I'm home
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
United States
August 10, 2012 12:49pm CST
Hi folks! I'm home and walking on a walker. I'm still as weak and limp as a dish rag. I can't talk much because it saps my energy and I start to de oxygenate in my blood. I was in ICU for 6 days.
My daughter is my caregiver and she is doing a great job. I'm up in a chair with my swollen feet propped up on an ottoman with a pillow on top.
I go to my pulmonologist on Wednesday and the following Wed I will go to my regular doctor. The bi pap machine is my life support while I sleep. It keeps up with two pressures which is my carbon dioxide level and my oxygen level. The doc explained I make too much CO2 when I sleep.
Anyway my gall bladder surgery went well. The doc said it was rotten and almost gangrene. Doc said I was a house of cards. I could have died from that. My body had created a pocket to isolate the rotten gall bladder from my insides.
After surgery they couldn't wake me up out of general anesthesia. They gave me Narcan but it didn't work. From what I understand they were going to incubate me and put me on a respirator but they tried the bi pap and it worked.
That's all I can think of right now. I love all my friends.
Love you,
Love me
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33 responses
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
10 Aug 12
Thanks Mr Pearl. Hope to be better than before.
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
10 Aug 12
I am back in bed again. I have a hospital bed. Had a breathing treatment awhile ago. I stay do tired. I'll be doing all I can to get well.
@svjomboy (873)
• Philippines
11 Aug 12
Oh, that so sad to hear, i am glad you are home and you will feel more comfortable than to stay in hospital, so sorry to hear that.
Anyway hope you feel better soon, if you want to hired a caregiver i am certified with that course,HEHE.
Hope next time to hear you are probably better than this time...way to go!
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
11 Aug 12
I'm getting stronger. Will always need life support but doing better.
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@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
11 Aug 12
Thank you. I feel e drummed prayers. I believe that is a big part of my recovery. That and my will to get well.
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
11 Aug 12
It's good to hear that you are now home.
It will be a while before you are completely back to feeling like yourself. Just listen to your body. Get rest, eat a healthy diet and myLot when you are feeling up to it.
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@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
11 Aug 12
Thanks. That is what I'm doing. I am better today than yesterday.
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
10 Aug 12
Wow, you certainly have it all to deal with don't you my friend? You sound quite upbeat though, considering all you've been through.
Like I've said before, "a true inspiration" and I love you loads!
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@Janey1966 (24170)
• Carlisle, England
11 Aug 12
Oh right, I was wondering what kind of device you were using in order to communicate with us and now I know.
Good for you!
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
11 Aug 12
Thanks! I love you too Janey. I'll never be like other people. Talking and eating wears me out. This is why mylot is a good outlet for me. I don't have to use my voice. I'm just using my iPhone.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Aug 12
I am so happy that your home. I hope things get even better for you soon. You have been missed here! Your last discussion where you were kind of out of it scared most of us a LOT!
I am glad to see that you sound better from that too. =) I hope you start feeling well and like yourself again.
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@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
10 Aug 12
Hi Loving. I'm much better. Still have some periods if confusion due to oxygen loss. I'm happy to be back.
I know I didn't make sense when I was in ICU but I wanted to make contact with my friends so they know about me.
Thanks
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
10 Aug 12
I am glad your doing better PQ. I know, we were just worried about you when you were in there. I hope you feel way better soon!
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
11 Aug 12
I'm doing well, thanks. I did the dishes this morning and only had to rest once.
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@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
10 Aug 12
Yes science has come a very long way. Glad to be back.
@mysdianait (66009)
• Italy
10 Aug 12
I am so pleased to see you back PQ!
Gosh why does life have to be so complicated for some people?
Please don't spend your time worrying about what might happen because it might not. Be positive! You pulled through all of this and you will get through the rest too!
Gosh why does life have to be so complicated for some people?
Please don't spend your time worrying about what might happen because it might not. Be positive! You pulled through all of this and you will get through the rest too! 2 people like this
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
10 Aug 12
Hi Aunt D! I'm so glad to be back at least part time. I stay tired out and get really loopy at times. So I just do what I can when I can.
@myfb2009 (8296)
• Malaysia
11 Aug 12
PQ, happy to hear you are back and fine again. Indeed, nowadays the medical field had improved a lot. This is my first time heard there is a machine to take care of your oxygen while you are asleep. Take your time to reply in here, when you are not feeling well. Do take good care of yourself and always eat well.
