Thanksgiving and I am home by myself.

[social me]

:boring:This is a huge disapointment. I have been ill lately, anemic and moderate to severe inflamation. I am not able to get into the new GI I now have until the 6th and my family doc wont give me any iron infusions or injections and my body wont absorb iron. I usually recieve iron infusions but havent seen a GI in 3 months. I am close to going to the hospital to be put on IV and hopefully recieve an iron infusion. I think I will call GI friday or monday and see if they can get me in asap if not its hospital again for me. I was diagnosed in March and still havent been in remission despite changing lifestyle, no gluten, dairy little to know caffeine or pop, and no alcohol or smoking ( inever smoked beforee though) I am really down to be at home on thanksgiving and the last 2 weeks I havent had much energy to even shower. Sorry just had to vent I knew many of you would understand, sadly I am not alone in this feeling. I am thankfull for this site though, or Id feel really alone. Happy Thanksgiving to all my crohnies.

 

[Crohn's 35]

Sorry you are missing out, I know about not being around people during our thanksgiving because ours floats around and my husband is never home. Got to have dinner with my daughter though.

I would go to the ER too if you need to. Chances are you will be in all weekend but it could be a good thing. I suppose you have low iron levels, I dont but I was low on B12. Iron can be found in other sources or tablets. Sorry not much help, keep us posted. :hang:

 

[Terriernut]

I am across the ocean, and I havent seen my dad for 10 years, the only family still left alive. But I am still thankful. Last year, I had a perforated bowel. Because I didnt go to the hospital when I damn well shouldve!

If you are feeling poorly, and dont have the energy to be with your family, please, just go and get yourself sorted. As we know if we dont have our health, we have nothing. So, get everything sorted and take a vow that you will be ready to take on the world by xmas!
:ghug:

 

[scl]

I am alone at my mother's house in Seattle while my family is enjoying Thanksgiving at our home in warm, beautiful Hawai'i. I had surgery a week ago and felt a quieter day would serve me better. I'm glad you are all here and wish you all the best.

 

[Terriernut]

scl.....may you recover quickly and enjoy next year in much better health and great happiness!

 

[scl]

I am already feeling good. Haven't taken any pain meds today and feel really comfortable. I return to Hawai'i on Tuesday. Can't wait!

 

[Crohn's 35]

Congrats scL hope you continue feeling good!

 

[Sybil Vane]

I'm sorry you were alone on Thanksgiving. This disease is really unforgiving and I know how hard anemia can hit you. I felt awful in September because my family went on vacation without me. I was at home for five days alone and I missed my hubby and kids, but I couldn't go with them and I wanted them to spend the time we had planned at a lake house with extended family. Even though they went with my blessing, it was really hard on me emotionally. I felt guilty for not being able to go and sad that I was left behind. It was better for my health not to travel, but it was really lonely!!

I hope that you are feeling better. I'm sorry your GP can't give you an iron infusion, especially when you're so anemic. They need to see you sooner! Please keep us posted.

 

[social me]

Sybil, my heart goes out to you. That must of been hard to see your family go on vacation, knowing you couldn't go. I told my husband to take the kids because I will never hold them back or stop them from doing somthing simply because I can't. It was hard to see them leave though knowing how much enjoyment I recieve with being with family. It's hard for me to accept I can't do some things at certain times. This is when it gets really hard for me. When I miss out on time with my family. Thanks everyone for sharing. I guess this is all part of acceptance.

 

[Sybil Vane]

Thanks, Social. I'm working on the acceptance, too, and like you, it hurts the most when it ruins the time I spend with my husband and kids. It makes me feel like an awful mom, even though I know I'm not. I wish my kids did not have to grow up with a sick mom, and on times when I can't go somewhere with them, that's when it's really evident.