taylortotmom Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Hi, everyone I am home after five nights in the hospital. I had some severe blood infections, including E Coli. My beloved port-a-cath had to be removed due to the overwhelming risk of in getting infected from the Sepsis. So, I'm now part of the Gatoraders. However, after what we went through Sun.- Tues. and the very real fear of dying, I'll guzzle up gladly. But let me tell you all something, I had an excellent ER experience (from what I can remember) and I was admitted to the Cardiac Unit. I had a phenomenal team of doctors (about six-eight) including, TWO autonomic specialists!!!! They know Dr. Grubbs, about Cleveland Clinic, it was just such a HUGE blessing. Well, my road back will be slow but I really feel like I was being looked after.Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSM3KIDZ Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 So sorry to hear all that your going through. It feels great when you can work with doctors that actually know what's going on.I hope you start feeling better soon.Dayna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJVDK Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 Sorry to hear about the infection, but glad you are doing better. I hope you start feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 wow carmen that does not sound good.. goodness..I'm sorry that you cath had to go..and that you got so sick.. I hope tht you are not on the upward swing of feeling better..gatorade bottles up!!take care and feel better BIG HUGSdizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 carmen - i'm sorry that you lost your port i know the fluids have helped you so much. i can certainly relate to the frustration as well as the scare of being so acutely ill as i lost my broviac line (central catheter) in august due to infection & blood clots near the line...and i'd only had it for three weeks. i was in the hospital for 5 days as well and with all that happened in combo with some medication reactions soon thereafter it took me awhile to even get close to my baseline - which is nothing too grand itself. i had to get another line placed since i physically cannot get enough food or fluid intake by mouth, but i digress.....my point is be patient with yourself & your body; it's been through the wringer as of late.hang in there... melissap.s. are you on IV antibiotics going forward?? i'm thinking no though b/c then you'd have to have some sort of line access? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Hi Carmen,I am sorry you lost your port. I know how useful it was and I hope you will find another solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Oh Carmen! What an ordeal! And I know how totally helpful your port has been for you. It seems like you really had tolerated it well for so long.Well, chug that gatorade, huh? Sending hugs, and am very grateful that you at least had a team of docs that had a clue! That is a big blessing!Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariella Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Grateful they were able to handle the sepsis...gosh, that's really dangerous. You've come this far to tell the tale, you'll be sticking around a lot longer too! Time to buy stock in gatorade luv,ariella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohbear Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 I'm so sorry to hear this Carmen! I sure hope you are able to do okay with the Gatorade for now.Are they talking about replacing the port at some point when you fully heal?Take it easy and let your body heal and rest!Hugs to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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