oy.... what a weekend
Tristaan
about 1:30 AM and we didn't want to wake the kids or leave them
unattended).
Turns out, she had appendicitis.
Surgery was done laproscopically at about 9:30 in the morning
with Amethyst back to her room by 11:30. She was home Saturday
afternoon by 3:30 PM.
Recovery has been rocky. The general anesthesia gave her bad
nausea. And the oxycodone afterwards is giving her migraines and
nausea. We've requested a different script for her so we'll see
if that helps.
<sigh>
What a weekend...
Tristaan
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Some way, some how
When it's my time to go to the other side
I'll hold you again and melt at your smile
Now I have all the ones that I am with
You taught me not to take for granted
The time that we have to show that we care
Speak into their lives and their hearts while they're here
And say I LOVE YOU!!"
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Ree
> Well, Friday morning, the elf drove herself to the ER (it was
> about 1:30 AM and we didn't want to wake the kids or leave them
> unattended).
>
> Turns out, she had appendicitis.
>
> Surgery was done laproscopically at about 9:30 in the morning
> with Amethyst back to her room by 11:30. She was home Saturday
> afternoon by 3:30 PM.
>
> Recovery has been rocky. The general anesthesia gave her bad
> nausea. And the oxycodone afterwards is giving her migraines and
> nausea. We've requested a different script for her so we'll see
> if that helps.
>
> <sigh>
>
> What a weekend...
>
> Tristaan
> --
Strong wishes out for better pain meds for her needs to be prescribed
and for the pain to ease up quickly in any case!
Ree
Sasha Rowan
"Tristaan" <trist...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:n1c984dc7s1f2fl2q...@4ax.com...
> Well, Friday morning, the elf drove herself to the ER (it was
> about 1:30 AM and we didn't want to wake the kids or leave them
> unattended).
>
> Turns out, she had appendicitis.
>
> Surgery was done laproscopically at about 9:30 in the morning
> with Amethyst back to her room by 11:30. She was home Saturday
> afternoon by 3:30 PM.
>
> Recovery has been rocky. The general anesthesia gave her bad
> nausea. And the oxycodone afterwards is giving her migraines and
> nausea. We've requested a different script for her so we'll see
> if that helps.
>
> <sigh>
>
> What a weekend...
>
> Tristaan
[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[HUGS]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]
to you both (gentle ones to the elf). Quick healing vibes sent. A plate of
fudge (always speeds healing).
Sasha
m_thomas[numBksInLastHrldMage]
> Well, Friday morning, the elf drove herself to the ER (it was
> about 1:30 AM and we didn't want to wake the kids or leave them
> unattended).
>
> Turns out, she had appendicitis.
>
> Surgery was done laproscopically at about 9:30 in the morning
> with Amethyst back to her room by 11:30. She was home Saturday
> afternoon by 3:30 PM.
>
> Recovery has been rocky. The general anesthesia gave her bad
> nausea. And the oxycodone afterwards is giving her migraines and
> nausea. We've requested a different script for her so we'll see
> if that helps.
>
> <sigh>
>
> What a weekend...
[[[HUGS]]] to the elf!
I've read that, on average, laproscopic surgery takes less time to
recover from. So hopefully the pain meds won't be needed for long.
--
Megan
Journeyperson Dancing Barbarian
Keeper o' the FAQ: http://home.earthlink.net/~m_thomas3/abml/
John Oliver
wrote:
>Well, Friday morning, the elf drove herself to the ER (it was
>about 1:30 AM and we didn't want to wake the kids or leave them
>unattended).
>
>Turns out, she had appendicitis.
>
>Surgery was done laproscopically at about 9:30 in the morning
>with Amethyst back to her room by 11:30. She was home Saturday
>afternoon by 3:30 PM.
>
>Recovery has been rocky. The general anesthesia gave her bad
>nausea. And the oxycodone afterwards is giving her migraines and
>nausea. We've requested a different script for her so we'll see
>if that helps.
>
><sigh>
>
>What a weekend...
>
>Tristaan
My sympathies. But your hospital must have parking space! I would have
called an ambulance or a taxi.
--
John Oliver
jdol...@westnet.com.au
AIM or MSN jdoliver98
Edna
Tristaan <trist...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Well, Friday morning, the elf drove herself to the ER (it was
> about 1:30 AM and we didn't want to wake the kids or leave them
> unattended).
