Just a quick post to let you know what is up…well maybe not quick, and maybe you won't even want to read it…it's boring medical stuff.
Friday I was not feeling myself, a little forgetful, and even missed a special get together that I so looked forward to going to. It was Awards night and I was excited and a little nervous for that cause this year we did not know if we had earned Founder's Circle till then. So when I sat down about 5:00 for supper I didn't feel right. Rhonda said it was probably my nerves, but I didn't think so. I thought if I went to lay down for a bit it would help.
As soon as I got back to our room, I knew exactly what it was…another kidney stone, my back was so achy and I kept having to pee. I had one a couple years ago so knew the ache. So I drank water, and got dressed and took my fan as I felt horrible, but I didn't want to miss Awards night.
Luckily it was not as long as past years. I was called up a few times and managed a smile here and there and a hug now and then, but my mind was really fixated on getting to the hospital. Rhonda, Ellie and Ed (who had a car) drove me to a nearby Emergency room where they got me on morphine and anti-nausea stuff and that made it so much better. They cat scanned me I think and said it was 5.3 and I should be able to pass it but it could always get stuck. They sent me back to the hotel with pain meds, anti-nausea, and I forget what else.
The next day was the last day of convention, and there was no way I was leaving the hotel, the pain meds didn't help, they just made me so nauseaus, and by the time convention was over about 6pm I was in a lot of pain. I called my downline Mary as her and her husband drove their RV and I thought if I am like this no way could I fly but maybe I could drive home with them and be able to lay down. When she told me it would take 3 days to get home, I knew that was not going to be good. By then the pain was so bad and I was finally really throwing up.
Off to a bigger hospital with Rhonda, now driven by Mary and her hubby Scott, and the docs figured the pain meds were not agreeing with me and then got morphine and something else into me, and I could still feel some pain, and then they admitted me and would do surgery the next morning, I could tell the stone had not moved. So Saturday they went in through my bladder and broke it up and put a stint in. It went off without a hitch.
Rhonda, my sweet bestie stayed with me the whole time through both hospital visits, she even made our plane arrangements cause we had to leave a day later, and extended our hotel stay. I don't know what I would have done without her, knowing she was there made me feel better. I love you so very much. When Mary was wheeling me out, I just remember saying "where's Rhonda?". She kept everyone at home (Jeff especially) up to date on what was going on.
So we got home last night, and today is a jammie in bed day, I feel lots better, just a tad sore and groggy from meds. So blessed that this did not happen while we were in Fiji, or where I did not have immediate help. Thanks to Ellie & Ed and Mary & Scott (my patient drivers getting me to the hospital and then to the 24 hr Walgreens). Thanks for all the emails, the Facebook messages, the beautiful card from the Stampin' Up! whole cooporate team, the visit at the hospital from Pam Morgan, Rich and Wendi Jutkins. This is why I love being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, it's not just the rubber stamps…but the way we are all one big family.
I also want to express my concerns and prayers for all the other girls that had to go to the hospital for whatever reason, Janet Wakeland, Joann Wiemers are the ones I know of, but both hospitals said they had several Stampin' Up! Demonstrators there at one time, and wondered what kind of party we were having.
I'm going back to bed (with Toby) and with my gallons of water Rhonda!!!! Big hugs to everyone, Di
You poor sweet thang. Love you Di, get all better and then you can start stampin' again!!
Glad you are safely home with Toby by your side. Drink a gallon for me 🙂 thinkin' about you. Hugs,
Ginger
So glad things went well and you are feeling better.
Oh, Diana. I'm glad everything worked out well, but I'm so sorry you had to go through all this. It sounds like you're on the mend, and I'm happy you let us know that. Rest, relax, and take good care of yourself. I send lots of love and healing thoughts. XO Gail XO
Gosh Diana, I didn't realize you were ill when I got to meet you and asked for a picture. I would never have done that had you told me! I appreciate you taking the time. I am so glad you are on the road to recovery, but it really sucks that you got sick, let alone it being during Convention!! Hopefully all is well now, especially being home. You are a classy chick!! Hugs, Nancy
Poor Diana – I am so glad you are safe at home now!
Oh my gosh, Di — that will be an SU convention you will never forget! SOOO glad you're okay!
I love you to pieces and know you would have done the same thing for me. Yes, back to bed but not until you have drank some water first! 😉 a wink, a hug and a kiss!
So glad you are home and resting with Toby. Tell Jeff to spoil you for awhile.
