We returned home last night around 8:00 and it felt so good to sleep in my own bed. This past week has been a nightmare. Luckily none of us really understood, until yesterday, how severe my issues were. It turns out my kidneys were failing due to the infection and my anti-rejection drugs. It is a good thing I got to the ER and then to UPMC when I did.
The last few days are a blurr of pain and drowsiness. I was in so much pain both in my back and stomach that they had me on three different pain medications, so I could barely function. The removal of the feeding tube was DREADFUL and done without any soothing medications for me, but it seems to be healing nicely after such a nasty infection, so I am glad it is gone.
My blood counts are still off whack, but are improving and hopefully as the infection totally resolves (I have two more weeks of antibiotics), my blood count will be back on track. They were able to get my kidneys working again without Dialysis, thank you God.
I am tired and sore today, but so glad to be home. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers! Nancy
5 comments:
Oh Nancy!
I am so sorry to hear about the week that you just experienced. You are right, we did not have any clue how serious your condition was. We knew you would be able to do your best at fighting for your health. I am glad to hear that you are on the mend and recovering from your ordeal.
Here's to a great week ahead and full recovery from your infection. We are sending our love and best wishes to you always!
Love,
Debbie
Nancy,
I am so excited that you are home and I am glad to hear that this whole episode is behind you. It must feel great to have the tube gone and glad to hear you are on the mend. We have been thinking of you and praying for your quick recovery and return home! Glad it is here!!!! Hopefully being home again will allow you to get some much needed rest.
Thinking of you often!
Love and hugs,
Amy
Oh Nancy, I am so so sorry! I never imagined how dreadful this week has been, still can't...so sorry you had to go through that. Please take care and I hope you continually feel better each day, stronger, healthier, and more rested.
So glad you are home again. What a feeling, huh?!
Love you so much,
Lara
thoughts and prayers always.
Your a tough cookie Nancy!
I check on you every day and I am glad you are given the strength to endure so many things...You inspire thousands!
I wanted to let you know I finished my book and I am going to submit it for publication~ You will get one of the first autographed copies!!
Best Wishes and my prayers always!
Happiness is being home again!! So happy to get the news and sorry for your suffering the past week. Your mental and physical strength brings you through and now back to the new life and going forward.
Much love, as always,
claire, harley, goob and moxie
hug Hannah for me!!
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