Couch 244: Great Expectations

NP_Complete · Jun 20, 2023 at 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

Hugs, NP. Have you been able to have a session with him?

We've had two. The first one we had to switch to phone halfway through. The second one was plagued with video issues and we had to end it early. I think we're supposed to have one tomorrow, but we'll see. I'm lucky he's doing this at all for me, but it's still been hard.

LonesomeTonight · Jun 20, 2023 at 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NP_Complete

We've had two. The first one we had to switch to phone halfway through. The second one was plagued with video issues and we had to end it early. I think we're supposed to have one tomorrow, but we'll see. I'm lucky he's doing this at all for me, but it's still been hard.

That does sound really difficult. I hope the one tomorrow works out and doesn't have any techical issues.

unaluna · Jun 20, 2023 at 06:09 PM

Young adults who embrace "lying flatism" also tend to see romantic relationships as unnecessary for happiness

I always knew i was ahead of my time. I'm a gen z at heart.

Plus - "lying flatism"? Is that great or what?! AND they did not say LAYING!!!

TheGal · Jun 20, 2023 at 06:28 PM

New to this thread.

Want to send well-wishes to Artie...

ScarletPimpernel · Jun 20, 2023 at 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

Young adults who embrace "lying flatism" also tend to see romantic relationships as unnecessary for happiness

I always knew i was ahead of my time. I'm a gen z at heart.

Plus - "lying flatism"? Is that great or what?! AND they did not say LAYING!!!

My dad has told me about that in China. It sad. And also "little princes".

unaluna · Jun 20, 2023 at 08:48 PM

Your dad is cool!

LonesomeTonight · Jun 20, 2023 at 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGal

New to this thread.

Want to send well-wishes to Artie...

Welcome!

ArtieTheSequal · Jun 21, 2023 at 04:27 AM

Hi guys. I'm hanging on somehow. Still in the hospital, tomorrow will be day 6 or 7 ive lost count. They have me on IV nutrients through a PICC line now cuz I still can't eat. I am sicker than I've ever been in almost 61 years. I'm really scared. I broke down sobbing earlier. The only saving grace is my sister flew in to sit with me during visiting hours.

I'm so scared

LonesomeTonight · Jun 21, 2023 at 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal

Hi guys. I'm hanging on somehow. Still in the hospital, tomorrow will be day 6 or 7 ive lost count. They have me on IV nutrients through a PICC line now cuz I still can't eat. I am sicker than I've ever been in almost 61 years. I'm really scared. I broke down sobbing earlier. The only saving grace is my sister flew in to sit with me during visiting hours.

I'm so scared

Hugs, Artie. I'm sorry you're unable to eat and feeling so awful and scared. Maybe your intestines just need a bit more time to heal? I hope you start feeling better soon.

atisketatasket · Jun 21, 2023 at 10:17 AM

Oh, Art.

I know you don’t want to ask L to come and visit because she might say no, but maybe she would do a phone session? It sounds like it would really help. And you guys have done phone sessions before.

Are you still in the ICU?

LonesomeTonight · Jun 21, 2023 at 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

Oh, Art.

I know you don’t want to ask L to come and visit because she might say no, but maybe she would do a phone session? It sounds like it would really help. And you guys have done phone sessions before.

Are you still in the ICU?

I was thinking this, too, about a phone session. Though I guess there's not privacy in the ICU? If that's the case, maybe talking to her for a few minutes, so you can hear her voice (if that might help). Then exchanging some texts or emails? (Like taking up the time of a session.)

unaluna · Jun 21, 2023 at 11:33 AM

I talked on the phone to my t in 2012 when i had my weird stroke like thing. I could tell he was doing chores or something but it was still a comfort. But it was also a little weird. Mostly we talked about the illness.

LonesomeTonight · Jun 21, 2023 at 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

I talked on the phone to my t in 2012 when i had my weird stroke like thing. I could tell he was doing chores or something but it was still a comfort. But it was also a little weird. Mostly we talked about the illness.

I texted with mine briefly when I was in the ER for heart palpitations like 4 years ago. It was partly because I had to reschedule my session. I wish I'd asked if I could have kept the session and texted with him instead. Or done that for 30 minutes. I wanted to just say, "I'm so scared" but didn't. (It ended up being dehydration from a bug, but I was afraid I was having a heart attack. My H and D were already at the beach, where I was supposed to drive that morning.)

ArtieTheSequal · Jun 21, 2023 at 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by atisketatasket

Oh, Art.

I know you don’t want to ask L to come and visit because she might say no, but maybe she would do a phone session? It sounds like it would really help. And you guys have done phone sessions before.

