TAnn Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I've been in the hospital for a week and got out yesterday. Last Wednesday I developed a fever, 5 days after my 2nd Alimta treatment. Went to the ER and they couldn't get the fever to budge, so I was admitted. My fever would spike every day, so it kept me in there for alot longer than I thought!!! They say I had Obstructive Pneumonia. This is where some "crud" gets into the bronchi and my tumor traps it there making it hard to see on the x-ray or CT. Had to go through 3 antibiotics before they found one that finally brought the fever down. I had an allergic reaction to one, that was scary. I've never been in the hospital for that long. Yuk! I'm so glad to be home with the family. It was hard not having a computer available to see what's been going on with everyone here. Go see the doc next week. I'm sure we will be discussing the Alimta. Not sure what the plan will be. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Glad you are back and recovering. Wish you the best plan for you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 oh my Gosh T! You have been missed! Glad that you are okay. How scary! (Especially for the one who hates hospitals so badly!) Lots going on. Check out Treeby's post regarding "you know you are an LCSC member if...." Too funny. Glad you are safe and sound... repeat. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Terri, Wondered where you were. Glad to hear you are back home and hopefully in the healing mode. God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 T, How scary for you!! We are so glad you are back! Love pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 So glad that nasty fever is all gone and you're back here where you belong. I know how glad you must be to get back home! Extended hospital stays are the pits!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 ugh, I'm sorry you were so sick and trapped in the hospital. if Suki were here, she'd be saying AMEN. glad you're home, and I hope you're feeling good. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I am glad you escaped T. What was your favorite meal during your stay? teeheehee, just kidding.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 There's No Place Like Home! Glad the fever is gone. Good luck with the next level of treatments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Glad you are better and home, There's no place like home! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 You'll feel lots and lots better now that you made it home. Keep us posted on the plans for you. Keeping you in my prayers. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I'm so glad you're back, TAnn! Feel better and keep feeling better, ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 I am so glad you're home. Get better and take care. God bless,Nancy C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hi Tann,' Welcome home!! So glad you are out of that prison... and back where you belong. You really went throught the wringer. How scarey, that must have been. Thank G-d they found an antibiotic that work!!! I hope someone makes you a good home cooked meal. So glad to see you post. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Home, sweet home. I am so glad you are home and they finally figured out how to tackle that nasty fever. Really hope that the fever was just a bump in the road and does not mean that the Alimta is not working. Teri, you are due a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Getting to be at home is the best kind of medicine! So thankful they found something to help with the fever. Will be praying that an effective drug will be found for the cancer. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Yikes! What a mess! So glad you are back home. Take good care of yourself. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 T Ann, I am so glad the fever is under control. It sounds like you had a heck of a week. Happy homecoming to you. Keeping us all in my prayers. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 It feels so good to get home from the hospital, we can all identify with that one. Fever gone, now we just need to get rid of that awful C word, praying hard your doctor has the answer. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindseysmom Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Welcome back TAnn. I know running a fever can really make you feel really, really yucky. It can also make you feel very scared also. I hope as each day passes you will feel stonger and stronger. Best Wishes, Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hey don't do that again! Did I send you my number? If so, stick it in your wallet..if not, PM me for it. Glad you got sprung! Hospitals are no fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Welcome home TAnn... Keep us posted as to the plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellakc2 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Glad your home and feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishnmiller Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Well, yikes...must have been plenty scary! Welcome back home! Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 Tari, I wondered where you were. So glad that's over with and you're back home where you belong. Here's a quote I think anyone who's been in hospital can agree with: "A Hospital is no place to be sick." - Samuel Goldwyn US (Polish-born) movie producer (MGM) (1882 - 1974) When my husband was in the hospital last autumn for 14 days (!) with pancreatitis he used to groan to me, "Please get me home so I can get some REST!" Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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