We were to "take off" this past Sunday to fulltime. Had lots of commitments.
Life keeps throwing curves. I (phyllis) have been feeling poorly for about two months. Some days different to get through the day.
It started with a large red and white sore on my left arm. Then a sore under my left armpit. The Day after Christmas I went to ER. They said I was getting over the flu and arm sore was strained shoulder.
My Dr saw blood work and was concerned about my liver enzymes being high. Sent for more blook work. Last Monday had appoinment with her and could not even sit in her office. Had to go in and lay down on exam table. Tuesday admitted to hospital. I was kept there until Sat.
They eventually brought in infectious disease dr. Asked if I had a cat. Yea, found a stray kitten in Sept and bought home. Many playful scratches. Diagnosis - cat scratch fever.
It has attacked my liver, spleen and lymph nodes, hence the sore under my arm.
I am on antibiotics and need to get blood work and see dr once a week for the next 6 weeks or so.
So, Len is now retired and home with me. I am still very weak. I am thankful he is home and able to cook, take me to appointments etc.
We are deeply disappointed we were not able to leave this week but it is good I am at "home" while sick and near my own doctor and family.
Racerguy said
01:05 PM Jan 12, 2010
Here's to a speedy recovery. Hope you get well soon.
Gary said
01:14 PM Jan 12, 2010
Get well sooooooooon! You'll be on the road before you know it!
contra said
02:07 PM Jan 12, 2010
Phyllis ~
So sorry to hear about your illness. I'm sure it has to be very frustrating to be oh so close and then have the brakes slammed. But hopefully this will be just a small speed bump and you'll be rolling down the road soon. I'll pray for your quick recovery.
-Connie
TxYellowRose said
04:20 PM Jan 12, 2010
Phyllis,
So sorry to hear this and I wish you a very speedy and total recovery. Life throws us curves now and then. Hopefully this is just a short delay. Take care!
DagoRanch said
05:24 PM Jan 12, 2010
Whoa! I thought your thread title was a pun on something. Sorry to hear it's literal! At least you know what it is, and you're getting treated for it. Just a minor bump in the road, get well soon!
janieD said
06:38 PM Jan 12, 2010
Hope you have a speedy recovery and are on the road shortly!
leno said
06:46 PM Jan 12, 2010
So very sorry Phyllis. I sure hope you will have a quick recovery. The road will still be there when you do..
Happytrails said
08:53 PM Jan 12, 2010
So sorry to hear about your illness. We are sending good wishes for a speedy recovery. The road will still be there when you are better. Just concentrate on getting better.
GENECOP said
03:11 AM Jan 13, 2010
Get well soon, the road will wait, G
RodnReal said
06:23 AM Jan 13, 2010
I hope you have a speedy recovery Phyllis. Rest up and feel better.
-Connie
-- Edited by RodnReal on Wednesday 13th of January 2010 06:23:55 AM
heyduke said
06:33 AM Jan 13, 2010
I also had cat scratch fever some time ago but sound like mine was caught earlier than yours... don't worry you will be on the road before you know it...
eagleshea said
07:35 AM Jan 13, 2010
Sorry to here you are ill. Here's to a speedy recovery and we will be praying for you. You will be on the road before you know it.
Cindy T said
07:42 AM Jan 13, 2010
So sorry to hear of your illness! I'm praying for your speedy recovery.
Cindy T
Jim01 said
07:55 AM Jan 13, 2010
Phyllis,
After the delays you've had, think of how great it will feel when you do finally do hit the road.
Hurry and get well. We'll be waiting for you.
Jim
Dan and Gail said
12:05 PM Jan 13, 2010
We also wish you a speedy recovery.
Hope to see you down the road real soon.
Dreamers said
01:28 PM Jan 13, 2010
We're praying for a speedy recovery. I can sympathize with your delay. I know it must have been devastating.
