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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
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 Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 09:46:20 AM
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Hey girls, back from the edge. Had an ulcer, didn't know that, took some ibuprofen for another problem and set off the bleeding on a massive scale.
I had a friend drive me to the local ER, I felt like an extra in one of those cheesy crime dramas, where the car screeches to a halt and the door is flung open and a body is thrown from the car....
I was taken right to the Icu, given lots of blood, and I don't relly remember too jmmuch until evening when I suddenly started to crash, that was so scary, and then I was strapped onto something, put in a heicopter and whisked off toa a much larger hospital.. When I heard them saying that I'd had 6 bags of blood, I said I had only had two I thought, bu t they had to give me four more on the ride up. Anyway, they cauterized the ulcer and so the bleeding finally stopped.
So that is my adventure of teetering on the edge, glad to finally be home, where I suspect i will be the gold metal winner for sofa slug for the next few weeks.
I read all your kind posts aand good thoughts ofr me, thank you, it was very sweet...
I'll regale you with exciting hospital roomate stories when I can function a little better....
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 10:20:31 AM
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Karin,
So Glad you are home, and a very scary yet with humor story you tell!! I hope when everything rights itself you will be feeling really good. I know you haven't felt to good for quiet awhile. So you lay down and take it easy. Check in here when ever you feel up to it.
NANCY JO
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 10:58:48 AM
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Karin:
So happy your home, feeling better, and look forward to your soon-to-tell stories.
Marly |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 11:02:19 AM
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Welcome home Karin! I certainly believe in the power of prayer and modern medicine and good hospitals! Especially farmgirl prayers.
Thank God you are better and home now.
((((still hugging ya))))))
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One Day at a time.
By the Grace of God.
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farmgirl #71 Linda in PA |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 11:04:54 AM
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Karin, Very scary! Glad you are back home safe and sound.
AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Heart of TX chapter
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 12:10:50 PM
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| omg how scary for you! thank goodness they were able to get you to a bigger hospital and help!! rest up and do not push yoruself! you gotta have time to heal! peace connie in alaska |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 12:50:26 PM
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Karin - take that soaf idea seriously,and rest, rest, rest. So glad you are better!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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StarMeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
940 Posts
T
MI
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Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 1:42:14 PM
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| I hope you and the sofa become the VERY BEST of FRIENDS for a while! Take care and welcome home! |
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 1:50:30 PM
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Karin! SO GLAD you are going to be okay! I had a similar experience with some anti-inflamatory drugs a doctor gave me once...NOT GOOD...Same scenario...started hemorraging right at work...not good and pretty embarassing to boot! WHEW...but thank goodness you're okay....I didn't have to have pints of blood like you though....that was a little too close for comfort in my book...u take care of yourself girlfriend! And enjoy....turn on QVC/HSN and shop from home...WHOOPS...I mean... read a good book. LOL! You're STILL in my prayers just in case!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
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queenofdreamsz4u
True Blue Farmgirl
3845 Posts
Stephanie Suzanne
Smoky Mountains Tennessee
USA
3845 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 2:06:17 PM
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YAY!! Karin, you're home...I'm so glad you are back home and doing ok..those ulcers can really cause bad problems..so glad you are full of fresh blood...LOL You're good to go now girl!
I love your sense of humor and have missed you..you keep us updated, you hear!?
Hugs to you,
Stephanie
www.queenofdreamsz.blogspot.com ~~~Crochet, Sewing, Life Collections & Recollections Blog
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.blogspot.com Vintage & Modern Fabric, Fiber & Yarn Blog
www.dreamkingdomdesigns.com ~~~~~Go Shopping at my Website Catalog!! |
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
2701 Posts
Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 2:09:19 PM
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Glad you are home and sending you the biggest and best of wishes that you get completely better soon. I had something close to that happen to me. It is quite scary.
Farmgirl #170
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
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oldfashioned girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2391 Posts
monica
oatman
az
USA
2391 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 2:39:58 PM
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Karin, I am so glad to hear that you are okay! I will be praying that you recover completely quickly!
Monica
Farmgirls Rule!
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 3:44:33 PM
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| My goodness! I sure am glad you are doing better and have a sense of humor to boot! I'll keep praying for your complete recovery! Susan |
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2008 : 03:25:41 AM
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I am glad you are home and feeling better! 
LIfe is a witch ~~~ and then ya fly !! My blogspot .http://tribalwitch.blogspot.com/ |
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Tammy Claxton
True Blue Farmgirl
1559 Posts
Tammy
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2008 : 06:50:46 AM
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So glad you are home Karin! Wow, how scary! I hope you get better quickly and I'll keep you in my prayers!
Crafty Bay Farmgirl Chapter
"What doesn't kill you will only make you stronger"
Farmgirl #152
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Aunt Clemys Farm Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
157 Posts
Linda
MA
USA
157 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2008 : 09:08:15 AM
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Karin, I am so glad to hear you are home recovering.
You went through quite a bit of an adventure.
Wishing you the best of health and enjoyable summer days while recuperating.
Aunt Clemys Farm Girl
Farm Girl #300
Kansas to Massachusetts |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Aug 25 2008 : 09:35:11 AM
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THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I guess this was my wake up call for sure. When I start talking to the sofa, I'll give it a name. It is going to be awhile before I have any energy, but I am so glad to be here....I spent this morning looking at old crocheted hotpads on eBay, I'm just downloading pictures, much cheaper! Such fun to see all the loony items women made .
Ok, naptime, thanks again girls,,,,Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
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debinmtns
True Blue Farmgirl
925 Posts
Debi
Hope
Idaho
USA
925 Posts |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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proudnanaof3
True Blue Farmgirl
54 Posts
Kim
Denton
NC
USA
54 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 6:40:20 PM
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It is so good to hear that you got help fast and taken was well taken care of. This was very serious. I am guilty of popping a pill for aches and pains with out thinking of the results. Your experience is a word of caution to all of us. Be careful and make sure to check before taking anything especially if you have a health condition or taking other prescription drugs. Rest and keep you couch your best friend. Get better soon.
Farmgirl Sister #295
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Aug 29 2008 : 8:39:34 PM
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Thank you all for your kind thoughts. Unfortunately by some stroke of fate, I managed to take a real whoopster of a fall and smashed my tailbone a couple nights ago, so now I'm really whining on a major level. Apparently it doesn't matter how much padding you have, I thought I was pretty well covered, but WOW, that hurts. So now I really am a member of the couch patrol. I got a wonderful book in the mail today from one of the farmgirls, and tomorrow my plan is to just read and sleep.
The sun has been out for several days in a row, and that is such a blessing. It finally feels like real summer, just when I can barely stagger around. Ah well, in a couple weeks I'm sure I'll feel better and get up to my usual hijinks....
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
http://moodranch.blogspot.com
http://domesticnonsense.etsy.com |
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