I'm in the Hospital

Juniper · 03-07-2009, 10:54 PM

I went to the urgent care clinic this afternoon to get some antibiotics so I can finally kick this sinus infection that's been dragging me down all week. Of course they checked my blood pressure and it was some crazy number, like 215/150, something like that. They made me go to the hospital ER. Hospital decided to keep me; maybe for a couple days!

This stinks. I have too much to do to be stuck here.

Meds they gave me in the IV for the BP made me really sick. Twice, two different meds. Now they've got me in ICU! I just now started feeling OK again.

They've done bloodwork, chest x-ray and a ct scan of my head, all OK. More tests tomorrow. I've got good insurance but this will still cost a bunch, I'm afraid.

I am so sad because I was supposed to drive daughter to Columbus for a cheer competition tomorrow. She is getting a ride with another girl. I sure hope I'm out in time so I don't miss any classes. Next week's the last week of classes.

Typing one-handed on my little laptop!

monster · 03-07-2009, 10:59 PM

STOP!

stop worrying about your daughter, ahe'll be fine

stop fretting and you'll be fine.

morethanpretty · 03-07-2009, 11:04 PM

Juni, thats awful.
Hang in there, I'll be sending you good vibes. Don't worry about what all you need to do, just get well again.
Your daughter will understand that you can't be there, although I know you are sorely disappointed. Maybe if you can atleast get a video of it, afterward you can throw a bash/party and show the competition.
But don't worry too much about that now, you need to rest and get better.

DanaC · 03-08-2009, 05:22 AM

Monnie's right, Juniper, Stop. Stop winding yourself up about stuff you can't do anything about. Rest and try to be peaceful. You'll have a much faster recovery.

That said: this totally suxxors. You have my sympathy and good vibes from over the pond.

Sundae · 03-08-2009, 07:36 AM

Many kind thoughts to you Juniper.

And like everyone else says - PLEASE don't fret.
Life is tough, life is hard, but life goes on.
You're not the be all and end all of other people's lives - take this time out so that you can continue living and loving the people that currently depend on you.

Many things are bigger than day to day events, and your health is one of them. Even your education. Mmm-kay?

Trilby · 03-08-2009, 08:39 AM

Juni - it will be OK! Being in hosp. (ESP. the ICU) does bite a donkey's arse but just be cool. If your BP went on like that much longer, sweetie, I'm afraid you wouldn't be here at all - !!! Be glad it's been caught and let the Universe show you the way.
Everything's got it's reason.

skysidhe · 03-08-2009, 08:46 AM

Take care Juniper.

Pie · 03-08-2009, 09:50 AM

Ditto everyone else's comments. School, your daughter -- all will wait for you. Take care of yourself -- this is too serious a thing to ignore.

Best wishes for a thorough and speedy recovery!

Cloud · 03-08-2009, 10:20 AM

Eeek! Do they know why your blood pressure is so high?

Nirvana · 03-08-2009, 10:36 AM

Take care of yourself and get well soon!

jinx · 03-08-2009, 11:26 AM

Poor Juni... take care of yourself and get better.

Shawnee123 · 03-08-2009, 12:16 PM

Feel better soon, juni.

Big Sarge · 03-08-2009, 06:04 PM

I hope you get well soon. Don't worry about anything but getting well

monster · 03-08-2009, 08:32 PM

yeah, and all the get well stuff too. That really sucks, but spend your time in the ICU being frivolous and silly instead of serious and responsible. it's your wake-up call. by all means go online and come on the cellar, but read the funnies, look at pleasing pictures and make like you're 10 again.

Pie · 03-08-2009, 08:33 PM

Juni, any update?

03-07-2009, 10:54 PM	#1
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	I'm in the Hospital I went to the urgent care clinic this afternoon to get some antibiotics so I can finally kick this sinus infection that's been dragging me down all week. Of course they checked my blood pressure and it was some crazy number, like 215/150, something like that. They made me go to the hospital ER. Hospital decided to keep me; maybe for a couple days! This stinks. I have too much to do to be stuck here. Meds they gave me in the IV for the BP made me really sick. Twice, two different meds. Now they've got me in ICU! I just now started feeling OK again. They've done bloodwork, chest x-ray and a ct scan of my head, all OK. More tests tomorrow. I've got good insurance but this will still cost a bunch, I'm afraid. I am so sad because I was supposed to drive daughter to Columbus for a cheer competition tomorrow. She is getting a ride with another girl. I sure hope I'm out in time so I don't miss any classes. Next week's the last week of classes. Typing one-handed on my little laptop!

03-07-2009, 10:59 PM	#2
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	STOP! stop worrying about your daughter, ahe'll be fine stop fretting and you'll be fine. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-07-2009, 11:04 PM	#3
morethanpretty Thats "Miss Zipper Neck" to you. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: little town (but not the littlest) in texas Posts: 2,957	Juni, thats awful. Hang in there, I'll be sending you good vibes. Don't worry about what all you need to do, just get well again. Your daughter will understand that you can't be there, although I know you are sorely disappointed. Maybe if you can atleast get a video of it, afterward you can throw a bash/party and show the competition. But don't worry too much about that now, you need to rest and get better. __________________ Addicts may suck dick for coke, but love came up with the idea to put a dick in there to begin with. -Jack O'Brien

03-08-2009, 07:36 AM	#5
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Many kind thoughts to you Juniper. And like everyone else says - PLEASE don't fret. Life is tough, life is hard, but life goes on. You're not the be all and end all of other people's lives - take this time out so that you can continue living and loving the people that currently depend on you. Many things are bigger than day to day events, and your health is one of them. Even your education. Mmm-kay? __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

03-08-2009, 08:39 AM	#6
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Juni - it will be OK! Being in hosp. (ESP. the ICU) does bite a donkey's arse but just be cool. If your BP went on like that much longer, sweetie, I'm afraid you wouldn't be here at all - !!! Be glad it's been caught and let the Universe show you the way. Everything's got it's reason. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-08-2009, 05:22 AM	#4
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Monnie's right, Juniper, Stop. Stop winding yourself up about stuff you can't do anything about. Rest and try to be peaceful. You'll have a much faster recovery. That said: this totally suxxors. You have my sympathy and good vibes from over the pond.

03-08-2009, 08:46 AM	#7
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Take care Juniper.

03-08-2009, 09:50 AM	#8
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Ditto everyone else's comments. School, your daughter -- all will wait for you. Take care of yourself -- this is too serious a thing to ignore. Best wishes for a thorough and speedy recovery! __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

03-08-2009, 10:20 AM	#9
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Eeek! Do they know why your blood pressure is so high? __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

03-08-2009, 10:36 AM	#10
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	Take care of yourself and get well soon! __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

03-08-2009, 11:26 AM	#11
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Poor Juni... take care of yourself and get better. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

03-08-2009, 12:16 PM	#12
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Feel better soon, juni. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-08-2009, 06:04 PM	#13
Big Sarge Werepandas - lurking in your shadows Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Deep South Posts: 3,408	I hope you get well soon. Don't worry about anything but getting well __________________ Give a man a match, & he'll be warm for 20 seconds. But toss that man a white phosphorus grenade and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

03-08-2009, 08:32 PM	#14
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	yeah, and all the get well stuff too. That really sucks, but spend your time in the ICU being frivolous and silly instead of serious and responsible. it's your wake-up call. by all means go online and come on the cellar, but read the funnies, look at pleasing pictures and make like you're 10 again. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

03-08-2009, 08:33 PM	#15
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Juni, any update? __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

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