>
> Turns out, she had appendicitis.
>
> Surgery was done laproscopically at about 9:30 in the morning
> with Amethyst back to her room by 11:30. She was home Saturday
> afternoon by 3:30 PM.
>
> Recovery has been rocky. The general anesthesia gave her bad
> nausea. And the oxycodone afterwards is giving her migraines and
> nausea. We've requested a different script for her so we'll see
> if that helps.
>
> <sigh>
>
> What a weekend...
||: HUGS :|| to both of you!
I had my appendix out laproscopically a few years ago, and recovery went
pretty quickly. I had it done on a Tuesday afternoon, and by Friday
morning I was able to take a short stroll through the mall. (Very short,
but it was good to get out of the house). I was back at choir rehearsal
by Sunday, moving rather slowly and conducting very carefully :-)
Edna
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---|---- Goddess of the ABML Out-of-Practice-Musicians Band -----
--/|---- Member, Brute Squad, Mommy Division --------------------
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|
'
@aloha.net Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
> about 1:30 AM and we didn't want to wake the kids or leave them
> unattended).
>
> Turns out, she had appendicitis.
Oh dear! {concerned look, HUGS to Amethyst}
> Surgery was done laproscopically at about 9:30 in the morning
> with Amethyst back to her room by 11:30. She was home Saturday
> afternoon by 3:30 PM.
>
> Recovery has been rocky. The general anesthesia gave her bad
> nausea. And the oxycodone afterwards is giving her migraines and
> nausea. We've requested a different script for her so we'll see
> if that helps.
I hope they find something that works better soon. {cross fingers,
sympathetic smile}
> <sigh>
>
> What a weekend...
It sounds very difficult for everyone. You and the kids must be having
almost as rough as time as Amethyst. {sympathetic smile, HUGS to the whole
family}
> Tristaan
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
Purrt
> Well, Friday morning, the elf drove herself to the ER (it was
> about 1:30 AM and we didn't want to wake the kids or leave them
> unattended).
>
> Turns out, she had appendicitis.
>
> Surgery was done laproscopically at about 9:30 in the morning
> with Amethyst back to her room by 11:30. She was home Saturday
> afternoon by 3:30 PM.
>
> Recovery has been rocky. The general anesthesia gave her bad
> nausea. And the oxycodone afterwards is giving her migraines and
> nausea. We've requested a different script for her so we'll see
> if that helps.
>
> <sigh>
>
> What a weekend...
Lots of healing thoughts headed her way. And, believe me, laproscopic
surgery is a *whole* lot better than what I went through!
{{{{{{{HUGZ}}}}}}} Repeat as necessary.
--
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Disciple to the Goddess of Chocolate
Owner of a full Pedant's licenc/se
Goddess of Impertinence
Snikkrish the Tearer
Carpe Bean
Mummy Az
I'm glad hers was able to be done laparascopically. Sounds a lot
better than mine - the site had to be opened further 3 times so they
could untangle the 20cm (8 inch) long appendix from where it was
wrapped around my intestines. The surgery itself took over 7 hours!
Yes, I do have weird anatomy.
I sympathise with the after-effects. I have a hard time with
anaesthesia too, and I'm allergic to both morphine and pethadine which
makes post-op pain control interesting. I hope the docs can come up
with something that makes her feel better soon.
On the plus side, one very rarely has a return of appendix pain after
surgery! I hope the elf is feeling better soon.
Az
Kat Hein
> Well, Friday morning, the elf drove herself to the ER (it was
> about 1:30 AM and we didn't want to wake the kids or leave them
> unattended).
>
> Turns out, she had appendicitis.
>
> Surgery was done laproscopically at about 9:30 in the morning
> with Amethyst back to her room by 11:30. She was home Saturday
> afternoon by 3:30 PM.
>
> Recovery has been rocky. The general anesthesia gave her bad
> nausea. And the oxycodone afterwards is giving her migraines and
> nausea. We've requested a different script for her so we'll see
> if that helps.
>
> <sigh>
>
> What a weekend...
>
*hugs all around* Hopefully by now she is resting somewhat comfortably!
Kat
Barry Ruck
> Well, Friday morning, the elf drove herself to the ER (it was
> about 1:30 AM and we didn't want to wake the kids or leave them
> unattended).
