View Full Version : Sorry to Report, Our honeygirl is very ill...
plutosgirl
11-09-04, 08:10 PM
I just got a call from New Zealand.
Ingrid is very ill. She was rushed back to the hospital yesterday and had to have an emergency 4 hour surgery. She has septicemia (what some call blood poisoning). She is in ICU receiving antibiotics. They are saying at least a week there.
I'm so very scared for her.
hasbeen99
11-09-04, 08:13 PM
Prayers going up for Honeygirl.
Village Idiot
11-09-04, 08:14 PM
I gotta feeling she is gonna be ok.......get well soon HG.
Hurricane
11-09-04, 08:15 PM
Oh noooo. :(
SilverSurfer
11-09-04, 08:16 PM
Damn that's terrible. :( Do you know if it was complications from the surgery or from whatever she had?
Keep us informed of what's going on and we'll be praying for her.
QueenCityHillbilly
11-09-04, 08:19 PM
big ole' prayers
builder
11-09-04, 08:23 PM
shit. :(
I am so sorry to hear this! She is just too great to have to be dealing with this!
Pluto, if you are able to talk to her anytime soon, please give her our love.
Stargazer
11-09-04, 08:27 PM
Damn, damn, damn.... :worried:
gray_penguin
11-09-04, 08:27 PM
wishing her a speedy recovery!
Dukesuckgounc
11-09-04, 08:29 PM
wishing you a speedy recovery .And the some time all of you that are smokeing stop smokeing it not for you it can make you very sick
solarte1969
11-09-04, 08:55 PM
TBR Chant...1, 2, 3....
HG...HG...HG...HG...HG...HG...HG...HG...HG
Knock this thing out kiddo!
Dukesuckgounc
11-09-04, 08:57 PM
And don't Drank to much :nono:
meatpile
11-09-04, 08:58 PM
Prayers for down under.
voyergirl
11-09-04, 09:00 PM
oh crap.........prayers to honey from all over the united states..........:(
damn.
she's a fighter. good luck, hg. prayers to you.
turfman23
11-09-04, 09:03 PM
wishing her a speedy recovery!Same! Wishing Speedy Recovery!!!
mathmajors
11-09-04, 09:03 PM
:(
BigVito
11-09-04, 09:15 PM
Thoughts and hugs heading her way.
articulatekitten
11-09-04, 09:15 PM
Much, much love & many intense prayers for you, Honeygirl . . . . :brokenhea :worried:
Derbygal
11-09-04, 09:18 PM
Love to HG...and many prayers for a speedy recovery.
Sepsis is pretty nasty, my Aunt had it - but if my Aunt beat it I know HG can!
HG has some connections in the medical field in Auckland. I am SURE she is getting the best possible care.
HG has some connections in the medical field in Auckland. I am SURE she is getting the best possible care.
how worried should we be, fred & plu?
plutosgirl
11-09-04, 09:32 PM
HG has some connections in the medical field in Auckland. I am SURE she is getting the best possible care.
I need to call you, pm me your number.
plutosgirl
11-09-04, 09:37 PM
how worried should we be, fred & plu?
I have nothing but solid faith she is going to be fine. I'm worried I guess because
1. She's like a sister to me and
2. The medicine in NZ is much different than here.
3. The people I talked with are scared and I think it's been a hairy 24 hours with them and her.
She's lost a lot of blood and she has some serious infection. They have diseases there that we have been virtually free from for years. I'm as scared as I have been in a while, but I still have solid faith that she will be here in the spring. I just wish I could hold the old gal's hand. :(
charmed
11-09-04, 09:45 PM
:( Good thoughts and lots of prayers for HG.
voyergirl
11-09-04, 09:48 PM
I just wish I could hold the old gal's hand. :(
you are wrapped around her heart....
HulkaManiaRunninWild
11-09-04, 10:17 PM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, HG.
The Brain
11-09-04, 10:19 PM
My prayers go out to NZ tonight.
I need to call you, pm me your number.
back at ya!
The only thing that worries me is that her immune system has taken a beating and it all started about a year and a half ago when she had her tonsils out.
Was the emergency surgery because of the blood poisoning or the blood poisoning was caused by the surgery? I'm afraid I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to medical stuff.
I know Honeygirl is tough as nails. I really do believe she will be ok.
If you talk to her please tell her she is in our thoughts and prayers. She knows how much she is loved here.
back at ya!
The only thing that worries me is that her immune system has taken a beating and it all started about a year and a half ago when she had her tonsils out.
thats not good.......................... but HoneyGirl will beat this with our prayers/thoughts/hopes for a speedy recovery. We are with you gal!!!!
someone please PM me with a snail mail address for her.
lj4three
11-09-04, 10:53 PM
We love ya honeygirl- our prayers are with you.
max'daddy
11-09-04, 11:08 PM
positive thoughts coming your way HG.
jbghostrat
11-09-04, 11:16 PM
thats not good.......................... but HoneyGirl will beat this with our prayers/thoughts/hopes for a speedy recovery. We are with you gal!!!!
someone please PM me with a snail mail address for her.
she sent me a package once, i have her address if it hasn't changed since then. I know pluto has it for sure! it would be cool if we could send her flowers to her hospital room.
