Hospital Update

Today is my third full day in the hospital and I'm actually feeling quite antsy. I am feeling better than I was on Wednesday night, definitely, but still not 100%. Will I ever feel 100% at this point? I got my second Entyvio infusion yesterday morning and for the past few days I have been getting IV steroids. Dr. Kinnucan talked to me yesterday and explained how even though I might not feel as sick as I have before when I've been in the hospital, I still am pretty sick. She doesn't want to send me home right away and have things backfire which could include getting my colon removed. I trust what she's doing, I'm just going crazy being in the hospital. Third times a charm though… right?

Im assuming I will probably be here until Monday because Dr. Rubin will be in then and he might want to come by and see how everything is going.

My third infusion will be given in four weeks from yesterday so besides giving me steroids, there isn't much more they can do. Dr. Kinnucan is trying to make me feel okay for another four weeks in hope that by then, the medicine will start to kick in and I will be able to feel the difference. But like she said, if things go backwards from here until then, it could result in a terrible, terrible surgery!

My parents have been out of town camping in Door County all weekend, so I am staying at the hospital by myself :(. Fortunately, my sister stayed with me the first two nights and one of my best friends, Gabby, stayed last night. Also, Sondra, my roomie in the fall came by today and surprised me with my favorite Starbucks drink (a nonfat iced green tea latte of course!) and a delish breakfast sandwich.

Its been a tough ride, you guys, but I'm still hanging in there. Once again, I am so blessed with everything in my life, but never would I ever wish this disease upon anyone. Its very draining emotionally, physically and mentally. I know everyone has their struggles in life and I've accepted that this is mine. It's only going to better my outlook on life, and hopefully one day make me a better nurse.



One of my friends sent me this ecard the other day and I thought it was best to share it!… 

I've also wanted to post this lovely video that made me DIE LAUGHING from Tosh.0 of course. He never fails to push things to the extreme!…. I couldn't find the short version, so start at 7:11 and watch the whole thing until about 16:10!!!

-- JKL