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LuckyCharms

(17,441 posts) Fri Mar 22, 2024, 03:17 PM Mar 22

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Holy Shit. [View all]

It's been a bad few days.

Beloved family member died. Grieving hard.

Just got back from the ER. Diverticulitis and another secondary infection. Real bad pain.

Got a shitload of IV morphine.

I'm on two blood thinners and the hole where my IV was blew out after they removed it, and after the nurse left the room. I didn't notice it for about 30 seconds.

No lie...I've never seen so much blood in person in my life. It got over everything in the room. I was in my underwear (in the process of putting my street clothes back on after discharge instructions) and had to stick my head out the door and yell "HELP"!

Three nurses came in and they simultaneously said "HOLY SHIT". My white socks are now red. Lost so much blood that I got woozy.

I have pictures, but I can't post them because they would get juried for being gore.

That's all I have for today.

THE END

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Holy Shit. [View all] LuckyCharms Mar 22 OP

... alwaysinasnit Mar 22 #1

You'll do anything Snoopy 7 Mar 22 #59

Most of us will do anything to get out of our pants. Niagara Mar 23 #80

... RKP5637 Mar 22 #2

Yea, that qualifies as a BAD day, for sure!!! Siwsan Mar 22 #3

So sorry to hear of your troubles LuckyCharms! RainCaster Mar 22 #4

Lucky Charms, why didn't they keep you in the hospital? Please be careful. We love you. debm55 Mar 22 #5

Healing thoughts XanaDUer2 Mar 22 #6

Holy shit! Is right! Diamond_Dog Mar 22 #7

Very sad to hear this. Hope you get better soon. underpants Mar 22 #8

... KarenS Mar 22 #9

Oh Lucky, all the best to you. Take care. yorkster Mar 22 #10

My goodness! I sure hope things get better for you. LoisB Mar 22 #11

... ms liberty Mar 22 #12

Hope it gets better Lucky. Duncanpup Mar 22 #13

Hang in there and stay positive. This too shall pass. flashman13 Mar 22 #14

Pooping blood sucks. Hang in. Battle back. Guard your mental health too. Best to you. twodogsbarking Mar 22 #15

On the bright side, you didn't bleed to death. Get well. OverBurn Mar 22 #16

Bestof luck to you! world wide wally Mar 22 #17

When I remove any IV.... FarPoint Mar 22 #18

Holy shit and then BittyJenkins Mar 22 #19

Oh no! ShazzieB Mar 22 #45

I was lucky BittyJenkins Mar 23 #83

Daayyyuummm! OldBaldy1701E Mar 22 #20

Omg! So sorry. Glad you are ok. Joinfortmill Mar 22 #21

Thinking GREEN for you! Green is the color of health, healing, and renewal. calimary Mar 22 #22

Everything that helps keep us n a more positive frame of mind helps! niyad Mar 22 #49

Oh my gosh, please take care and keep us posted. StarryNite Mar 22 #23

I was mad I_UndergroundPanther Mar 22 #24

Holy Shit is right! 2naSalit Mar 22 #25

Time to get out from behind the... Harker Mar 22 #26

Holy Fuck! Damn! Glad you're alive! nt TeamProg Mar 22 #27

think beautiful thoughts et tu Mar 22 #28

Sending you love happybird Mar 22 #29

Blood thinners usually mean pressure bandages Warpy Mar 22 #30

As others have said, holy shit.......here's hoping you're back to "normal" as soon as possible..... a kennedy Mar 22 #31

Sounds Horrifying -- Glad You Made It Through OK FrankTC Mar 22 #32

Holy Shit! Niagara Mar 22 #33

OMG murielm99 Mar 22 #34

eek. AllaN01Bear Mar 22 #35

OMG!! What a horrible, frightening experience. Fla Dem Mar 22 #36

Sweet Jesus. 😲 1WorldHope Mar 22 #37

Similar experience here. Be careful with yourself. Kid gloves, that sort of thing. You deserve it! keopeli Mar 22 #38

I am so sorry for your loss, LuckyCharms. sheshe2 Mar 22 #39

What a nightmare. You might need a transfusion if you lost that much blood. Liberty Belle Mar 22 #40

Sorry what you are going through. Get better soon. JohnSJ Mar 22 #41

we joke here at home that it looks like a crime scene when I get a paper cut - TBF Mar 22 #42

O.M.G.!!! AmBlue Mar 22 #43

So sorry....take good care democrank Mar 22 #44

Holding you in love and light, with vibes for swift recovery and healing. niyad Mar 22 #46

Hope in a matter of days you are feeling better people Mar 22 #47

Holy shit indeed! MLAA Mar 22 #48

#3 and #4 Niagara Mar 23 #81

Please hang in there, LC. Sending hugs and hopes that you'll come out of this healed. ancianita Mar 22 #50

Morphine yankee87 Mar 22 #51

If you need to show you pics or talk, PM me...I am so sorry for what is happening to you. Demsrule86 Mar 22 #52

I had diverticulitis at the end of January 2021. I feel your pain. I thought I had appendicitis. Hopefully the beaglelover Mar 22 #53

Get better soon! H2O Man Mar 22 #54

So sorry for your loss & awful experience in the ER. CrispyQ Mar 22 #55

I can relate, my DUfriend.... Hope the situ has resolved quick and finally. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 22 #56

Get well soon. nt sl8 Mar 22 #57

I am so sorry!! chowder66 Mar 22 #58

I'm so sorry, LuckyCharms, both for your loss and the health problems. And I'm upset that highplainsdem Mar 22 #60

That sucks, LC. LudwigPastorius Mar 22 #61

Glad you're mostly OK. Diverticulitis sucks. Husband has it. Solly Mack Mar 22 #62

((((Lucky))))...hugs bud. MiHale Mar 22 #63

praying for healing blessings mdmc Mar 22 #64

THE END?!? True Dough Mar 22 #65

Damn lucky, Lucky...holy cow. Get some rest, friend! cayugafalls Mar 22 #66

Take care of yourself! Marthe48 Mar 22 #67

Here's to better days. czarjak Mar 22 #68

Holy shit is right! I do hope you are OK LC! Hoping for full recovery CousinIT Mar 23 #69

Walloped, wow. JudyM Mar 23 #70

Wow, I am so sorry. Please be better soon. Big hugs, gentle hugs. crickets Mar 23 #71

Omg bdamomma Mar 23 #72

I'm so sorry! Trueblue Texan Mar 23 #73

Thanks everyone for your kind words. LuckyCharms Mar 23 #74

Right back at ya! Niagara Mar 23 #82

I hope things smooth out for you. That sounds really hard and I am sorry. Maraya1969 Mar 23 #75

Hoping you feel better soon. Take care. virgdem Mar 23 #76

Holy shit is an understatement. Hope you're going to be OK and very sorry to hear of your loss. ED Evolve Dammit Mar 23 #77

Holy shit! Kinda says it all. Ocelot II Mar 23 #78

Please check in with us frequently Danascot Mar 23 #79

OMGawd! They should have known about the thinners! pandr32 Mar 23 #84

Holy Shit. n/t malthaussen Mar 23 #85

Just think, you will not have to donate blood for a while to lower your iron level. LiberalArkie Mar 23 #86

How are you today? malaise Mar 23 #87

Badddd LuckyCharms Mar 23 #89

Hi my friend malaise Mar 23 #91

I hope they gave you transfusions. BigmanPigman Mar 23 #88

I'm sorry BigmanPigman. LuckyCharms Mar 23 #90

Wow, how awful Wicked Blue Mar 23 #92

Glad you were well enough to post TdeV Mar 25 #93