Congratulations on the honors at SU convention. You will need to celebrate when you are good as new. Love you,
Oh you poor thing!! I wouldn't wish a kidney stone on anyone. I had one almost a year ago now and know that it's the worst pain ever. I am so glad you had so many friends to help you and watch over you. You are definitely blessed!
I hope you are feeling 100% soon!!
Bless your heart, so glad you're feeling better.
rest rest rest
So sorry to hear about your ordeal…glad you are feeling better. Missed seeing you at convention.
Pinky
Oh Diana! I am so glad you are okay! I was so worried about you when I saw your first post on FB about your kidney stone. God answered our prayers!
-Sharon Scalzi
Dear Sweet Diana you poor thing, what you went through. I believe all 5800 demos were praying for you!! I'm so sure you do know them ALL!!!
Take care of your self, see you in Houston….
I'd like to send you a card but I do not have your snail mail……if you'd like to pass it on (jojo_beng@yahoo.com) I love to send one…..
gentle XXXXXX's
Jo
I have followed your blog for years. You are such a wonderful person and I'm sorry this had to happen at convention, but very thankful God looked over you and used his helpers to help you! Glad you are better!
So glad you're home and feeling better. It's wonderful to have such great friends to help out when unexpected things happen. Hugs to you.
So glad you are feeling better! Sorry that had to happen to you but great to have awesome friends to be there with you.
SO glad that you are recovering.
Take it easy.
Hugs
Mary Gregor
SO glad you are home and feeling better. As an ER nurse I have seen my share of patients with kidney stones as we live in what's called the"kidney stone belt" in Virginia. They can be quite painful and on top of it you were away from home. So thank goodness for friends and for Stampin Up family. They all love you so of course they would be there for you girl!!!
Founder's Circle?
Di, continued prayers coming your way…glad you got the help you needed and that you were surrounded by friends….let us know what awards you got…hugs
WoW, oh no, and WoW again. I'm going to send you an email to help in the future.
So glad you are home and resting. Take Care my friend. Love ya!
Diana!!! I'm happy to hear you are on the mend! I was so worried when I heard that you weren't well (thanks to Mamma for letting me know!). Feel better! You're in my prayers my friend!!!
wow, this is the first I'm hearing about all of this; thank God you are okay and got medical attention when you did! Bet it put a bit of a damper on the convention, though. I hope you have more jammie days and keep getting better & better; you will be in my prayers, as will the other SU demonstrators that needed medical attention.
Diana, glad your feeling better. Convention was a blast. sorry you didn't have as much fun.
So glad to hear that you made it home. Prayers for restful, pain free days and a speedy recovery. Sounds like you have been richly blessed with wonderful friends who took special care of you while you were away from home.
I'm glad you are home and feeling better. I watched for you on Saturday and wondered when I didn't see your smiling face walking across the stage.
I'm also glad that you got some extra special attention from the home office, too. 🙂 That IS one of the very special reasons to be a part of the Stampin' Up family.
Relax!
I like your good ending! Thanks for the update.
Glad you are feeling better. So sorry!! Sending a big hug my friend!!!
Oh dear, I'm so sorry you had to go through this! I hope you are feeling like yourself again soon! I will say a little prayer for you tonight!
Hope you got a lot of rest today Di and you are feeling much better. Will and I are sorry to hear about your troubles!! xoxox
I am so glad that you are finally home and feeling better. When I heard that you ended up in the hospital, I wished I could have come to see you, but then you would not have known me from Adam. Anyway, I am thankful that it wasn't something worse. Hope you are up on your feet really soon, and know that I am thinking about you, and you are in my prayers. {{Gentle Hugs}} from your friend to the North, near SU! headquarters,
Kathryn Whittaker
P.S. Congratulations on achieving Founder's Circle, and everything else!
I would love to send you a card, if you could e-mail me your address. Thanks,
Kathryn Whittaker
Glad to know you are home and much better!!! Sending hugs your way! Just remember Alex and Ani!!!! Now…drink lots of water and get on the road to recovery!
wow, what an ordeal!! This is one convention you won't soon forget!! So glad you are feeling better, continued prayers for complete recovery going your way!
And you are right about SU being our family, it's the best part of being a demonstrator!!
Di – I'm so sorry you felt so awful and missed the last day of convention! I'm glad to hear you had people with you along the way. That was so nice of the SU! folks to visit you.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and CONGRATULATIONS on your honors. Well deserved.