So...this time 3 weeks ago, I sure wasn't thinking about getting sick, much less going to the HOSPITAL!! However, that's exactly what happened. I went to eat dinner with my friend Haley and while we were later hanging out with friends, I started to feel sick. Even though it was out of character for me, I interrupted the conversation and told them I needed to leave quickly. Little did I know, I would be getting a friend to take me to the ER just a few hours later! After spending about 3 hours in the ER on an iv, going through tests, and answering a million questions, they thought I was better and were about to send me home...nope! I get sick again, another IV, and I'm sent to a room....another million questions to answer...
I spent about 2 and a half days with no diagnosis. Seems I'd stumped my doctors (who didn't impress me btw!!). I was unable to eat, and they'd hardly give me ice! Miserable. After CT scans, scopes, xrays, ultrasounds...finally, an answer. I had colitis..yes, colitis. Inflammation in my colon-YUCK!-fluid in my stomach and lungs. I've never been so sick in my life. So, after 5 days of eating NOTHING but chicken broth, being pumped full of fluid, 3 antibiotics, steriods, etc..I finally started to feel better.
I spent 6 days in that hospital room. Thank the good Lord for my MAMA and my wonderful friends who visited me and took care of everything. I went home to New Albany with my mom for a week so I could get some good care and get to feeling better. Went back to the doctor yesterday for blood work and got a great report..it all came back normal! Thank goodness.
What an interesting little change up in my routine ;)
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
An Interesting Couple of Weeks...
Posted by Natalie at 8:59 AM 2 comments
Monday, October 6, 2008
Inspired by Jade Gaskin :)
ABC fun...
A. Attached or single? Single!
B. Best friend? I have several: Renee, Mandi, Haley, Rachel...but I have many GREAT friends!
C. Cake or pie? Cake..birthday cake is the best!
D. Day of choice? Saturday for sure
E. Essential items? Cell phone and the CHI.
F. Favorite color? Green
G. Gummy bears or worms? SOUR gummy worms
H. Hometown? New Albany, MS
I. Favorite indulgence? Coffee and food....sad!
J. January or July? July. I love summer, even though my hair stays frizzy
K. Kids? Someday!
L. Life isn’t complete without? My mom and sisters, niece and nephew, dog Jack, laughs with Haley!
M. Marriage date? Ha..TBA.
N. Number of brothers and sisters? 3 sisters! Jenny, Emily, and Morgan
O. Oranges or apples? Um, neither really, but I'd have to go with oranges
P. Phobias? Frogs, Storms, Heights
Q. Quotes? "Life is short, but sweet for certain..." -DMB
R. Reasons to smile? God is good. There are so many reasons to smile..I forget that sometimes.
S. Season of choice? I'd have to say Fall. I love the weather, and I LOVE MSU football time. I'm a big fan of Spring too though!
T. Tag 5 people.- Tag yourself! Ha.
U. Unknown fact about me? I hate styrofoam. Hate it.
V. Vegetable? Almost everything, but especially squash, potatoes, and green beans
W. Worst habit? Messing with my hair and saying "um"
X. X-ray or ultrasound? I am not sure what to say there...
Y. Your favorite foods? Spaghetti, McDonald's fries, mama's mashed potatoes...
Z. Zodiac sign? Capricorn
Posted by Natalie at 6:33 AM 1 comments