HOSPITAL

[Sara_2611]

Hi everyone

Thought Id let everyone know that last sunday I was taken into hospital & admitted because I had a very bad flare up with my lungs & couldnt stop coughing. My oxygen levels went down to 50s-which is dangerous

I came out last Friday -so 5 days & despite the issue with the beds I was quite well looked after -to get my oxygen levels back up into the 90s -which is normal

I was given antibiotics , steroids & a blood thinner whllst in hospital

It felt good to get out -I was a bit concerned on very early Friday night when my levels were checked -the nurse said it wavered between 94 & 95 so I had to resort to tactics to get out - so I spent ages doing some very deep breathing & it worked because it got it up to 96 (it had to be 95 or above)

My doctor told me I should expect flare ups & I'll just have to come back in & got through the rigmarole of triage A& E til theres a bed free

[Caspiana]

Hi Sara,

I'm sorry to hear you haven't been well. I always think when we transition between seasons flare ups are more severe. I hope you feel better soon. Take good care. xx 🍀🌿🌻🌿🍀

Get well soon Sara.

[Sara_2611 in reply to Caspiana]

Thanks . Last night (sunday27th) went succesfully without incident) Ive jsut got to keep an eye out

Mums got a oxygen monitor -(that you put on your finger) - so when she lends it to me I can get in the habit of making a record of it

[Caspiana in reply to Sara_2611]

That's great but don't get too obsessive about taking your O2. I'd do it once or twice a day and if you feel something is not right. It is so easy to get wrapped up in numbers. And it becomes stressful. Take care. 👍

[Sara_2611 in reply to Caspiana]

Hi

Ironically enough I spoke to my doctor about this & he mentioned about the dangers of being obessed with the scores

Thanks - for the advice

[Caspiana in reply to Sara_2611]

👍

[HungryHufflepuff]

I’m sorry to know you were in the hospital but I’m glad you’re back home now. I hope you’re starting to feel a bit better now.

[Sara_2611 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Im not too bad yesterday (sunday 27th) went without incident -but ive got to keep an eye on it

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

I'm so sorry to hear about your hospital stay, let's hope you don't have to many and you stay as healthy as possible. It's nice to hear you were out after five days weii done. You have a goodnight and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx 🌻🌻💖

[Sara_2611 in reply to Damon1864]

Thanks for your reply. I hope there wont be too many either - in the event of that happening I guess i'll have to take the rough with the smooth

[sassy59]

Hope you’re feeling much better now Sara. Not nice to be in hospital but it seems you were well cared for. Hopefully all will be well for a while and you’ll stay on top of things.Lots of love and hugs. Xxx🤗💕🦋

[Sara_2611 in reply to sassy59]

Thanks very much Ive jsut got to keep an eye out on things

[Bingo88]

Hope you keep well now and take care

[Sara_2611 in reply to Bingo88]

Thanks so much -My doctor said I should expect flare ups & will unfortunately be admitted again & go through the whole rigmarole of Triage to A& E

[CDPO16]

Hope you stay well now Sara. Best wishes

[Sara_2611]

Thanks so much

[watergazer]

Hi Sara. Sorry you were in hospital. Thank goodness you’re on the mend. X

[Sara_2611 in reply to watergazer]

cheers- my doctor did say that i should expect these flare ups every so often & I'll just have to go in again & go through the whole rigmarole

[Maricopa in reply to Sara_2611]

That is scary. Low oxygen for sure.

[Sara_2611 in reply to Maricopa]

Yes it was very scary - It has happened before , but I was only in for 3 days where as this time it was 5

[katieoxo60]

JUst to wish you a speedy recovery Sara_2611, hope you soon feel well again

[Sara_2611]

Thanks Katie .The doctor said I should expect them to flare up now & again