Progress
by Bella Rum
I’m alone now. That is no small accomplishment in a place like this. There are a dozen people whose entire existence is dedicated to my pruning and watering and feeding. Since I wrote that first sentence, someone has arrived to check my blood sugars, offer to bathe me (no, thank you very much), take my vitals (ooh,that sounds Steven King-ish) and I received my daily call from a bodiless voice somewhere in the bowels of this living organism who longs to know my heart’s desire for mealtimes.
I’ve had a couple of minor issues with medication conflicts. The steroids impact Coumadin, but they will adjust the Coumadin accordingly. I’m improving daily and feel safe enough to go home, but it will be another day or two. My vote is for tomorrow.
I told H to do his workout and take a break, but I know he will be here soon. Then I will have one more person in my impressive entourage. I could be ruined, you guys. Everyone is corruptible, you know.
I’m alone for a few more minutes. The nurse just walked in and turned and walked out. I think she didn’t want to interrupt me again.
We’re having a rainy day here that may turn to snow later – no accumulation. The raindrops travel down the window, leaving long paths behind. They have always memorized me. Maybe we all leave paths.
We’re making steady progress in our little Cul-de-sac of the world. I wish all of you the same.
This is indeed happy news. When they start to threaten release, you know things are looking up. And yes, you are so write about an entourage. You know, a little corruption isn’t so bad! Enjoy it while you can because soon enough you’ll be the one on call again!
Do continue to get well. This post relieves my heart tremendously.
Thank you, Jeanie. Your words are heartwarming.
They released me after I wrote that post and I’m home now. The kids will be here later today and we will celebrate. So much to look forward to.
The steroids can cause havoc with your blood sugar too–makes it go higher, but you need the steroids so–suck it up girl!!! LOL. So glad there is progress and hoping you can be home to start the new year–healthy!!!
My blood sugar went up a little but not too much. It’s pretty good. I will skip two doses of the Coumadin and I’ve already eaten Brussels sprouts and will have some more today and get my INR levels checked tomorrow. I’m sure it will come down. It’s pretty easy to control with vitamin K if you keep track of it and jump on it immediately.
Uff da… we want you home and outta there!
I’m home! Ya! They released me in the afternoon. I was so happy! Grand Trio will arrive later today.
There once was a blogger named Bel ~
La! That Rum-girl had stories to tell
of the hospital (cold)
and the danged routines (old)
but we know that she’ll soon be all well!
Ha! You keep me laughing. I’ve enjoyed your comments immensely during this ordeal. So has H. I’m safely home. They released me in the afternoon and I was one happy camper. Kids will arrive later today.
Well I’ve missed this whole saga what with not reading blogs for 5 days! I’m glad to see that you’re doing better – but does this mean they know what’s wrong? Or did the treatment just go ahead & work anyway? Inquiring minds want to know!
Hi, Bug. They say it may never happen again. If it does, I will have to get a battery of tests with a pulmonary doc to see if there’s an underlying somethin’ somethin’ causing havoc. Time will tell.
So glad you’re home!
Me too!