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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI'm in the ER for the second time in 3 weeks, and they're going to admit me today.
I have a bad infection and I'm pretty high on morphine.
Not sure how long I'll be here, but I may not be posting for a bit.
So you all behave yourselves.
If I croak, you are all in my will for 2 dollars each, until my entire estate of $32 is exhausted.
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mahatmakanejeeves
(62,836 posts)elleng
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vanlassie
(5,914 posts)(((HUGS)))
marble falls
(63,190 posts)NoMoreRepugs
(10,952 posts)LittleGirl
(8,563 posts)I have no idea what they will give me for pain relief when that time comes.
Elessar Zappa
(16,295 posts)Fentanyl, Dilaudid, Oxycodone.
delisen
(6,774 posts)XanaDUer2
(15,224 posts)Take care
underpants
(188,582 posts)Scrivener7
(53,940 posts)I'm going to run with scissors until you get back here.
2naSalit
(95,239 posts)Yikes, they better fix whatever it is this time!
greatauntoftriplets
(177,230 posts)As a doctor once told me, hospitals are terrrible places to recover from an illness. This is a true story.
niyad
(122,093 posts)greatauntoftriplets
(177,230 posts)It's hard to realize that it's been that long. I'd lurked since February, but only had a computer at work and they didn't take nicely to my idea of using the internet during business hours. Finally bought one with my Christmas bonus that year.
FarPoint
(13,822 posts)Last edited Fri Oct 4, 2024, 02:23 PM - Edit history (1)
Glad you are being admitted to finally control and resolve this infection....Guessing IV antibiotics are next?
Diamond_Dog
(35,877 posts)This place wont be the same without you.
Tumbulu
(6,489 posts)I sure appreciate what you share here with us.
usaf-vet
(7,250 posts)Better yet, be well and get that infection under control.
Tetrachloride
(8,565 posts)i said 22
Bogart
AZ8theist
(6,625 posts)I could use 2 bucks.......
Seriously, get well. The ER sucks.......was there twice last year for Covid. No fun....
femmedem
(8,482 posts)You're beloved here. We'll all be hoping you're home and healthy soon.
Miami Blue
(223 posts)You'll be feeling like brand new in no time.
Greetings from Miami 🌴
Lunabell
(7,287 posts)Get well soon!!
quaint
(3,721 posts)calimary
(85,167 posts)We need you to stick around.
sheshe2
(89,541 posts)majdrfrtim
(340 posts)I appreciate your contributions to this community.
As May Sarton wrote at the end of her poem, "Of Molluscs":
"Eat. Rest. Be nourished on the tide of love."
Figarosmom
(4,361 posts)Infections are serious do as the docs tell you. And sleep
iluvtennis
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OldBaldy1701E
(7,151 posts)Live up to your name!
yonder
(10,035 posts)See you on the rebound.
NNadir
(35,128 posts)...in wishing a speedy and complete recovery.
BTW, I got a morphine drip after a bicycle accident in my 20s, which was the last time I actually wanted to listen to the Grateful Dead, thinking I wouldn't notice they were seldom in tune.
rsdsharp
(10,459 posts)I was lucky that my infections didnt hurt. Sounds like you get a morphine/antibiotic cocktail. Mmmmmmm.
pandr32
(12,577 posts)You need to save up. 🤗
We will miss you in the meantime.
Joinfortmill
(17,188 posts)ancianita
(39,564 posts)We'll behave and you'll get better, or else!
Praying for you.
mountain grammy
(27,523 posts)Sending you all my luck today and good wishes and a hug.
LoisB
(9,408 posts)HeartsCanHope
(791 posts)Hope you are felling better very soon. Hugs to you.
cab67
(3,257 posts)KS Toronado
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rurallib
(63,428 posts)Best wishes and all that.
True Dough
(21,707 posts)You probably just need one of these:
GET WELL SOON, BUDDY!!!
