Sucky day...
Today isn't one of my finest day (like when do I have those days lately?), and really has made me sadder and concerned.
As most of you know, I'm in the hosp. Today I was told they're either going to go ahead and place the port in -or- put a temporary central line FOR TODAY only until tomorrow where they'll put in the port. The port will be permanent. I have mixed emotions about it, but I know it's one of those things I NEED to have. *SIGH*
At this moment thou, I'm on dilaudid PCA, 100mg Ferric Gluconate IV, 10% dextrose and 9% sodium chloride with additional stuff in it, vancomycin, and ofc Jevity 1.2 continuous. That's what I have going at this moment IV wise. There are other meds I have via J-tube and more to come by other means (central and/or port-- decisions not yet made).
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Aside from the above, I'm doing fantastic mental wise. I don't get mad easily, I do however get upset, but I conduct myself in an adult manner by handling it in a mature way. I'm so proud of myself .
I met another person (36 yr old) who has just about the exact problem I have (medical wise minus the ed) and it's comforting to not be alone during this stay. She told me that she has yet to meet anyone with simiar problems as she. She (kim) said that she was starting to think that maybe she's going crazy.... that is until I introduced myself to her and someone else last night. Kim and I just 'clicked' and since then, we've visited each other's room-- she mostly in mine being that I have a room that's like "HOME." It's not everyday that you get a room that's pretending like it's a hotel room (think NICE lamp, dresser, newer TV, recliner *a home version kind*, very soft bed and a hotel-like curtains). My other room(s) here were more like a 2 bed-type room that's transformed into a private room (very spacious, SusieQ knows).
I WILL SAY THIS... this hospital makes you feel like you are important. They're very thorough and the staff LISTENS and will try to get what you need even if it means calling the doc to get approvals. To answer some questions--- yes this particular hospital (aside Tx Childrens, Memorial Hermann downtown, and MD Anderson *in this medical center*) has the tendency to keep patients in longer than most do. I guess it's because it has the necessary equipment and rooms for those who has to have longer treatments/stay.
Eh, oh well.
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Man, I miss my best friend(s) and my cousin. I miss them terribly!!! I certainly wish my cousin can see me more often and my best friends too (and those that live far away, I want them to live closer to me-- or move in with me).
Other than that, I'm either sleeping, watching T.V. or online to keep myself occupied when I don't feel well enough to walk the halls.
I wonder if this one particular TF'er still works here in the medical ICU (not surgical ICU). It'd be cool if she knew I'm here.
well, I'll let you go because my headache is hurting more-- probably the bright gleam from the laptop monitor in a dark room. I'll talk to you later folks!
Mirmir- send me some links for me to surf on to get ideas on how to make/fix, or just simple ideas for your wedding. How's your family (kayden and steve) and your parents/sis/brother?
I love you folks (friends/families),
Jen
As most of you know, I'm in the hosp. Today I was told they're either going to go ahead and place the port in -or- put a temporary central line FOR TODAY only until tomorrow where they'll put in the port. The port will be permanent. I have mixed emotions about it, but I know it's one of those things I NEED to have. *SIGH*
At this moment thou, I'm on dilaudid PCA, 100mg Ferric Gluconate IV, 10% dextrose and 9% sodium chloride with additional stuff in it, vancomycin, and ofc Jevity 1.2 continuous. That's what I have going at this moment IV wise. There are other meds I have via J-tube and more to come by other means (central and/or port-- decisions not yet made).
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Aside from the above, I'm doing fantastic mental wise. I don't get mad easily, I do however get upset, but I conduct myself in an adult manner by handling it in a mature way. I'm so proud of myself .
I met another person (36 yr old) who has just about the exact problem I have (medical wise minus the ed) and it's comforting to not be alone during this stay. She told me that she has yet to meet anyone with simiar problems as she. She (kim) said that she was starting to think that maybe she's going crazy.... that is until I introduced myself to her and someone else last night. Kim and I just 'clicked' and since then, we've visited each other's room-- she mostly in mine being that I have a room that's like "HOME." It's not everyday that you get a room that's pretending like it's a hotel room (think NICE lamp, dresser, newer TV, recliner *a home version kind*, very soft bed and a hotel-like curtains). My other room(s) here were more like a 2 bed-type room that's transformed into a private room (very spacious, SusieQ knows).
I WILL SAY THIS... this hospital makes you feel like you are important. They're very thorough and the staff LISTENS and will try to get what you need even if it means calling the doc to get approvals. To answer some questions--- yes this particular hospital (aside Tx Childrens, Memorial Hermann downtown, and MD Anderson *in this medical center*) has the tendency to keep patients in longer than most do. I guess it's because it has the necessary equipment and rooms for those who has to have longer treatments/stay.
Eh, oh well.
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Man, I miss my best friend(s) and my cousin. I miss them terribly!!! I certainly wish my cousin can see me more often and my best friends too (and those that live far away, I want them to live closer to me-- or move in with me).
Other than that, I'm either sleeping, watching T.V. or online to keep myself occupied when I don't feel well enough to walk the halls.
I wonder if this one particular TF'er still works here in the medical ICU (not surgical ICU). It'd be cool if she knew I'm here.
well, I'll let you go because my headache is hurting more-- probably the bright gleam from the laptop monitor in a dark room. I'll talk to you later folks!
Mirmir- send me some links for me to surf on to get ideas on how to make/fix, or just simple ideas for your wedding. How's your family (kayden and steve) and your parents/sis/brother?
I love you folks (friends/families),
Jen