Honeygirl is beautiful inside and out! She is a very special lady! I pray God will make her well soon!!
she sent me a package once, i have her address if it hasn't changed since then. I know pluto has it for sure! it would be cool if we could send her flowers to her hospital room.
Honeygirl is beautiful inside and out! She is a very special lady! I pray God will make her well soon!!
i want to send her something and if its group wide, fine! find it for me jb, ok
:xyzthumbs
plutosgirl
11-09-04, 11:25 PM
Was the emergency surgery because of the blood poisoning or the blood poisoning was caused by the surgery? I'm afraid I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to medical stuff.
I know Honeygirl is tough as nails. I really do believe she will be ok.
If you talk to her please tell her she is in our thoughts and prayers. She knows how much she is loved here.
Two separate problems from what I understand.
She became septic and had some complications from her surgery which sent her to emergency surgery.
vpkozel
11-09-04, 11:27 PM
Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit.... Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit.... Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit.... Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit.... Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit.... Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit.... Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit.... Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit.... Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit.... Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....Dammit.... Dammit....Dammit....Dammit....
:mad:
PantherPaul
11-09-04, 11:44 PM
BUMMER!!! Get better soon girl!
Franchise
11-10-04, 12:10 AM
Get Well Soon HG :(
McFly41
11-10-04, 03:36 AM
:chucks: She's gonna kick this things ass :chucks:
canesin4
11-10-04, 07:17 AM
thinking about you honeygirl. Get well soon.
man... I feel like I have just been hit in the stomach with a sledge hammer. I hate that she is so far away. I hate that I can do nothing... damnit
I am thinking about you Honeygirrl
HighPoint49er
11-10-04, 08:48 AM
Many prayers to you Honeygirl, get well soon!
Coops Greatest Fan
11-10-04, 09:19 AM
man... I feel like I have just been hit in the stomach with a sledge hammer. I hate that she is so far away. I hate that I can do nothing... damnit
I am thinking about you Honeygirrl
I think a lot of us are feeling the same way Reb.....
We're here for you, HG. Even though we're so far away, as Rod Stewart would say.
WilliamJ
11-10-04, 11:28 AM
We're here for you, HG. Even though we're so far away, as Rod Stewart would say.
that wasn't rod stewrat, honeygirl.
hang in there, like the rest i'm sending the prayers your way.
PantherPaul
11-10-04, 11:35 AM
Septicemia (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001355.htm) doesn't sound very good. Hang in there girl !
Septicemia (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001355.htm) doesn't sound very good. Hang in there girl !
It is scary stuff. But Honeygirl was already in the hospital and hopefully they started treating it before it got really bad.
plutosgirl
11-10-04, 12:41 PM
It is scary stuff. But Honeygirl was already in the hospital and hopefully they started treating it before it got really bad.
You didn't get my pm did you? :( She actually was at home and had been there for a few days so they weren't aware of it until she became sick with the other stuff.
You didn't get my pm did you? :( She actually was at home and had been there for a few days so they weren't aware of it until she became sick with the other stuff.
Oh no! I thought she went in for emergency surgery THEN developed the septicemia. :(
muff_spelunker
11-10-04, 02:10 PM
crikey dick! our frisky tart sounds as if she's got a case of the colly wobbles! she needs to rattle her dags and get home n hosed.
:mushy: HG :mushy:
Sportsgirl
11-10-04, 05:07 PM
The fact that she's septic worries me. :worried:This is very serious. I'll definitely keep her in my thoughts.
vpkozel
11-10-04, 05:19 PM
Plu - we need an update dammit.
plutosgirl
11-10-04, 05:22 PM
Plu - we need an update dammit.
I'm waiting until 8 to call. I'll post when I know more. There's no guarantee I can get in touch with anyone but I'm gonna give it a shot.
voyergirl
11-10-04, 05:26 PM
I'm waiting until 8 to call. I'll post when I know more. There's no guarantee I can get in touch with anyone but I'm gonna give it a shot.
http://www.jhw.co.uk/images/document_images/12/fingers-crossed.jpg
plutosgirl
11-10-04, 08:21 PM
No word yet guys. No one home.
I left a message that there was an astounding amount of love and prayers going out and up for her. I'll call back around 10 or so.
Stargazer
11-10-04, 09:01 PM
Fight it, Honeygirl!!!!
Get mad. :teeth:
Whip it's ass.......
No word yet guys. No one home.
I left a message that there was an astounding amount of love and prayers going out and up for her. I'll call back around 10 or so.
Is David working nights or is he staying with her?
What time is it over there right now?
Just checking in to see if there is any word on Honey.
Plu, thank you for keeping us updated.
voyergirl
11-10-04, 10:30 PM
:huh: i guess no news yet.
What time is it over there right now?:rofl:
plutosgirl
11-10-04, 11:02 PM
What time is it over there right now?
http://www.worldtimeserver.com/?locationid=NZ
When I have a hard time adding it, I use this.
No word yet.
