral nutrition) at home. i'll be thrilled to get out of the hospital but of course it's a bit scary to have my GI tract almost entirely non-functional in regard to going forward.i'm leaving out some extras re: meds, testing, good/bad stories from the stay and can fill them in later but my hand & tummy are starting to protest at the moment so i'll leave it at that for all.thanks again for all the support, melissap.s. i realize that this probably goes without saying, but i'll be a bit behind on getting back to folks on PMs/emails and replying to posts for a bit. i know you all understand:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 MelissaGreat to see you posting but sorry you are in the hospital still. I hope you get your GI issues under control. I can NOT imagine.Take care of yourself FIRST and don't worry about answering folks. I am sure all will understand!Yikes...I bet you do have stories to share. Get well, soon!Sophia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Okay my little type-A nutcase... your email, PM's and Posts will all still be here when you get home. Now, GET BETTER!!! That's your one and only job right now, ya hear me?! Don't make this mouse come out there and kick some orange fins!I'll be eagerly awaiting your updates on your travails in the pokey once you're cozy and settled in at HOME.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Tired Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Melissa - so happy you got a laptop so you could get online! Don't you worry about us... We want you to get better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Sweet Melissa, feel better soon! morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clairefmartin Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 I hope you get well quick - and I'm sorry you had to go through all this Get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Sawicki Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 Thanks for the update Melissa. You've been in my thoughts and prayers. Rest up and take good care of yourself. Nina, your post gave me such a laugh. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belinda Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 I hope you start getting better and get the heck outta there soon...no fun being in there silly sunfish!!GET WELL...Belinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julia59 Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Just keep hanging on-----I hope you feel much better soon----especially that tummy.Don't worry about answering e-mail---PMs ect.------------The most important thing is that you get the rest you need and start feeling better.A BIG HUG TO YOU...........Julie :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 mymymy!! I really hope that you start feeling better soon!!and for goodness sakes dear.. dont worry about emails and Pm's!!.. that is the least of your worries right now!! we know you love us!! and we love you!! and it'll all be here when you get back up on your feet ok!!take care dear!!HUGSLinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohbear Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hi Sunfish!!!I just now logged on and see your post. You are such a trooper and an inspiration to me and many others here. Please don't worry about keeping up with all the posts. I know you want to return emails and such but you need your energy to focus on YOU. Everyone is right.....we don't expect you to respond and return all these posts and emailsHang in there and hopefully you will have your own bed again Wednesday night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalalisa Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Melissa,Hello! It is great seeing your post this evening -- I was really wondering how you were doing after hearing that you were admitted into the hospital. I hope you begin to improve and hold food down. Wow! You are going through a lot right now!Take care,Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hi Melissa,I am glad you are starting to feel a bit better. I will keep thinking about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Melissa,Good to hear the update, now continue to get better! Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 melissa,i am glad to hear from you melissa. i really hope you'll feel better soon and that you will be home soon. nothing is better than to be at home in your own bed!!!!! warm wishes,corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSM3KIDZ Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hang in there. My heart goes out to you. Thanks for giving us an updateDayna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brwneyedchica Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Sunfish,I really hope you feel better soon! I know it's a bummer being stuck in the hospital. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hi Melissa, I am so sorry that you are going through all of this. Hope you get home tomorrow and back to your own little bed! Hang in there! Thinking of you... Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Still Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hey Sunny fish,It?s a welcome sight to see your post. I?m sorry for the mess you've been in, oops! are still in. I hope you feel better very soon and have an easy time with the PICC.Ya know? You feed that gut with all sorts of nice things, and this is the thanks you get??? Wish it would settle down and behave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eillyre Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Hope you'll soon be back with us, Melissa! We need our Sun! Thanks for the update. Take care!Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted March 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 thanks for all the messages & for the well-deserved reprimand nina that gave me (and my mother) a good laugh to boot. i've now been told i won't be allowed home until thursday "at the earliest". ggggggggggrrrrrrrrrr. but the PICC line was just placed & so far so good....ta ta for now... melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneEyre9 Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Glad to see the Orange Fish pop up today! I hope that you will be out of the tank and back home in your own bowl before you know it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Ah, great minds think alike Tell your mom I like her already.I hope that your guts get their act together while you're giving them a rest, and that the PICC line and infusions keep you feeling better and better. You tell that tummy who's boss, okay? (oh, and if that works for you, then you need to tell mine the same thing!).Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 I can't imagine what you are going through. Hope you are on the mend now. Take care of yourself.Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldicedance Posted March 29, 2006 Report Share Posted March 29, 2006 Melissa, You have been through so much! You are truly a valiant woman. I hope that you will be feeling better real soon! Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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