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Kelly,
Big hugs. I just got out of the hospital & I actually gained two lbs. I didn't get much rest, but I sure needed the two lbs. So think of the hospital stay as an opportunity to gain some weight. I am assuming you will be on an IV? Good luck & I hope you feel better.
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Smooches, Kelly!
#93542 - 07/27/04 01:40 PM
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Bevvy
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Hi Kelly,
I just now read your post. Boy, am I ever behind! No time, no time! Oy.
Kelly, you've had such a bad time of it, and I hate that things aren't getting much better for you. But aren't you getting tired of it? Don't you want some answers? Being hospitalized might be the best thing, really, because they'll be able to watch you closely and run tests -- and most likely find the problem once and for all.
Maybe I'm just a sucker for attention, but I loved being in the hospital. They actually wait on you, did you know that? They do EVERYTHING for you -- and all you gotta do is sleep and watch TV and RE-LAX!
Despite the fact that I have an extremely low threshold for pain, needles don't bother me -- because I know that what they're doing is helping me. Please try to look at it that way; after all, it's true.
I'm actually encouraged for you now, Kelly -- I think this is a positive step forward. How long would you be hospitalized, any idea?
And, by the way, take it from a 60 year-old broad. Yeah, it DOES get easier, absolutely! At this point, I just figure, what the hell, either I'll get better from the shot or I'll puke my guts out. Regardless, one way or the other, I'm gonna get better as a result.
{{{{ Hugs }}}}
Bev
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Thanks everyone for your kind words and advice, I really appreciate it. I feel a lot better now...you guys are the best!
I don't have many details yet, my GP was just mentioning hospitalization may be a possibility, but it's likely ultimately up to my GI so who knows what'll happen...and the needles, I'll just have to keep reminding myself that they're supposed to help me and suck it up.
Work has put me on a short term disability leave, I have to fill out paperwork to make sure everything gets approved but as for now I'm off...which is a bit of a relief because I'm not functioning very well and now at least I can take my meds whenever and not have to worry about my schedule.
I will keep you guys posted. Thanks again!
Kelly
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Hang in there, sweetie. Will be praying for you on Thursday. One thought: if they do hospitalize you, it may be a good thing because you will likely see specialists REALLY FAST because they don't like to keep you long anymore. This may work to your advantage - it will force them to finally buckle down and find out exactly what's going on. Considering the pain you're in and the weight you've lost, it may be a good idea.
I know you're worn out and scared. I hate hospitals, too. But I got through it when I had to be there. Somehow, you'll manage. Just like you'll manage all of those horrible shots. You never know, you may get used to them.
Hugs from Han.
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Hey Kelly, I'm echoing all the other posts, but wanted to let you know that you have our moral support. It is good that you are going into the hospital -- it's a scary thing to do since it brings to attention the seriousness of the problem, but just keep thinking about how this will finally get things under control with your vitamin deficiency.
I absolutely hate needles, so I sympathize with those shots. Just try and take things in stride and maybe rationalize a little -- the needle will only take a couple of seconds, which isn't all that much in the course of your week. Just make sure you don't watch, and bring along something soothing whether it be music or otherwise that you can have before, during and afterwards.
I know this is all easier said than done, but this is just the beginning of a process that will make you feel better in the end. Just know that we're all here for you. 
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Kelly,
I will be thinking about you and praying for you. Maybe going in the hospital will be a way for you to get some answers. You have had so many things going on lately that have been worrying you.
Things do get easier as you get older. Things that seemed so important to me when I was 22 don't even cross my mind now.
Good Luck!
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