I was admitted to Mercy Hospital again early in the morning on March 4th. I was told that I was dealing with Cushing’s syndrome. The doctors were… Read more “The hospital again”
Month: March 2016
Complications from the steriods
Of course many people were asking me how I was. Asking me if I was feeling better and better everyday. Unfortunately I was feeling weaker and weaker… Read more “Complications from the steriods”
What steroids
I was sent home from the hospital on three medications (to keep my blood pressure low), dexamethasone (a steroid to reduce swelling), plavix (a blood thinner), asprin… Read more “What steroids”
Follow-up doctor’s appointments
After Christmas my Aunt Lynn came to visit from Michigan to check on my recuperation and take me to the follow-up appointment with my surgeon. Her trip… Read more “Follow-up doctor’s appointments”
Home from the hospital
Upon getting home my phone was ringing. The surgeon’s office was calling to make a follow up appointment. I already had an appointment with my primary care… Read more “Home from the hospital”
5th Floor of the hospital
i was transferred to the 5th floor of on Dec 17, 2015. I had a lovely lady as a roommate for most of the time on the… Read more “5th Floor of the hospital”
Too long in the ICU
I knew I had spent too long in the ICU when I became sort of a celebrity on the floor. The surgeons became very happy to come… Read more “Too long in the ICU”