There is nothing like spending ten and a half hours in the bathroom. Sitting on my "debu_throne."
Especially when you are high as a kite during those ten + hours.
I got a nice sleep cocktail around 10pm last night and I'm still half tired or half high, So please forgive the craptastic entry. Hard to type when you are doing the head nodding/bobly thing.
I woke up around 1am last night. I really had to go pee. But the night nurse had locked me in the bed, with the bed alarm, as it's mandatory. So, Long story short, I go to use the "throne" and it's not very much, but it burns like the dickens.
I go back to bed, lay down and realize that I have to go. Again. Like way bad.
I go back in and, again, it's barely anything, but my ass. She on fire!!
I page the nurse and she guesses that I have a Urinarary Track Infection. Oh great. Just what I need now. Ug!
So, basically I would repeat this horrible pattern. For hours. The nurses are pretty much helpless as they can't really do anything without orders. And the doctors wouldn't give orders without seeing me. And none of them are coming in until they do rounds. But first they have a meeting.
Um. So why did no one warn me about these UTIs? Holy Mackeroli! ouch ouch ouch ouch
I literally sat on the toilet for ten and a half hours. The hell kind of medicine is that? When the doctor came in (not my doc rounding) I had just talked to Monkey Boy on the phone and was crying. The doctor was like, "she needs a catheter. Right away." See people, how easy that was?
Maybe I'vee been watching ER too much. I consider 10 hours on the can way more urgent than a 4 hour Viagra hardon.
I can do this. I have to watch my pee go into a bag now, but that's not going to stop me.
Your assignment for the day is to send me some goodies. Fun stuff. The debu_tribe has spoken. You said that we should bribe my nurses so they don't kill me on accident. Niiiiiiiiiiie!
Not a bad post for someone on more drugs than the Austrian ski team.
Posted by: D at March 6, 2006 09:52 PM(((((DEB)))))) i have had the uti, and the uti, she is bad. i cannot imagine having to deal with one in the position you are in. (no pun intended, this shit is serious)
you are brave, debuma, and you are strong, and when you aren't strong or brave, we are strong and brave for you. hang in there.
xo
Posted by: kristin at March 6, 2006 09:53 PMTell me where to send 'em honey and they are on the way. I'm sorry about the UTI...they are definitely a BITCH! Peace.
Posted by: Traci at March 6, 2006 10:10 PMWishing there was some way I could take away part of your suffering. All I can offer are my prayers... What else can we send and how?!
Posted by: Jnet at March 7, 2006 03:55 AMOh My God, there are doc's in the hospital 24 hours a day, they, the nurses could of sent of a unine specimem with a verbal order and you should not of suffered. They had drugs over the counter to take the urgency and pain away for crying out loud. I am so sorry you had to suffer for so many freaken hours.
i think you should have a heart to heart with your primary doctor. tell her/him the story, and have it noted in your chart. Everyone is prone to UTI's when your on so many meds and especially when they have DYSTROYED your immune system.
Sorry to rant but it makes me mad to see any one suffer in a FREAKEN HOSPITAL.
A package is on its way when i get out of work today. Do you want it sent to the hosp or your brother in laws place.
Peace and Prayers
Nancy
Hope you feel better,
PS you can email me at work or at home winrob@rcn.com
nancy.winnett@childrens@harvard.edu
and let me know where to send the package.
Me thinks it is time to send "food glorious food". Things like candy, cookies, stuff that won't go "bad". Bad like sitting on the throne
for 10 hours. Maybe they thought it was an Olympic Sport. Throne-sitting?
I do believe we can and should "feed the guards".
As the above person stated where shall the loyal
subject's send the bribes for the guards?
The Yiddish Yoda Master who officially proclaims
you the WINNER OF THRONE. I hear the National
Anthem playing in the backround. The gold medal
(which is a gold toilet seat) is being placed
around your neck. Oh my it looks so lovely on you.
Entertainment Tonight will be by today for the
interview. I believe The Queen of the Universe
shall write a book. "YOU TOO CAN SIT ON THE THRONE FOR DAYS".
Katie Couric might pop by for an interview.
I think I am telling Nikki not to peek at
this entry-she may blow a gasket or two or three.
Love,
Shoshie
Tell them today this is really FERCKLOCT (FUCKED
UP) but I didn't say that on your blog.
Yo-hoooo Sis #1 shall we send the "vittles"
to you. Or shall we send them to the Queen at
the hospital so she can pass them out?
Let the loyal subject know puleze
Posted by: Shoshie at March 7, 2006 06:56 AMI think I may have to come over there and kick someone's ass -
I am hoping and wishing and praying for you every day.
