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17-4-2009 - Had emergency surgery during week 16

My mood while writing this blog:
recovering

What a week!

I haven't been on in 6 days!!...reason?

I had a really sore elbow for most of my Florida trip...but didn't really think anything of it, but by Easter Sunday, I was in some intense pain and couldn't move my arm....So I went to the ER thinking they'd tell me to throw ice on it...not so much......Really long story short...after18 hours in the ER I was being preped for surgery because the doctors told me they were pretty sure I had a spetic infection in my left elbow....meaning?....I had an infection that could kill me and the baby...fast!...and if not that, I could lose my arm if they didn't act quick.

So I went through a 3 hour surgery in which I was put under...which is a big risk to the baby, but after surgery they did an ultrasound to see if things were ok, and everything looked ok. I spent 6 days in hospital receiving VERY strong antibiotics through IV. And morphine for my intense pain. After bajillion blood tests they thought I'd be ok to come home. The doc informed me that they also had some other guesses at what it was...they are still doing tests on fluid they took out of my elbow joint with a giant needle...he mentioned the possibilty of cancer, but hopefully more testing will rule it out.

As of now, My arm is in a full cast, I have a giant cut and gross stitches. And my other arm have an IV which I have to inject with my antibiotics at home. They said it's unlikely I'll ever get back full use of that arm with the damage that has been done, but at this point, I'm happy to be alive.

13 Comments on Had emergency surgery during week 16

bebe77 - Monday, 20 Apr
Wow, glad to hear that they caught it in time. And I'm so thankful your little one is alright. Are you left-handed or right? I know you're a very active person, and am glad you're keeping in sunny spirits. Praying for you this week as always.

sugarcubesandcottoncandy - Sunday, 19 Apr
Wow. you are brave alright. :) Just hang in there. God has been known to work miracles that have just shocked the wits out of the most learned doctors. So leave it in his hands and before you know it, you will be playing volleyball (if you havent learnt it already, you will soon :)) Much love and prayers coming your way.

supaflychick1982 - Sunday, 19 Apr
First reaction OMG!!! As it settles in I'm thinking you are very blessed and truly a lovely person being optomistic and I love that! You are truly a fighter and that is the best attribute for you and your child. You are in my prayers but I know that anything thrown at you will not stop your fight.

sindi-and-justin - Sunday, 19 Apr
oh my... I hope and pray that all tests come back with great results!!!! I am glad you and baby are alright and will keep you in my prayers

lovinmyryatt - Saturday, 18 Apr
oh my goodness girl! I'm glad you're ok and hope everything goes well with healing. i'll be praying for you and the little one, feel better soon!

shesxchaotic - Saturday, 18 Apr
Oh my word! I'll keep you and your family and little peanut in my thoughts and prayers! You're so blessed to be alive and that you and baby are ok.

MamaMui - Saturday, 18 Apr
Wow you poor girl what a nitemare! So glad you & baby came through the other side. Im currently on hol seeind 2yr olds grandparents in NJ from England so probably wont be able to contact you when home, so just wanted to send you all my love & best wishes. Just looked at your scan pic, looks like another boy to me. Go to http://www.baby2see.com/gender/external_genitals.ht This shows you what to look for in early scan pics. I really hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well. Goodluck sweetheart. Zoe. (MamaMui) xx P.s Been to Canada to Montreal & Quebec, what a beautiful place. Lots of love.xx

402nikkib - Saturday, 18 Apr
Hoy sh*t lady. Y=TYhats pretty intense...did they say what could of caused it? Good thing you went to the ER, get better soon!

jess-laya - Saturday, 18 Apr
I don't even know what to say, I am happy the baby and you are ok and we will pray for you both. I hope you start to feel better soon :)

Cailet - Saturday, 18 Apr
I'm glad it turned out ok in the end. Hopefully this will be all the drama that you have to deal with this pregnancy, it's more than enough for one person to go through!

ParkerNHarpersMom - Friday, 17 Apr
thanks guys, it really opened my eyes to see what a real scare is. I'm more thankful for everything right now.

sls shannon - Friday, 17 Apr
no way!!! oh my god!!! defiantely thinking about you, take care.. {{hugs}}

caseyrussell - Friday, 17 Apr
Wow, you poor girl, well, we are lucky to have you back and I hope everything continues to go well with baby. Im glad to hear s/he made it ok through the surgery. You will have lots of rehab to go through to get use back in the arm. Relax and I hope that you have lots of help to get you through the next couple of weeks.
Love Casey

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