Tina here. Live but not kicking

[BirdbyBird]

I owe you all an apology for being to silent. Sorry.

Thank you all for continued support and lifting up and positive energy....and cards and texts. As Liz shared, my pain levels have come down to bearable. It is the nausea that I am dealing with now. As I watch my weight drop I worry that they will try to put me back on a feeding tube. This is not the recommended way to lose weight. they sent me home with IV antibiotics and two different nausea meds and a drain for around the liver. While putting the drain in they managed to also drain 800 cc of clear fluid from around my right lung.. Everything seems to move so slowwwwly. My mind, body and spirit just feel so empty of energy. Reading and responding to stuff comes hard right now. FYI, when the surgeon took the Gallbladder out he told me that it had been sick for a long time. Apparently he told the man in the recliner that it was shriveled up like a petrified something and he basically picked out the pieces.....

My tolerance for sitting in a chair is nil so I will bow out but thank you again. Wish I had more up beat news. My pollyanna story is that I didn't have Covid and haven't been on a ventilator for two months.......

Thank you all again..... Tina

[OregonLuvr]

Tina you have had quite a time of it. I sure hope they can get things under control. When I was in the hospital they gave me Zofran, did nothing. Then Phenergan and it helped but Reglan did the trick for me. Not sure what you are on but some drugs work for people and others dont. Trial and error. I sure hope you can start to eat a little bit at a time. I am sure you were given instructions on what to eat and what not to but just try to eat a little something you think sounds good to you every couple of hours it might help with the nausea also. Sure hope you will be on the mend soon.

[BarbaraRose]

Wow Tina! You have been thru the wringer! Glad you are back home but sorry you are still so miserable!

We are all thinking of you and praying for your recovery. We miss your poetic and fun posts!

(((hugs)))

[Bethers]

Oh, Tina, you have no reason to apologize. But it is wonderful to hear from you. I agree with Karen about trying to take a bite or two of anything that doesn't make you gag thinking of it. (Yes she said it nicer.) After trying everything doctors told me I should be able to handle I gave up. Pretzels weren't on the good food list, but they were in my cabinet and I tried. Ha, I think I lived on them for a couple months. At first only a couple tiny ones at a time. Now I'm not saying pretzels will work for you but anything, a few bites as often as you can, is better than nothing.

Hang in there. One step at a time. Hugs and love sent your way.

[bluepinecones]

So good to hear from you even briefly. What an ordeal, sure hope it is over soon.
With all that weight loss you might want to celebrate recovery with a new wardrobe.
Hang in here, a lot os us are still sending positive energy your way.

[JudyJB]

I'm so glad you posted! For your gall bladder to be that bad, you had to have been ignoring pain for quite a while!!! Sorry you had such a rough time, but I remember after my pancreatitis attack, losing 20 pounds in 20 days, and staring at a half-sandwich for an hour while trying to eat it. I found scrambled eggs and puddings kept me going for a long time, so I hope you find something you can eat without nausea.

I'm sure you are taking it easy and won't have to go back to the feeding tube. And it IS good that you didn't have COVID-19!!

[PeggyinCT]

Tina, thanks for checking in. You know us, we have to know how everybody is doing. Hang in there; kicking will come later.
Big hug. Peggy

[Irmi]

Tina, you have been a real trooper through this. Please find something yummy you like and can enjoy. How about your favorite flavor popsickle? We're all here for you.

[Acadianmom]

Speaking of popsicles, don't they make pedialyte popsicles. Don't know if that's something you can have. Hope you are feeling better soon.

Martha

[Shirlv]

Tina, no apologies needed. We will be here when you are up to posting. Save your energies for dealing with the terrible complications. If positive thoughts help we’ve got your back.

[snowball]

so good to see your name.... and your post... so glad to see you are home just wish you were feeling better... that gull bladder sounds like it was in poor shape no wonder it's taken a bit to heal... been sick for awhile I wager... take care eat mini meals like you would feed a toddler and as often ... prayers are with you (((((hugs))))
sheila

[SoCalGalcas]

Good Morning Tina, what a nice surprise to see your post. You have been having a really difficult health crisis. Crappie way to lose weight. Know we are all pulling for you. So, take care of yourself and only post when you feel like it. The messages from Dennis to Liz to us are appreciated. Many hugs, Lyn

[Redetotry]

Good to see you post Tina but sorry you still aren't able to eat. Sending good energy and gentle hugs.

[Cudedog]

Tina, I send my well wishes to you as well. If there is anything any of us can do to help, please say the word.

Anne

[mtngal]

More well wishes from Cali; love and light zooming your way.