So, I think I'm plagued with bad luck. A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and pseudotumor cerebri. I have had arthritis in my back and knees for some time as well as migraines. About 6 months ago I had a stress fracture in my left foot. I worked through it, wearing a lovely boot and I became pain free and it healed quite nicely. At least I thought it had. Then on Oct. 6, I stepped on the edge of a rug with said left foot and broke it clean through, requiring surgery to insert a lovely home depot like screw. congratulations.. you have nearly 3 months off work with less than half your pay. Someone forgot to tell "them" to only send half my bills though. Finally get back to work on Jan 1. Was a good day. Second day at work (which was a trade) was awful - I almost got fired. I hesitate to go into details because I work in such a small hospital and would hate for someone to see this and think I'm telling tales out of school (personal tales are ok). But suffice it to say I was right, and only trying to protect the hospital and the patients. Anyway I really wasn't in danger of getting fired, but it kinda felt that was briefly. And I didn't so I'll go on. So the next few weeks are fairly uneventful then this past Friday I wake up with abdominal pain. Long story short.. it was my appendix. Congratulations, your going to OR. OH.. and you get more, now unpaid, time off work. Life is grand aint it? On top of it all, I went through surgery alone. My love life is in a shambles, my family is distant (geographically... some emotionally too) and my teenaged kids seem nearly hearless. Oh.. did I mention that I am in school for my bachelor's degree? And tuition was due Friday. No pressure there. I'm still barely able to eat. I'm slightly dehydrated, dizzy, in some discomfort and now quite cranky. On the bright side, I now really understand the need and desire to pass gas after laproscopic surgery!!! Who knew that could be so "rewarding"? Why is it, when we turn a certain age, we fall apart? I didn't think it would happen so soon though - I'm 38 (going on 88 apparently). Hope everybody's luck is better than mine. Like a fool I played the lottery today... figured if it's gonna change hopefully it will be in that regard. LOL
Thank you everyone for your kind words, thoughts and prayers. I am trying very hard not to stress about it all, but I must be since I am getting two very ugly cold sores on my bottom lip...lol. I also forgot to mention that they found an ovarian cyst on my left ovary, but decided not to take it out...let the GYN decide.. dang guy.... you were IN THERE ALREADY! I've had 'em before and they went away on their own, so this one probably will too. I think I wouldn't be stressing so much if it weren't for the money. Y'all know how it is to be a single mom providing the only source of income for your children and yourself. There isn't any family for me to borrow from, credit cards are nearly maxed out due to 3 months off, no equity in home, just bought it 6-2004. As an added bonus, my car insurances (for self and son) increased starting Feb. The taxes on my home increased, thereby increasing my mortgage payment due to escrow by about 70/mo. And, the opportunity for overtime has all but disappeared, not that I will feel up to it anytime soon. The foot really starts to ache after about 8 hours of work. But, I am some way, some how gonna make it through this. It's gotta get better soon.
Hang in there. I've had a string of crazy events lately myself, and I remember thinking- when is this ever gonna end? It appears not to have quite yet for me, but it is slowly improving.
if the foot is really hurting you, perhaps you can get a different job to assist with that....
best wishes and hang in there, as they say all bleeding stops, eventually. Well, all luck changes, eventually...
galenight, BSN, RN
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Thank you everyone for your kind words, thoughts and prayers. I am trying very hard not to stress about it all, but I must be since I am getting two very ugly cold sores on my bottom lip...lol. I also forgot to mention that they found an ovarian cyst on my left ovary, but decided not to take it out...let the GYN decide.. dang guy.... you were IN THERE ALREADY! I've had 'em before and they went away on their own, so this one probably will too. I think I wouldn't be stressing so much if it weren't for the money. Y'all know how it is to be a single mom providing the only source of income for your children and yourself. There isn't any family for me to borrow from, credit cards are nearly maxed out due to 3 months off, no equity in home, just bought it 6-2004. As an added bonus, my car insurances (for self and son) increased starting Feb. The taxes on my home increased, thereby increasing my mortgage payment due to escrow by about 70/mo. And, the opportunity for overtime has all but disappeared, not that I will feel up to it anytime soon. The foot really starts to ache after about 8 hours of work. But, I am some way, some how gonna make it through this. It's gotta get better soon.