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I'm feeling better today, there's something about sleeping in your OWN bed that is sooo much better. 
Although for "some strange reason" I found myself awake at 5:00 AM 
(that's when the nurses and doctors start their morning rounds at Harper) Hopefully I can wear myself out enough today so I'll sleep in a little tomorrow.
I'm waiting for my home health care nurse to show up. She's a little late today. I came home from the hospital with a two port pic line in. It doesn't hurt, it's just annoying. I have to keep it covered up at all time because if my kids see it they'll FREAK 
Here's my run down:
My platlets are low (have to follow up with a hematologist)
My adrenal glands (sp?) may not be working properly. My BP was low in the hospital, sometimes it was down to 83/47ish. (have to follow up with endocrinologist)
Of course I'm still malnutrished. I had TPN for 5 days in the hospital. (nutrition through the PIC line). If I can get in 100 grams of protein a day all of this coming week then I think I'll be on my way to recovery. So far I've been able to eat a bariatric soft diet with no problems. Harper's cream soups were actually good. 
I did manage to get through this hospital stay with OUT losing any weight 
(never thought I'd get to the point where I was "glad" not to lose weight. I'm still 143 - only 3 pounds from Dr. Woods goal. 
and it's good enough for me.
After I get my levels up and am not malnutrished then Dr. Wood will fix the hernia. I thought the pain when eating was coming from the hernia, but now that I've been on medication for the ulcer I see it was coming from the ulcer.
I sure have appreciated everyone's emails, prayers, and support. You guys have been great. It's been a long Dec/Jan for me and I absolutely DREAD the hospital bills 
I'm sure the TPN was quite a bit of money alone. Thank God for insurance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But my 10% that I have to pay has really added up with 12 days in hospital in Dec. and 9 days in hospital for January. 
The kids are adjusting to school. It's been a double blow to them with starting school and having me in the hospital. I'm noticing four VERY clinging children now!!!! Which makes me want a 
Good thing is I'm planning out a "new" use for my school room! I'm seeing my scrapbooking room!!! 
I haven't been able to find the time to scrap in MONTHS!! And now I'm finding myself with all this time on my hands and nothing to fill it with. I would love to go back to school, but financially we just can't afford it. I'm in no condition to work right now, the slightest distraction and I forget to eat for 1/2 the day!! I NEED to concentrate on ME right now. So, golly gee - guess I'll just sip my protein drink and scrap all day long. 
hee hee
Hugs to all,
Laurie
Although for "some strange reason" I found myself awake at 5:00 AM (that's when the nurses and doctors start their morning rounds at Harper) Hopefully I can wear myself out enough today so I'll sleep in a little tomorrow.
I'm waiting for my home health care nurse to show up. She's a little late today. I came home from the hospital with a two port pic line in. It doesn't hurt, it's just annoying. I have to keep it covered up at all time because if my kids see it they'll FREAK
Here's my run down:
My platlets are low (have to follow up with a hematologist)
My adrenal glands (sp?) may not be working properly. My BP was low in the hospital, sometimes it was down to 83/47ish. (have to follow up with endocrinologist)
Of course I'm still malnutrished. I had TPN for 5 days in the hospital. (nutrition through the PIC line). If I can get in 100 grams of protein a day all of this coming week then I think I'll be on my way to recovery. So far I've been able to eat a bariatric soft diet with no problems. Harper's cream soups were actually good. I did manage to get through this hospital stay with OUT losing any weight (never thought I'd get to the point where I was "glad" not to lose weight. I'm still 143 - only 3 pounds from Dr. Woods goal. and it's good enough for me.
After I get my levels up and am not malnutrished then Dr. Wood will fix the hernia. I thought the pain when eating was coming from the hernia, but now that I've been on medication for the ulcer I see it was coming from the ulcer.
I sure have appreciated everyone's emails, prayers, and support. You guys have been great. It's been a long Dec/Jan for me and I absolutely DREAD the hospital bills I'm sure the TPN was quite a bit of money alone. Thank God for insurance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But my 10% that I have to pay has really added up with 12 days in hospital in Dec. and 9 days in hospital for January.
The kids are adjusting to school. It's been a double blow to them with starting school and having me in the hospital. I'm noticing four VERY clinging children now!!!! Which makes me want a
Good thing is I'm planning out a "new" use for my school room! I'm seeing my scrapbooking room!!! I haven't been able to find the time to scrap in MONTHS!! And now I'm finding myself with all this time on my hands and nothing to fill it with. I would love to go back to school, but financially we just can't afford it. I'm in no condition to work right now, the slightest distraction and I forget to eat for 1/2 the day!! I NEED to concentrate on ME right now. So, golly gee - guess I'll just sip my protein drink and scrap all day long. hee hee
Hugs to all,
Laurie 
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