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You would also know that Richard's dad passed away. As we were caring for his parents, we had several weeks of difficulties, during which time I was sick. Then there was the week of the funeral and caring for Rich's mom. I was sick then, too. Sicker, actually.
You see, I had a GI hemorrhage. It didn't seem serious, so delaying treatment was easy to do since there were so many other, more serious, events happening. Then I started fainting. Not fun, by the way. It's kind of weird to know you're going down. And you can't stop it.
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In all, ten days and nine tests. I even swallowed a little camera. It's not as bad as the liquid stuff. Honestly, they should have started with the camera.
I was a bit of an enigma for a little over a week. But one very determined doctor finally figured out where the leak was. (I had been telling him for a week and a half. It really was time to believe me. And for the record, I was right.)
I've been entertaining myself with Craftsy videos and the birds in our backyard. I think the birds are tired of me, too. I've been trying to sneak up but, well, when a muscle spasm hits, I cry.
Today I managed to delay taking a pain pill for several hours. I regretted it a little once the pain really kicked in, but it means that I am mending and healing and in no time I'll be back to my old, fairly-ordinary, self. Which, it turns out, is the best self I can be.
4 comments:
So sorry to read of your ordeal, it sounds dreadful.I hope all is on the road to a good recovery! Take care.
Good grief. When i disappear off the radar it is usually because I am travelling.
Obviously not so for you.
I am sorry to hear you have not been well, but very pleased to know you were in the right place and that the problem and solution were both found.
Take time with your recovery and take care of yourself. Lovely to have great family around you.
Best wishes for a strong recovery.
Cheers, Karen
Sounds horrible, I looked it up on Google and had to stop reading! So pleased that you have been diagnosed and treatment can start. Do take care and pace yourself as you are in recovery mode. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Oh my, Mary! I was sorry to read about Richard's dad and your illness. It's easy at difficult times to prioritise everything except yourself and it sounds like that's what you did. I'm glad you are properly diagnosed and treated now and hope that your recover is a speedy one.
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