what really happened

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:26 pm

Bothwell and a few people here knew what was happening, knew i didn't want a lot of sadness or worry for my sake, but since i have come home to a plethora of emails, there is only one way to reply, in a fell swoop. first, i just saw my lovely birthday thread, and i thank everyone of my sweet and loving friends at FG :yh_flower :yh_hugs ...a few days before my birthday i was feeling desperately ill. finally, after trying to ignore it, i had to go to the ER on an emergency basis on my birthday (the 26th)...i was in shock from what later was revealed to be massive systemic septicemia. etiology unknown. all wednesday and thursday i was critical, with a blood pressure never above 50 or 60. i was essentially poisoned and in deep trouble. i was placed in intensive cardiac care because of my heart history. i could not stand or walk and was not always coherent. many blood cultures were done, and to be honest, if i was not such a tough witch i would not have seen the day after my birthday. there was a moment or two i wanted to just let go. my lips and tongue ruptured and bled for days. if i did not know better i would have thought ebola. my blood sugar was over 576, i have never been diabetic, but i am being shot full of insulin. all my organs were infected with unknown bacteria. they let me come home this evening because i was getting some strength back and could walk and i insisted, i have many days of antibiotics and insulin ahead. and the icing on my cake was that they think i have had another heart attack according to enzyme studies and will have to go for another stress test soon. i am home alone, it's hard. but i am determined to overcome this as well, i will not be giving the doctors a hard time,which is how they knew i was in deep doo-doo

...i have only this to say, love kept me alive.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:38 pm

:-4 Oh LC, we all love you so, we want you to get better-and you know your Bothwell is there with all his love for you, to keep you going...............you get better soon!

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:45 pm

I worried, anyway, although I must say I didn't expect all that! What a bitch

being in the hospital on your bday.

I'm glad you're home, bet you are, too, even though you must still fight.

But if I know you, and I think I do, you will rise to the task before you

and conquer!

I love you, Lc, and I know for a fact I ain't the only one!

:-4 :-4 :-4 :-4

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:49 pm

:-4 :-4 LC,

Your guardian angel was watching over you sweetie.. Please take care of yourself, your health is all that is important now.. Don't over do it, pace what you do. YOU NEED REST, REST, REST... AND WELL BALANCED MEALS, AND CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP..!!

We missed you Kiddo.. and we love you..!!

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:10 pm

Get off the computer and go to bed you crazy, stubborn bitch. :-4

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:13 pm

BabyRider wrote: Get off the computer and go to bed you crazy, stubborn bitch. :-4you sure have steel ones when i'm at death's door!!! :yh_ghost :yh_devil

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:18 pm

Well I guess BR told you LC.... straight from the hip.. no fuss no muss, down and dirty..:wah:

I agree you should be resting...

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:45 pm

lady cop wrote: you sure have steel ones when i'm at death's door!!! :yh_ghost :yh_devil
Yeah yeah, what the **** are you doing on the computer?

I didn't leave you any email because I knew you'd have 394 to read when you got back, and I was trying to limit the amount of time you spent on here, and yet there you sit....mocking me....just a-typin' away like nothing happened. Like I said:

GET OFF THE COMPUTER AND GO TO BED YOU CRAZY, STUBBORN BITCH!!!!! :-4

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:46 pm

CARLA wrote:

I agree you should be resting...

Psssstt....hey Carla...I think you should go "Nurse Cratchet" on her ass.....

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:58 pm

septicemia!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS SOOO BAD. Most people don't come out of that organ type of failure.. Welcome back LC :-4

mominiowa · Post by **mominiowa** » Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:40 pm

I sure hope you are feeling better soon LC...Please take care of yourself..Happiness is just a short time away -if your hand is dealt the way you want it...I will be thinking of you and wishing you the best and sending HUGE hugs!!:-4 :-4

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:17 am

get well soon

theia · Post by **theia** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 12:24 am

So good to see you back, LC but what another awful time for you.

Take good care of yourself and listen to BR!!

With love...jackie

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 1:15 am

I am so glad that you're back home, you had us so worried.