>
> Turns out, she had appendicitis.
>
> Surgery was done laproscopically at about 9:30 in the morning
> with Amethyst back to her room by 11:30. She was home Saturday
> afternoon by 3:30 PM.
>
> Recovery has been rocky. The general anesthesia gave her bad
> nausea. And the oxycodone afterwards is giving her migraines and
> nausea. We've requested a different script for her so we'll see
> if that helps.
>
> <sigh>
>
> What a weekend...
>
> Tristaan
******HUGS***** and lots of good wishes heading in your direction.
--
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
Barry Ruck - Harlow, Essex. UK.
AKA Beldin
Aphrael
> Well, Friday morning, the elf drove herself to the ER (it was
> about 1:30 AM and we didn't want to wake the kids or leave them
> unattended).
>
> Turns out, she had appendicitis.
>
> Surgery was done laproscopically at about 9:30 in the morning
> with Amethyst back to her room by 11:30. She was home Saturday
> afternoon by 3:30 PM.
>
> Recovery has been rocky. The general anesthesia gave her bad
> nausea. And the oxycodone afterwards is giving her migraines and
> nausea. We've requested a different script for her so we'll see
> if that helps.
>
> <sigh>
>
> What a weekend...
>
> Tristaan
> --
I spent the Sunday afternoon in ER too, because I fell down Saturday
evening: clean fall, one minute I was standing on a fairly flat place
and a few seconds later I was on my bum at the same place.
Except that while putting ice on my left ankle did reduce the pain and
swelling that evening, when I woke up on Sunday morning, I almost howled
out of pain, and was also a bit worried about the baby who had been
moving far less than during the week. So Olivier brought me to the
hospital... after eating a bit, and taking books and some water with us.
Yeah, since I am 6.5 months pregnant... they had a huge lot of
obstetrical tests for me (including recording the baby's heart for 30
minutes, with a hyper moving baby who found funny to kick at the sensors
:-P poor nurses) before even sending me to the orthopaedic specialist.
And even then it was complicated, because I can not use 99% of
medications in any form, nor undergo examinations involving rays, etc.
They still took an xray of my ankle, but with twice the normal quantity
of lead protections on my body. I got walking sticks, and a prescription
for physiotherapy. At least, he is not far at all from the trolleybus
stop, on the same trolleybus line than our flat.
And the hospital phoned home yesterday, I had to spend the Monday
afternoon there too (again with a book and my nintendo DS): they had
found a small something on another bone just under the ankle, and were
trying to find a way to diagnostic if it was really a problem or not
while using only half of the tests they would normally use.
On the plus side: I met a classmate who is now a nurse and back around
here, a gaming-club friend whom I had not seen for a while, nurse also
(but he is a guy), and Olivier met a friend he had not seen in a loooong
while.
(and I realise now that this is a veeeery long message... sorry...)
Aphrael...
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http://www.ludivers.ch
m_thomas[numBksInLastHrldMage]
> Tristaan wrote:
>
<snip trip to ER for Elf>
> I spent the Sunday afternoon in ER too, because I fell down Saturday
> evening: clean fall, one minute I was standing on a fairly flat place
> and a few seconds later I was on my bum at the same place.
>
> Except that while putting ice on my left ankle did reduce the pain and
> swelling that evening, when I woke up on Sunday morning, I almost howled
> out of pain, and was also a bit worried about the baby who had been
> moving far less than during the week. So Olivier brought me to the
> hospital... after eating a bit, and taking books and some water with us.
>
> Yeah, since I am 6.5 months pregnant... they had a huge lot of
> obstetrical tests for me (including recording the baby's heart for 30
> minutes, with a hyper moving baby who found funny to kick at the sensors
> :-P poor nurses) before even sending me to the orthopaedic specialist.
> And even then it was complicated, because I can not use 99% of
> medications in any form, nor undergo examinations involving rays, etc.
On the upside, sounds like baby decided to move again. That's good,
right?
> They still took an xray of my ankle, but with twice the normal quantity
> of lead protections on my body. I got walking sticks, and a prescription
> for physiotherapy. At least, he is not far at all from the trolleybus
> stop, on the same trolleybus line than our flat.
>
> And the hospital phoned home yesterday, I had to spend the Monday
> afternoon there too (again with a book and my nintendo DS): they had
> found a small something on another bone just under the ankle, and were
> trying to find a way to diagnostic if it was really a problem or not
> while using only half of the tests they would normally use.
