kimberlee1235 52 Posted September 9, 2012 Some of you may have seen my other posts about my post op complications...if not, here's a breakdown: Surgery was on 8/20. On 8/27, after almost two days of sharp pain when I took a breath, I finally went to the ER. Two blood clots. One in each lung. Admitted to ICU immediately. The next day only complicated things further, as a CT of my abdomen and pelvis revealed two more large blood clots. One in my splenic vein and one near my kidney.... I'm 24 years old. I'm getting married in under 5 months. This kind of stuff is not supposed to happen... I shouldn't have spent almost 12 days in the hospital, 7 of those spent confined to a bed in ICU, where you're lucky if youre allowed to use a bedside commode ( I was only so lucky on my last day in there ). On this past Thursday, after a few days in a regular room and several emotional breakdowns my mom pleaded with the doctor to let me go home. He said okay, as long as I had home health set up for at least a week. Done. So here I am, two days later. I still have two pieces of tape on my arm from where I had an IV taped down, and I refuse to remove them because I have hair on my arm and it hurts when it comes off. I'm miserable. I have buyers remorse more than I could ever imagine. This surgery has brought me nothing but grief. My job is on the line because I won't be able to return for a good while. And now I'm on blood thinners for at least several months. I'm hacking up bloody mucus constantly. I dry heave. I barely eat anything. The only time I have any sense of "ok" is when I'm medicated. I wish life had a fast forward button, or better yet.. A rewind button. I'd take it all back if I could, in a heart beat. That's all for now I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pparrisss 46 Posted September 9, 2012 I am sorry you r going through soooooo much I pray for you and iggychic and everyone that has had a complication or many of them. Please keep your spirits up I will not say I know what your going through I will say that you are alive, you caught it in time, your getting married and have friends and family who love you and a stranger like me who's praying for you. Cheers to you love your here on earth writing and a stranger has written back Parris 2 samsmom and kimberlee1235 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nadoue 158 Posted September 9, 2012 Kimberly, those too shall pass, I know it's not easy coz I had an easy recovery from my surgery but believe me when I say that you are blessed. They caught those clots on time, you got great support and are loved. Be happy that you are alive. My son fell out of a 2 story building, broke both his arms but still I am raising my hands and praise the Lord. Now I am doing the same for you! 2 samsmom and kimberlee1235 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newgrandmother 725 Posted September 9, 2012 so sorry you are going through this. question how often did you walk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prettysleeved1 173 Posted September 9, 2012 Can you not retroactively take FMLA to protect your job temporarily? 1 kimberlee1235 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenn31MA 149 Posted September 9, 2012 I am so sorry you've been going through this. I hope it only gets better from now on. 1 samsmom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimberlee1235 52 Posted September 9, 2012 Thank you for your kind words everyone. This is such a trying time for me and my family 1 samsmom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimberlee1235 52 Posted September 9, 2012 so sorry you are going through this. question how often did you walk? I walked as much as I could. I can't say it was as much as others do, but as much as I physically could stand to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimberlee1235 52 Posted September 9, 2012 Can you not retroactively take FMLA to protect your job temporarily? Unfortunately I have not been employed there for one year yet, and FMLA is only available for those that have been there for more than a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleeveandRNYchica 1,155 Posted September 9, 2012 I am so sorry you are going through this. I know you mentioned in your previous post a possible underlying clotting disorder. Did they find something or did they determined this was directly related to your surgery? I am wishing you a speedy recovery. I am glad they found the clots. 1 kimberlee1235 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimberlee1235 52 Posted September 9, 2012 I am so sorry you are going through this. I know you mentioned in your previous post a possible underlying clotting disorder. Did they find something or did they determined this was directly related to your surgery? I am wishing you a speedy recovery. I am glad they found the clots. I'm going to see my hematologist in a week or so for results of extensive labs they did in the hospital so ill find out then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleeveandRNYchica 1,155 Posted September 9, 2012 Good luck with that. I have to say blood clots scare me. I have never experienced them. I guess my biggest issue is knowing that I have one because they don't always make themselves known. I really hope they get to the bottom of it for you and soon. 1 kimberlee1235 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimberlee1235 52 Posted September 9, 2012 Good luck with that. I have to say blood clots scare me. I have never experienced them. I guess my biggest issue is knowing that I have one because they don't always make themselves known. I really hope they get to the bottom of it for you and soon. Thank you very much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newgrandmother 725 Posted September 9, 2012 i was asking because they stress that so much. kaiser wants us to walk 3x a day. i am very afraid of clots im going to walk my ass off, i dont care how sore i am. i pray you get well very soon 1 samsmom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rizabonita 41 Posted September 9, 2012 You really are going through a lot, hopefully u feel better sooner than later. Also, I hope ur sleeve will bring u happiness when all this passes good luck! keepin it real Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