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
11 Aug 12
I'm eating a soft diet with very low fat. That is what my nutritionist wants. It's helping me a lot.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
10 Aug 12
hello PQ,
I have read about your condition posted by other mylotter.
Now I am glad to hear that you doing fine
Have more rest and hope to see you active like you did before 
Have more rest and hope to see you active like you did before 
@JamesKYTan (1605)
• Malaysia
12 Aug 12
It good to be at home. The best caregiver is your own beloved daughter. The nurses at the best most expensive hospital cannot give the best service when compared to your own daughter. Right now you need plenty of rest, understanding and most of all love. God bless you and have a speedy recovery.
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@JamesKYTan (1605)
• Malaysia
14 Aug 12
Hi, you are so blessed to have a kind wonderful daughter to serve you in time of needs. When she was a tiny little baby you take care of her, bathe, change her nappies when she soiled and feed her. Now she takes care of you. God bless her and you too.
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
12 Aug 12
Thank you James. My daughter is truly a wonderful caregiver. Her hands and attitude have truly been anointed by God
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
14 Aug 12
Hiya kiddo, sorry to respond so tardily but I try to keep busy and I'm having trouble with my typing at the moment...aching right arm.
So glad you made it back, I was unaware of your actual condition so this post is an eye opener. You don't do things by halves do you girl?
Your family are right telling you not to worry..you are prone to that and it can't be good for you. Try and concentrate on the amazing positives in your life at the moment. Take care and be good to yourself.
Your family are right telling you not to worry..you are prone to that and it can't be good for you. Try and concentrate on the amazing positives in your life at the moment. Take care and be good to yourself.@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
14 Aug 12
Thanks
S Tickle. I had no idea I sad so sick. I'll try not to worry. Worrying drives me insane.
@dainy1313 (2370)
• Leon, Mexico
11 Aug 12
God bless you!!! I am so happy that you are doing well by now at home!! I´ll pray for you in my daily rosary. And God bless your doctors and of course your caregiver
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
11 Aug 12
Thank you. I need continued prayers. I'm praying for God to help me do number 2. I hurt so bad for not being able to go.
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@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
15 Aug 12
It really does sound like you didn't have a good reaction to the anethesia that they put you under for your surgery. However, it also sounds like they did a great job with finally getting you to wake up and also getting your very sick organ out of your body.
I certainly hope that you are able to fully recover from all of the trauma that your body has gone through pretty soon.
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@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
17 Sep 12
Hi Doran,
I'm doing lots better but still have some issues with my lungs and with eating. I have to eat quite bland or I get sick just a few minutes after I eat. I still am unable to do much in the house but I do dishes and make my bed and do a little sweeping. I take the trash out and move the bins to the road fir weekly pick up. I get short of breath and sweat a lot but I figure the more I do I will get better.
@dream_ozn (1754)
• Singapore
11 Aug 12
Hi pointlss questions, i'm really happy to hear that are out of danger now and can be alive. I believe this experience would make you cherish life even more.
I hope that you will be doing good and please get well soon!
However, my dad's friend daughter is not as lucky as you. She is currently in ICU due to food poisioning and the is currently undergoing the 2nd operation and the doctor wants to remove 70% of her heart. it is really sad to hear such things happening.
Please take care of youself. and i wish you health.
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
11 Aug 12
I wil be praying for this lady.
Yes I do cherish my life mow. I always felt I had mo purpose but since God and the doctors and nurses saved me I have a new chance to live better.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
11 Aug 12
when did you reach home and are you perfectly normal right now.why did this happen in first place.are you really nervous about it.hope you get the right medication and be back on track soon.my best wishes for you friend
@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
11 Aug 12
I was sick for a long time but didn't know it. My gall bladder had rotted and was just days from turning into gangrene. I had emergency surgery. It wasn't caused by anything I did or didn't do. It just happened.
Then after surgery the recovery crew couldn't wake me up. I went into respiratory failure. That is what I am dealing with now. They used a bi pap machine to get me to breathing and now I am home with it. I will have it fir life when I go to sleep.
@prashu228 (37526)
• India
11 Aug 12
hi,
Hope everything is good at your end. Thats the reason ,why i didnt find any of your discussions from few days. Have great weekend. regards
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@PointlessQuestions (15397)
• United States
11 Aug 12
I was pretty out of my head for awhile. I'm glad to be doing better.
