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Al has let us know Debbie has double pneumonia.
You are much loved on this board and we need you back healthy and posting.
You are much loved on this board and we need you back healthy and posting.
Al has let us know Debbie has double pneumonia.
You are much loved on this board and we need you back healthy and posting.
DEB!! Hurry and get well. Rumor has it Donnie is threatening to shoot all the otters!!!![]()
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I hope you're feeling well soon! We miss you!!![]()
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Aw...thanks everyone!!
My DH is very concerned that I won't be well enough to go to FtW next weekend. (1/21-1/25). As far as I'm concerned, there is magical healing power at The Fort & that is what will make me well!! I figure that I can rest there as well as at home. Probably better!![]()
I went to my Dr first thing yesterday morning (without an appointment) & he worked me right in. He took a listen to my lungs and said it sounded like I had pneumonia in both & immediately sent me for an x-ray...which confirmed what he already suspected.
My oxygen level was 95% - and because I wasn't dehydrated he said that we'll avoid the hospital (which is good - because they have no beds, anyway). He made me promise to get lots of rest and to stay away from THD for at least two weeks. At my main job - it's only me & I have no one to back me up - so, I'll probably go there tomorrow & do only what is necessary - which should take about 3 hours - and come back home.
I have 4 prescriptions, which thank God, I have insurance coverage for. If I had to pay out of pocket for all 4 I would have paid a little over $300. With my insurance it worked out to $42.00.
My own stubborness put me in this condition. I have had pneumonia numerous times from childhood to adult & I well know the symptoms - and the feeling. When I came down with "a cold" on 12/23, I knew deep inside it was not a cold, but either bronchitis or pneumonia. But I wouldn't give in to the symptoms. No, no!!! Not me!!! I try to "push" through it & keep on going. I should have known better this time. Argh! That damned denial gets me every time!!
Anyhow - I'm going to need some entertainment to keep me occupied - so I'll be lurking here between my "naps"!! (Codeine makes me slee...... zzzzz!)