An Intended Trip to St Louis Turns into Four Days in the Hospital
On Friday, Sept 26, I made a to-do list that was simple: Complete the post for “Getting to Know Me”; Complete the Carnival post. Unveil the special project for this week called “Craig is 14 . . . .” Complete the posts for “1968: A Personal Memoir”; make my 11:00 am routine physical appointment with my doctor; pack my bags for a 6:00 am Saturday departure to St Louis for a quick weekend trip necessitated by some family business.
Ah, if only . . . .
When I got to my doctor’s office, she said, “You don’t look well.” {Funny, I thought, the friend who drove me home from a meeting last night said the same thing!]. When she discovered that I had a fever and elevated blood pressure, she said, “You’re going to the emergency room!”
To make a very long story short, I was admitted to the hospital in serious condition with a severe infection. No trip to St Louis; barely any time to notify anyone.
Four days later, the doctors decided I could go home. I”m still sick: I’m just not in the hospital (which is fine by me! The “not in the hospital” part, I mean.)
So I’m home now and getting better.
September 30, 2008 Tuesday at 6:55 pm
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Get well soon!
Oh Craig!
So sorry to hear you’ve been ill. So glad you’re getting better.
Worry about nothing but yourself for now.
fM
OMG I hope that you take very good care of you from now on! Glad you are on the mend.
Sheri Fenley
Hi Craig,
At least your out of the hospital. The last place you should be when your not well is in a room full of sick people!
Hope you’re up and better soon. I think Terry Thornton has made sure you won’t be bored while you convalesce.
Craig – I hope you feel better quickly. How timely that you had a doctor’s appointment. Sorry to hear you missed your trip but getting better is more important.
A speedy recovery to you!
Hey Craig,
Sorry to hear about your illness.
Get better, man!
Right now!
Peace,
“Guided by the Ancestors”
What a shock that must have been! I’m glad to hear you’re on the mend. Get well soon!
Take care of yourself and get well soon!
Craig,
Hope you get well soon. Glad you are out of the hospital.
Oh my gosh, Craig! That’s awful! And here I was complaining about my little cold. Take care of yourself, follow your doctor’s orders, and get well soon.
Get well soon!
You are the second one I heard that happen to today! The other gentleman actually left for his vacation (to Rome, Italy etc) got four days into the trip, ended up in the hospital and was flown home. He had
infections……….but is doing much better now. Rest and take good care of yourself Craig! Glad it was caught and you are out of the “repair shop”!
If I had actually left on that trip, I would not have made it there alive!
Thanks all for your thoughts and good wishes.
Get well soon!!!