<snip>
At least the hospital staff are working hard to protect baby *and*
you. I'm sure they're fairly pleased with the reason they can't run
the tests; there are more tragic reasonss for certain tests to not be
possible on some patients. A baby is a happy reason!!
Darned awkward to hurt your ankle at the one time of life when you
weigh twenty times your usual weight. Maybe not truly twenty times,
but it probably *feels* like twenty times your usual weight.
[[[HUGS!!]]]
Aphrael
> Aphrael wrote:
>> Tristaan wrote:
>>
> <snip>
> I'm sure they're fairly pleased with the reason they can't run the
> tests; there are more tragic reasonss for certain tests to not be
> possible on some patients. A baby is a happy reason!!
>
> Darned awkward to hurt your ankle at the one time of life when you weigh
> twenty times your usual weight. Maybe not truly twenty times, but it
> probably *feels* like twenty times your usual weight.
>
> [[[HUGS!!]]]
Thank you! Yeah, funny thing is in Obstetrics, all the people where
women, in orthopaedics, all were men. But both departments were very
careful.
And well, about the weight... yeah, I suddenly find myself wondering how
come my arms are sooooo weak and I get tired soooo quickly! I thought I
was a bit stronger than that :-P
Aphrael, walking sloooowly.
Edna
Aphrael <aphrael.no...@isuisse.com> wrote:
<snip>
> ...and was also a bit worried about the baby who had been
> moving far less than during the week. So Olivier brought me to the
> hospital... after eating a bit, and taking books and some water with us.
>
> Yeah, since I am 6.5 months pregnant... they had a huge lot of
> obstetrical tests for me (including recording the baby's heart for 30
> minutes, with a hyper moving baby who found funny to kick at the sensors
> :-P poor nurses) before even sending me to the orthopaedic specialist.
<snip>
It sounds like your baby has already developed a sense of humor :-)
Hope your ankle heals fast!
m_thomas[numBksInLastHrldMage]
> m_thomas[numBksInLastHrldMage] wrote:
>> Aphrael wrote:
>>
>>> Tristaan wrote:
>> Darned awkward to hurt your ankle at the one time of life when
>> you weigh twenty times your usual weight. Maybe not truly twenty
>> times, but it probably *feels* like twenty times your usual
>> weight.
>>
>> [[[HUGS!!]]]
>
> And well, about the weight... yeah, I suddenly find myself
> wondering how come my arms are sooooo weak and I get tired soooo
> quickly! I thought I was a bit stronger than that :-P
>
> Aphrael, walking sloooowly.
You are. You're just shoving more mass than usual around all the
time. Plus, baby is "eating" some of your resources.
I went on holiday with an 8-months-pregnant friend once. Every time
she stood up, it was a workout. :>
Purrt
> Ouch. All my wishes to her. ER is anyhow no fun.
>
> I spent the Sunday afternoon in ER too, because I fell down Saturday
> evening: clean fall, one minute I was standing on a fairly flat
> place and a few seconds later I was on my bum at the same place.
>
> around here, a gaming-club friend whom I had not seen for a while,
> nurse also (but he is a guy), and Olivier met a friend he had not
> seen in a loooong while.
>
> (and I realise now that this is a veeeery long message... sorry...)
Hope your ankle/foot heals up quickly!
@aloha.net Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
"Mummy Az" <ma...@westnet.com.au> wrote in message
news:8lca849b6hensiprf...@4ax.com...
> Ouch. My sympathies.
>
> I'm glad hers was able to be done laparascopically.
That does sound nice when it's feasible. {Smile}
> Sounds a lot
> better than mine - the site had to be opened further 3 times so they
> could untangle the 20cm (8 inch) long appendix from where it was
> wrapped around my intestines. The surgery itself took over 7 hours!
Wow. That's a long one! I'm glad you're well past it. {Smile}
> Yes, I do have weird anatomy.
>
> I sympathise with the after-effects. I have a hard time with
> anaesthesia too, and I'm allergic to both morphine and pethadine which
> makes post-op pain control interesting. I hope the docs can come up
> with something that makes her feel better soon.
I hope so, too. {Smile}
> On the plus side, one very rarely has a return of appendix pain after
> surgery! I hope the elf is feeling better soon.
