I'm sick.
I have a low grade fever, but they think it would be higher if I weren't on the steroids. Whatever.
It means I'm not allowed to workout. But I did walk over 2,000 steps yesterday.
I was supposed to have today at home, but they are making me come in. My nurse said, "you just don' t look like yourself. We want to keep an eye on you." They gave me 2 doses of IV antibiotics yesterday and did all kinds of cultures to see what the deal is.
And yeah. Um. Ok. I'm scared here. I don't like being sick. I don't want to be admitted to the hospital either.
Yesterday kind of sucked because my catheter wasn't working right. They couldn't draw blood out of the line, so they had to stick my hand. When I got to the transplant center, they couldn't do it either so they called the IV team. The dude put in this drug and i had to wait. It didn't work for over and hour, so it just made for an extra long day. If it doesn't work today, I may end up having to get yet another line - possibly on the other side which would be AWFUL. Because they have to do surgery and stitch it into me.
By the time my dad came to pick me up yesterday, I was half asleep. I felt bad. We were eating dinner and I was like the worst company every. I nearly fell out into my pot roast.
So today, the debu_team needs to work it for me. I am not going to be able to do much more than a little walking (and even then, I'm starting to have a really hard time doing that), so get moving for me.
I've been excited to see the check in comments. While some of you haven't been able to do the "typical" exercise stuff, you are moving. You are being active. Not just coming home and plopping on the couch. That's the idea. Just get up.
I can do this. Please say some prayers/send good vibes that my fever goes away and I get better asap!
Ok. I'm going back to bed for a while. Me no feel too good.
Posted by debutaunt at May 4, 2006 06:59 AMYou got it, darlin. Prayers, good thoughts/vibes -- they're all yours!
I really hope you feel better soon.
Posted by: CircusKelli at May 4, 2006 07:58 AMDeb-- rest. Eat well. You can walk tomorrow. Today? Get rid of that fever.
Prayers headed your way...
Posted by: Sharon at May 4, 2006 07:59 AMDeb,
Walked 3 miles yesterday...I'll walk again today and add in some aerobics just for you!
Prayers and good vibes are on the way ~~~~~
Consider it done! Even though it's pissing outside. I did get 73 points for some garden weeding yesterday. That was awesome.
Praying for a good day for you tomorrow.
Posted by: ieatcrayonz at May 4, 2006 08:52 AMREST and get better. I will pray for you to get better quickly and at HOME!
Posted by: Kris Herbst at May 4, 2006 09:01 AMDeb - so sorry you don't feel good! I pray for you every day and will say some extra ones today that your fever is gone soon and you are back to working out and feeling STRONG.
I didn't do the eliptical last night because I had a touch of some stomach thingy but I'm better today and will make up for it today - all the while thinking of you and how much I appreciate you inspiring me to light a fire under my arse.
Hugs and good vibes . .
feel better!!!!
Posted by: clandestine at May 4, 2006 09:44 AMA million prayers being sent to you.
Feel better fast, Deb. I did a never-ending dance class for you, so if your leg muscles are a little sore today, you are entitled.
Posted by: SilverC at May 4, 2006 11:14 AMDeb: Get better honey. Gawd, I worry. I did stairs yesterday but that's it! MWAH!
Posted by: Traci at May 4, 2006 11:27 AMi hope you get some rest and start feeling better soon. i walked 6 miles for us today :) now i'm on to some more house cleaning!
take care of you.
xomox
Posted by: moxiemomma at May 4, 2006 11:28 AMI am sending prayers to you...
you are doing so so well - and you know, even really healthy people get a little fever sometimes, and I know it is more dangerous for you, but I just KNOW that you will get through it.
And I am sending the prayers to help you get through it.
STAY ON TARGET!
You got it, Captain, I will walk extra for you today when I take Chase to baseball practice. As I walk around the park I hope you feel the healing power the sunshine has. I will send it ALL to you. Just get some rest and drink your fluids. You have all my prayers.
Cami
We will be beating the drums of positive thoughts your way. That thump thump thump you hear in your ear is the sound of this drum as it carries over the pacific and across the states to you.
Today I will go for a nice walk with my daughters and each step today is for you.
May God bless you and help you heal.
Aloha,
EV
You so have the strength to pull out of this fever; out of all of this. In the end? There will be standing a strong, fearless, incredibly healthy, fit, vibrant woman.
I will walk many miles for you today, tomorrow and everyday.
Love and healing vibes from the North,
Gwynabella
You CAN do this, warrior princess. Here come the prayers / vibes / waves of healing energy from the debu_battalion. Feel them surround you, warming and strengthening you.
Posted by: Rebecca at May 4, 2006 01:18 PMfeel better soon!
Posted by: christie at May 4, 2006 01:36 PMthinking of you, deb. take it easy and know i'm praying for you.
xo
Well, honey, I hope you're feeling better by now!!
((((HUGS))))
Posted by: Kami at May 4, 2006 03:44 PMI have been making a real effort, just for you! I park as far away as I can in any parking lot, so I have farther to walk, always take the stairs, and have been out playing with the kids every night after work! Get better soon!
Hi Deb
sorry to hear you've got a damn fever. i think the last time you were sick you hit the honey nut cheerios and you were better in no time.
I will do the praying but you try the Honey Nut Cheerios I hope the combo still works.
I walked 45 min today and i will do another 45 this eve for you.
get better, prayers and good health
nancy
Prayers and thoughts in abundance from NH.
Yes, you can do this.
Posted by: hamel at May 4, 2006 04:07 PMPlease be better, Deb........cheering you on !!
Posted by: Tigerbi at May 4, 2006 05:25 PMYou can do it! 2,000 steps IS exercise! I have to admit I have been doing my walking home ->
bus->work-->bus--> home about 2 miles round trip. Plus my 2 daily dog walks.
I need to get into something a bit more cardio I have the lung capacity of a fruit fly right now and it is making me feel OLD. Weather is getting nicer so it is time for me to change that.
As for you?? Rest. Rest. Rest.
Posted by: Michelle at May 4, 2006 08:30 PMMay the fourth be with you.
(Get it?)
I've been dying to say that to someone who might sort of appreciate it.
I'm not on the debu-team or anything but I sure am doing a lot of gardening. And I make sure to do it really inefficiently so I get more exercise (like leaving the yard bag way on the other side of the yard so I have to walk a long way with weeds in my hand to dump them in the bag). All for you, Deb. I'm being inefficient for you. ;-)
Seriously, I am praying these glitches you describe are not serious and you have nothing to worry about. Time right now for you to concentrate on getting some rest. Look after yourself!
Posted by: karen at May 4, 2006 09:37 PMThinking of you and sending positive vibes your way. {{{HUGS}}} And I also asked the man upstairs for a little healing for you. I know He'll come through.
And I moved a bit today...in between running all over the place for no reason. Thanks stupid doctor's office for screwing up my son's appointment. Asses.
Posted by: Jessica at May 4, 2006 11:40 PMPrayers to you. Send you angels for invisible, healing hugs. I hope your central line stays patent.
I actually exercised today. Walked five laps around my driveway and did gardening. I'm 1% of the way to earning a bronze metal! Whoohoo! Of course, I'll suffer for it tomorrow, but I'm moving forward no matter what.
Posted by: Sheryle at May 5, 2006 12:03 AMI'll be thinking of you all day today. Very sorry to hear you are back in the hospital, I hope you are out again soon. I'm going to join team Debu as soon as I beat this chest infection. x
Posted by: lynne at May 5, 2006 02:09 AMare you better yet?
i hope so - you are the queen
eat some cheerios
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: clandestine at May 5, 2006 08:32 AM