Please take care of yourself xoxoxo:yh_flower :yh_flower :yh_flower

Yukakuna · Post by **Yukakuna** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 2:01 am

Oh my God! I have never heard of that desease before, I'm shocked:eek: I'm no good too, but in my case it is not so bad (I thought that I have pneumonia, but doctor's visit reassured me:yh_sweat I wish you to get well soon

Valerie100 · Post by **Valerie100** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 3:47 am

LC, I was wondering what had happened with you -- actually, it was just yesterday. I figured you had to be real busy or something, because I hadn't seen you're posting anything around the garden. I wish that that were the reason.

I'm sorry to hear about how sick you've been. I'm glad to hear that you're getting better, though. I live alone, too. If you need anything or are in too much pain or feeling too bad, talk to angels and tell them exactly what is going on -- really. They are always glad to help. I'm sure you're going to see some surprises and understand what I mean if you just give this a try.

You're in my prayers. Get well, LC! :-6

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 4:29 am

I've never heard of such toughness. We'll hold down the fort till you get back. Just take care of you. :yh_hugs

chrisb84uk · Post by **chrisb84uk** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 5:07 am

Ah I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles LC!! You know that everyone around here loves u and wishes you all the best for a speedy recovery, and I shall add my name to that list!!

Take care of yourself and try to stay positive throughout these difficult times!!! :-6

actionfigurestepho · Post by **actionfigurestepho** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 7:26 am

Oh LC, I'm glad you're back from the hospital and feeling better. I'm amazed at how strong you are! You're really an amazing person.:-4

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:43 am

Didn't want us to worry!

How can a person not worry when an over 7200 post person all of a sudden goes quiet.............

I'm glad to hear you are on the mend. You sure are a strong individual. Obviously your work here is not yet done.

WELCOME BACK LC

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 8:51 am

OMG Ms. Iron, your one tough cookiie but holy cows batman how horrible. Gosh girl you listen close to those doctors, no fighting them, and get better. Geeze!!! It is good to see you here but don't over do it.

BTW HEY look who else returned MOMIN yay hope you are doing well too. This thread brought out all our missing in action folks, Chris is back too. Yay huggs to you all.

greydeadhead · Post by **greydeadhead** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:14 am

Hey LC....

Will make a run down Killington for ya, screaming all the way and send you them great vibes... ya remember those I am skiing so fast that if I sneeze I will end up crashing and burning, edge of the seat excitment vibes...

Get well soon ....

M

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:38 am

lady cop wrote: Bothwell and a few people here knew what was happening, knew i didn't want a lot of sadness or worry for my sake, but since i have come home to a plethora of emails, there is only one way to reply, in a fell swoop. first, i just saw my lovely birthday thread, and i thank everyone of my sweet and loving friends at FG :yh_flower :yh_hugs ...a few days before my birthday i was feeling desperately ill. finally, after trying to ignore it, i had to go to the ER on an emergency basis on my birthday (the 26th)...i was in shock from what later was revealed to be massive systemic septicemia. etiology unknown. all wednesday and thursday i was critical, with a blood pressure never above 50 or 60. i was essentially poisoned and in deep trouble. i was placed in intensive cardiac care because of my heart history. i could not stand or walk and was not always coherent. many blood cultures were done, and to be honest, if i was not such a tough witch i would not have seen the day after my birthday. there was a moment or two i wanted to just let go. my lips and tongue ruptured and bled for days. if i did not know better i would have thought ebola. my blood sugar was over 576, i have never been diabetic, but i am being shot full of insulin. all my organs were infected with unknown bacteria. they let me come home this evening because i was getting some strength back and could walk and i insisted, i have many days of antibiotics and insulin ahead. and the icing on my cake was that they think i have had another heart attack according to enzyme studies and will have to go for another stress test soon. i am home alone, it's hard. but i am determined to overcome this as well, i will not be giving the doctors a hard time,which is how they knew i was in deep doo-doo

...i have only this to say, love kept me alive.
Time to retire on a medical and spend the rest of your days here sweety. The kingdom awaits dear lady. Get well soon.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:46 am

Raven wrote: Time to retire on a medical and spend the rest of your days here sweety. The kingdom awaits dear lady. Get well soon.

Shall I bring her over with me?? hehehehehe Just drop into florida along the way and grab her

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Thu Nov 03, 2005 10:58 am

No doubt! You can drop her at Bothwells place then head here. :-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:15 pm

Ill just say Im pleased your back and youve been in my thoughts you crazy stubborn bitch.