ShazzieB
(19,373 posts)True Dough
(21,707 posts)It's all about creating efficiencies!
tosh
(4,453 posts)We need you here. Rest, enjoy those morphine dreams and recover quickly!
😴💤🛌
Harker
(15,542 posts)Bev54
(11,978 posts)Niagara
(10,132 posts)First of all, I'm sorry to hear that you have another infection. However, It's about time that you're admitted to the E.R.
Please know that you are loved here and we need you back safe, healthy and happy lickety-split!
I gotta guy! You gotta guy!! 2 dollllllllllllllllllllllllllllarrrr!!
cate94
(2,933 posts)Good luck!
cate94
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Demovictory9
(34,317 posts)gademocrat7
(11,299 posts)Take care, Lucky Charms.🤗💙
onecaliberal
(36,594 posts)YoshidaYui
(43,193 posts)お早い回復を願っております!!
murielm99
(31,661 posts)Can you get someone to help you? I had to get a ballot to my husband when Carter ran for re-election. Husband broke his leg. The county clerk was cooperative with him.
GopherGal
(2,402 posts)Gotta cancel out a deplorable!
markie
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wendyb-NC
(4,018 posts)Sorry to hear that. Please, get cured of that ailment. Feel better, and really get well, soon!
GPV
(73,190 posts)Fla Dem
(26,252 posts)![](https://i.postimg.cc/QNgxrkbq/Get-Well-1.jpg)
BoomaofBandM
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littlemissmartypants
(26,632 posts)Seriously, I hope you don't croak. Please take care of yourself. Slip that two bucks in your nurses pocket. She deserves it more than I do.
❤️
Dear_Prudence
(842 posts)Emile
(32,367 posts)Warpy
(113,131 posts)I'm glad they got you high, it's the best thing to do, it will allow you to snooze through the worst of it.
KT2000
(21,165 posts)at saving lives! They will take good care of you.
AmBlue
(3,448 posts)We are all here pulling for you. Please DO keep us posted, and please get well soon.
tavernier
(13,413 posts)But I would rather you just get well.
BumRushDaShow
(147,107 posts)![](https://i.etsystatic.com/24665915/r/il/dcad30/4920116750/il_570xN.4920116750_1ucr.jpg)
and all the healing vibes!
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SleeplessinSoCal
(9,868 posts)![](https://i.postimg.cc/hvkM1zyD/Nice-Image-Of-Get-Well-Soon-1937610575.jpg)
et tu
(1,927 posts)but like all of the rest of the awesome duers- get better soon!
Solly Mack
(93,896 posts)peggysue2
(11,608 posts)Blessings headed your way.
True Blue American
(18,361 posts)I refused the 4th shot. Morphine sent me clear off the wall. Once I said no, I was OK. You may not. Have the same reaction, but may you get well soon.
BaronChocula
(2,540 posts)JK, unless the morphine lets you believe it.
Get better! Get back! We're here waiting!
niyad
(122,093 posts)Sending vibes for swift recovery and healing. After all, a hospital is not nearly as much fun as we are!!!
huggggggs
Laffy Kat
(16,555 posts)So you'd better be back soon! The world is too hard to take without our LuckyCharms.
virgdem
(2,237 posts)Take good care and enjoy the morphine drip🍸
Hekate
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GoldenMezzoDiva
(119 posts)Surely you're in good hands, and will soon be on the road to full health. Meanwhile, we're pulling for you!
Mz Pip
(27,998 posts)Youve got to stick around to see what comes next.
Heal quickly!
brewens
(15,359 posts)Duncanpup
(14,040 posts)I call dibs on your trashcan.
SocialDemocrat61
(3,462 posts)Donkees
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proud patriot
(101,518 posts)Sending Aloha Rainbow Wishes
louslobbs
(3,416 posts)I look forward to reading your future posts💕
electric_blue68
(19,964 posts)KatK
(231 posts)dchill
(41,260 posts)Seriously - hang in there.
