Okay, here is the quick and simple update. This is so not a quick and simple subject so it's going to be a challenge to get this to a concise and easy to read format.
I've been having liver testing on going for 3 years and it culminated with a Liver Biopsy last week. On Wednesday I had a follow-up appt with my doctor where I learned that everything was normal. Normal liver levels, normal everything. Later that morning I after working at Starbucks (laptop, tea = work...not literally working there). I got what felt like a pinched nerve. I was suppose to meet a friend for lunch so I got up, headed out to the car and got re-situated in the car. Decided that I did not feel well at all and called Scott to come and take me to the hospital. He came right away and by 11:30am I was in the ER at St. Vincents. They did an ultra sound to discover a Liver Hematoma (blood blister in the liver). They also thought I was under considerable stress which was causing indigestion and sent me home with prescriptions for both. On our drive home Scott and I talked about it and decided that we didn't think stress was a factor. Our ride home was torturous! I immediately sat on the couch and Scott suggested that I call my doctor...of course it's after hours at this point. I really felt horrible, bad abdominal pain coming from seemingly now where at all. I called my doctor, passed out on the phone while talking with him and he suggested that I call 911 right away. Scott called 911 and they slowly made their way to our house (it took forever). Getting out of the house was a challenge being that I was on the 2nd floor and passed out several times along the way. Once in the front yard on the stretcher I passed out again. Arriving at the hospital and 2 surgeries later, 8 pints of blood later we've come to the conclusion that I have a Liver Hematoma which amounted to a large amount of internal bleeding. As an added bonus yesterday I had a partial collapse of my right lung. I nearly died and that's not a joke. This is very rare. I'm in the hospital for several more days but my guess is that I will get to go home on Thursday or Friday.
Whew. Sorry for the delay in getting this information to everyone. I'm in really good hands and have the help of my parents and in-laws and of course Scott so we're hanging in there. More information to come later and feel free to reply if you have any questions.
Love to you all! Give Scott a big hug if you see him he's been a trooper in all of this.
Amy
Praying for you Amy!!! Praying for a rest and a quick recovery. For the doctors to have wisdom. Praying for Scott and your family and your girls. I hope you get to go home soon. Take it easy and rest, rest, rest.
ReplyDeleteI Hope you get out of the hospital soon and are feeling alot better. praying for you all.<3
ReplyDeletefeel better,
Sophia
Oh Amy. I am so glad that everything is ok, now. We were all on pins and needles on Wednesday night/ Thursday as we waited for the status of your operations to make its way up to Shelton (and then to me, because my husband and your wonderful cousin seems to forget to keep me informed). Let us know if you need anything. Hugs and love from us...and pass those along to Scott and girls too. Take care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteOH my goodness Amy, I had no idea! I am so glad your okay, and in good hands! I hope you have a quick recovery.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you and your family!
Thinking of you,
Baum
Amy,
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family the rest and attention you need to get better. I am hopeful it will be as speedy of a recovery as possible. I am so thankful you have been in good hands and continue to be. Your experience puts a lot of things in perspective for me and others. Life is precious.
I hope to see you soon!
Regan
Oh my gosh Amy, I had no idea. I was wondering what the outcome of the biopsy was. I hope you have a speedy recovery! I'm so glad you have such a wonderful husband and family to be there for you. Get some rest.
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