:D

CountryDweller · Post by **CountryDweller** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 3:28 pm

Wow, LC...you sure have been through quite an ordeal. I wished you weren't all alone. Listen to the Doc and get well. Is there anything we can do for you besides sending prayers, love and hugs? You're in my thoughts and prayers girl! Big hugs to you!!!:yh_pray :yh_hugs

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Nov 04, 2005 10:31 pm

many thanks for kind concern and support....it's true, i am too tough to die! the year in review...two heart attacks. two strokes. COPD. a little brain aneurysm. being forced to take off my uniform for now. near death on my birthday during a major hurricane. christ, who can say that?? i need to write a book. yes, God loves me, he made me strong as steel. i wonder sometimes what for. but i know what for. today i feel strong and my Bothwell told me i scared the living hell out of him this time, but i am still here. what kills is i was healthy and never sick in my life until last dec. i was twice the age of all the cadets in my police academy class and i kicked their butts. i am coming back with a vengeance, i lost 20 pounds over last few days, all muscle. i am getting that back too! i am not going to be sick again!!! and i hug and thank all of you. ....oh you would have laughed...i am supposed to shoot myself full of insulin several times a day...i was so clumsy and pissed off!! i would go into an alley gun drawn,no problem, no fear, but can't shoot that needle! i just threw it on the damn floor, stomped on it, and said i dare you to make me sick!! LOL

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 1:15 am

lady cop wrote: no fear, but can't shoot that needle! i just threw it on the damn floor, stomped on it,

and said i dare you to make me sick!! LOL
:-5 REALITY CHECK!!! if you need to inject insulin and you dont it WILL make you sick,

you WILL go into a diabetic coma if you refuse to inject.

PLEASE stop being a stubborn mule and take all the meds that you've been prescribed.

venus · Post by **venus** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 2:37 am

Hope you get over the scary needle LC. You need that insulin and you know that your body needs to heal..

Just take it like a cop you are and get on with the healing process, than you can get your butt over here to live happily ever after..:-4

pennyforyourthoughts · Sat Nov 05, 2005 7:00 pm

I've only just seen this thread and although we don't know each other LC, I had been wondering where you were. You've been through a tough time and I really wish you well. Take care of yourself!

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 7:22 pm

You better figure out how to manage the neddle without those injection daily as perscriped you go in to diabetic coma and it happens fast and it usually leads to death...

Stop playing games with your life... your are a diabetic now, and that requires constant monitioring wheather you like it or not. :-5

You say you feel good now, why because of medications, and insulin do the injections now and every day for the rest of your life..

this is not something you mess with..

Go to a class and learn how to do it... they are free and necessary.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:28 pm

actually Carla (nurse ratchet

) i got a handle on it the past two days, no problem. i'm doing it like a pro, and i do take it seriously...what is interesting is that there is a doubt i am diabetic, they think when i went into systemic organ failure that included the pancreas, which produces insulin. so in a couple weeks i may well find out i am NOT diabetic. in the interim i am doing what i've been instructed so you don't have to come and whup my butt. :-4

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Nov 05, 2005 8:45 pm

Nurse Rachet is very happy that you have managed the injections.

EXCELLENT SWEETIE.. :-4 Here is a link to a very good site.

http://www.dlife.com/?adId=18826

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 3:37 pm

THANKYOU!! :-4 i am actually feeling strong and very well! and cardio guy said today i did NOT have another heart attack!! i feel my old strength and old self coming back!! i think the septicemia was hanging about for months and nobody picked up on the fact until i nearly died....now i feel like superwoman again!!! WHOO HOOO!!!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 3:45 pm

now i feel like superwoman again!!! WHOO HOOO!!! __________________

This aint gonna be good for me is it ?

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 4:00 pm

Youve got my av !!! Give it back at once !!!

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Sat Nov 12, 2005 8:46 pm

Whoaa! I had no idea you had been through all of this LC. You need a lot of prayer (even though it only takes one answered prayer). I sure hope you get to the bottom of what keeps taking you down. I'm also happy to see you here. The good folks here can help keep you from sinking out of sight. They sure helped me.