At Least 3 Things ~2/6/08~

[tinkryansmom]

HEY!!!! LOOK!!! Did ya see?

I FINALLY FINISHED MY LIST!!!

 

[TPCShauna]

1. Work DONE

2. Post sign-ups for Completed Page Swap DONE

3. Pedicure DONE

4. Sort laundry so DH can do at least one load. Not Done

5. Trip to Costco (out of milk, granola bars, lunch snacks and cheese) DH did it.

6. Deposit GS reimbursement check at bank Not Done

7. Finish GS site sale paperwork (This MUST happen!) Not Done

8. Hoping to get some swap work done tonight but I'm not holding my breath. Not Done

Yesterday was almost a total wash for me. I had the worst day. The pain in my leg has gotten so bad that I can't bend it or straighten it out and it is literally hurting worse than it has since I injured myself. My lower leg is so swollen that it feels like it is going to split open like an over-ripe watermelon. I'm hardly sleeping at night because the pain is so bad and the whole situation is really wearing on me.

I called the doctor in tears yesterday because the medication he gave me two weeks ago stopped working after 4 days. The swelling had gone down some but has now doubled again and the pain is pretty much constant. He called something in for me and I discovered when I got to the pharmacy that it was vicodin which I can't take. I was so desperate though that I DID take one and I am still so nauseous that I can't move my head without a rolling wave of nausea. The one pill that I took didn't even help with the pain and it made me so sick to my stomach that it didn't matter any way.

I have to be honest and admit that my mental state is shot. I have been in nearly constant pain for 2 months and it seems to be getting worse. I don't know what to do about it either. My MRI is today and my doctor is going to schedule me directly in with the surgeon afterwards because he is convinced it is a problem with my meniscus and he thinks surgery is the best option now that my leg has locked up. I'm just so tired from hurting and not being able to sleep and having to have constant help to get out of a chair, climb stairs, or get out of the car. I'm tired of not being able to do my own laundry and having my clothes ruined, of not being able to cook, of needing help to carry my purse and put on my shoes because I can't bend my knee.

I've been trying to be so upbeat about the whole thing and I am just so down. I can't even smile today and I hate that I feel that way. I just don't feel like myself and I don't like it.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

OH Shauna... I feel so bad for you... You keep on them to get this taken care of... you should not be in this type of pain...and as for the vicodin.. I'd be livid w/ him for prescribing you something that should be noted in your records that you can't take... I'm sure you've told him the reactions you have w/ vicodin... I so hope that they can get this resolved or in the right direction today... You know if I were closer, sick kids and all we'd be over to help out...

 

[ddavis860]

Oh Shauna, it is just so frustrating! And you have every reason to be sad, depressed, or whatever else you are feeling! If they could just give you a little relief from the pain, it would help. I hope the Dr can find something that will work that doesn't have all the nasty side effects!

Good luck with the MRI. And if you ever need to just vent, you know we are here for you

 

[TPCShauna]

Y'all made me cry. Thank you both.

Yes, Nan - the vicodin reaction is noted in every file I have including the one at the pharmacy but no one caught it and I didn't know that the medicine he was referring to had vicodin in it. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support.

Debbie - Thanks for listening to the venting. I feel like such a baby to be so down about this but it is just so wearing. My co-workers keep complimenting on how upbeat I've been through this whole process but it is daily becoming more and more of an act. I just want to be done!

 

[PrincessNancy96]

No way do you sound like a baby.... that is very frustrating when you know something is wrong and things are getting done timely to relieve the problem... It's awful when information gets overlooked...but it happens... just doesn't make it right when you feel bad already....

What time is your MRI? Soon I hope... I know it can't be soon enough for you! Yesterday was too late!

Well, I just got back from grabbing DS7 from school... Temp was fine for 2 days..and it spiked at school to 102.. teacher sent him down to the office to rest during recess...and when he woke up after 30 mins. his checks were red..so she took his temp...and it was 102... So, we are home and will be home again tomorrow.. I just had the secretaries send the note back and told them I wasn't calling in tomorrow... Poor kid.. I hope he can shake it this weekend...

Anyway, vent away my friend... sometimes it just helps to get it out...building it up inside just destructs you even more... we are here if you need anything.. now back to disinfecting my house again today.. today it's hot water, bleach and lysol... 3 rooms down... 8 to go...

 

[ddavis860]

Shauna- And, sometimes it really is OK to have a good old pity party for yourself! I think if anyone deserves one, it's you right now!! I hope tonight is a better night!!

Nancy- Sorry that he wasn't able to make it for the whole day! At least he tried...

 

[TPCShauna]

Poor baby! I'm so sorry he is still feeling so bad. What a nasty bug for him to have for so long!

The MRI is at 2:00 today and I am at work until 1:00. I came in at 7:00 so I could get plenty done. I'm trying to clean my desk as much as possible given that I will probably be out for 2 weeks minimum after surgery and most likely more like 4 to 6. I need to have all my ducks in a row so that there won't be any problems while I am out.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

Shauna- And, sometimes it really is OK to have a good old pity party for yourself! I think if anyone deserves one, it's you right now!! I hope tonight is a better night!!

Nancy- Sorry that he wasn't able to make it for the whole day! At least he tried...

Thanks!! At least he tried... at least tomorrow I know not to even wake him since he has to be fever free for 24 hours... I told him that he was just trying to be home-schooled..and it wasn't going to happen! Of course all the office girls were hugging him and telling him what a trooper he is..and that they'll be calling this weekend to check on him. I laughed and said.. don't call..come over, I'll need a nap!

 

[aroyer]

OH Shauna, I am so sorry you are in so much pain! I really pray that they figure out whatever it is that is going on. And seriously, I am impatient with your doctor, so I can only imagine how you feel! Seriously, they have put you off and dragged this on for too long! You have every reason to vent, cry, pitch a fit, whatever makes you feel better!!!!

Nancy, I hope your little guy can shake this! I sent DD to school and I keep saying little prayers that she is ok! Hugs to you and your little one.

 

[PrincessNancy96]

Poor baby! I'm so sorry he is still feeling so bad. What a nasty bug for him to have for so long!

The MRI is at 2:00 today and I am at work until 1:00. I came in at 7:00 so I could get plenty done. I'm trying to clean my desk as much as possible given that I will probably be out for 2 weeks minimum after surgery and most likely more like 4 to 6. I need to have all my ducks in a row so that there won't be any problems while I am out.

I agree w/ trying to get as much done as you can... I know when DH was in the hospital 2 years ago they were calling him.. I finally took the phone and told them that we would call when we were released but at this point he needed to rest...

I hope you are able to post when you return home tonight so we know how things are going...

N