Stargazer
11-10-04, 11:11 PM
I wish there was something we could DO. :huh:
Derbygal
11-10-04, 11:14 PM
Keep the faith ya'll, keep the faith. Prayers help.
http://www.worldtimeserver.com/?locationid=NZ
When I have a hard time adding it, I use this.
No word yet.
Thanks Plu. :)
Village Idiot
11-11-04, 07:28 AM
not knowing whats going on really stinks :(
PantherPaul
11-11-04, 08:28 AM
not knowing whats going on really stinks :(
werd
That sucks. I hpe she gets better soon. She's the only normal person here :(
She's the only normal person here :(
You've never gone bra shopping with her! :scared2:
muff_spelunker
11-11-04, 09:51 AM
You've never gone bra shopping with her! :scared2:
Note to self: Invite HG to go bra shopping when she comes for spring visit.
PantherPaul
11-11-04, 10:17 AM
You've never gone bra shopping with her! :scared2:
Question for the women on this note. When you are shopping for a bra do you try them on over the puppies or over a shirt. I know fit is critical but still I wouldn't want to try on underwear knowing someother dude had dropped his bolt sack in my underwear.
Note to self: Invite HG to go bra shopping when she comes for spring visit.
She LOVES Lane Bryant!
Derbygal
11-11-04, 12:33 PM
Question for the women on this note. When you are shopping for a bra do you try them on over the puppies or over a shirt. I know fit is critical but still I wouldn't want to try on underwear knowing someother dude had dropped his bolt sack in my underwear.Boobs and bolt sacks are radically different...we try them on directly.
You actually try on underwear? :huh:
articulatekitten
11-11-04, 12:34 PM
Question for the women on this note. When you are shopping for a bra do you try them on over the puppies or over a shirt. I know fit is critical but still I wouldn't want to try on underwear knowing someother dude had dropped his bolt sack in my underwear.
Dude, it's IMPOSSIBLE to try on a bra over a shirt!
Still praying for ya, HG :)
Derbygal
11-11-04, 12:53 PM
Any news on her condition today? :huh:
PantherPaul
11-11-04, 01:00 PM
You actually try on underwear? :huh:
Heck no. So bras are try on first. That explains why I saw Dukey sniffing the bras at Walmart
Dukesuckgounc
11-11-04, 02:17 PM
Heck no. So bras are try on first. That explains why I saw Dukey sniffing the bras at WalmartLook you don't you ever called me GAY.I don't like guys Girls only for.
Dukesuckgounc
11-11-04, 02:19 PM
As far as bras goes.I never go to where the woman shop.I think you it time for the truet to come out about you paul .You are gay
The Brain
11-11-04, 02:39 PM
As far as bras goes.I never go to where the woman shop.I think you it time for the truet to come out about you paul .You are gayUm Dukey... he didn't say you were wearing bras... and he didn't say you were gay. He said you were messing with them because women had their boobs in them earlier. You owe Paul an apology.
SilverSurfer
11-11-04, 03:17 PM
any news?
I talked to plu a little earlier and she said she wasn't gonna try again til tonight cause anybody she would be able to get in touch with was probably sleeping or at the hospital right now.
Dukesuckgounc
11-11-04, 03:49 PM
Um Dukey... he didn't say you were wearing bras... and he didn't say you were gay. He said you were messing with them because women had their boobs in them earlier. You owe Paul an apology.But even that is not true I never go and mess with woman bra and wlomart or any other store
The Brain
11-11-04, 04:18 PM
But even that is not true I never go and mess with woman bra and wlomart or any other storeIt was just his way of joking saying you checked out women's boobs. And you called him gay after that. You should apologize for that.
voyergirl
11-11-04, 04:26 PM
I don't like guys Girls only for.
yeah, okay now....
still no news huh....my daddy always says no news is good news. i hope he's right....:(
The Brain
11-11-04, 04:33 PM
yeah, okay now....
still no news huh....my daddy always says no news is good news. i hope he's right....:(In this situation I worry if that's true or not. :(
voyergirl
11-11-04, 04:44 PM
In this situation I worry if that's true or not. :(
i know
Franchise
11-11-04, 05:58 PM
i know
stay on topic in this thread please...ive been checking my email, everytime I open it, i see a reply to this thread, and i get nervous, cause im skeerd someone will say something bad has happened :(
Plu- anything yet? You DID tell David to call if there were any changes- right? Knowing Ingrid, if she has access to a phone, she would have called you herself. :worried:
"Missssssss New Zealand........ Have you always been nice?"
:(
wow - just read this :(
I hope she's doing okay.
Plu please let us know as soon as you hear any news.
HG - many prayers for you.
Dukesuckgounc
11-11-04, 06:38 PM
It was just his way of joking saying you checked out women's boobs. And you called him gay after that. You should apologize for that.Fine i apologize for calling you gay Paul
PantherPaul
11-11-04, 07:43 PM
Fine i apologize for calling you gay Paul
http://smilies.jeeptalk.org/otn/sad/sulkoff.gif
No problemo. I miss HG
plutosgirl
11-11-04, 08:30 PM
Ok all...