Are you still in the ICU?

I probably will ask for a phone session, thanks. No I'm out of icu now in a regular room.

ArtieTheSequal · Jun 21, 2023 at 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LonesomeTonight

I was thinking this, too, about a phone session. Though I guess there's not privacy in the ICU? If that's the case, maybe talking to her for a few minutes, so you can hear her voice (if that might help). Then exchanging some texts or emails? (Like taking up the time of a session.)

Thanks LT. I'm in a regular room now so could have privacy aside from Dr's and nurses. I'm going to ask for a phone session. She wanted to call me when I canceled Friday but I was way too out of it then.

ArtieTheSequal · Jun 21, 2023 at 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

I talked on the phone to my t in 2012 when i had my weird stroke like thing. I could tell he was doing chores or something but it was still a comfort. But it was also a little weird. Mostly we talked about the illness.

Thanks una.

ArtieTheSequal · Jun 21, 2023 at 01:32 PM

Update: I did get good news from the Dr this morning.

Possible trigger:

the clot is in a vein, not an artery; still serious but not as serious as it could be. I am sure he said that before , but I was just too out of my mind with pain to remember. I'm getting lovonox injections 2x a day (blood thinner) and on iv nutrition. I must be getting better tho because every time they offer pain meds now I say no. Morphine and dilaudid didn't touch it; Fentanyl did an was...um, interesting when I was still on that.

my mental state is much better today. I'm still gonna ask L for a phone session though.

Lemoncake · Jun 21, 2023 at 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal

Update: I did get good news from the Dr this morning.

Possible trigger:

the clot is in a vein, not an artery; still serious but not as serious as it could be. I am sure he said that before , but I was just too out of my mind with pain to remember. I'm getting lovonox injections 2x a day (blood thinner) and on iv nutrition. I must be getting better tho because every time they offer pain meds now I say no. Morphine and dilaudid didn't touch it; Fentanyl did an was...um, interesting when I was still on that.

my mental state is much better today. I'm still gonna ask L for a phone session though.

Sending you love Artie bean. I hope L is able to provide you with some comfort during this time.

Lemoncake · Jun 21, 2023 at 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal

Update: I did get good news from the Dr this morning.

Possible trigger:

the clot is in a vein, not an artery; still serious but not as serious as it could be. I am sure he said that before , but I was just too out of my mind with pain to remember. I'm getting lovonox injections 2x a day (blood thinner) and on iv nutrition. I must be getting better tho because every time they offer pain meds now I say no. Morphine and dilaudid didn't touch it; Fentanyl did an was...um, interesting when I was still on that.

my mental state is much better today. I'm still gonna ask L for a phone session though.

Sending you love Artie bean. I hope L is able to provide you with some comfort during this time.

Can you ask H to bring you some books/ magazines which might help to distract you?

LonesomeTonight · Jun 21, 2023 at 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal

Update: I did get good news from the Dr this morning.

Possible trigger:

the clot is in a vein, not an artery; still serious but not as serious as it could be. I am sure he said that before , but I was just too out of my mind with pain to remember. I'm getting lovonox injections 2x a day (blood thinner) and on iv nutrition. I must be getting better tho because every time they offer pain meds now I say no. Morphine and dilaudid didn't touch it; Fentanyl did an was...um, interesting when I was still on that.

my mental state is much better today. I'm still gonna ask L for a phone session though.

Hugs, Artie. Glad you're doing better. I hope the phone session helps!

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unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 40,692 (SuperPoster!) 13 68.1k hugs given	Jun 20, 2023 at 06:09 PM #463 Young adults who embrace "lying flatism" also tend to see romantic relationships as unnecessary for happiness I always knew i was ahead of my time. I'm a gen z at heart. Plus - "lying flatism"? Is that great or what?! AND they did not say LAYING!!!

TheGal Poohbah Member Since Aug 2022 Location: The House Posts: 1,198 2 815 hugs given	Jun 20, 2023 at 06:28 PM #464 New to this thread. Want to send well-wishes to Artie...

unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 40,692 (SuperPoster!) 13 68.1k hugs given	Jun 20, 2023 at 08:48 PM #466 Your dad is cool!

unaluna Elder Harridan x-hankster Member Since Jun 2011 Location: Milan/Michigan Posts: 40,692 (SuperPoster!) 13 68.1k hugs given	Jun 21, 2023 at 11:33 AM #472 I talked on the phone to my t in 2012 when i had my weird stroke like thing. I could tell he was doing chores or something but it was still a comfort. But it was also a little weird. Mostly we talked about the illness.