2011-Mar.3 Surgery Day/2 Admissions/14+days of Pain

I was so excited about having this surgery and a little nervous too! I guess I "jinxed" myself. I went home the next day-Thursday-but was back in the hospital, in the ER on Friday. The Er Dr. said, "I'm sorry to have to tell you this, and you won't have to have dialysis right away, but you're kidneys are failing." "WHAT?" We explained that I had just had surgery and we even told them what was going on. They insisted that I have a CT scan, and even after telling me that I had a "knick" in my bladder, still they were saying that my kidneys were failings. They admitted me and said a surgeon would be in soon to talk to us about the next step. In my room, a doctor came in, but said there would be no surgery, and that my bladder got to full and burst a stitch and everything then went into my belly. They drained over 2-liters out of my belly. I felt a little better, but there I go again, an IV- I am already a pin chushion, and then every 2-4 hours someone else came in for blood, antibiotics, more fluids, etc. This stay was for 3 days.

It was very traumatic and I was so depressed and my anxiety level was through the roof. I even told Johnny to go home, so I could be alone. I wasn't trying to be mean, but I really needed to be left alone - with all my tubes and IV's and everything else that was connected to me.

Bryan had called on Saturday evening and said he was gonna stop by...and I told him no, that I didn't want anyone here! He came anyway, he never did listen very well. But I am glad he did, he did cheer me up some. I finally got to go home on Sunday evening. It was good to be home, but the whole week was not a good one at all. I really don't even remember most of it, but I do remember all the pain. I couldn't get comfortable at all. On Monday, March 14th, I had to go back to the hospital to have an X-ray Cystogram, not painful but uncomfortable. I went back to work Monday too, but only for half days, which is almost too long, but bearable and I get home and crash for a couple of hours. I haven't been sleeping much, so when I went to the doctor today, Thursday, March 17th, my doctor prescribed me "grown up" sleeping pills. Yeah! I can't wait to try them. I had told her I was trying warm milk and a benydryl. Well, it's almost the weekend and I am so ready for doing absolutely nothing. I am sure that everyday, I have a little bit more of my strength back. But this sure did kick my *&$# rear, that's for sure.

Flowers from my sister, Gayle and her family - Steven, Sarah, Emily and Michael

Thank you so much, they are beautiful.

Here are some pics of 3 of my boys (sorry, I took these with my phone-blah! and the lighting was not good either!)

2011-Mar. 13 Happy Birthday Baby/Special Visit

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BABY!! It's Kendra's day today, Hope you have a great one too!!

wow some one needs a hair cut!!

a quick visit at DQ

Bryan and Krystyn: thank you for joining us at DQ;

I just needed to see those boys, I missed them.

2010-Jun 08 A New "DO"

Hair-Do that is! Here is Dixie today! I love her new "DO"! It's great.

Love it and love ya Dixie! So glad you're doing so great!

But why would you come back to work so soon? I could be making photo gifts and arts & crafts, lounging out on my porch with a cup of coffee, watching the wildlife.

I know, it is hard being home when everyone else is working.

But maybe one day I will give it a try.

2010-May 18 BACK TO WORK-You're kidding

WoW! Tuesday - Let's see - it has only been 1 month and 10 days since Dixie had Brain Surgery. And she is back at work today. She's just working a few hours a day and for maybe 3 days a week for awhile. Oh just be gentle and take care. Don't let people sneeze on you!
We are glad to have you back.
I AM GLAD TO HAVE YOU BACK!
Way to Go Dixie!

2010-May 14 Stitches Out Today

Dixie is back on the road going to Houston to get her stitches out today. OUCH! I am sure that's going to feel better eventually. But that is gonna SMART! Please put me to sleep for something like that. But, I guess, if you go through something like Dixie has been through, this is probably nothing in comparison. Good luck, Dixie. Love ya!

2010-Apr.19 Monday - Visit to See Dixie

I just couldn't wait, but I had to go see Dixie! She looks really good. And eww! those stitches. OUCH! I just had to see for myself that she is doing okay. We had a nice visit. While I was there the Physical therapist stopped by for an evaluation. Dixie will be having a P.T. come by to check on her and to help her recuperate. Also, to help her get back her strength and endurance. She is using a walker - supposed to be using a walker.
So glad to see her back home. I am glad to have my friend back and looking well, & doing so well.