I'm getting no answers. I am armed with the NZ phone book, the hospital lists and if all else fails, her mum and dads number.
I really hate to call them, but I will! They are extremely kind people.
For instance, when her dad called for her at my house- he was apologizing the moment I answered for even ringing, for making me push the button, for making me use my air to talk to him, for making me get up and get the phone.
Ok not that bad but just a pure white soul, the goodness just oozed through the phone and I'm happy to call them, it's just- I don't know, ya know?
PantherPaul
11-11-04, 08:31 PM
Eagerly awaiting a some news. Can we send a card or something. Plu can you PM me a email addy for HG so I can send a ecard?
Yes!! Please call. I'm sure they would like to know how much their little girl means to all of us over here.
Hurricane
11-11-04, 09:32 PM
Oh for God's sake CALL THEM!!!!!!! We GOTTA know if shes ok!
plutosgirl
11-11-04, 09:34 PM
Oh for God's sake CALL THEM!!!!!!! We GOTTA know if shes ok!
I was waiting until around 4ish over there. It's 6 hours difference with our time change now.
plutosgirl
11-11-04, 10:15 PM
Thank you Lord for hearing our prayers.
Ingrid has improved today :banana: . Her tempurature spiked over night and they were getting ready to intubate her (airway tube). I guess our little kiwi thought she better try and help them out, so she suddenly improved.
Apparently she has not been alert, almost in a coma like state. Later today she was becoming more alert and her fever is coming down. There are high hopes of her recovering more and more every day now. She had some horrible cultures come back but it looks like her body is fighting.
I made sure that she would get the word of how much we are sending our love and prayers to her and that she would probably have at least a 6 month exemption on being hateful so she should use it to her full capacity.
If there is any change for the worse, someone will call, otherwise I'll call on Saturday.
Hurricane
11-11-04, 10:18 PM
Thats great! But I'm still pretty damn worried.
PantherPaul
11-11-04, 10:20 PM
Thank you Lord for hearing our prayers.
Ingrid has improved today :banana: . Her tempurature spiked over night and they were getting ready to intubate her (airway tube). I guess our little kiwi thought she better try and help them out, so she suddenly improved.
Apparently she has not been alert, almost in a coma like state. Later today she was becoming more alert and her fever is coming down. There are high hopes of her recovering more and more every day now. She had some horrible cultures come back but it looks like her body is fighting.
I made sure that she would get the word of how much we are sending our love and prayers to her and that she would probably have at least a 6 month exemption on being hateful so she should use it to her full capacity.
If there is any change for the worse, someone will call, otherwise I'll call on Saturday.
6 months, hell how could anyone be mean to her in the first place. She is one special chicka
Village Idiot
11-11-04, 10:23 PM
Keep Fighting HG !
lj4three
11-11-04, 10:24 PM
WE'RE ROOTING FOR YOU HG!
plutosgirl
11-11-04, 10:26 PM
6 months, hell how could anyone be mean to her in the first place. She is one special chicka
I'm saying she can be hateful all she wants and be exempt from any retaliation.
solarte1969
11-11-04, 10:27 PM
THANKS PLU FOR BEING OUR LINK TO HG!!!
Keep it up Frisky Tart!!!! You can do it!!
plutosgirl
11-11-04, 10:29 PM
THANKS PLU FOR BEING OUR LINK TO HG!!!
Keep it up Frisky Tart!!!! You can do it!!
Gladly. Hey if anyone else wants to call her later in the hospital, I'll try and get the number, the room info and make sure she's up to talking to anyone.
I certainly think Ingrid would love to hear from everyone.
Dukesuckgounc
11-11-04, 10:39 PM
Stay strong HG
Stargazer
11-11-04, 10:40 PM
~sigh~
Thank you Plu. Finally, a ray of hope. :sun:
I've been terrified. :mercy:
It's a helpless feeling being over here and knowing I maybe could be doing something over there- like making sure the nurses are doing her dressing changes using a sterile technique! :teeth:
Gladly. Hey if anyone else wants to call her later in the hospital, I'll try and get the number, the room info and make sure she's up to talking to anyone.
I certainly think Ingrid would love to hear from everyone.
send it my way
articulatekitten
11-12-04, 12:58 AM
:banana: I'm delighted there's been some improvement! Let's keep the positive vibes going her way till she's up & dancing :)
Lotsa psychic hugs, HG! :mushy:
:banana: Man! I hope she keeps improving! I've been praying for her.
If ya'll get a honeygirl fund up let me know, i would love to help her out. :xyzthumbs
Hurricane
11-12-04, 07:57 AM
Hey Plu I'll take that number.
Thank you, Plu. Could you also PM me her address. I am so happy she is starting to recover.
More mega-love to Honeygirl.
And thank you, Plutosgirl.
hasbeen99
11-12-04, 12:48 PM
:banana: :jump: :banana:
hasbeen99
11-12-04, 12:49 PM
Gladly. Hey if anyone else wants to call her later in the hospital, I'll try and get the number, the room info and make sure she's up to talking to anyone.
