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Title: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by catlind on May 15th, 2004, 8:54am Over the last month I have had so much blood drawn, so many IV's that they can't FIND any veins left to put an IV in anymore. Took them TWO hours yesterday of missing before they called in anasthesthesiology and numbed my hand so they dig for a vein. Not sure how much blood I have left in me and I'm getting mighty tired of being hooked up to IV bags *sigh*. If (huge vibes needed here) I have another TIA they are going to have to use my FEET for an IV. I look like the survivor of a wife abusers. All's well, as well as as can be expected. I won't lie, I'm really down in the dumps depressed, and I'm still having problems with fine motor function, short and medium term memory loss and vision problems that they are attributing to the 'event' believed to be a possible TIA or seizure. More tests for me, my blood pressure is still really way out of kilter - freaked the nurse out when she did my orthostatics and my standing pressure was 92/84 she said those two numbers shouldn't be that close together hehe. Gotta keep em on their toes ;) My spirits are high one minute, and I'm crying the next, the drug interactions seem to be the cause of it all, and unfortunately the zonegran was working, so I HATE to let it go- however blacking out, no short term memory, vision probs etc etc.....not much choice is there. Thanks for listening to todays whine - cheese will be available at the end of the show ;) Cat |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Lizzie2 on May 15th, 2004, 8:57am [[[[[[cat]]]]]]] Sorry to hear how rough it is going!! Sending you lots of vibes!! Have they considered trying a PICC line? I have no more veins, and they've attempted to put IVs in my feet numerous times, but it never worked out. The PICC line is always a decent alternative. Hugz!! Lizzie |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Mr.Happy on May 15th, 2004, 9:00am You better put that keyboard down before you get caught. I'm tellin Clark, RJ |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by deacon on May 15th, 2004, 9:04am :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Woobie on May 15th, 2004, 9:14am Hang in there Cat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Elaine on May 15th, 2004, 9:17am Prayers still coming your way. Get better ! |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Mastifflvr28 on May 15th, 2004, 9:20am Sigh Cat :( I'm thinking about you all the time, got vibes and prayers still going up to you. Are you allowed to use the phone?? :) Take care sweety Mast |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by catlind on May 15th, 2004, 9:26am Yes I'm allowed to take calls now hehe. Clark had me under lock and key from anything to do with CH for awhile, but he's slowly loosening the reigns, besides I'm not sure he knows I'mposting this ;) hehe Cat |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by miapet on May 15th, 2004, 9:29am sending lots of *positive light and energy* Now, the vein thing . . .PICC is a good option, but sometimes your veins are too shot for even that (experience with that one), but there is also the option of a Central Line (more experience). . . . it feels totally strange when they thread the cath .. . but it was not painful, and they didn't have to dig around or worry about it anymore. They had three options with the CL in place: 1 with the IV going, 1 capped that was always ready for blood draws, and 1 for just in case *g* it REALLY stopped a lot of pain, missed sticks, and solid bruises on my body .. . and now, if people don't know to look . . they don't see my vampire bite scar *g* *positive light and energy* miapet |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Luke63 on May 15th, 2004, 9:35am Sendin love and Vibes cat :) Luke |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by floridian on May 15th, 2004, 9:46am Sunshine and seashore vibes... Talk to the doc about a PICC line like Lizzie said - it is a small, semi-permanent splinty thing that makes it easy and painless to draw blood. My brother had one when he was in the hospital, and he really appreciated it. |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Magman on May 15th, 2004, 11:15am |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Cerberus on May 15th, 2004, 1:08pm Woobs 'n' Me love ya Cat... Hang in there! Vibes and prayer's are inbound [smiley=hug.gif] Ramon |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by purpleydog on May 15th, 2004, 3:00pm Cat, hang in there, you will get through this,too. Hugs coming your way...((((((((((cat))))))))). :) :) :) purpleydog |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Mark C on May 15th, 2004, 11:08pm Get better...NOW.. ;;D |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Rick_K on May 15th, 2004, 11:14pm Cat, You take care of yourself. All my vibes and prayers coming your way. Rick |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Tim_w on May 16th, 2004, 12:09pm Cat BIG ASS VIBES headed your way !!! Hang in there SIS!! TimW Happy Pappy |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by jonny on May 16th, 2004, 12:12pm ATOMIC vibes on the way Babe! ......................................jonny |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Svenn on May 16th, 2004, 12:42pm Sorry to hear how rough it is going!! Sending you lots of vibes!! |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by firebrix on May 16th, 2004, 1:52pm Lotsalove n Get Well wishes headed your way Cat! Thanx for keeping us updated as we've been concerned about you. Please rest while you can firebrix |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Carl_D on May 16th, 2004, 5:50pm Vibes, prayers, energies, and well-soon wishes going out. Hang in there, Cat. Peace, Carl D |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by catlind on May 16th, 2004, 10:21pm Once again thanks for all the well wishes folks. I was however completely wrong in my initial post of other places they could put IV's. I spent Fri. in the Docs office trying to find a vein to stick - 2 hours later and after calling anasthesia they got a vein. Sat. got all the symptoms back I am supposed to be watching for, so I call the nurse advice line - go to the nearest ER do not pass go do not collect $200 etc etc. (keep in mind they are watching me for a stroke now. In the ER they stuck me I don't know how many times, I don't remember the ER or being in it. Alll of this on top of the 4 occluded IV's I had when I was hospitalized for the ileus.... So today rolls around and I've got some serious pain going with the transverse colon and scared shitless (no puns please ;) ) of another ileus, I call the nurse line, they say go right in. In we go to the base hospital. The staff at this hospital is very good as far as the docs go. Once you get in the room the docs are efficient and thorough. However, trying to get an IV started was going to be a problem. 