We too have a delay. Stick house was supposed to go on the market this week and this past Monday discovered I needed to have search. So, we have to wait. Can't have people walking thru the house while I'm in bed.
Judy (and Bob)
SoonToTravel said
11:58 AM Jan 14, 2010
Hoping you feel better everyday. So glad to hear you have your own personal nurse, cook, housekeeper and sleep mate.lol I'm sure he will take good care of you.
Lois
phyllen said
09:57 AM Jan 15, 2010
Thanks for well wishes. This is first time in days I have felt strong enough to get on computer.
Saw Dr yesterday. Liver still out of whack. I am still extremely weak. He is still saying it will take several weeks to get strength back. I get blood work again next week and see him.
Time (and antibiotics) will heal this.
Again, thanks and see you down the road.
Tim & Robyn said
11:33 AM Jan 17, 2010
I'm really sorry to hear about this, and I pray you recover swiftly. Life deals some strange curve balls sometimes.
This probably won't make you feel any better, but just about 11 years ago I had to drag myself to the emergency room (courtesy of ask-a-nurse at my health insurance carrier) because of fever, a swollen and painful leg, and a swelling in the lymph nodes in my groin).
My doctor came to see me in the morning and said we have either a cat-scratch fever, or a lymphoma.... turned out to be lymphoma, and you don't want to go there if you can help it. The lymphoma is gone, thank the Lord, but there are other complications down the road from chemo etc. that have put me on the sidelines as far as RVing goes...
So, get well quick and keep us updated on your adventures. I can only vicariously enjoy all the wonders that all of you discover out there.
Life keeps throwing curves. I (phyllis) have been feeling poorly for about two months. Some days different to get through the day.
It started with a large red and white sore on my left arm. Then a sore under my left armpit. The Day after Christmas I went to ER. They said I was getting over the flu and arm sore was strained shoulder.
My Dr saw blood work and was concerned about my liver enzymes being high. Sent for more blook work. Last Monday had appoinment with her and could not even sit in her office. Had to go in and lay down on exam table. Tuesday admitted to hospital. I was kept there until Sat.
They eventually brought in infectious disease dr. Asked if I had a cat. Yea, found a stray kitten in Sept and bought home. Many playful scratches. Diagnosis - cat scratch fever.
It has attacked my liver, spleen and lymph nodes, hence the sore under my arm.
I am on antibiotics and need to get blood work and see dr once a week for the next 6 weeks or so.
So, Len is now retired and home with me. I am still very weak. I am thankful he is home and able to cook, take me to appointments etc.
We are deeply disappointed we were not able to leave this week but it is good I am at "home" while sick and near my own doctor and family.
So sorry to hear about your illness. I'm sure it has to be very frustrating to be oh so close and then have the brakes slammed. But hopefully this will be just a small speed bump and you'll be rolling down the road soon. I'll pray for your quick recovery.
-Connie
So sorry to hear this and I wish you a very speedy and total recovery. Life throws us curves now and then. Hopefully this is just a short delay. Take care!
-Connie
-- Edited by RodnReal on Wednesday 13th of January 2010 06:23:55 AM
Cindy T
After the delays you've had, think of how great it will feel when you do finally do hit the road.
Hurry and get well. We'll be waiting for you.
Jim
Hope to see you down the road real soon.
Lois
This probably won't make you feel any better, but just about 11 years ago I had to drag myself to the emergency room (courtesy of ask-a-nurse at my health insurance carrier) because of fever, a swollen and painful leg, and a swelling in the lymph nodes in my groin).
My doctor came to see me in the morning and said we have either a cat-scratch fever, or a lymphoma.... turned out to be lymphoma, and you don't want to go there if you can help it. The lymphoma is gone, thank the Lord, but there are other complications down the road from chemo etc. that have put me on the sidelines as far as RVing goes...
So, get well quick and keep us updated on your adventures. I can only vicariously enjoy all the wonders that all of you discover out there.
God bless,
Tim Fansler