Friday (6/26/205)

Hurd Update:  I’ve had a rough go over the last nine days.  I was able to send out some Face Book updates but was unable to get connected with the computer to send it to me email list.  Here are the FB updates that I sent out.  I appreciate your continued prayers.  Today on Friday (6/26) I am feeling better and still at home.  I don’t feel well and I have a long way yet to go, but for now, this is progress. 

Saturday (6/20/2015): Spent Friday evening in the emergency room, they finally admitted me to the hospital after lab work, ultrasound and CT scan. Haven't felt well since my surgery last Friday, but kept getting worse. Among other things, I was dehydrated and they found that my liver enzymes are too high. They'll do more tests on Saturday to figure out what's going on. This week I have a room with a view of Half Moon Lake instead of the parking lot last I had last week. Still in enough pain that I can only get cat naps. Once again, I'm happy to be in good hands.

Monday (6/22/2015): It's Monday morning and I'm still in the hospital. This morning's blood work should determine whether I'm staying longer or getting released. My liver has been stressed. Doctors aren't certain what is causing it. Two current theories are it is a reaction to the anesthesia from last week's surgery OR the antibiotic I was on after surgery. I've never had a reaction to those things before, but this is what they are guessing. The good news is that I'm collecting a nifty set of those hospital drinking cups--they work really great at home on my nightstand. Soon I'll be set for life! Ha-ha. Anyway, I certainly don't want to be kicked out before they get a handle on this because I don't want to be readmitted in a few days. And the real good news is they had time to monkey with my pain meds and made good progress.

Tuesday (6/23/2015): Currently still in the hospital (since last Friday). my liver is functioning but showing signs of distress. The numbers have been stuck for the last few days (high--outside of normal), but since they haven't continued to climb, the doctors think they should be able to be discharged me and they can treat me with clinic visits. I tire easily but overall feel okay. The catheter was pulled early this morning. So far I have not had the insanely intense pain when urinate. That certainly feels better! For all my nursing friends: Yes I have. And Yes I did, but it's not normal yet. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Just had s visit with the Hospitalist and I should be discharged about noon.

Wednesday (6/24/2015): At home! I was discharged yesterday (Tuesday) and got home about 2 p.m. I took a four hour nap. Then went back to bed at 8:30 p.m. and slept 10 hours. Already taken a short nap this morning. I think I've become a cat! Except I'm not licking myself and hacking up hairballs. Glad to be home and hope not to return as an in-patient for awhile. Although I have added a number of appointments with new doctors for follow up treatment. Joyous! Glad to be alive and kicking. I was told that my liver wasn't damaged, just shocked. It could take several months for it to recover completely. Their explanation reminded me of getting the wind knocked out of me and lying on the ground wondering if I'd every breath again. I feel sorry for my poor old liver. Haha

Thursday (6/25/2015):  Just spent the afternoon at the ER. Thankfully they discharged me and sent me home. I've got a urinary tract infection (again??/still??). And had a reaction to one of the drugs they put me on this weekend. So I'm off gabapentin and on two antibiotics. I was out of the hospital for almost 48 hours before going back. This is getting old!!! If the ER cots were comfy it wouldn't be so bad but they are killers on my back. Happy to be feeling better and wanting to stay home!!!