Early Monday, August 13th, my right lower leg swelled even more than it normally was. It also turned a very ugly red, from the knee down. My sister-in-law noticed it, and she told me in no uncertain terms to get to the hospital.
I wanted to get a few hours sleep before I went, but that didn't work. It was like someone was rubbing sandpaper up and down my leg. So off I go to Bridgeport Hospital.
There were a number of major trauma cases that came in via ambulance, including a huge car crash involving 8 cars on the highway. So I got shuffled to the back. I spent about 3 hours in the waiting room. Of course, every 15 minutes, I was getting my vials checked, making sure if I needed a blanket, or something to drink, so it was ok.
Got inside, and they started taking care of me. They started pumping me with anti-biotics and fluids, since I was really dehydrated by then. But, it was a long wait for a room, because of all of the admits that day. Total time from entering the hospital until I'm in my room - 11 hours.
So for the next 4 days, until Thursday, things are going fine. Swelling and redness are going down, and they're planning on discharging me. Then I start hacking up a lung. Congratulations, you've got bronchitis now as well. Picked it up in the hospital.
That gave me an extra 5 days in the hospital. And more does of vanclomyacin. Which is a huge anti-biotic. But, it tends to have some side effects. Like blowing out IV's quickly.
Monday night into Tuesday morning... I blow out 5 separate IV's.
That's when I said enough. Thankfully, the doctor agreed and sent me home with a script.
And here we are.
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