hey peoples!

• by valerie
• 2007-10-15 03:10:46
• Surgery & Recovery
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• 7 comments

Blake, you could go ahead and send me that extra $50 from the photo album ;) lol jk
So, where to start….? Oh, I guess from the beginning.
I think I told you about the surgery I had last month? Everything was okay after that (except feeling a lot of pain on the incision site….not to mention feeling like a piece of paper with the staples they placed on the incision). But, my sister kindly offered to help out by using her staple remover she purchased at an office supply store….in which I departed to the comfort of my parents immediately. Lol jk
I have been in and out of ERs/hospitals since my last post. I had to be on antibiotics for my infection on my incision (that’s one thing I don’t want to relive). It doesn’t seem to be getting worse, so that’s good.
But, the meds I’m on wiped out my “good bacteria” so I’m catching everything under the sky….no wait…bed? No,…moon…..or is it sun? ;)
Anyway, I’ve been having fevers and so they’re tackling this now so it wont get any worse. I seemed to have aggravated the incision due to my throwing up (pardon me if that’s more than you needed to know, lol).
But, as long as they re-hydrate me with IV fluids and antibiotics, I don’t have to be admitted (b/c the treatment works quickly).
My PM is now adjusted (since the surgery threw it out of whack). But, the cardiac meds + the infections=asthma flare ups. I had to go to get treated right away last week b/c I had an asthma attack. Its usually not that bad and is easily fixed with a breathing treatment, but I just needed a bit more help I guess.
I plan to talk with my doc…..hey, that rhymes! “talk” “doc”
Where was I? Oh yes, I plan to ask my EP what beta blockers have as little effect on asthma patients. But I was wondering if any of you have some similar experience and what meds you’re on. That way, I can mention it to him.
Wow, this is a long winded post isn’t it? Lucky you. Haha
Oh, but one more important thing: thank you all so much for your prayers/concerns. It’s amazing how this site is so strong in every aspect. Not many other health forum or clubs have this type of camaraderie, and I cherish that always.
Take care,
~valerie
P.S. Did you hear about the optometrist who fell into a lens grinder and made a spectacle of himself?