After doing my research, I have diagnosed myself. What I have is necrotizing fasciitis. This was considered by the docs that took care of me and has actually been treated appropriately. It is hugely scary, though, rare as all get-out, and 73 percent fatal if untreated. It looks like I will have weeks, if not months, of dressing changes, debridements, and grafting. Rats! Don't know when I can go back to work.
I appreciate all your prayers and good thoughts.
February 1
15 years ago
7 comments:
So glad you're home! Good luck with the long recup!
I'm speechless, Laura.
Didn't know until I just read your latest blog entry a few minutes ago what you've been through the past few weeks; had wondered why you weren't posting.
I am sending you prayers, my friend.
Connie :)
Good thing you did not have to participate in a "for the money weigh-in" with those 40 lbs of fluid.
Glad they got you stable.
Hope recovery goes better than expected, without grafts, etc.
Love you.
Just read Scott's most recent updates on you, Laura.
I am going to try to get out there to visit you and will be calling Scott soon...
Hugs,
Connie :)
I just read in Connie's blog that the surgery went well. That's great! I just wanted to send my best wishes for your recovery. Stay strong.
I read about your struggles in Connie's blog, and she said the surgery today was successful. That's great news. My best wishes for your recovery. Stay strong.
Hey Babe. So glad you are home again. Love.
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