Happy Valentine's Day
Well, it's about 345 am and I'm sitting here at the computer feeling much better than I did yesterday.
What a day.
I went to work yesterday feeling just okay. I went to the bathroom around 11am and I really don't know how I made it back to my desk. I've never passed out before, but I'm sure that's what was going to happen if the Lord had not guided my back to my office. Luckily, our visiting research nurse was in the office (my Director went to get tea and wasn't there). I sat down, put my head on the desk, called her name, and informed her that I think I was going to pass out. Next thing I know I was on the floor with my legs up and head slightly elevated. I didn't lose consciousness, but I was close to it. My Director walked back in the office and couldn't believe that I was on the floor. The took really good care of me until I was able to sit in the chair again. I called my docs office and demanded that I come over right away. They immediately accessed my port and started giving me fluids. It turns out that I was severely dehydrated. They gave me 3 liters of fluid. They checked my urine for an infection. They say that I might have a slight bladder infection, but nothing major. They also took blood cultures because when I arrived my temp was 98.6. In less than an hour I had jumped to 100.5 and was still rising. They also realized that my hemoglobin was still low (9.5). They thought they were going to have to transfuse me, but decided against it. My blood pressure standing went from 70s/40s to 120s/70s. That really freaked me out. I was given Cipro and sent on my way about 4 hours later. I'm kind of jumping all over the place with this story, but hey, it's the best I can do at 345 am.
I think my body is having a hard time adjusting to the new treatment. At least they don't see anything new. That's always a blessing. I left the docs office and went for radiation and then DAA came to pick me up. He's been driving me to work this week. What a Sweetheart. I was so overwhelmed when I got in the car that I started crying. It was a long, scary day. He comforted me and told me that he was there now and that every thing would be okay. That made me feel so much better. We finally got home an hour later (the road conditions were unbelievable). I walked in the house, hugged my dad and then went across the hall to see my Granny and Mommy. The minute I saw them, I broke down again. My Granny just held me and told me that we have to go through the storm to see the rainbow. She reminded me of the rough time she had after her Kidney Transplant. She went through so much and then bounced right back. She knows the same is going to happen for me. My mommy has been off this week after having eye surgery, but she took great care of me last night. She fixed me dinner and made sure that I was comfortable. I'm such a spoiled brat!!! Sleeping wasn't the greatest which is why I'm up now, but I cool. I was able to answer a few work emails.
I took a Norco to relax and get rid of the aches. I think it's starting to kick in now, so I'll end.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's Day. Love ya'll.
Peace
What a day.
I went to work yesterday feeling just okay. I went to the bathroom around 11am and I really don't know how I made it back to my desk. I've never passed out before, but I'm sure that's what was going to happen if the Lord had not guided my back to my office. Luckily, our visiting research nurse was in the office (my Director went to get tea and wasn't there). I sat down, put my head on the desk, called her name, and informed her that I think I was going to pass out. Next thing I know I was on the floor with my legs up and head slightly elevated. I didn't lose consciousness, but I was close to it. My Director walked back in the office and couldn't believe that I was on the floor. The took really good care of me until I was able to sit in the chair again. I called my docs office and demanded that I come over right away. They immediately accessed my port and started giving me fluids. It turns out that I was severely dehydrated. They gave me 3 liters of fluid. They checked my urine for an infection. They say that I might have a slight bladder infection, but nothing major. They also took blood cultures because when I arrived my temp was 98.6. In less than an hour I had jumped to 100.5 and was still rising. They also realized that my hemoglobin was still low (9.5). They thought they were going to have to transfuse me, but decided against it. My blood pressure standing went from 70s/40s to 120s/70s. That really freaked me out. I was given Cipro and sent on my way about 4 hours later. I'm kind of jumping all over the place with this story, but hey, it's the best I can do at 345 am.
I think my body is having a hard time adjusting to the new treatment. At least they don't see anything new. That's always a blessing. I left the docs office and went for radiation and then DAA came to pick me up. He's been driving me to work this week. What a Sweetheart. I was so overwhelmed when I got in the car that I started crying. It was a long, scary day. He comforted me and told me that he was there now and that every thing would be okay. That made me feel so much better. We finally got home an hour later (the road conditions were unbelievable). I walked in the house, hugged my dad and then went across the hall to see my Granny and Mommy. The minute I saw them, I broke down again. My Granny just held me and told me that we have to go through the storm to see the rainbow. She reminded me of the rough time she had after her Kidney Transplant. She went through so much and then bounced right back. She knows the same is going to happen for me. My mommy has been off this week after having eye surgery, but she took great care of me last night. She fixed me dinner and made sure that I was comfortable. I'm such a spoiled brat!!! Sleeping wasn't the greatest which is why I'm up now, but I cool. I was able to answer a few work emails.
I took a Norco to relax and get rid of the aches. I think it's starting to kick in now, so I'll end.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's Day. Love ya'll.
Peace