That is a good point. If they removed it properly, it shouldn't hurt
anymore. {Smile}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
@aloha.net Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
"Aphrael" <aphrael.no...@isuisse.com> wrote in message
news:4885e...@news.bluewin.ch...
Ouch! I'm glad you and the baby seem to be alright. But what a way to
spend the weekend! {wry but sympathetic smile}
I'm glad you listed meeting your friends as a plus. I'd hate to think
there wasn't something nice coming out of all that waiting. {Smile}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
Rhino7
> about 1:30 AM and we didn't want to wake the kids or leave them
> unattended).
>
> Turns out, she had appendicitis.
>
> Surgery was done laproscopically at about 9:30 in the morning
> with Amethyst back to her room by 11:30. She was home Saturday
> afternoon by 3:30 PM.
>
> Recovery has been rocky. The general anesthesia gave her bad
> nausea. And the oxycodone afterwards is giving her migraines and
> nausea. We've requested a different script for her so we'll see
> if that helps.
>
> <sigh>
>
> What a weekend...
>
> Tristaan
Ouchies!! Love and hugs to you and the Elf.
The Hobbit always comes out of general anesthesia fighting. I've seen the
black eyes he gives the nurses. And boy is he ever embarrassed afterwards.
<wink>
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Tristaan
brain with:
>Ouchies!! Love and hugs to you and the Elf.
>
>The Hobbit always comes out of general anesthesia fighting. I've seen the
>black eyes he gives the nurses. And boy is he ever embarrassed afterwards.
><wink>
Well, update:
Migraines - New script helped within an hour of taking the new
med, migraine and nausea gone.
Fever - Getting occasional 100 degree fevers. Doctor, afte CT
scan, concludes it's due to the re-absorbtion of blood from a
large hematoma.
Hematoma - Yup... doctor nicked a blood vessel on the way out, so
she's got this massive bruise right at one of the incision points
and a (started out as grapefruit) nectarine sized lump under the
skin. Hematoma started draining at the incision point yesterday.
Called doc today. Doc saw her. Drainage isn't necessarily bad.
Problem is that, if the hematoma collection is too big, might
still solidify under the skin. Ultrasound scheduled for today.
@aloha.net Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:10:25 -0700, Rhino7 stomped through my
> brain with:
>
>>Ouchies!! Love and hugs to you and the Elf.
>>
>>The Hobbit always comes out of general anesthesia fighting. I've seen
>>the
>>black eyes he gives the nurses. And boy is he ever embarrassed
>>afterwards.
>><wink>
>
> Well, update:
>
>
> Migraines - New script helped within an hour of taking the new
> med, migraine and nausea gone.
Sounds like they found the right migraine medicine. {Smile}
> Fever - Getting occasional 100 degree fevers. Doctor, afte CT
> scan, concludes it's due to the re-absorbtion of blood from a
> large hematoma.
> Hematoma - Yup... doctor nicked a blood vessel on the way out, so
> she's got this massive bruise right at one of the incision points
> and a (started out as grapefruit) nectarine sized lump under the
> skin. Hematoma started draining at the incision point yesterday.
> Called doc today. Doc saw her. Drainage isn't necessarily bad.
> Problem is that, if the hematoma collection is too big, might
> still solidify under the skin. Ultrasound scheduled for today.
{wince} I hope that works out well. {smile}
Dad has had a couple of hematomas over the years. The second big
hematoma went better than the first. For the first, the doctor told Dad to
keep it up, so he did. Unfortunately, the doctor didn't mention that he
meant above the level of the heart when he said "high," so Dad thought
propping it up at coffee table height was good enough. It wasn't. Mom had
to ask about that when the second hematoma came along; thankfully my aunt
had clued us in before that office visit. {smile}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
> Tristaan
Tristaan
<anneb @ aloha . net> stomped through my brain with:
> {wince} I hope that works out well. {smile}
Well, the ultrasound came back and doc wants to surgically drain
it... it's a big enough collection of blood under the surface
that she's not convinced that it will properly drain without
help.
