Just need to vent....

[Lacy Dawn]

I was diagnosed with CD almost a week ago and life has been hell leading up to the diagnosis and life now after.
In crazy amount of pain, about to get moved out of my job in the Navy, don't know if I'm going to be able to stay in the service or not. Husband who doesn't know how to handle all of this that is going on with me. No family close. Doc said severe Crohns, I didn't know there were different stages. They sent the colonoscopy results off to Cleveland to check for lymphoma among other things. It's waiting game until my next appt on the 22nd if Sep. I feel naseous after every meal I eat. I have a raging sore throat. My house is a COMPLETE wreck because I've been too sick to clean!! Can someone just let me know that there is a light at the end of this VERY dark tunnel!!!?!?!?

 

[Jessi]

Oh sweety. I am so sorry that you feel this crappy. I was with my Navy husband in Florida 14 years ago, going through my first pregnancy and delivery all alone - so very far away from my family. I understand how lonely and scared you must be. And the messy house... been through that one several times!

This disease is rough, I know. But, yes hun, there is light at the end of the tunnel. I feel excellent today! You'll get there!

20 questions:

What is your job in the Navy? Do you know what job you'll be moving to? Does it mean relocation? What is your treatment plan? Are you on any medications?

Hang in there. Things will get better for you. :hug:

 

[Lacy Dawn]

Were you guys in jacksonville? That's where I'm stationed at. I sit at a desk as my job, if your familiar with the AZ rate. They are talkIng about moving me to medical hold until I can "get better".
Thanks for the reply and the uPlifting words. Means more than you know!

 

[glum chump]

Hey Lacy Dawn

I'm sorry things are so painful right now---both in your body and in your heart. Yes, things are really crappy right now and the uncertainty of everything can't be helping things at all. These moments can be so lonely, especially when you're also isolated and far away from a lot of support. Trying to do everything and keep everything together is a lot of stress as well.

I know you must be scared and stressed as all get-out, but if you can, try not to sweat the small stuff. The house will get cleaned when it gets cleaned. And I hope your husband can find his way to be strong and supportive for you.

It DOES get better. I've had this disease for many years, and it's hard to believe that we'll ever find joy and pleasure again in our lives. But we do---I promise!

Take good care of yourself,

Kismet

 

[Jessi]

My husband went to "A" School in Winter Park (suburb of Orlando). But you can make a friend in Daytona Beach, if you want. Just south from you on I95. Check out this map:

http://www.zeemaps.com/253605

Zoom in to Florida to see better. There's also someone in Charlotte and Naples, too. Good people. Make sure to mark where you are, while you're at the map.

I hope the desk job suits your needs. Are you close to a bathroom?