Posted by: blackbird at March 7, 2006 07:01 AMCheez whiz! (No, I promise I won't send that, that's just an expression I use sometimes.) Even I knew, "Catheterize her, for goodness' sake!" I am sorry you had so much trouble when European. I know a little something about that, in recent months.
Posted by: Susie at March 7, 2006 07:14 AMi'm back again because i was up during the night thinking about you and the UTI. That is WRONG on so many levels. You need an Official Agitator. I volunteer.
And what can we send? have one of the sis's tell us what and where, and you know you'll be inundated.
Posted by: kristin at March 7, 2006 07:29 AMhi deb. i hope you're feeling a bit better today. i was thinking of you while i was getting ready for work this morning. not sure why. i've never met you (and probably never will) but i think you're a great person and have more strength than i do. i would not be blogging away if i had dracula blood and had to undergo all the treatments you have. i'd be in bed with a stuffed animal staring at the ceiling.
Posted by: sarah at March 7, 2006 07:50 AMOh no! I hope everything clears up very soon for you, Deb.
Posted by: CircusKelli at March 7, 2006 07:50 AMHere's the best address:
Please send it to:
Stephanie Stradley
Deb Fund c/o
Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, L.L.P.
Republic Building
1018 Preston, 2nd Floor
Houston, Texas 77002
I promise not to cherry pick the best stuff.
Posted by: Sis#1 at March 7, 2006 08:24 AMThanks Sis #1 for the info. HAH if we see chocolate
on your mouth we will know you dipped into the
royal stash. (I am teasing you) I know you would
feel left out if I did not give you some grief.
It's all about the laughs. But again after looking
at that video, you could probably kick me really
hard.
A big round of applause for Sis #1 since she is
the official BUS DRIVER for the Queen of the Universe. I guess in this case she would be the
ROYAL CARRIAGE DRIVER. The Queen would not be on
a bus. Anyhooooooo you get the picture-you are
awesome.
Shoshie Moshie (no MOSHIE is not my last name)
Posted by: SWLF at March 7, 2006 08:53 AMI'm sorry i'm so late getting here! But, i'm a bit ahead of the game! I sent you out something yesterday. Something for you and for Zoe. Although it was not edible. I may have to send another.
I'm glad you got off the thrown and have something in to help with that. I cant believe it took 10 hours! What are they thinking?
Love to you!
Posted by: The loyal subject not to be let loose at March 7, 2006 09:21 AMWhat sort of things does ms debuma like?? cookies?? candy?? what kind of candy?? i'll send something early next week - something to look forward to! ;)
keep on keepin on!
Posted by: clandestine at March 7, 2006 09:44 AMyes, we must know what the queen likes (and what the nurses might like) in order to have sucessful bribery...
Posted by: martha at March 7, 2006 10:13 AMIt's not often I agree with Shoshie :) (I do love
her) I think it is best if I keep my mouth zipped.
I hope you are feeling better today. I hope they
are giving you an Rx. Never mind I said I would be
quiet.
We will send our bribes. I know from experience.
Fed nurses, are happier nurses.
Hugs,
Nikki
Yes, if sis#1 or anyone, or the Queen herself can give a list of likes and more importantly- dislikes, that way no one is sending things that make her want to cry ;-) Either in comments, or perhaps an update at the beginning or end of this post.
Lots 'o love coming your way!
Posted by: The loyal subject not to be let loose at March 7, 2006 11:23 AMUh oh.
Posted by: Kami at March 7, 2006 11:28 PMouch! i have a UTI right now. Lovely!
sending you hugs and hope to get some goodies on the way.
love,
michelle
and rock on from gold dust woman!
Posted by: michelle at March 8, 2006 02:15 AMGEEZ! I thought your assignment was going to be to pee in a bag. But I guess if you want some things, we'll just have to try that instead.
(I just might pee in a bag, too, can't let my big sister have all the fun.)
xoxo,
sis #2 AKA "It A Small World" Queen -
"Bring on the singing animatronics - I WILL make you ALL my bitches."
Question: Does it make one a big pervert if one is very tempted to grab the buttocks of various Disney characters - if one would not get arrested by 100 Disney CIA agents and kick out on one's ars?
I mean, why is his name "Woody", if he didn't have something, something going on? Tweedle Dee - that big round rump is just right for the squeeshing.
Hey, you know as usual, I'm just asking the questions that everyone wants to know, but are afraid to ask.
Posted by: sis #2 at March 8, 2006 10:00 PM