> Dad has had a couple of hematomas over the years. The second big
>hematoma went better than the first. For the first, the doctor told Dad to
>keep it up, so he did. Unfortunately, the doctor didn't mention that he
>meant above the level of the heart when he said "high," so Dad thought
>propping it up at coffee table height was good enough. It wasn't. Mom had
>to ask about that when the second hematoma came along; thankfully my aunt
>had clued us in before that office visit. {smile}
Considering that Amethyst's is on her lower left hip, putting
that above the level of her heart is tricky. :-)
SAMK
> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:22:57 -1000, "Anne Elizabeth Baldwin"
> <anneb @ aloha . net> stomped through my brain with:
>
>> {wince} I hope that works out well. {smile}
>
> Well, the ultrasound came back and doc wants to surgically drain
> it... it's a big enough collection of blood under the surface
> that she's not convinced that it will properly drain without
> help.
>
>> Dad has had a couple of hematomas over the years. The second big
>> hematoma went better than the first. For the first, the doctor told Dad to
>> keep it up, so he did. Unfortunately, the doctor didn't mention that he
>> meant above the level of the heart when he said "high," so Dad thought
>> propping it up at coffee table height was good enough. It wasn't. Mom had
>> to ask about that when the second hematoma came along; thankfully my aunt
>> had clued us in before that office visit. {smile}
>
> Considering that Amethyst's is on her lower left hip, putting
> that above the level of her heart is tricky. :-)
>
> Tristaan
My hubby had to have a hemotoma on his shin lanced and drained
this week. He was hit by one of my daughter's pitches a few
weeks ago. Hope Amethyst's procedure goes as smoothly as Joe's.
(I'm proud of daughter's power, me.)
SAMK
John Oliver
wrote:
>On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:22:57 -1000, "Anne Elizabeth Baldwin"
><anneb @ aloha . net> stomped through my brain with:
>
>> {wince} I hope that works out well. {smile}
>
>Well, the ultrasound came back and doc wants to surgically drain
>it... it's a big enough collection of blood under the surface
>that she's not convinced that it will properly drain without
>help.
>Considering that Amethyst's is on her lower left hip, putting
>that above the level of her heart is tricky. :-)
>
>Tristaan
Am I missing something? I thought she had an appendix operation. How
did the lower left hip get involved?
Purrt
> Well, the ultrasound came back and doc wants to surgically drain
> it... it's a big enough collection of blood under the surface
> that she's not convinced that it will properly drain without
> help.
Oh dear, that doesn't sound very comfortable. Hopefully they'll be
able to use the Big Needle to clear it rather than the Big Knife.
After my surgery they were concerned about a pocket that hadn't
drained completely but (cross fingers) so far it isn't bothering me at
all and there's no fever.
Lots of healing thoughts heading the Elf's way.
Tristaan
my brain with:
>Am I missing something? I thought she had an appendix operation. How
>did the lower left hip get involved?
The laproscopic procedure for an appendectomy actually puts the
probes in at the belly button and the left side and pulls the
severed appendix across the abdomen and out an incision point at
the lower left hip.
During the procedure, probably in the "pull across", a blood
vessel was nicked and she ended up with a hematoma on that lower
left side.
Tristaan
brain with:
>Oh dear, that doesn't sound very comfortable. Hopefully they'll be
>able to use the Big Needle to clear it rather than the Big Knife.
>After my surgery they were concerned about a pocket that hadn't
>drained completely but (cross fingers) so far it isn't bothering me at
>all and there's no fever.
>
>Lots of healing thoughts heading the Elf's way.
Amethyst is not in any REAL discomfort anymore... her main issue
is that what was supposed to be a 5 day recovery has turned into
3 weeks... she's not at ALL happy at having this extend for so
long.
Tristaan
with:
>My hubby had to have a hemotoma on his shin lanced and drained
>this week. He was hit by one of my daughter's pitches a few
>weeks ago. Hope Amethyst's procedure goes as smoothly as Joe's.
>
>(I'm proud of daughter's power, me.)
Thanks! I'm sure it's a simple procedure and one that is done
frequently...just it's another day where the daily schedule is
shot, work needs to be missed, and kids need to be shuttled from
one place to another...
Ree
> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:03:10 -0400, Purrt stomped through my
> brain with:
>
>> Oh dear, that doesn't sound very comfortable. Hopefully they'll be
>> able to use the Big Needle to clear it rather than the Big Knife.
>> After my surgery they were concerned about a pocket that hadn't
>> drained completely but (cross fingers) so far it isn't bothering me at
>> all and there's no fever.
