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Saturday, July 21, 2012

Out of the blue

Life sometimes has a way to let you know you are not in control of everything. Doesn't it? One day you're feeling like a million bucks, but then all of sudden things change completely.

Why am I saying all of that? Well, because last Monday, at 10 pm when I was going to bed, I mentioned to my husband that my stomach was hurting and I said, I better fall asleep and I'm sure my pain will be gone when I wake up. At midnight, I got up, soaked in the warm tub for awhile, then moved to the couch because I was constantly getting up, drinking water, going to the bathroom, doing a lot of tossing and turning. Just before 5 am (Tuesday, July 17) I woke my husband up and said I couldn't take the pain anymore and I had to go see a doctor, I was trying to wait for the doctor's office to open, but the abdominal pain I was having was too intense.

I had to drive myself to the hospital (about 5 and a half miles away) because my husband had to stay at home with our kids that were asleep until he could get a hold of anyone to come over to watch them. I drove so fast, I was above the speed limit and I admit it and at that moment, I didn't care if I got a ticket, the streets were deserted and I pretty much hit all green lights, thankfully.

Once I got to the emergency room, the got my vitals and told me to sit down in the waiting room until they got me a room - the hospital was busy. In less than half hour I got an ER bed, a nurse came to talk to me, made me sign papers, got a blood sample, urine sample and told me to wait for the doctor.

One hour from the time I got there a doctor came to see me, at least that is what I think, I was in so much pain that it was hard to keep track or even think much. They got an IV going, gave me some nausea medicine and morphine, after awhile I was feeling great, that morphine sure made the pain go away.

My husband got there at about 7:30 am, he caught me on the hallway where I was being taken to get a CT scan, it was great to have him with me, hold my hand and assure me that everything would be OK.
Thirty minutes later a surgeon came by with the CT scan results: my appendix was inflamed and I was going to need to get it removed.

I had never had a surgery before, so I got a little anxious, but the thought of having that pain again made the anxiety almost go away... LOL. At 10:30 am I was in the surgery part of the hospital, wearing one of those flattering gowns and boom! 

We were back home at about 2:30-3:00 pm, I was so tired and sore that I hugged and kissed my kids and went to bed. I slept a lot of Wednesday, not as much on Thursday or Friday, but still a lot compared to what I sleep usually. LOL

Today is Saturday (July 21st) and I am feeling much better, still a little sore, but I am walking around, I am feeling more motivated, I started painting peg dolls and crocheting, I have been holding my baby girl and doing some light activities with my little man and I have been looking at my husband and thinking that I am really lucky to have him.

I had lots posts scheduled, that is why my blog was active while I was away.


Picture taken last month by my friend Kamieo Fox. I think this surgery was a way to remind me that I should count my blessings everyday. 

Do you have any questions for me? Is there something you are curious about? Leave all your questions here and I will do a Q&A posts soon. My friend Carolyn did a Questions & Answers posts and I thought it was pretty cool, so don't be shy, ask away!

14 comments:

  1. Wow - that sounds scary. I'm glad everything got taken care of for you. Sending you my best wishes to heal quickly. :)

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  2. Hi Allesandra - it's me again - I passed on an award to your blog. If you participate in the award games, you can come to my blog to get it. :)

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    1. I'll go check out the award, thank you!
      Any questions you would like to ask for my Q&A post?

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  3. Oh, wow, Alessandra! It's such a blessing that you're okay and didn't wait any longer for medical attention. Life sure does have a way to throw at us all kinds of unexpected situations. I'm so glad that you're okay.

    XOXO,
    Libby

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    1. I really do feel really blessed that things turned out OK, it wasn't fun.
      Any questions you would like to ask for my Q&A post?
      xoxo

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  4. So glad to hear that things are better for you now. Definitely count every little blessing that you can.

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    1. Thanks, Kar!
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  5. sheesh that is scary, did it feel like childbirth? I've heard it does. hope you feel better soon. take care of yourself!

    Oh and my question. If you could live anywhere, where would it be?

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    1. They asked me how bad was the pain from 0-10, I said 9, delivering without epidural was a 10, but this was sure close. It hurt like a son of a gun. LOL

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  6. Oh Ale! I hope you are up and about soon!!!

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  7. So glad to hear that you are on the mend. i keep realising that we never know what is around the corner so we need to count our blessings! Good job you went straight to the hospital and didn't neglect yourself. I hope you are fully better soon x

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    1. Thank you, Dotty!
      I am feeling much better, thank goodness.
      Any questions you would like to ask for my Q&A post?

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  8. Ouch, I'm glad your feeling better!! Keep resting. Let me know if you guys need anything.

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