Monday, August 1, 2022

I'm alive!

 I am so sorry I have been absent but I was sick for days and then finally called 911 and got a ride to the hospital.  I was admitted.  It was diverticulitis...again but I didn't have the same symptoms.  Anyway, I was in the hospital for several days with iv's and so much more.  I had several CT scans and they finally decided I needed to be transported to Baxter Regional Hospital in Mountain Home where they might operate on me.  I was there for several days and the radiologist and the surgeon decided that I might be able to heal without surgery....PTL!  I have lost 10 lbs. on a liquid diet.....still on it.  But I am no longer in pain and hopefully healing.  I've been back for a checkup, the Home Health Nurse stops by and all seems well.   Last time they think after I finished the antibiotics that the infection wasn't totally gone and so I had a relapse.  I just finished the antibiotics this time so I pray all is healed.  Although this time I was on iv antibiotics in the hospital for days.

My daughter surprised me and came down and just left this morning.  I have no idea what I would have done without her.  She was wonderful!

I am not sure when I will be back blogging again full-time but I will try.  This is my first day all by myself and I am trying to do my daily chores and a bit more.  I hope you are all fine and I can't wait to visit and find out what you all have been doing!

Happy Trails!!!  

8 comments:

Mama Pea said...

I read your posts always, but don't comment much. All the same, I was soooo worried about you and knew it had to be a medical emergency that kept you away. Do take care of yourself and don't overdo now that you are home until you've had a good running streak of feeling yourself again. If you are naughty and try to do too much, your body will quickly put a stop to it! Hugs, and I'm so glad you're okay.

Leftycrafter said...

Hugs to you my friend. Take care if you and follow Dr orders.

Miss Merry said...

I missed you and was hoping you were having computer issues or internet problems. I am so sorry you were so uncomfortable and ill. So glad you called 911 and got help. And so grateful your daughter was able to come and help you. Please rest and heal. We will be waiting while you recover.

Far Side of Fifty said...

Good to hear from you! I am so glad you are okay! So nice of Amy to come and take care of you! Now behave yourself!!

Becki said...

I'm sorry to hear you've been so sick Sam. I was wondering where you were. I hope you rest and get completely better soon. It will be good to hear from you as you feel up to it, but please take care!

sheepmom said...

So glad to hear that your “alive”. It was not like you not posting. Take care

Between Me and You said...

Was fearful that illness had struck. Sounds like you had the best care and so glad your daughter came to assist. She must have been so worried about you. I wouldn't worry about daily chores at the moment, just do what you need to with minimum effort. Rest and recovery are the keywords.

Jeanna said...

Oh my goodness. I hope the antibiotics have killed the infection. I'm sure the gastro doctor gave instructions on transitioning from a soft diet to a high fiber one. It takes patience!