Post by hisno1girl on Sept 17, 2017 2:07:27 GMT -5
My DH took me to the hospital because he thought I was having a stroke. He said that I wouldn't respond, I just sat there unable to speak or move.
I think it was on Tuesday, but I lost several days and that really fucks with your head.
I think I'm getting moved from ICU to another room today but we'll have to wait and see.
I'm not in any pain except for my throat because they had to put in a naso gastric tube down my nose to drain fluid from my stomach. It's working because my abdomen looked like I was about 8 months pregnant and now it's just a bump which is probably just the tumors in my belly.
The good news is that my kidneys are working very well because they were concerned that my kidneys were failing.
The nurses here are amazing and taking very good care of me.
I did not have a stroke but DH did the right thing by bringing me in because my sodium levels were high and my potassium was too high.
I don't remember when I was admitted, I think maybe Tuesday but I always have to ask and five minutes later, I'll forget what I just asked.
When I finally opened my eyes and responded DH burst into tears because he thought every breath would be my last.
I'm having anxiety because I'm afraid that something will happen and then I'll have to stay longer. The doctors and nurses have told me I can probably go home next week, barring any incidents.
I'm still not completely out of the woods but I'm prepared to fight this to the end.
That's all I can think of for now but I'll update when I can.
Thinking of you V. Could it be the potassium out of whack that did it to you? Or possibly the medicine and the fact that you aren't eating much by mouth? I'm so sorry, but you are where you need to be to make sure nothing else is going on. We love you and are all thinking about you.. often.
Post by mountaingirl on Sept 17, 2017 5:44:35 GMT -5
Sorry you are back there but glad they are getting all that out of your stomach. I hope you are able to go home soon. How is your beautiful granddaughter?
Post by miniroller on Sept 17, 2017 6:36:31 GMT -5
So many hugs, dear V ❤️ I don't doubt for a second that you're the kind of patient hospital staffs love; your gracious gratitude makes things so much better/ easier. Please keep us updated as much as you can; I'll be focusing my prayers on a swift return home. Do your best not to worry/stress (ha?😌)- your innate optimism is going to do nothing but help. Many hugs.