2 hours later, 3 techs later, and 12 sticks with the IV needle later, they decided to go for my ankle hehe. So now my arms look like that of a battered woman, and it appears as I continue to get dehydrated (I can't figure that one out) my feet and ankles are gonna look sthe same. *sigh* Hopefully .... maybe...... pretty please with a cherry top....I can get some answers on this stuff. |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Little Deb on May 16th, 2004, 10:33pm LOVE YA CAT!!!! Well wishes.....Little Deb [smiley=hug.gif] |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Melissa on May 16th, 2004, 10:40pm Well sweets, I do not know why the puzzle keeps on going, but it will be solved eventually. I do know that you're gonna be alright, just stick to yer guns and lean on us as much as possible, ok? Lots of love and hugs coming your way... love, :)mel |
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Title: rucking fidiculous Post by Mr.Happy on May 17th, 2004, 12:26am Damnit it Cat......if you whine anymore, we're gonna re- name you Merlot. Or some red grape fermentation oriented repast. It'll be a long month or so rehashing yer daily hash. Go smell a rose or something. This is gonna take a while. When you really get stretched, rent a John Wayne movie. You'll be just fine and dandy.....honest..... One of these days, RJ |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Kevin_M on May 17th, 2004, 12:44am Cat, your still held close at heart dear. We are all behind you to see you again doin well. We will wait, hoping it comes soon for you. Your a true champion, and will come through. Our combined vibes are thundering the skies for you. Kevin M |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Jimmy_B on May 17th, 2004, 7:34am When I met you last year, at Ozz's house...I knew right away you were a class act & looking at your post's...i.e. with everything your going through, your still joking & making OTHER people feel better without a thought about yourself. I give you the biggest vibes I can muster at this point & know all will be well. Keep it on the sunny side. Jimmy |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by catlind on May 17th, 2004, 7:56am I found the solution!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not whining anymore (all that crap is still going on) but I just said the hell with it and went and bought an XBox and 7 games LOL. The power of shopping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) Cat |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Woobie on May 17th, 2004, 8:58am Good fer you Cat - but you can still WHINE if you want to - you've earned the right to whine........ altho - i dont think you're a whiner. [smiley=heart.gif] ya, Tina :-* |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Gena on May 17th, 2004, 9:22am Sending hugs and vibes your way.... have fun with the xbox |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Ree on May 17th, 2004, 11:09am OMG when did this happen? you take care of yourself........ where have I been>??? ((((CAT!!!)))) These threads are so long now that I can never figure out what the heck is happening here........... i love you..............ree |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by thomas on May 17th, 2004, 11:13am [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif]VIBES VIBES VIBES VIBES VIBES |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by AlienSpaceBabe on May 17th, 2004, 11:22am |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Tiannia on May 17th, 2004, 11:34am Cat - I know it is hard but please take it easy. Let people help you and take the time to get better. For someone who is normally on the go 100 mph, you might actually have to go the speed limit. ;) Everyone here loves you. Please try and get better. Energy on its way. http://www.fountain-of-light.com/images/heartconstellationsm.jpg -Tia |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Jayne on May 17th, 2004, 11:49am Cat take it easy and look after your self!!!!! (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((CAT))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Gator on May 17th, 2004, 3:11pm Prayers and vibes heading your way. Hang tough! Gator |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by catlind on May 17th, 2004, 4:17pm Thank you so much everyone. You're vibes and well wishes and prayers are felt deep in my heart and soul. Today is better than yesterday was, and I expect tomorrow will be better still, and before long this Cat will be back up to full speed (although I may have to put a certain 'brake' named Clark away for awhile) ;) It breaks my heart that I am not able to give everything to OUCH and ch'ers right now, but I won't be much good to anyone if I'm not around myself. My advocacy team has picked up the ball as if it never dropped and the BoD has rallied around my VP absence. Thank you all for all the faith you have in me. You know not what it does for me. I love you all Cat |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by juvy on May 18th, 2004, 6:08am Cat, Awe hon...need me to beat up any doctors? Beast is playing today so I need to take it out on someone and the other half is still bruised from last Thursday. Sorry this is late but hang in there. Healing vibes on the way. Yes, I'll take some cheese with that whine...got any popcorn too? :D Love and light, Juvy |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by night_raven on May 18th, 2004, 7:03am sending huge vibes your way, hoping that you will get better soon and talk to you later raven |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by Pegase on May 18th, 2004, 6:45pm Hugs...Vibes... Prayers for you... Have fun with the Xbox...;-) Pegase |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by jonny on May 18th, 2004, 6:51pm on 05/17/04 at 16:17:28, catlind wrote:
You STFU and take care of you, fuck everyone and everything else!!!! Hang with your kids and hubby and chill!! I just buried a dead bird, I dont want a dead Cat in my life. You hear me?, I hear me !! ........................................jonny |
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Title: Re: This is just too fucking ridiculous Post by cootie on May 18th, 2004, 10:30pm I knew ya was havein problems and in the hospital a while but missed alot somehow........have the docs any idea what there looking for or what exactly the problem mite be ? Sorry I'm behind on what's goin on. Am hopein it is a fluke faze and you'll be ALRIGHT !!!!!! Missin the facts Pam Hang tough.......just do it ! |
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