On the Mend!

  It's been a good while since I've been on here. There's good reason.... well, not ... "Good" reason.... ok... there's A reason for that. 
I had been very sick for a few months and didn't realize how sick I was until I decided it was time to get medical help and go to the ER last month. With U.C., dehydration is a factor when you have a flare up. I knew I was dehydrated, anemic and had low potassium... I had blood work done a few weeks before revealing this. Naturally I couldn't fix it on my own... I ended up in the hospital for 5 days! I knew I would probably be admitted, which has happened in the past, and I was slightly relieved that I would finally be getting back on the path to wellness. Or, at least feeling better! 

  While in the hospital, I had a blood transfusion, was given potassium, lots of IV fluids, even had to have minor surgery of which I was in danger of becoming septic (which I didn't realize at that moment) and had upwards of 20+ IV bags of antibiotics in about a 2/3 day period. 

  So, now it's a good 4 weeks since I've been out and I'm feeling and doing much better, although not back to 100%. I've had medications added temporarily and others upped. Some of the side effects of the meds suck, but it's a trade off for getting better. Finally!

  I have been making some awesome jewelry which I plan on listing soon... I am currently working on a "Walking Dead" hand bag as well as customizing some up cycled bottles. When I try to rest, (the meds make me tired!) all I can do is think of things to make .... naps are hard to come by. lol 

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