Picaro
(1,868 posts)Marthe48
(20,015 posts)Although you might think you'd be better off.
Feel better
Wicked Blue
(7,465 posts)Seriously, I wish you healing, good health and happiness, LC. Have a good rest and recovery.
highplainsdem
(53,896 posts)get there. Those can help so much more than injections or antibiotics taken at home.
Different Drummer
(8,993 posts)Enjoy your morphine!
Dem2theMax
(10,564 posts)I checked through the DU rules, and I didn't find anything that said you are allowed to get sick and be away from here for any length of time.
However, because it's you, and ONLY because it's you, we will let it slide this one time.
The rules do say that you have to get better as soon as is humanly possible, and it cited the number one reason why:
1. We all love and need you very much.
I highly suggest you follow the rules, or the MIRT team will be after you.
Come home soon!
MLAA
(18,872 posts)Sending healing vibes for a fast and full recovery. I can wait another 50 years for my $2. Id rather rack up the interest 🙂
bdamomma
(67,313 posts)Let the Hospital staff take good care of you, we will be here when you return!!
Someone posted here "croaking" is for frogs!!!!
Just get better.
JoseBalow
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Leghorn21
(13,791 posts)Sending all best wishes, it will not be the same around here with you out of commission, Lucky!!
Feel better quick like a bunny, old chum!!!
OAITW r.2.0
(29,339 posts)GTFO of the place as soon as possible.
BlueTexasMan
(179 posts)our thoughts are with you!
summer_in_TX
(3,443 posts)👀
You tell those nurses we DUers are looking out for you to get well quickly and get back here! So they need to take the best care of you!
Hang in there, LuckyCharms! Sending you 🫶🏼 and 🙏!
LuckyCharms
(19,543 posts)I'm still alive. IV antibiotic drip. Pain meds being alternated between Fentinyl, morphine and Norco.
Guy next to me snored all night like a drunk polar bear.
Flirting with the nurses, making them laugh. They are wonderful.
Not sure how long I'll be here. Insurance may kick me out at some point and make me get home rehab and antibiotic infusions.
You should hear this bastard snore.He's still at it at 700 AM. He's not friendly. Walked by his bed and said hello when going to the bathroom, and he ignored me.
My wife will visit me today after her boyfriend goes home. Just kidding.
Have a nice day everyone, and thanks for the kind words.
Niagara
(10,132 posts)How are you suppose to get plenty of rest if the guy next to you is snoring like a drunk polar bear? Jeez!
I'm glad to hear that you still have your sense of humor and charm! I bet those nurses love you.
Get well soon!!!!
highplainsdem
(53,896 posts)today and you'll either have the room to yourself, or better company in that hospital bed.
littlemissmartypants
(26,632 posts)Some foam ear plugs. Seriously. They help.
And you need to rest so you can heal!
Tell them littlemissmartypants said so. 😉
❤️
peacebuzzard
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Prairie_Seagull
(3,968 posts)But you are funny.
Thoughts with ya Lucky.
electric_blue68
(19,964 posts)quaint
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DFW
(57,175 posts)Whereas $2 is no trifling sum, I will just tough it out in favor of those worse off than I am.
By the way, DU terms of service impose severe penalties for croaking. It is not wise to incur the wrath of the mods.
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Xavier Breath
(5,295 posts)But best of luck to you for a speedy recovery anyway.
malthaussen
(17,923 posts)Get well soon.
-- Mal
nilram
(3,062 posts)debm55
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LuckyCharms
(19,543 posts)The problem is a terrible diverticulitis infection, coupled with a prostate infection.
This hospital has a team of specialists dedicated to each patient. A hospitalist, and then specialists depending on what that patient's issue is.
My wife was here, and a very pretty and VERY intelligent doctor walked in and introduced herself. She is an infectious disease specialist.
She said "is this your beautiful wife?"
I said yes, and I introduced them.
This doctor spent a FULL HOUR explaining things to us. She was drawing pictures on her phone, using different colors, etc.
