Noahsmommy back in the hospital

Yay:) I just spoke with Kelly and she sounded so much better. She said that she felt better today, although the pain was still there, and hopes to go home probably Friday. She's doing another bowel series of tests tomorrow.
She has an appointment with the IBD specialists on the 25th, so hopefully they will be able to help her.

On a fun note, she had a K-9 visitor today! How fun! She had a 12 year old golden retriever spend some time with her today and she expects a pomeranian tomorrow! How cute! If anyone is in need of some "fur time", it's Kelly! Too bad David can't bring one of her kitties in! LOL :p

She said thanks for all of the emails. She really likes getting them!

**hugs**

okay..prays that she'll go home before the warm weekend comes!!

*barks* Crayola, aren't we, goldies special too!! :D << (actually he has no teeth shown) :)

*thanks* the pupdaters..

Rats! I meant to call tonight but got stuck on the phone with my sister. :rolleyes:

Thanks for the update, Karen!

Hi!!!

I'm sitting here in my hospital bed on David's laptop while he's at his youth group thing. :)

THANK YOU so much for your prayers and emails! Each time I see a hospital volunteer walk into my room with an envelope, my heart flutters and I can't wait to hear from my friends.

I'm pretty sure I'll be going home on Friday. I have another small bowel series scheduled for tomorrow morning. It's the fifth on I've had so far, so these tests are getting to be less scary at this point.

I'm still in a lot of pain, but they've given me a button to press to medicate myself. Its Dilauted (I think that's how you spell it) and it works a lot better for me than the morphine. It doesn't leave you as loopy, is safer and helps stop the pain.

My doctor is having me go see a IBD specialist at Cedars Sinai on April 25th. Its an AMAZING hospital and the group of doctors in the IBD department are really well known and knowledgable. I'm happy about that, as my doctor has done everything he has the power to do.

My doctor has been the BEST through all this. I came to the ER on Thursday night in an amulence, as I was too painful and couldn't stop vomiting to move. :( He was on an airplane from Paris and didn't get home until 5 AM on Friday. His on-call doctor met me at the ER because he knew that I'd be fearful of the NG tube and wanted to explain its importance (drains the stomach of fluids so the obsructions in the colon/small bowel can heal). My doctor came to the hospital to see me at 10 AM that day! He's so great!! He's come to see me every day and is genuinely concerned about me. What an angel. :)

I miss my furballs like crazy!! I got a few cards from "them" and they were so cute!! I keep trying to convince David to sneak Micah in (the most easy going one outside our home)...but I don't think he feels like getting on the hospital's bad list. ;)

I'll update more when I get home, but wanted to thank you all for your love, kindness, prayers, emails, calls, and friendship. You all mean so very much to me and I cannot tell you how much you've all helped me.

Lots of love and hugs,
Kelly :)

Oh my gosh! I almost forgot!!

I have THE BEST roommate!! She's 53 and has crohn's for 30 years! She's had many, many surgeries and tests and is also here for crohn's! She said we can go to some support groups together and I know we'll remain friends. :)

God sure works in mysterious ways. :)

YEEAA so glad to see you posting Kelly!!
Did you get my latest email?

I am sitting here with tears in my eyes, Kelly.

What a beautiful person you are...........and I can only
pray that these recent events will lead you to better
medical care...........under a new Dr. and they will get
you on a routine that will keep you healthy and pain free.

Big, giant, fluffy, warm, consoling hugs are sent to you.

Love, Gini

Kelly, I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better and are able to post a little bit. Please know that you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. {{{{HUGS}}}}

Its our Kelly Belly!!! YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

Can't WAIT until Friday when you're home!!!!!!!!!!!! My continued prayers are going full power right now for you!

*HUGS*

Yeah! It's great to hear from you, Kelly!

I think it's wonderful that you've met someone who's had Crohns for 30 years - wow! I know she will be a great help to you in understanding what is ahead for you and hopefully, by learning from her experiences, you can skip over some of the worst the disease has to offer.

I know you'll feel so much better once you're home with your little fluffy nurses, but until then, I sure hope all the cyber hugs will tide you over!

{{{hugs}}} :)

I did some reading on Crohns last night and I have a new respect for what you must go through. :(

Get well soon! :)

Oh Kelly, it's so good to hear from you.
I'm glad you have such and awesome roommate.
You're in my prayers.
((hugs))
Kari

Just got off the phone with Kelly and she was doing her Small Bowel. She seems to be in good spirits but is ready to come home. She is still enjoying all the emails everyone sends.

Still thinking of you, Kelly. I hope you feel better soon.

kelly!! it's great to finally to see YOUR words! I was wondering when you were ever gonna post here. glad things by this great angel doctor is getting you better!

