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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

PE

Price/Earnings?
Physical Education?
Probable Error?
Nope. Pulmonary Embolism.


I didn't mean to come home from Colorado, write one post, and then take more time off, but that's what bilateral blood clots in my lungs have dictated I need to do. Intense shortness of breath and racing heart rate sent me to the hospital in Elkton yesterday afternoon, and I'm writing this from my hospital bed Tuesday morning. I only got about two hours of sleep last night, so I'd love to go home tonight, but my morning heparin and blood pressure meds are two hours late, so we'll see.


Flying to Colorado and back is the most likely cause, and I'm incredibly grateful that I didn't drop dead on the plane or in Philadelphia airport. Initially very scared, and now really, really grateful.

I'm going to take a break from the blog for a while but hope to be back soon and healthy.
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23 comments:

  1. CaroleMarch 26, 2019 at 1:55 PM

    Oh my goodness! I'm so glad you are okay!

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  2. VeraMarch 26, 2019 at 2:23 PM

    Oh Bonny! So sorry. Glad you are ok and do take care of yourself. We'll be here when you are ready to come back to blogging.

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  3. AsKatKnitsMarch 26, 2019 at 2:37 PM

    Oh my gosh, Bonny!! Sending you all the healing thoughts and lifting you in prayer. And, love... so much love. Be better soon!

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  4. Becky R.March 26, 2019 at 3:15 PM

    Bonny, I am so sorry to hear this, but so glad to hear that you are in the hospital and getting treatment. Yes, please take all the time you need to get better, and I will eagerly await to see you here on the blog again when you are feeling back to your old self. Take good care, and get plenty of rest.

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  5. MaryMarch 26, 2019 at 3:43 PM

    Oh my, Bonny! Sending strong, healing thoughts. and so very grateful you're getting the care and rest you need. We'll miss you in this space, and look forward to seeing you back here soon. Take care, my friend! Hugs!

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  6. margeneMarch 26, 2019 at 4:07 PM

    Bonny! I'm so sorry to hear this. After spending this past week having tests in the hospital and looking at that same screen I have a feeling for what you're going through. Thankfully they doctors can help you and I wish you the very best and lots of rest and relaxation!

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  7. karenMarch 26, 2019 at 5:22 PM

    Dearest Bonny! you are in my daily prayers but I will do a booster signal! My nephew (25 yo) had a blod clot from a flight (Seattle to Pittsburgh). Egad!! I hope you are home soon and I'm glad you didn't die too :)

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  8. kathy bMarch 26, 2019 at 5:58 PM

    Oh my gosh. I always take an aspirin before we fly anywhere. Im so sorry you have a clot. Take good care. We will hear from you when you are better!! hugs

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    1. BonnyMarch 28, 2019 at 8:33 PM

      That's just what the dr. said might have helped me! Of course, I'm anticoagulated now and not allowed to fly for six months, but you certainly have the right idea!

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  9. HelenMarch 26, 2019 at 10:30 PM

    Sending you well wishes. :)

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    1. BonnyMarch 28, 2019 at 8:30 PM

      Thank you, Helen! Your well wishes and those from others are really helping!

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  10. SarahMarch 27, 2019 at 6:40 AM

    Oh Bonny, how scary! I'm glad you're being taken care of now and I hope you can get home soon!

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  11. KymMarch 27, 2019 at 7:52 AM

    That is certainly scary! I'm so glad you're doing better -- now that you're diagnosed and receiving treatment and all. Here's to a speedy recovery, Bonny. (And you know I'm sending the good juju.) XOXO

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  12. kmkatMarch 27, 2019 at 8:50 AM

    Scary! I am so glad you are where you are right now for diagnosis and treatment. Take care and we will be here when you come back.

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  13. PattyMarch 27, 2019 at 10:38 AM

    Whaaaaat?!!! Bonny - so happy to see you did make it to the hospital and sending you healing energy and all that you need to get you home healthy! XO

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  14. DebbieMarch 27, 2019 at 2:19 PM

    I'm so glad you're getting treatment and doing better! Sending you good thoughts & prayers for a good recovery!

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    1. BonnyMarch 28, 2019 at 8:25 PM

      Thanks, Debbie! I will hopefully be discharged tomorrow (of course, I've been wishing for that since Wednesday.) Your kind thoughts together with those of everyone else are helping and really appreciated!

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  15. JuliannMarch 27, 2019 at 11:09 PM

    Oh no! I hope you are home now or soon. Take care of yourself.

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  16. Vicki KnitoriousMarch 28, 2019 at 10:55 AM

    Oh!!! I hope you're home -- or will be soon -- and on the road to recovery! Thinking of you!!!

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  17. JaneMarch 28, 2019 at 9:09 PM

    Oh my goodness! Please take good care and get well soon. Darn it anyway. Sending good thoughts, prayers, and wishes for good health and rest your way.

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  18. JanelleMarch 30, 2019 at 6:06 PM

    Do take care! Now I'm thinking about what to do differently in my flight home in a few days...

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  19. MeredithMarch 31, 2019 at 10:01 PM

    I am so sorry you are experiencing this. My husband has had three of them, not at the same time thank goodness. You are very lucky to be here, rest and get better.

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    1. BonnyApril 25, 2019 at 11:13 AM

      Thank you. I'm sorry about your husband's PEs and hope there are definitely no more in his future.

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