kennan100 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I've been in and out of the hospital since Nov.19th. In for a couple of weeks trying to get infection under contol so I missed Thanksgiving with the family. Got to come home for about a week and 1/2 and had to go back becase colon infection and associated abcess were getting worse. Dr did emergency surgery, so I missed Christmas with the family, and now I have a colostomy bag for 6 months, then they go in and put everything back together again. I spent a couple of weeks after the surgery in the hospital trying to get up in a chair, but an easily solved issue was keeping me from standing. Once that was fixed I could walk but the insurance said I had to move to a skilled nursing rehab. I spent another couple of weeks there and just came home on Thursday. Walking is wobbly. C-bag is horrible, and I still have an open wound that Home health is having to come tend daily. In a nutshell I still need your prayers! I've been sick in one way or another since August of last year, and have not worked since Nov 19th. All sick and vacation time is gone, so I have no income. My mother and sister are footing all the bills. I need to get up and back to work fast. Sorry for all the gloomies but this is how it is for now. Please pray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Kenna, Pleased to hear that you are home. I hope things quickly improve for you and that you are able to get on with your normal life. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Kenna, what a tough time you are having! And yes, prayers are on the way. Hoping for improvement in your health and for strength to return to work so your anxiety can be eased, as well as your finances. What else can we do to help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Kenna, Please take it easy. You don't want to end up back in the hospital. Yes you need to go back to work but you need to heal first. Think of how much is already behind you. The colostomy bag is a drag but it's temporary. Hopefully the reversal surgery will go smoothly. Do you have any hand quilting, applique or binding to keep you busy? Isn't it wonderful just to be in your own space and have some privacy? Hang in there. We're all rooting for you. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleshoes Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Feel Better soon. You've been through alot and it will take you lots of time to feel back to normal. Rest and know we are all praying for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I for one am so glad you are home! You have certainly been missed. Can you do some handwork or simple piecing to keep you busy and to bring in an income? Prayers that something opens up for you and that you can continue to heal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 ((((((((Kenna)))))))) , so sorry to hear you are having a tough time. Glad you are home though. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts for a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Kenna, So glad to hear you are finally home! Prayers still being said and will continue! Take time to heal!!!! Are you not eligible for disability insurance? Here in NY it is mandatory after 6 days and after 6 months you go on permanent disability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Kenna, surely you qualify for disability income!!!! If anyone does I figure you do!!! Glad you are at least on the mend. My brother-in-law had this same surgery about 10 years ago and it changed his life. Suddenly he had better color, more energy, didn't feel bad all the time. He is just a different guy for the better. That is the way you will be, just you wait and see. We love you and hope you get well fast!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Anderson Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 (((((Kenna)))))) So glad you are home. Yes, you need to apply for disability. Do it now! If you recover enough you can go back to work when you get well. Please take time to heal properly! Prayers on the way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Hi Kenna-Babe! Love you baby! Glad you are home, and that you popped in the chat to check in with us. We miss you and it's not the same here without our Kenna hangin' with us... I wanted to say I am so sorry about your illness and subsequent financial situation. I wanted to suggest some options for you. We as tax payers, have some services and things offered to us when we have the need. Please contact your local WIC (Women in Crisis) or one of your local United Way charities and ask them to help you or to point you in the right direction to get some financial and other type of support you need. These services are here for you to utilize when necessary. I think you are a perfect candidate. Help is here. Just ask; you might be surprised you will get what you ask for. They might find a good job for you, too! Keep your chin up. I know right now things are very difficult. I can't imagine the C-bag. It's only temporary. Try to look at the horizon and know you will survive this and get better. Attitude is everything. I know you got that, girl... Keep it up. Love you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 kenna - i'm praying and echo all the others in thier wishes for a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Kenna, glad that you are home, sorry that you have had such a tough time. Prayer for you to continue to heal and get back on your feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Kenna: Thanks for checking in with us. Glad to hear that you are finally home...hopefully things will get much better very quickly. My thoughts and prayers go out to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Kenna, Glad that you are home and will continue to pray for your complete recovery. Please take it easy and don't push yourself too hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Kenna, I'm so sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. You're in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. The hospital's social worker should know if you can get some benefits. Check into it because you'll feel better if you aren't worried about finances. Bless your family for helping! Get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Kenna, Sending lots of positive thoughts your way... So sorry for your illnesses! A C-bag is a terrible inconvenience. When my brother had one (from agent orange in Viet Nam) I sent him some "designer" Gucci bags... Maybe hearing that will lift your spirits! (((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Be careful and rest. We are all thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Glad your home. Sorry to hear about your trouble. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IQ'd Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Kenna, Yes do look into any and all avenues of help in your time of need! My late husband received SS disability once he was unable to work and that was a life saver! Hang in there, even if you have to take it a day at a time and just believe that things will get better. Julia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Kenna, Praying for you! Take care of yourself! Good advice on here for maybe getting some help. You are in my thoughts! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Oh, Kenna, I'm so sorry to hear of all the medical and financial problems you are having. I'm sending you ((((HUGS)))) and many prayers for a complete recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Kenna, Glad to hear you are home, but sad to hear all that's been going on with you. I too believe ou should apply for disability! There are lawyers out there that will get next to nothing for filing for you! I'd look into it girl! Quilted Hugs, for a very speedy recovery. Prayers for you and your family during this tough struggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Kenna - I'll add my prayers to all of the rest here on the chat. Keep your chin up girl cause the Lord knows what is happening and I think that the advice from the others here is a nudge from Him for a way to cover all the loose financial ends that are out there. {{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}} from me. Take care and do as the Dr orders so that you can get back into your life. Luv Ya:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Kenna, I too am happy you are home. I know the colostomy can be a bear but it is a lifesaver. I took care of my mom's for 19 years because they did it in an emergency and placed it too high for her to see and take care of. Here are a few things I learned over the years. Don't let them stick you with bags that have to be emptied. We found some that snapped away from the stoma and a new one snapped right back on. When we traveled I always carried freezer bags (the kind that zip real easy) and flushable baby wipes. I would let the colostomy bag hang into the freezer bag, snap it off, zip it up, wipe the stoma, snap on a new one. It was fast and easy. If your skin starts to get raw under the barrier, Maalox is a lifesaver! It clears it up faster than anything we ever tried. Kenna if you have any questions or concerns that I can help you with, feel free to email or call me. There were not any colostomy nurses in our area so I had to learn everything I could about them. Because of that, I am very comfortable dealing with them. I am certainly not an expert, but after 19 years I have probably dealt with most anything that could happen with a colostomy. Let me know if I can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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