I certainly think Ingrid would love to hear from everyone.
I'd love to be able to call her, Plu! Send that number my way too, please, if you get it. :xyzthumbs
builder
11-12-04, 12:56 PM
:mushy: :banana: :mushy: :banana: :mushy: :banana: :mushy: :mushy: :banana:
The Brain
11-12-04, 01:34 PM
Whoever calls her tell them that we're all still praying for us because we're all holding out hope for her. Keep those prayers up people they look like they're helping. :banana:
SilverSurfer
11-12-04, 02:45 PM
Send me the number if you get it. I think I already have her address but send it to me anyway if you have it in case I can't find it. Thanks.
I'm glad to hear she's improving. :) I was really really worried.
PantherPaul
11-12-04, 03:37 PM
Tell her she needs to move. NZ seems to have more than their fair share of quack doctors
voyergirl
11-12-04, 03:41 PM
OMG is that her in your avatar?????
yikes........and you assholes call me ugly. i read she was pretty nice looking, what the hell were you looking at?
voyergirl
11-12-04, 03:41 PM
damn look at the eyes, she needs a fix!
http://www.thisboardrocks.com/forum/image.php?u=899&dateline=1100291738
PantherPaul
11-12-04, 03:42 PM
OMG is that her in your avatar?????
yikes........and you assholes call me ugly. i read she was pretty nice looking, what the hell were you looking at?
VG I have never called you ugly, a horny rabbit yes, ugly never.
voyergirl
11-12-04, 03:44 PM
VG I have never called you ugly, a horny rabbit yes, ugly never.
:D
when i say "you assholes" it was not a personal attack. the asshole term is usually saved for sly.
plutosgirl
11-12-04, 03:47 PM
OMG is that her in your avatar?????
yikes........and you assholes call me ugly. i read she was pretty nice looking, what the hell were you looking at?
We got several pages before the thread took a turn. I was hoping just this one time it could stay on topic- sigh... at least it wasn't about sex, guess I gotta give you that.
voyergirl
11-12-04, 03:49 PM
We got several pages before the thread took a turn. I was hoping just this one time it could stay on topic- sigh... at least it wasn't about sex, guess I gotta give you that.
sorry, seeing that face there just made me wonder. besides HG will just laugh at my mindless banter here.
We got several pages before the thread took a turn. I was hoping just this one time it could stay on topic- sigh... at least it wasn't about sex, guess I gotta give you that.
It took a turn before Voyer and it ended up being on the edge of sex.
Voyer is bad but she ain't the only one.
solarte1969
11-12-04, 06:26 PM
GET WELL HG!!!!!
GO FRISKY TART GO!!!!
DOING WHAT I CAN TO GET US BACK TO HG AND OFF OF VOYER'S PROMISCUITY...:laugh1:
Back on topic here......
Plu- send me her # as well. I had it but I can't find it anywhere.
glad to hear HG's doing better! :xyzthumbs
SilverSurfer
11-13-04, 07:57 AM
For anybody who's confused about the time difference (like me) and wants to know the best time to call, here's a link plu sent me.
http://www.worldtimeserver.com/?locationid=NZ
Thanks plu :)
For anybody who's confused about the time difference (like me) and wants to know the best time to call, here's a link plu sent me.
http://www.worldtimeserver.com/?locationid=NZ
Thanks plu :)
so we just add a day and subtract 6 hours. Got it! :xyzthumbs
Ignatowski
11-13-04, 10:19 AM
Wow.....I just saw this....I hope Ingrid continues to get better. I aklso wouldn't mind a contact number if I could get it.
Derbygal
11-13-04, 09:23 PM
Hey Plu I'll take that number.Ditto...send the number my way, and the address too please if you wouldn't mind. :)
voyergirl
11-13-04, 11:32 PM
plu, may i ba added to the list.......i wanna send some yankee gifts.
plu, may i ba added to the list.......i wanna send some yankee gifts.according to you i would be more qualified for that than you
I haven't been online for a while so I just now read this...get well soon Honey! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
mailman
11-14-04, 04:21 PM
Get Well soon HG!!
plutosgirl
11-14-04, 08:49 PM
Just got a call from New Zealand!!!
It was Ingrid! :banana: I couldn't believe it when I heard her voice. She sounds weak but was able to call.
She has had to have 4 units of blood and her blood count is still very low and she has two drains in yet, so she can't come home until Wednesday or so.
She wanted me to express her thanks for the wonderful people here praying for her and sending her good vibes, she says she can feel them.
She doesn't have a phone in her room so she was able to walk to the hall, that's good news. Just letting everyone know....
Please get better soon Ingrid! Your probationers are running amuck.
articulatekitten
11-14-04, 08:54 PM
:banana: :banana: :banana:
What awesome good news!!!!!!! I ain't stoppin' with the prayers either, till Honeygirl is dancing & singing & telling me to herself :)
Just making sure you know how much you're loved & treasured, Ingrid :)
SilverSurfer
11-14-04, 08:57 PM
Just got a call from New Zealand!!!
It was Ingrid! :banana: I couldn't believe it when I heard her voice. She sounds weak but was able to call.