2010-Apr.17 What the Hey!?

Ken L. our Assistant Director and long-time co-worker of Dixie, is going up to Houston today to pick her up. I mean to pick her and her Mother - Sue - to bring her home.
OMG!
Monday - Brain Surgery !
Saturday - Home!
That isn't even 1 whole week! What in the world are they thinking?
We are glad you are coming home, BUT - a week! WOW!

Now you have to really take care, keep people away from those stitches in your head.
We are still sending all our love and prayers to you and your family.

2010-Apr. 12 Brain Surgery

Dixie had Brain surgery today! OMG! I just can't believe it.


They had to get the aneurysms that they couldn't get with the angioplasty on Saturday.
They shaved her hair, but what is silly is that they didn't shave it all. What's with that. Dixie told them to shave it all, and they didn't. So now she has long hair in the back and a shaved head in front. She can fix that when she gets home.

Dixie - we are so happy that all is well.

Your doctors are great and Thank God that you will be on your way to a complete recovery. They say she is swollen and her eyes and face are swollen. That's okay, we are just glad that they were able to "git r done". Recovery time - they say probably 3 months until she can return to work.

A couple of co-workers will be heading up there - to Houston - where she was transported. We all signed a banner for her.
I thought I would add a diagram of where her stitches are. I know this is a crude picture, but it gives you somewhat of an idea of where they operated on her.

Our thoughts and prayers are still going your way, Dixie! Love ya!

2010-Apr.10 Update On My Friend Dixie

I found out that my friend Dixie, has 3 spots on her brain. 3 aneurysms. OMG!

And today they will be doing an angioplasty to try to correct these.



This evening I heard that Dixie is out of surgery and doing well, BUT, the doctor was only able to correct 2 aneursysms with the angioplasty. Monday morning, April 12th Dixie goes back to surgery. This is major. Oh NO! Brain Surgery. Who would have "thunk it".? This is unbelievable. I just can't believe. I am having a hard time letting this sink in.

Dixie we all are praying for you and your family. Momma Sue take care and Cole-Dixie's son-we are all here for you.
Sending you all of our strength to you and prayers to get you through this.

2010-APR.9th PRAYER REQUEST PLEASE

Please pray for Dixie - she is a co-worker and a friend of mine. She is going through a difficult time right now. She began having headaches and went to our employees' health clinic to see the nurse practitioner. Thank God that she sent her to the hospital for a C-T scan and then an MRI. They found some places on the back of her head. They say it is an aneurysm - 2 of them. The hospital sent her immediately to Houston. They were waiting for her at the entrance when the ambulance pulled up to the hospital. Yesterday, doctors there did an angiography
(Angiography or arteriography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries...)

and an angioplasty.

(Angioplasty with or without vascular stenting is a minimally invasive procedure performed to improve blood flow in the body's arteries and veins....)

They could only fix 1 of them, and found that there is 2 more.

( ehow.com/facts_5557155_aneurysm-brain-surgery-recovery.html

for more info on this. )

She will be having brain surgery in the next couple of days. Please pray for her and her family and her doctors / nurses. I found this prayer on-line today for everyone to say.

Get Well Prayer

Lord, hear our heartfelt prayer

for the healing of our Christian sister.

We pray for your mercy, Your compassion,

Your grace and Your love, in making her whole and well again.

Make the work of those treating and helping her full of Your perfection,

and grant her a quick and complete recovery. Lead and guide those

around her to provide what she needs: encouragement,

assistance and support. Lord, we pray that you will wrap

Your loving arms around her, giving her comfort,

strength and peace, drawing her ever closer to You,

as you lead her through this trying time.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

By Joanna Fuchs

PRAYER REQUEST-Please cut & paste on your FB page or any other web page for all to pray for our dear friend Dixie and her family.
Dixie - everyone's thinking of you-just know that you are not alone. Take care.
Cole & Sue & family - stay strong, call if you need anything.