*sneaking micah in* :D I remember I had the courage bringing in my kitten, zephyra (as about the same as micah's reason) for my friend when he was in the hospital - he cries over his pets! :( I swear, I could!! sorry I'm far away :) micahspeed your recovery :D

I am so sorry I have missed this until now. I've really been swamped with a lot going on in my life, and haven't been keeping up with the board much at all lately. Kelly, you're in my thoughts and prayers. I sure hope you get to come home soon, I know how much better mentally you will feel then, and feeling better mentally can go a long way to helping you feel better physically too. I'm thinking of you {{hugs}}

Yay Kelly! I'm so glad that you were able to get on the internet for a little bit and post. I agree that God works in mysterious ways...your "roommate" sounds wonderful and I think going to a support group for Crohn's is a GREAT idea! It really helps to have someone know exactly what you're dealing with on a daily basis.

I hope your small bowel series goes well and I hope you can go home tomorrow! You must miss your furbies so much!

**hugs**
Karen

It's so great hearing from you Kelly. How sweet that you've made a new friend. *HUGS*

I hope you get to go home soon!!

Dear Kelly,

I hope that you get to go home today.........and have a chance to snuggle with your fur babies.

Most of all, I just hope you are feeling better. Prayers are continuing for you sweet lady.

xxoo Rascal, Annie, Emma and Gini

Karen....thanks for all the updates. I'm going to try and call her as soon as I get into work. With any luck, she'll be packing to leave.

Edit: 10:30PST - Just spoke with Kelly and she doesn't know if she's going home because her doctor has not arrived yet. She'll keep us posted. She sounds good but says she's still in alot of pain and will be on oral meds when she gets out.

Let's keep those prayers coming.

Thank you again, for your warm wishes and prayers. :)

Today has been hard. I'm still in pain, but because of insurance issues, I have to leave tomorrow. I can't understand insurance...why is it that the people who need it have to basically have surgery to stay in the hospital to heal? :mad:

OH well, I don't want to dwell on it right now.

I'll be home tomorrow and hope I can finally get back to healing and to the positive things in my life.

I'll post when I get home.

Hugs,
Kelly

Oh Kelly, hon, it's so good to see you posting. Have a restful night and think of all those purrbabies that will greet you on your arrival tomorrow. I know you will be resting up when you get home, but please just post a line or two, to let us know you are OK.

{{{hugs}}} right back atcha
slick XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

Good to see you will be going home tomorrow Kelly, best thoughts and wishes to you.:)

Kelly it's nice to see that you were able to post. I hope that you do start feeling better...and soon!
{{{HUGS}}}
Anna

Hi Kelly!!! Did you get home today? I hope so, for you!! Get well soon!!

I hope you are home now and feeling better.

Gosh, I'm sorry that you're still in pain and that you had a bad day yesterday :(
I really hope the home environment will help you to feel better. I'll be crossing my fingers that Cedar's can find something that works!
**hugs**
Karen

Happy welcome home comming!

Sending many good thoughts that each day you will
feel much better.
Good to hear from you and think positive!

I'm home now. My doctor sent me home with pain meds, so I"m about to take some more.

Its nice to be home with my fuzzies.

Thank you everyone.

Hugs,
Kelly

I hope you continue to do well :) (((HUGS)))

Glad you're back home Kelly! Those furry little nurses (or are they candy stripers?) will have you feeling better in no time. :) :) :) Rest up, and hope your pain subsides at home in your own space. ;)

It's so nice to see you posting again, Sis. I just know that the purr therapy you are getting at home is helping alot.

{{{hugs}}} to you sweetie.
Love ya
slick xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

I had a really nice day. :) My friend CiCi came by and got me from the hospital. I visited with the cats for a few hours and then Katy came by and we took a walk around Target.

We rented a bunch of chick flicks and Susie came to watch them too. I've had to be on my pain meds the whole day, but at least I'm home.

The furries are really clingy, and I love it! ;)

I'm really looking forward to my appointment with the specialists on the 25th. Please pray for something good. In the mean time, I"m going on pred and a few other additional meds. I take so many...I just hope the Remicade will work soon.

Hugs and thanks,
Kelly :)

Here's an old remedy.

Grab a cat, any cat.

Pull them close and put your nose into their hair.

Inhale deeply...

See you feel better already...

:D ;)

Kelly, glad to see you are home and posting. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

{{Big Hugs}}
Chris

Quote:

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Originally posted by RICHARD
Here's an old remedy.

Grab a cat, any cat.

Pull them close and put your nose into their hair.

Inhale deeply...

See you feel better already...

:D ;)

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That the best advise there is, Richard!! I agree: it ALWAYS works!!:)

Kelly, I'm so glad to hear that you're home. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are still being sent your way. I sure hope you'll feel better soon. Take care. {{{HUGS}}}

EXCELLENT advice, Richard. I know it'll work. ;)

Thank you all, your prayers and kind thoughts are helping. I can tell. :)

Yes great advice Richard :D I hope you feel better soon ((((HUGS)))