Hospital life

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Tough night, if I lay on my back can't breathe, so last night they parked me in a chair with loads of blankets, so slept nearly 5 hours sitting up. When I finally get home will sleep in recliner until breathing issues are resolved.

Brought knitting with but so far not a stitch, first had IVs in both arms, now down to just one. But still not sure enuff to give it a go. When I can sit up for prolonged periods, but have been thinking of new patterns to try.

Blood clots in right leg and chest really knocked me for a loop. Today is 11th day here at Royal Inland in
Kamloops. This in a province that kicks patients out as soon as they can. Flew out from Tatla Lake in big medi vac chopper on Dec 30, got to spend New Years Eve in emergency, now that was a real experience.

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  1. kristieinbcJanuary 11, 2016 at 7:15 AM

    What an awful experience, Lynne. Thank heavens there is a good air ambulance service in this province. I'm very glad they are keeping you there until they are quite sure you are well enough to go home. Hugs to you...

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  2. SilverthymeJanuary 11, 2016 at 7:16 AM

    Glad you're on the mend!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2016 at 7:18 AM

    Jean from Edinburgh mentioned you were ill; glad to hear from you. I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery.

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  4. Cindie January 11, 2016 at 7:34 AM

    Oh dear Lynne, I hadn't heard. I hope you're well enough to go home soon. Thank goodness for air support to get you out and to the hospital.

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  5. tammyJanuary 11, 2016 at 8:35 AM

    So sorry to hear this. Hope you are on the mend and have a speedy recovery. Was afraid something was wrong-had seen you hadn't posted in awhile. Take care.

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  6. MaureenTakomaJanuary 11, 2016 at 10:21 AM

    Oh hurray you are back ( at least to the blog)! You were greatly missed and worried about. Many of us learned of your plight via Jean Miles in Edinburgh, thus are the ways of modern technology.

    When I was in the hospital, try as I might I just couldn't find a comfortable way to knit without giving myself a wrist cramp so maybe you should just contemplate future projects for a while longer. Sending best healing wishes westward!

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  7. LouisaJanuary 11, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    So sorry to hear you've been ill, Lynne. Hope you will be well enough to go home soon. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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  8. nancyJanuary 11, 2016 at 3:48 PM

    You have had a tough time, keep thinking about new projects to knit,have slept in the recliner also,glad they know what to do for you.s

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  9. DebJanuary 11, 2016 at 6:08 PM

    Hope you feel better soon. I'm glad they caught it in time before something really bad happened.

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  10. greenmtngirlJanuary 11, 2016 at 6:11 PM

    So glad you are okay, Lynne. (Long-time reader, first time commenting.) Hang in there. Those blood clots can really knock you back. Hope you feel better soon!

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  11. Mary-Anne SmithJanuary 11, 2016 at 9:16 PM

    Finally able to blog - a good sign.

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  12. JeanJanuary 11, 2016 at 11:35 PM

    Dear Lynne, it's great to hear from you. It sounds as if you've had a really bad time -- much worse than mine with the same affliction last summer. Hang in there, and do what the Drs tell you to do, and write again soon.

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  13. catdownunderJanuary 12, 2016 at 1:50 AM

    Hello and hugs from Downunder - I'd send some of our warmth and sunshine if I could. (We have too much of both right now and I'd love to share it.)

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  14. Janet McKeeJanuary 12, 2016 at 5:24 AM

    Dear Lynne - what a way to start the New Year. Poor you. Hope you get released soon. Have you got plenty to read? Janet in rainy Seattle.

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  15. MarilynJanuary 12, 2016 at 7:14 AM

    Best wishes!

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  16. shandyJanuary 12, 2016 at 9:35 AM

    So... you took some yarn with you, just in case, then? Very pleased to hear your news in any case. Hope you are on the mend.

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  17. Sharon in SurreyJanuary 12, 2016 at 10:51 AM

    So THAT'S where you disappeared to??!! And here I thought you ran off with a Shepherd!! Get well soonest. The world needs more Monstersocks.

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  18. VirginiaJanuary 12, 2016 at 6:23 PM

    Oh my!!! This hasn't been a great start in the new year for you. Sounds like you are on the mind now. I always look forward to reading your blog posts even though I may not always comment. Get better quickly.

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  19. halmomJanuary 12, 2016 at 6:56 PM

    Very wonderful to see a note from you. I do hope the doctors can improve your comfort and relieve malady soon; glad they figured out a recliner for your rest.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2016 at 9:48 AM

    Good to see you are blogging again..... Although I knew better, running off with a shepherd (Sharon in Surrey) sounded much more exciting..... I am thinking of you and send warm wishes and a hope you will be all fixed up real soon!!!

    Lynda

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  21. UnknownJanuary 13, 2016 at 11:24 AM

    Lynne , So very sorry to hear that you were ill. I am glad to see that you are on the mend and I am sending good thoughts and wishes your way for a speedy recovery . Hopefully you will be up to traveling by spring and I will get to see you again @ Whidbey .

    Val in rainy Kenmore

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2016 at 8:04 PM

    Hi Lynne,

    Here are some positive vibes from Saskatchewan. It is good to read that you are improving.

    I hope you are soon able to knit.

    Dianna from Canspin

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  23. ChiGailJanuary 14, 2016 at 9:37 PM

    I hope you are soon back in your cabin keeping us city folks informed about your weather and wildlife. And knitting, of course.

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  24. judi January 16, 2016 at 7:56 AM

    Hi Lynn,

    I heard on Ravelry (via Canspin) that you were in hospital! Sounds like you are making slow progress but all is going in the right direction : )

    Take care and happy spinning (soon)
    judi

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