She has had to have 4 units of blood and her blood count is still very low and she has two drains in yet, so she can't come home until Wednesday or so.
She wanted me to express her thanks for the wonderful people here praying for her and sending her good vibes, she says she can feel them.
She doesn't have a phone in her room so she was able to walk to the hall, that's good news. Just letting everyone know....
Fantastic!! When you talk to her again let her know we're thinking of her and everybody is using her for their avatar. :)
Coops Greatest Fan
11-15-04, 12:07 AM
Thanks for the updates Plu!! :xyzthumbs
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solarte1969
11-15-04, 12:27 AM
awesome stuff!!! C'mon HG, keep kicking that ass, and get well soon, you Frisky Tart you!!!!
BigVito
11-15-04, 01:15 AM
:applause:Thanks, plu.
sdplusbeauty
11-15-04, 01:44 AM
Honeygirl.. I am very sorry to hear that this has happened.. I will pray for you and I have faith that you will get better soon. God Bless you.
- Rene & Gregory :xyzthumbs
Stargazer
11-15-04, 11:25 AM
Thanks for the update Plu.....great news!! :applause:
hasbeen99
11-16-04, 02:30 PM
Thanks for the update Plu.....great news!! :applause:.
Village Idiot
11-16-04, 03:44 PM
YES
Honeygirl
11-17-04, 01:16 AM
OH
MY
GOD
I love all of you – so very much. I’ve got to say, that without doubt, this has been the scariest time of my life. As many of you know, I had a couple of surgeries planned for this year. The first was relatively straight forward and I was up and racing in no time. The second was more complex and serious, but I was confident that I would get through it like this one. I returned from hospital, weak, sore, wobbly – but none of that was unexpected. I had a massive wound, but it was well dressed and ready to potter about as I had planned. Within 24 hours though, the whole thing had just turned to crap really. I was unable to hold down food, I was becoming delirious, my wound was weeping, bleeding and had become very infected. I had a very distinct smell that I won’t go into, but basically, I was rotting. I could hardly walk, and when I went back to my surgeon, I was admitted to hospital immediately. As weird as this sounds, I actually didn’t think it was that serious. I got put into my own room in the highly infectious ward and hooked up to all sorts of machines. I was awake and thinking “I’ll be out by morning” until my partner David (who works in the Hospital) started looking more and more worried every time he came to see me, and then the Doctors’ started. Nothing was touching this infection, my blood count was dropping, my white cells were going through the roof and I was the colour of the sheets. I was taken back to theatre the next morning and they re-opened the wound. Basically, I had a massive haematoma (the size of a football) that had become infected with a septicemia type infection (very similar to e-coli) that was now on a rampage. During the surgery (that lasted around four hours), they used a lavage to wash out the infected haematoma and I had a blood transfusion to replace the three litres of blood lost during surgery. They cut off all the dead skin and sort of started again. The next week was a real blur. I was on so many drugs, drains (collecting all my blood and goo), ventilators, injections (in my thighs, lures in veins I didn’t know existed, and when they failed, my bum became a pin cushion). The infection just didn’t shift for a long time. Every day was a round of surgeons, Doctors, nurses, specialists and I’m so grateful for every one of them. The main concern was that the infection would develop into Necrotizing Fasciitis, which given the wound span, would have killed me. Anyway, it didn’t – and I’m so glad to say that I’ve lived to post this! I was so comforted and amazed when David came in to tell me that he’d been in touch with Plu and kept her up to date with what had happened – and how she had relayed all the kind thoughts and get well wishes that had come through from you guys. One of the greatest memories I have, is of rooting through my handbag, finding Plu’s number, and wheeling me and my drains out into the corridor to call her! I’m afraid that by the time I got back to my room, I was a mess of tears and wobbles – so grateful for the support and kindness that you guys have all shown me during this time. I have to say, I just about peed myself logging in this afternoon and seeing me pic at every turn – yea Gods! :scared2: (feel free to take those down any time you fancy) :D. I’m still not 100% – but well and truly out of immediate danger (I bloody hope) :). I’m as weak as a kitten and it’s taken me a bloody age to type this. I need to get my blood count up more, and I’m on loads of pills and such. Plus, I get a home help nurse tomorrow to redress my wounds and stuff – yay!
The following are some things I learned which I thought I’d pass on.
1) Your Mum was right about clean knickers. There’s nothing like the face of a top surgeon as he’s trying to unpick your clothes – and then says “My God! Her knickers have disintegrated with the infection!” Admitting that you weren’t wearing any can be embarrassing. Always wear knickers.
2) Catheters rule. There’s nothing sweeter than not having to worry about getting up to pee. Not that I would have remembered or been bothered, but it was nice to know that the bladder was taken care of.
3) Breaking wind is considered (in some medical circles) as a miracle break through. I now rejoice in farting because I know that all me tubes are in the right place!
4) Never chew on thermometers. They just don’t like it.
5) The people that invented all those cool machines, could at least have changed the tune on the beeping. That’s just sodding annoying after ten days.