I was so impressed with her knowledge and the time she spent with us, so I gave her a sincere compliment. I forgot exactly what I said, but she got a little misty-eyed and said no patient had ever complimented her like that.
Then we all got into a deep discussion about the medical system in general, and the problems that physicians face. I asked her if she provided primary care, because at this point, I wanted to be a patient of this doctor.
She said she did not, but she gave me her card, and recommended a new GI Specialist for me. She also said to contact her at any time with questions about my condition.
Then. she quietly asked if she could do an examination on me (prostate, penis, etc). I said of course I don't mind.
"If you could lay on the bed, I could lay a sheet over you so you won't get embarrassed."
Now, my wife is giving me a look that said "DONT. DON'T even start.
I told the doctor that I don't get embarrassed, and I don't need a sheet.
I said I'll just drop my underwear if that's OK.
Right before I dropped my underwear, I turned to my wife and said "please close your eyes and turn your back". The doctor gave me a look and while she examined me, she asked why I asked my wife to turn around.
I told her that in 32 years of marriage, we have never made love and she has never seen my penis. I said we were waiting until I was on my death bed to have sex, and by that time, there will be so much sexual tension built up, that it's going to be a real barn burner. I said this very dead pan, with a completely straight face. She said "excuse me for a moment", walked into the hallway, and cracked up for about two minutes.
My wife slapped my arm.
littlemissmartypants
(26,632 posts)Not so fun fact...suicide rates are on the rise for lady doctors and higher than their male colleagues.
You may have saved a life.
Marthe48
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Glad you are perky enough to tell us stories
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LuckyCharms
(19,543 posts)The problem is a terrible diverticulitis infection, coupled with a prostate infection.
This hospital has a team of specialists dedicated to each patient. A hospitalist, and then specialists depending on what that patient's issue is.
My wife was here, and a very pretty and VERY intelligent doctor walked in and introduced herself. She is an infectious disease specialist.
She said "is this your beautiful wife?"
I said yes, and I introduced them.
This doctor spent a FULL HOUR explaining things to us. She was drawing pictures on her phone, using different colors, etc.
I was so impressed with her knowledge and the time she spent with us, so I gave her a sincere compliment. I forgot exactly what I said, but she got a little misty-eyed and said no patient had ever complimented her like that.
Then we all got into a deep discussion about the medical system in general, and the problems that physicians face. I asked her if she provided primary care, because at this point, I wanted to be a patient of this doctor.
She said she did not, but she gave me her card, and recommended a new GI Specialist for me. She also said to contact her at any time with questions about my condition.
Then. she quietly asked if she could do an examination on me (prostate, penis, etc). I said of course I don't mind.
"If you could lay on the bed, I could lay a sheet over you so you won't get embarrassed."
Now, my wife is giving me a look that said "DONT. DON'T even start.
I told the doctor that I don't get embarrassed, and I don't need a sheet.
I said I'll just drop my underwear if that's OK.
Right before I dropped my underwear, I turned to my wife and said "please close your eyes and turn your back". The doctor gave me a look and while she examined me, she asked why I asked my wife to turn around.
I told her that in 32 years of marriage, we have never made love and she has never seen my penis. I said we were waiting until I was on my death bed to have sex, and by that time, there will be so much sexual tension built up, that it's going to be a real barn burner. I said this very dead pan, with a completely straight face. She said "excuse me for a moment", walked into the hallway, and cracked up for about two minutes.
My wife slapped my arm.
Nittersing
(7,040 posts)That was such a good story, I read it twice!!
irisblue
(34,636 posts)2.Can I send a tea bouquet to Mrs Lucky?
3. Dude do not die on us
AZJonnie
(320 posts)Sorry to hear you're unwell and REALLY hope you get better soon!
I don't want to see you dragged down by the stone
At least there's morphine though.
IcyPeas
(23,166 posts)Just get better quick!
💐🍀🫒
Kali
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