Back from the Hospital

[aka_kim]

Scary! Glad you're OK. I'll add my voice to the others about taking it easy while on the blood thinners, you don't need any more fun in the hospital.

(The techs told you you'd feel extremely hot from the contrast dye? When I had a CT scan a few years ago no one said a thing, and I was convinced I had actually peed - what a relief when it was all over to find I hadn't. )

Take care - you'll come back stronger than ever once you're well.

[weathergal]

Yikes, that's sounds scary. I'm glad you're okay.

The DVT is something to watch out for if you take Pill too, since the hormones in them can elevate the risk.

[snapdragen]

MP - the 508 will be there next year, as will the Death Ride. Take care of yourself!

Hugs,

Janet

[Velodog]

Seriously, you have gotten good advice from everyone here. This is your sister-in-law speaking who loves to ride with you when you're sick because then I have half a chance, but this is ridiculous. I'm so glad to know you dodged this one and we didn't even know it was serious while it was happening. Not a little pinky toe problem here. I can only assume it is your incredible fitness and force of mind that allowed you ride last weekend. That was a hard ride.
I absolutely agree that the Death Ride and any other ride will be there later and now you will be too. You are so much more important!
Cozy up with the Tour de France and we'll argue about who deserves the win!

[Quillfred]

Sarah

I'm so glad you made it through this! What a scary ordeal. I remember you posting about breathing difficulties and getting short of breath, wheezing, etc.

I hope everyone reads the attachment re: the high risk of blood clot developement for super-athletes. I had no idea. One would naturally suppose the opposite.

In order to keep you healthy and (temporarily) off your bike, I've found a video game that might be fun--a little virtual cycling never hurt, no?

http://www.cycling-manager.com/

Remember your cyclin' sistahs love ya

[Bad JuJu]

I had no prior knowledge of any of the conditons you mentioned, but it all sounds incredibly scary--especially that mouth full of blood thing. I'm glad to hear you're OK, and hope you're feeling like your old self soon soon soon!

[wavedancer]

Sarah,
I am so glad you are OK and that you got treatment for this dangerous condition. And thanks for the link to the article. I didn't know that athletes were more at risk for developing DVTs.

Please be careful while you are on the blood thinners...And let us know what you are doing as you recover.

Sending you many healing wishes,

Linda

[hirakukibou]

Thanks for sharing your story Sarah. Sending you healing light. Take good care.

[CorsairMac]

Hugsssssssss MP. I always worry when my breathing is laboured but it would never occur to me that it could be caused by clots. Will this be a reocurring issue or was it just a freaky one time thing? Either way - follow the drs advice, the bike will wait!

Corsairmac - fighting a nasty upper respiratory infection right now!

[maillotpois]

Hugsssssssss MP. I always worry when my breathing is laboured but it would never occur to me that it could be caused by clots. Will this be a reocurring issue or was it just a freaky one time thing? Either way - follow the drs advice, the bike will wait!

Corsairmac - fighting a nasty upper respiratory infection right now!

CM - hopefully not recurring, but I'll be on anti-coagulants for a while. Hope you get well soon!!

[Deanna]

CM - hopefully not recurring, but I'll be on anti-coagulants for a while. Hope you get well soon!!

Okay, I just reread your original story, and what struck me about your treatment is that you have to INJECT YOURSELF IN YOUR STOMACH You have nerves of steel! I hope you have a super speedy recovery. Do you get to do any physical activity or is it bed rest for a while?

[maillotpois]

Okay, I just reread your original story, and what struck me about your treatment is that you have to INJECT YOURSELF IN YOUR STOMACH You have nerves of steel! I hope you have a super speedy recovery. Do you get to do any physical activity or is it bed rest for a while?

Bed rest for a few more days. Doctor said it was okay to make the trip to get my daughter from camp (near Placerville) as long as I take breaks from sitting in the car. No "strenuous" activity for 2 weeks at least. Probably no riding outside for a few months. Much will depend on blood tests, which will tell me (I think) how long I have to be on anti-coagulants.

The injections are not great. SK gave me a good tip (holding the syringe to warm the stuff before doing it). That seemed to help this morning. Sticking it into the fat on my stomach (yeah, really, there's plenty there!) is better than having to do it intramuscularly like some folks do for some things.

[emily_in_nc]

The injections are not great. SK gave me a good tip (holding the syringe to warm the stuff before doing it). That seemed to help this morning. Sticking it into the fat on my stomach (yeah, really, there's plenty there!) is better than having to do it intramuscularly like some folks do for some things.

Sarah, I also had to inject my tummy with blood thinners (only once a day, unlike your twice) for two weeks after my pelvic fracture surgery last year. I found that if I numbed up the area really good with an ice cube ahead of time, I barely felt the injection. But no, it's not fun. Just proves that we are stronger than we realize when we can do it - I got many comments from friends who thought they'd never be able to do it. But, when push comes to shove, it's amazing just what we can do...

Thinking of you,
Emily

[Trekhawk]

Hugsssssssss MP. I always worry when my breathing is laboured but it would never occur to me that it could be caused by clots. Will this be a reocurring issue or was it just a freaky one time thing? Either way - follow the drs advice, the bike will wait!

Corsairmac - fighting a nasty upper respiratory infection right now!

Oh no Corsair - I hope you are feeling better soon too.

[slinkedog]

Geez! Look what happens when you don't log on for a couple of days!!! Where's that handbasket?

Sarah, I am so glad that you're okay. Please know you'll be in my thoughts and prayers daily. Hang in there and keep us posted as to how you're doing.

Shannon