Just wanted to say thanks...

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Just wanted to say thanks...
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Tue, 09-09-2003 - 8:39pm
For all your kind words and thoughts. Yes, I am getting better and a little stronger every day. It will be slow going as things are worse than they thought. It was really weird to get back that appendicitis diagnosis when I'd had no fever and the bloodwork was normal. Thank goodness for modern technology and CT scans. And demerol too. Apparently, I've been having some icky leakage for a long time now and I've been sick with *gulp* peritonitis for a long time now. That's the fatal stuff you know. Makes you sick and causes unbelievable pain then it kills you slow.

So now I'm on another antibiotic and I've been granted 3 weeks leave from work to get over this nasty business. I'm just glad that things have worked out this well. I really feel for the ER doctor. I gave her such a hard time...I have a very low tolerance for pain. It's an embarassment for me, but it's the truth.

Well, I'm tired now...again...so I'll close. Thanks again for every little thing you all do. It's gonna be a month before I can get out and do any real exercise, but the doc says next week I should be able to start walking again. Take care everyone.

Lori

Lori

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Tue, 09-09-2003 - 9:35pm
You were extremely sick! Best not to overdo it. Thank goodness they were able to catch it before it got any worse. I'm amazed you were able to do as much as you had been with all that going on. Once all the infection, etc., is gone, you're bound to feel a lot better.

Take care,

Rhonda

       ~~Rhonda~~


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Tue, 09-09-2003 - 10:31pm
And here I was thinking you had hopped onto the new bike and deserted us. I'm so glad the ER doctor was tougher than you were and found the problem. Take care of yourself, rest up, and come out Jazzin' - or at least walking. I'm sure your DH will get the bike broken in for you....

Donna

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Registered: 02-08-2001
Tue, 09-09-2003 - 10:39pm
Lori,

Glad you're gaining your strength back. That was a scary sounding episode. Take good care of yourself, lots of rest and hope you feel better each day!

Hugs,

susan

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Tue, 09-09-2003 - 11:27pm
So scary to think how sick you were!!!Please take extra good care of yourself.

Miss P