6) If you think you’re going to hospital for something minor, get a pedicure. I did (at the sister company that Plu and Magnolia and I went to when I was in NC). At least when you lean over to throw up or have that nice nursey turn you over, it’s cheering to catch site of a pink toenail :).
7) Do some hair removal – or they will do it for you. And no, it’s not the erotic experience that I thought it would be :(.
Most importantly, I’ve learned the power of friendship, prayer and good people. I honestly can’t convey to you all how much your thoughts and prayers have meant to me. You’re a fantastic bunch of folks – thank you so much :mercy:.
Coops Greatest Fan
11-17-04, 01:21 AM
Girl, we love you and are SOOOO glad to know you're doing soooo much better. This pic isn't changing until we know you're close to 100%!!!
Franchise
11-17-04, 01:25 AM
:banana: :applause: :xyzthumbs good to see you HG.
:applause: Welcome Back.:applause:
:banana: :banana: Now Go Home.:banana: :banana:
Derbygal
11-17-04, 01:34 AM
OMG...I cried, I laughed, I cried and laughed some more!
SO glad to hear you're home again!
sdplusbeauty
11-17-04, 04:45 AM
HG - glad to have you back and it's a blessing to know this all turned out in a good direction.. I am so happy for you to be getting better!
I know what you mean about the pedicure.. I got one the day before I went in the hospital to have the baby.. it was nice to see pretty feet and I got lots of compliments!
*hugs*
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
*Start the music!*
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Glad you are out of the woods. Both me and Dad have been worrying about you! Now.... GIT BACK TO BED! :mushy:
jazzbluescat
11-17-04, 11:36 AM
Glad to see you're out of the woods, HG.
Be sure an' change them knickers before revisiting that surgeon; those "skid" marks could be embarassing...'course it's nice to be around to have skid marks, eh(?). :xyzthumbs
solarte1969
11-17-04, 11:36 AM
I am so glad this won't be my only memory of you HG!!!! Way cool that you are doing better. get your rest, and always remember that TBR always has your back!
http://thisboardrocks.com/forum/showpost.php?p=502954&postcount=25
Stargazer
11-17-04, 07:44 PM
I've got to tell you, HG, there were a few times there that I was afraid to open this thread. I thought from the beginning that it must be somewhere between pretty serious and life threatening.
There were a heck of a lot of prayers said on your behalf. I am sooo grateful that they were answered. We've missed you, Hon. Welcome back! :xyzthumbs
JuliaGulia
11-17-04, 08:58 PM
and I’m so glad to say that I’ve lived to post this!
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YAY! WE missed you! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Yeah!!!! Honeygirl welcome back!!! :banana:
Honeygirl
11-18-04, 01:35 PM
Fanks everyone - you've no idea how much I appreciate all this support. I still feel like crap, but you know - at least I'm aware of it! :xyzthumbs
Village Idiot
11-18-04, 01:53 PM
WE LOVE YOU!
Honeygirl
11-18-04, 02:11 PM
:mercy:.
HardHarry
11-18-04, 02:22 PM
SO GLAD YOU'RE BACK!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
hasbeen99
11-18-04, 02:49 PM
WE LOVE YOU!.
mailman
11-18-04, 07:45 PM
You Rock Honey!!!!!
Glad you're feeling better and I hope you continue to progress.
:mercy:.
Get yer butt back to bed! You've got a heap of healin' to do before spring rolls around! :smooch:
Ice Cold
11-19-04, 05:11 PM
Honey, I just got to this thread but I'll be sending up prayers for a speedy recovery. I'm so thankful you are out of danger!
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Honeygirl
11-20-04, 03:25 AM
Thanks everyone - it means so much to me that ya'll are sending out those positive vibes and prayers - :).
Get yer butt back to bed! You've got a heap of healin' to do before spring rolls around! :smooch:
I'm so sick of bed :mercy:. I have the physical capacity of a ninety year old woman. My wound is good though, and the District Nurse came a visiting on Friday and redressed the wound. I thought of you Fred, and remembered how you used to do that. I was kind of hoping for a strapping lad such as yourself to come calling, but got `Jane' who was lovely and full of matronly advice. I do not think there is any hope of ever having any hair in the bikini region following her visit [whoooosh - yelp!]. One portion of the wound is still mankey, so I'm watching it like a hawk in case it turns (again). Still, I'm feeling really positive and all your thoughts and prayers are working wonders!
Here are a couple of shots - one when I was in hospital with one of my drains (the lighting is a bit crap on this one) and the other, more recent of part of the wound (you can't really see the yucky part though - which I'm sure you'll all be thankful for!) :).
:scared2: DAYUM !!!
I hope your boobies are ok, baby :laugh1:
Lot of bruising at the incision site my dear- damn! What about the "yucky' part- what color is the drainage- it is thick or thin? any odor? Are they irrigating it with anything now before they dress it? Over here- the newest thing is to irrigate wounds that are not infected with is straight normal saline. They have found that peroxide eats away new tissue. That drainage looks like pure blood. :saywhat:
Yeah- I use to do what the "District Nurse" does. I loved the job- without a doubt- the most satisfying job you can ever do. But the paperwork for insurance companies (MEDICARE over here) is the biggest pain in the ass and I had to give it up.