>>
>> Lots of healing thoughts heading the Elf's way.
>
> Amethyst is not in any REAL discomfort anymore... her main issue
> is that what was supposed to be a 5 day recovery has turned into
> 3 weeks... she's not at ALL happy at having this extend for so
> long.
>
> Tristaan
>
> --
Of course not! Who would? But for some reason, just waking up for my
afternoon shift, I keep thinking of how much worse it could be and how
much she has to be thankful for....which you've indicated already that
she is. I just am really glad it's all minor stuff now.
Ree
@aloha.net Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:22:57 -1000, "Anne Elizabeth Baldwin"
> <anneb @ aloha . net> stomped through my brain with:
>
>> {wince} I hope that works out well. {smile}
>
> Well, the ultrasound came back and doc wants to surgically drain
> it... it's a big enough collection of blood under the surface
> that she's not convinced that it will properly drain without
> help.
Dad's been thru that a couple of times or so. I hope it goes as well for
Amethyst. {Smile}
>> Dad has had a couple of hematomas over the years. The second big
>>hematoma went better than the first. For the first, the doctor told Dad
>>to
>>keep it up, so he did. Unfortunately, the doctor didn't mention that he
>>meant above the level of the heart when he said "high," so Dad thought
>>propping it up at coffee table height was good enough. It wasn't. Mom had
>>to ask about that when the second hematoma came along; thankfully my aunt
>>had clued us in before that office visit. {smile}
>
> Considering that Amethyst's is on her lower left hip, putting
> that above the level of her heart is tricky. :-)
Actually, keeping your knee above the level of your heart is pretty
tricky, too. It's just not used to being up there. {wry smile}
Dad was truly sick of lying in bed or reclining in the recliner by the
end of the recuperation. {Smile}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
@aloha.net Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
"SAMK" <dima...@comcast.net> wrote in message
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Ouch. I hope your husband isn't having trouble keeping his shin up high
enough. It is frustrating to be lying down most of the time it takes to
heal, but it does help. {sympathetic smile}
> (I'm proud of daughter's power, me.)
It does sound like she's doing well at pitching. {Smile}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
@aloha.net Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
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> Tristaan wrote:
>> Well, the ultrasound came back and doc wants to surgically drain
>> it... it's a big enough collection of blood under the surface
>> that she's not convinced that it will properly drain without
>> help.
> <snippage>
>
> Oh dear, that doesn't sound very comfortable. Hopefully they'll be able
> to use the Big Needle to clear it rather than the Big Knife. After my
> surgery they were concerned about a pocket that hadn't drained completely
> but (cross fingers) so far it isn't bothering me at all and there's no
> fever.
The Big Needle can be pretty helpful with hematomas. That's all they
needed to drain Dad's. {SMILE}
> Lots of healing thoughts heading the Elf's way.
I'm adding mine. {SMILE}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
@aloha.net Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:03:10 -0400, Purrt stomped through my
> brain with:
>
>>Oh dear, that doesn't sound very comfortable. Hopefully they'll be
>>able to use the Big Needle to clear it rather than the Big Knife.
>>After my surgery they were concerned about a pocket that hadn't
>>drained completely but (cross fingers) so far it isn't bothering me at
>>all and there's no fever.
>>
>>Lots of healing thoughts heading the Elf's way.
>
> Amethyst is not in any REAL discomfort anymore... her main issue
> is that what was supposed to be a 5 day recovery has turned into
> 3 weeks... she's not at ALL happy at having this extend for so
> long.
That's quite a bit longer. No wonder she's upset. {sympathetic smile}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
@aloha.net Anne Elizabeth Baldwin
> On Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:16:02 -0500, SAMK stomped through my brain
> with:
>
>>My hubby had to have a hemotoma on his shin lanced and drained
>>this week. He was hit by one of my daughter's pitches a few
>>weeks ago. Hope Amethyst's procedure goes as smoothly as Joe's.
>>
>>(I'm proud of daughter's power, me.)
>
> Thanks! I'm sure it's a simple procedure and one that is done
> frequently...just it's another day where the daily schedule is
> shot, work needs to be missed, and kids need to be shuttled from
> one place to another...
Yes. Unfortunately operations do tend to wreck the patient's other
plans. I've had that problem a few times myself. {sympathetic smile}
Anne Elizabeth Baldwin