Hello, my darlings.
It seems I have blamed the dentist for my pain a bit prematurely.
Instead, I should be blaming acute pancreatitis, a fatty liver, and the overuse of ibuprofen. And it took two trips to the ER and a nice hospital stay to come to that conclusion. Along with several bags of fluids, morphine, and a few other drugs.
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| Do these hospital bracelets make my wrist look fat? |
I'm ok now, just tired and a little sore. Feeling better a little at a time.
On the short term, I've got to take it easy for a while, eat the bland foods, take my medicine, and all that. On the long term, it looks like I'm going to have to make some changes, and make some better choices, if I don't want to end up back in the hospital for the same thing again and again. Be more active, watch what kinds of foods I eat, no more ibuprofen...the list goes on...
I'm a little scared/frustrated about the financial end of it. I can't even think about it at this point. The only thing I can say is I guess they can't take what I don't have and I'll do my best. *sigh* People should not have to pay money to be healthy. Oh well, we will persevere, right? :) It looks like no new art supplies for a while though...ha ha.
I just wanted to give you a little update, let you know I'm still kicking so far and that I hope to be back on my artsy feet soon. And because I don't want to be all doom and gloom, I'll leave you with something funny:
Aw you poor thing! But at least you've found out what the problem is - feel better soon:) And thanks for John Prine ... great song.
ReplyDeleteThanks Fil! I am feeling better everyday! And yes, John Prine, I love him so much...he's the king of lyrics for me!
DeleteSo, so glad you are back at home. I'm on a buying freeze so we can use what we have together. I really like painting on the back of cereal boxes... so save your Fruit Loop boxes.
ReplyDeleteKeep getting better.
Thanks Boo! I am with you...no more buying...and I already save my boxes, so we've got a good start! I even saved a few of my prescription bags because they had an interesting look to them!
DeleteI'm so glad you're better! Here's hoping your new life choices will be yummy. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I hope so too! <3
Deletefeel better in like five minutes, okay??? xo eb
ReplyDeleteIt's been a little longer than five minutes, but I'm MUCH better than I was! :)
DeleteI'm sorry you've been so sick! I'm sure glad you're on the mend. Thanks for updating us. I was wondering where you'd been!
ReplyDeleteThanks Raine! I'm glad I was missed...that makes me feel very special! <3
Deletethis is just awful and distressing... I wish you were here in Australia so you wouldn't have the added financial stresses... that is just wrong on so many levels... but you are home and going to get better so I am happy for that... take care of yourself and thanks for the update ... sending you hugs and all my thoughts and wishes...xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Tracey...I wish I was in Australia too...not only for the less financial stress, but also so I could give you a big squish! I know you are dealing with something way more difficult than my puny problem, and you are still here making me feel better...you are a queen among women, my friend. <3 <3 <3
DeleteSoo glad you're on the mend. I know exactly how bad the pesky pancreas can be. I was in hospital for two weeks (critical for five days), three years ago due to acute pancreatitis. Mine was caused by an infection caused by a blockage from my gall bladder. The pain is just awful isn't it. So, bi-ig hugs (but gentle) for some super speedy mending and gentle prodding to keep you moving onwards & upwards :0) x
ReplyDeleteThanks Mo! It was pretty stinky for sure! Thanks for the big gentle hugs...I am sending them back in your direction too! <3 :)
Deletesweet, I am so sorry for the pain you have been going through. Hugs, Pamikins
ReplyDeleteThanks Pamikins! I am feeling better every day! I love you! <3
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