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Back in the Hospital...
Sunday, August 30, 2009 9:20 AM, CDT
Sorry that it's been a bit. This is Ashley updating for Becky.
On Thursday night, around 10:30/11pm...Becky was having a lot of chest pains and had Adam call an ambulance. She was transported to RVH and after some tests they found that she had a large blood clot in her leg. A piece of this had broke off - into her lung. Thank goodness Becky was able to make this judgement call on Thursday night and know that something was seriously wrong with her or, as a doctor told her, this could have been it.
Her leg is once again very swollen b/c of all this. She had a blood transfusion yesterday as her hemoglobin - red blood cell count was low. RVH has been in contact with the surgeons in Toronto the plan of action right now is to have her on a high dosage of blood thinners (but, they have to be very careful as she is post surgical). They don't feel its necessary at this time to have her back in Toronto - which is good news for her and all of us - a 20 min drive to Barrie is better then a 1.5 hr drive to Toronto General! She said she's happier being closer to home.
I just talked to her (she helped me put this journal together!) and she said her breathing is better today. She is not sure when she will be released from the hospital at this time but, obviously at this time - she is in far better hands at the hospital - makes all of us feel a little better.
It's so hard to have to see her go through all this but, as we've all seen - her strength is so inspiring and just hope she always keeps it up! ! Keep on fighting girl!
She's supposed to have internet/TV in her room but, of course they aren't working. Hopefully they'll get fixed soon!
-Ashley xoxo
Sorry that it's been a bit. This is Ashley updating for Becky.
On Thursday night, around 10:30/11pm...Becky was having a lot of chest pains and had Adam call an ambulance. She was transported to RVH and after some tests they found that she had a large blood clot in her leg. A piece of this had broke off - into her lung. Thank goodness Becky was able to make this judgement call on Thursday night and know that something was seriously wrong with her or, as a doctor told her, this could have been it.
Her leg is once again very swollen b/c of all this. She had a blood transfusion yesterday as her hemoglobin - red blood cell count was low. RVH has been in contact with the surgeons in Toronto the plan of action right now is to have her on a high dosage of blood thinners (but, they have to be very careful as she is post surgical). They don't feel its necessary at this time to have her back in Toronto - which is good news for her and all of us - a 20 min drive to Barrie is better then a 1.5 hr drive to Toronto General! She said she's happier being closer to home.
I just talked to her (she helped me put this journal together!) and she said her breathing is better today. She is not sure when she will be released from the hospital at this time but, obviously at this time - she is in far better hands at the hospital - makes all of us feel a little better.
It's so hard to have to see her go through all this but, as we've all seen - her strength is so inspiring and just hope she always keeps it up! ! Keep on fighting girl!
She's supposed to have internet/TV in her room but, of course they aren't working. Hopefully they'll get fixed soon!
-Ashley xoxo
Did you finally get the day pass? Did you get to spend a day at home? What did you do? I know, I'm being nosy but I'm just happy with the idea that you got to enjoy your own home for a day. Like a famous person once said: there's no place like home.
I hope you enjoyed your day pass Becky. Nothing feels like home! and I bet that Ty was thrilled. I so hope that you are out of there for good soon!!! Hugs, Colleen
So glad you get out jail free card for the day :) I hope Ty really enjoyed getting back to school and I know he'll be thrilled to have you home. Will keep you in your prayers that all gets sorted out soon so you can get back into your own bed.
Day pass? I coulda used one of those when I was in the hospital over a month last year.
I hope you thoroughly enjoy laying on your couch and hugging on that boy of yours! Feel better soon.
My husband had diarrhea so bad a week ago, that they had to give him pure opium. It worked! Can they administer this in Canada?
Teresa
I hope you thoroughly enjoy laying on your couch and hugging on that boy of yours! Feel better soon.
My husband had diarrhea so bad a week ago, that they had to give him pure opium. It worked! Can they administer this in Canada?
Teresa
Becky,
I'm so glad you get to go home for the day and hopefully you'll be home for good soon. Look on the bright side of isolation....at least they moved you away from the crazy room mate. Love Lisa
I'm so glad you get to go home for the day and hopefully you'll be home for good soon. Look on the bright side of isolation....at least they moved you away from the crazy room mate. Love Lisa
You've been through way too much. We're all pulling for you ... and praying for you ... and hoping for better days ahead.
Hi Becky,
I also hope you get to go home for good this week, you know how much we all care about you.
I wish you good health,
Jane
I also hope you get to go home for good this week, you know how much we all care about you.
I wish you good health,
Jane
Hi everyone!
No, unfortunately I'm still in the hospital. I was supposed to go to Toronto General today to meet with the vascular surgeon about the clot in my leg, but for the past three days or so, I've been tormented with uncontrollable diarreah. They thought maybe I'd caught C-Difficile (a hospital born infection that attacks people who are on antibiotics) but my third test came back negative. Regardless, they're keeping me in isolation which just means I can't leave my room and those who come to see me have to gown and glove up. Sounds not so bad, but when you have persistent diarreah and have to use a commode that sits right beside your bed? Yuck...
I'm pretty excited for tomorrow - I get a day pass! I'm so happy to go home and just lay on my couch...this place is making me a little crazy and I miss my home.
