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Posted by ElectricWhite on 28-05-2019 at 02:16:

Update

At this time three weeks ago I was in the ICU of my local hospital.

Earlier that morning, Shawna, the lady who helps me get up in the mornings, found me feverish and drenched in sweat. I was in serious pain and had a little trouble speaking. She called for an ambulance and rushed me to the emergency room, afraid I might have had a mini-stroke.

Thankfully, I didn't have a stroke. However, the wounds I've been dealing with for the past few years have gone septic.

Nobody was talking amputation (WHEW!) But I spent a week trying to break a 102F fever and undergoing intense MRSA treatments.

And it looks like I'll be spending another 4-6 weeks getting IV antibiotics in a nursing home.

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Posted by ElectricWhite on 28-05-2019 at 02:23:

As my strength quickly wanes, I want to thank those who dropped a line to see if I'm okay.

Also, could a couple of you take care of the Bradbury's Jars until I've recovered?

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Posted by GrumpyGhostOwl on 28-05-2019 at 05:53:

Oh, yuck. MRSA is horrible. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Posted by KT1972 on 28-05-2019 at 09:13:

Get well wishes from me too, EW. You have been missed!

Hope it's not too much longer before you're back with us full time.Huggles Huggles Huggles

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Posted by Katblu42 on 28-05-2019 at 11:12:

Hoping for a speedy recovery for you EW. Hugs.

I can possibly take care of this week's Bradbury's Jar prompt, as well as next week's one which was my turn anyway.

Don't want to step on anyone else's toes though, so if anyone has already adopted the date for this week (2nd June) they should let me know.

Get well soon, EW. Giveflowers

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Posted by KT1972 on 28-05-2019 at 12:34:

I have June 2nd, and I could possibly do the 16th if you could take the week after that (23rd) .... unless they're taken of course.

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Posted by Katblu42 on 28-05-2019 at 13:30:

I can take care of the 23rd if no one has been allocated that one.

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Posted by Becky Rock on 28-05-2019 at 22:21:

I wish the best, EW. Keep a positive outlook. Think of something you want to do after you're well again.

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Posted by ElectricWhite on 02-06-2019 at 21:08:

Thanks, gang. I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the warm wishes.

Also, nobody else is scheduled to take Bradbury's Jar. Thanks for taking care of it.

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Posted by Daniella T on 03-06-2019 at 18:21:

I just read your news EW Frown
I wish you all the best, get well as soon as possible!

Lots of warm Gatch hugs!!!

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Posted by Julieann on 07-06-2019 at 04:58:

Lots of hugs! I hope you can get over this here really soon.

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Posted by Redbird on 14-06-2019 at 23:27:

I'm a bit late in seeing this, but I hope you're on the mend EW. Fight the good fight and I hope you get back home quickly! Will be keeping you in my thoughts Grouphug

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Posted by ElectricWhite on 06-07-2019 at 23:52:

I got a nice surprise this afternoon: I was able to lift my leg enough to slide a standard-sized pillow under it!

Ever since I was in the ICU, my leg was very weak. For about a month I couldn't lift it at all. Then I was doing great to raise it an inch. And today, suddenly, I lifted my leg as an aide was about to put a pillow under my knee -- no strain or pain! I couldn't believe it! Eek4

Now I need a couple of wounds to heal enough so I can start sitting up on my own....

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Posted by Daniella T on 07-07-2019 at 00:48:

I hope this means you’re well on the way to a speedy recovery, EW!

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Posted by KT1972 on 07-07-2019 at 08:23:

You've certainly made some progress there, EW.

Keep it up, we're all rooting for you.

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Posted by Redbird on 07-07-2019 at 16:28:

That's great news EW! Keep at it : )

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Posted by Becky Rock on 07-07-2019 at 23:25:

That's wonderful, EW! In no time, you'll be home.

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