EAT PROTEIN- LOTS OF PROTEIN! (BTW- do you take any zinc? Zinc helps speed healing. After my boating accident, my Doctor had me on Zinc for 3 months and I healed really well.)
Honeygirl
11-21-04, 02:23 AM
Cool Fred - ! The yucky part is basically draining plasma and a bit of blood (now, but before it was mainly blood). Nice and thin and not gunking up too much. Yes, they're doing the same with the saline. During the second surgery, I had it flushed with 4 litres of saline, and dressing changes thereafter it was just pure saline, which worked (touch wood) wonders. The pic above is showing the full blood drainage (I got the drains removed while in hospital. I tell you what though, the left side where the main infection is, hurt like an absolute bastard getting those drains removed. I'm ashamed to admit that I actually had to bite my hand because as they were removing the drains, all the goo and gunk came out and the pain was frigging awful). Good advice with the zinc and protein - I'm doing lots of both :). At the moment, the weeping part is mainly nice, clear plasma with no odor. I'm checking the odor thing like a sniffer dog - believe me!
Reb - oddly (and no one has been able to answer me this), one boob had the worst bruising on it following the surgery...almost like a bite mark :scared2:. Still, that faded and with all the other crap, I ain't too worried about it! :).
serous drainage (clear-light yellow in color, thin, no odor) is GOOD! It may be pinkish tinged because of a bit of blood.
They may be packing the wound with dressings. That helps it heal from inside out. If it heals from outside in, you're in trouble. Sounds like you're on the road to recovery!
:banana:
Honeygirl
11-22-04, 02:21 AM
Yea - I'm leaking the good stuff (*sounds of forks dropping throughout NC - sorry :( *). I had a dressing change today and she manually squeezed out a bit more while we talked about the weather and oysters. It's amazing what you find to talk about when you're all exposed'n'stuff :). My right side is great, my left is still being hateful - and the stitches pull a bit, which is all normal I guess. They've not done any packing, but I'm bandaged up good and proper! So far, it's all going good. Touch wood it continues :D.
Touch wood it continues :D.
I got wood.
My right side is great, my left is still being hateful - and the stitches pull a bit, which is all normal I guess. They've not done any packing, but I'm bandaged up good and proper!
Approx. how deep is the wound on the left side?
Honeygirl
11-22-04, 04:59 PM
Approx. how deep is the wound on the left side?
I've avoided digging me finger in there for a looksee, but given the amount of digging the nurses and Doctors have been doing, I'd say around the depth of the cotton on a Q-Tip - maybe a smidgen deeper? Fred - I've gone and done something stupid and taken my morning pills (an absolute shit load) on an empty stomach. I've got antibiotics, pain pills, iron, blah, blah, blah floating around in there and I feel really sick. Should I heave them up or ride it out? I ate soon afterward, but not soon enough. David says to ride it out...have you (or anyone) got any suggestions? :(.
Don't puke them up! They will have partly disolved and puking them up will irritate the hell out of your gut even worse.
I've avoided digging me finger in there for a looksee, but given the amount of digging the nurses and Doctors have been doing, I'd say around the depth of the cotton on a Q-Tip - maybe a smidgen deeper?
NO- don't go digging! LOL! :rofl:
That's not too deep at all. I have had to dress wounds like that where you had to pack the wound and you actually stuck your whole hand all the way to the elbow inside the person's wound. (Granted- it was a bedsore on a 500 pound man.) :barf:
Lots of fluid, lots of protien and keep the dressing nice and dry and you'll be good as new before long.
no induction ceremony? :huh:
Honeygirl
11-23-04, 01:05 AM
Fanks Fred. I've eaten crackers today in an effort to get rid of the horrid nausea...I will never do that again! :mad:. What a stupid thing to do - honestly. I spent a good portion of the day in bed watching pron, Dr Phil and more pron. I'm on the mend! *din din dinnn* :).
solarte1969
11-23-04, 10:46 AM
watching prom while recovering? Damn, I am starting to think you've been fakling this the whole time! LOL! Glad to see you are getting your, um..."apetite" back!
hasbeen99
11-23-04, 01:46 PM
Honeygirl, I'm so glad you're on the mend! Yay! :banana: You're even getting your sense of humor back. :D
I hate to be the downer here, but frankly I'm amazed all this trauma and stimulation to your immune system hasn't caused a flare. I hope your docs are monitoring your white blood cell count like a hawk. That's the last thing you need! :worried:
Honeygirl
11-23-04, 01:56 PM
Solarte, I couldn't fake any of this - including the massive wound and stitches...I know you were joking with that comment :).
HB - thanks lovey! When I was in the Hospital, they really watched the white cell count and I think because of the lupus they wondered if I was heading for an `episode' so they wanted to catch it early. Right now, I'm on loads of meds and I'm being watched carefully with blood tests etc to make sure that nothing slinks off the wrong way. Yea Gods, that would be the last thing that I need right now :(.
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