Thanks for the concern everyone...I'm still holding tight, just hoping and praying all these blood thinners are doing there job. I'm hoping I can go home sometime this week for good.
love Becky xx
No, unfortunately I'm still in the hospital. I was supposed to go to Toronto General today to meet with the vascular surgeon about the clot in my leg, but for the past three days or so, I've been tormented with uncontrollable diarreah. They thought maybe I'd caught C-Difficile (a hospital born infection that attacks people who are on antibiotics) but my third test came back negative. Regardless, they're keeping me in isolation which just means I can't leave my room and those who come to see me have to gown and glove up. Sounds not so bad, but when you have persistent diarreah and have to use a commode that sits right beside your bed? Yuck...
I'm pretty excited for tomorrow - I get a day pass! I'm so happy to go home and just lay on my couch...this place is making me a little crazy and I miss my home.
Thanks for the concern everyone...I'm still holding tight, just hoping and praying all these blood thinners are doing there job. I'm hoping I can go home sometime this week for good.
love Becky xx
I hope you are out of the hospital and home with your friends and family. There's nothing better than that! Keep on listening to your body & taking care of yourself. K
Thinking about Becky as well, hope she is healing, and doing better. Looking forward to a post or update soon.
butterfly
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butterfly
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Anyone talk to Becky? She updated her blog last week but I was hoping someone has talked to her and she is doing better............
Heidi
Heidi
I feel so terrible for Becky. What a strong woman. She has been through hell and back and I am just praying for quick healing and a chance to just enjoy her life and her family.
Prayers from AZ going up for you Becky!
Prayers from AZ going up for you Becky!
Glad you being well taken care of. You'll soon be up and around and back home.
Take Care,
Debbie
Take Care,
Debbie
Just take it easy right now....heal and rest....soon enough you will be up and about.
Sending lots of positive thoughts and hoping that the swelling starts to go down.
Love,
Pam
Sending lots of positive thoughts and hoping that the swelling starts to go down.
Love,
Pam
Dear Sweet Becky,
Your Dr. was right, this could have been worse, but you went with your gut; you had a feeling that something wasn't right. Continue to trust your instincts, they appear to be right on target. Now trust us to continue to pray for you, your family and your recovery. We love you and you'll be back with us in no time.
Love Lisa
Your Dr. was right, this could have been worse, but you went with your gut; you had a feeling that something wasn't right. Continue to trust your instincts, they appear to be right on target. Now trust us to continue to pray for you, your family and your recovery. We love you and you'll be back with us in no time.
Love Lisa
Becky,
It is great to see you posting. Hopefully the internet will stay accessible so you can connect with the world. I was so upset to hear about the blood clot and I am so glad you went with your feeling and that you knew your body well enough to take action when you did. I hope the swelling comes down quickly now that you are on the blood thinners and the clot is dissolving so that you are more comfortable. You must be getting sick of the site of hospital beds but I am glad you are being well taken care of and are feeling better.
You are in my thoughts often and I just wish there was a way to help you to feel better even if it is from a far.
Bron
It is great to see you posting. Hopefully the internet will stay accessible so you can connect with the world. I was so upset to hear about the blood clot and I am so glad you went with your feeling and that you knew your body well enough to take action when you did. I hope the swelling comes down quickly now that you are on the blood thinners and the clot is dissolving so that you are more comfortable. You must be getting sick of the site of hospital beds but I am glad you are being well taken care of and are feeling better.
You are in my thoughts often and I just wish there was a way to help you to feel better even if it is from a far.
Bron
Oh Becky, wish I had words that would offer comfort to you and yours. What a tough break! Hoping you get much deserved relief ASAP.
Hugs, Sharon
Hugs, Sharon
I'm so sorry, but how fortunate that everyone jumped on this. I'm praying that the rest of recovery will be uneventful.
HI Becky,
So glad to hear your "voice"! Thank God you listened to yourself and got help. I know it must be hard being away from home. Hopefully, you won't have to be in there for long. Many prayers and hugs, Colleen
So glad to hear your "voice"! Thank God you listened to yourself and got help. I know it must be hard being away from home. Hopefully, you won't have to be in there for long. Many prayers and hugs, Colleen
So glad you are now connected to the world. We are so happy that you caught this in time. Gentle hugs being sent your way.
Hey everyone...
What a pleasant surprise - I woke up this morning to find I have internet! I wish I knew what was going to happen at this point...they give me a shot of Fragmen (?) everyday in my belly and, from what I've heard, this will continue for months until the clot is dissolved. The scariest part was having the doctor tell me "thank God you came in when you did because you could have easily died from this". I know I should move on but that one sentence keeps replaying over and over in my mind...
My leg hurts so bad now and it's so swollen that it often feels like my skin on my upper thigh is splitting open. I keep looking at it, expecting it to expode any day now...it's definately making getting around near impossible.
I'm hoping to get some more answers today - things always seem to go wrong over the weekends! I'm very anxious to speak with my oncologist and find out what the plan is. I so badly want to be home but I know it's safer to be here...
Thanks Ash for updating everyone - you're the BEST!
Becky xx
What a pleasant surprise - I woke up this morning to find I have internet! I wish I knew what was going to happen at this point...they give me a shot of Fragmen (?) everyday in my belly and, from what I've heard, this will continue for months until the clot is dissolved. The scariest part was having the doctor tell me "thank God you came in when you did because you could have easily died from this". I know I should move on but that one sentence keeps replaying over and over in my mind...
My leg hurts so bad now and it's so swollen that it often feels like my skin on my upper thigh is splitting open. I keep looking at it, expecting it to expode any day now...it's definately making getting around near impossible.
I'm hoping to get some more answers today - things always seem to go wrong over the weekends! I'm very anxious to speak with my oncologist and find out what the plan is. I so badly want to be home but I know it's safer to be here...
Thanks Ash for updating everyone - you're the BEST!
Becky xx
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