When I left the hospital, one of the things they told me to watch for was fever. If I get a fever I am to go have it checked right away. Yesterday I had a temperature of 38C so into emergency I went expecting a long, long wait. They must have my name flagged or something because I ended up with a different form than usual and they whisked me out of that germ infested waiting room before I had a chance to grab a magazine or sit down. I hadn’t even told anyone why I was there yet and the first thing they did was to take my temperature and blood pressure and put me in a room. The nurse asked all the questions and examined me and then I got to lay on the cot with a blanket for my wait. It was more than an hour wait but I managed to sleep for a lot of it.
The doctor I saw was very thorough but he couldn’t really find anything wrong. I do still have a lot of bruising that had initially cleared up and then one day appeared out of no where. That side does feel a little warmer to the touch so it is possible that there is an infection brewing in there. He didn’t want to give me something I don’t need or that will interfere with my surgery but he was concerned about missing something that might prevent me from having the surgery on Tues. He ended up calling my surgeon at St. Paul’s (but he actually spoke to one of his partners) who said to go ahead and give me some antibiotics and that they will give me more in the operating room and I will still get to have my surgery.
I still had to go back today and get some blood work and a chest x-ray and see the doctor on call. Everything came back good (in fact the rest of me is really healthy believe it or not!!!) except my white cell count is up so I do have some infection. She said that it is definitely infection and not just a bruise. I have to stay home and rest so that means no going to Saskatoon tomorrow to shop or to go to the airport to get Jess. Bummer but I will follow the doctors orders. If I am not getting better by tomorrow I have to go back in and get some IV antibiotics.
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Hey there - glad they are taking such good care of you. In my Doc's words 'often there are some very yucky things lurking there', ER is not a good place to be when your defences are down. Jess will be home soon - yay! Hugs to all, from M and the gang.
Glad you are being taken care really good!
Take it easy and let your self be waited on! :)
((hugs))
Jet
Hi Berny! I am sorry that you did not feel good and did not have better news.But you are in doctors hands and they are taking good care of you.Hugs,Renate
Hey, sis, sorry to hear all the latest you are going through. Wrap that "quilt" around you, draw from our strength, and rest and relax, so you will be ready for the next round. I am so glad the doctors are taking very good care of you.
Glad to hear Jess will soon be home.
OXOXOXOXO Love
Delores & all
Hey Bern - you are in good hands. Get lots of rest and let everyone wait on you - that doesn't happen often! Hope Jess is home safe and sound and you are all enjoying a good reunion together tonight. Stay warm and lots of love!
Audrey
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