On the Mend

Hi everyone! Remember me? My name is Jem, I refer to myself as a the 'php ninja'? Look, I'm not dead yet!

Firstly, thank you to everyone who left comments, emails etc enquiring as to my whereabouts/asking me whether or not I was dead or not (so that you can throw a party, right?) I have had a rough few weeks but I am finally starting to get better.

Basically, what started off as a minor tummy bug turned in to full scale major vomiting, diarrhoea etc. The works! I'll spare you the nitty gritty details, but I ended up in hospital at the end of last week feeling like that was it... the bell was tolling for me. I was quite badly dehydrated after having had nothing to eat for over a week and total inability to keep fluid down. I was put on a saline drip, poked, prodded, and had some minor surgery yesterday morning.

I am back on my feet, finally able to eat and drink again without having to prepare the count down for when it's going to come back up again, and most importantly I'm home. I'm still quite weak and shaky around the edges (I'll be off for a lie down after typing this, it's taking that much energy out of me) but I do feel a million times better.

My heartfelt thanks goes to the ladies on the ward at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital -- I know they'll never read this but they kept me from going totally insane; them and Karl of course. Putting up with my moaning, my stink (I'd not been able to shower for 3 days!) and my pain-induced wailings yesterday. I've never loved Karl as much in my entire life as I did last night while he sat there on the cold, hard floor, rubbing my back to try and ease my back/belly ache and shift my wind. My mum also deserves a mention for being a big old fusspot over me -- sending me nice text messages and being there for me -- and for bringing me home.

So there we go. Getting better slowly, not dead, not time for y'all to celebrate yet

Comments (53)

On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 13:02, Robmarie said:

I'm glad you're feeling better and all is returning to normal in JemWorld! *hugs* It's good to know that you're not dead -- though it would've been ironic, considering your last post title
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 13:13, Mumblies said:

I don't care if I am a big old fusspot, I love you innit Glad you are back home now and on the mend *hugs* Hope you feel much better soon.
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 14:10, Aim�e said:

That's SO great to hear - not the pain and puking, of course, but that you're on the mend! I knew you'd come back to us sooner or later. Do you mind if I ask what was causing the problems, or was it random and complicated and just not worth recounting? Either way, welcome back, relax and feel better, and tell everyone who helped you out thanks for getting our Jem back on her feet.
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 14:47, Suzanne said:

so glad your still alive! sorry to hear you have been poorly alot have had it in some ways but dont think to the extent you have!

get well soon x
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 14:52, Hanna said:

Welcome back *hugs*

I hope you will get better soon
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 15:48, Angela said:

Welcome back, and glad to hear your not dead ! Relax, and feel better soon !
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 16:01, Aisling said:

You have no clue how worried I was!! It was crazy. Sounds like you've been through quite the hellish experience! But at least now you can get betterer. Go eat something yummy!
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 16:11, Arwen said:

Wow, well good thing you're not dead! What exactly did you have? Did they know what it was, or was it just some sort of ickle flu-like virus?
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 16:31, Vera said:

I'm so sorry you had such a hard time. I'm glad the worst is over though. Hope to see you soon around again.
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 16:31, Josh said:

Wow, minor surgery? What did they have to operate on, if you don't mind me asking?

Glad to have you back, by the way.
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 16:49, Jessica said:

Welcome back, Jem! I'm glad to hear you're doing better. Get some more rest, even ninjas need some time off.
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 17:47, Tracy said:

Oh no Glad you're doing better though, it was so quiet at the Qbee and Snark and IRC (not that I was on a lot) without you. My mom ended up in the hospital two weeks ago because of major diarrhoea, she got put on the drip immediately. The way you talk about Karl in this post is the way she talked about my dad back then You had a minor surgery yesterday morning?? Why? Gah - I would have been so worried! But then, I'm always worried, so... Do you know where you got your throwing up etc from? Take care and REST!!
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 17:56, Roxanne said:

Oh my! Very sorry you had to go through all of that. Glad to hear you are doing alright. Hope you get better soon! Maybe after a while you can eat chicken soup? Maybe I shouldn't have brought up food...>_>
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 18:01, Stephanie said:

Yiiiiiikes! That sounds scary. Glad to hear you're finally on the mend though! I guess anything that takes you away from blogging has to be really serious...
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 19:14, Kristina said:

Oh God o_O
I was starting to wonder what had happened to you.
Get well soon!
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 19:51, Sarah said:

Goodness me, you've been through the mill eh? Glad to see you're on the mend. What surgery did you have to have?
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 20:29, Annie said:

Glad to hear that you're getting better.
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 20:49, Sam said:

Oh my goodness, what an ordeal! I'm glad you are ok and getting better. Rest up and take it easy.
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 20:49, Hev said:

Oh Thank Goodness. I was really starting to worry about you, Jem. There wouldn't have been any parties at my house. Maybe everything draped in black, but no parties. I am so glad you are feeling better. You take your time, rest, relax, get better. Let Karl pamper you.
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 21:01, Veronica said:

Just glad to see that you're getting better. I'm sure you'll be on your feet in no time. Can't want to see the next post from you.
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 21:59, Vanesa said:

Aww.... *puts away party decorations*
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 22:05, Jem said:

You guys are nosy buggers. I'm not giving you any more info on my hospital visit, you'll have to make do with what you've got. I do like to have some privacy, you guys...
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 22:12, Trisha said:

I'm glad you're feeling better. It's nice that you have people close to you that really care for you.
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 22:15, Jacky said:

Well, as long as you're on the mend and not dead, I don't care about the vague details regarding your illness. I'm just glad you're okay and back at 'er!
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 22:25, Mimi said:

Wow, Jem... I was starting to really worry. I kept coming here every day for an update, I am really glad you are ok!
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 22:27, Noellium said:

Wow, that sounds horrible. :O I'm glad you're doing better though. Take care. o('-')-b
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 22:30, Amelie said:

JEM HAD THE LURGY.
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 22:41, Nyx said:

Holy crap! Glad you're doing better :O
On Mon 3rd Nov 2008 @ 23:02, Stephanie said:

If Jem won't let you see what she looks like, do you honestly think she'll let you know which of her body parts was sliced and diced?

Glad you're back Jem. So, about those scripts...
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 00:01, Catherine said:

Oh, wow, you poor thing. Glad to see that you are on the mend, though.
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 00:27, Anna Kirstin said:

It's completely time to celebrate now that you're back! We'll just hold off on the really big parties until you feel 100% better. I'm glad you're okay Jem.
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 00:28, Peter said:

And I was JUST about to start the celebration.

Nah! I'm so glad you are back to your (almost) normal self! I hope you have a speedy recovery after your surgery.
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 00:38, Romy said:

I knew you couldn't have died; if you had, there would have been a great disturbance in the Force... er, *web*.

Sorry you had to go through all that. Hope you feel back to your old self soon.
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 00:42, Larissa said:

Glad you're on the mend!
Make sure you rest loads and let Karl treat you. ^_^

Take care

Xx
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 01:01, Amanda said:

Darn, and here I was thinking I could usurp your place and become the next ninja.

Glad you're back. Keep yourself hydrated!
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 02:47, Caasi said:

Glad to hear you're alright
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 03:53, Julia said:

I'm glad you're alive and well Get better soon!
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 03:58, Anita said:

I'm sorry you were so "dehydated"
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 05:37, mendifae said:

Glad you didn't die Jem! Get well soon!
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 06:08, Brenda said:

Ooh, ouch.

So what was it other than the tummy bug? Sounds pretty serious to me. Do continue to take care and hopefully, we'll be seeing an active Jem running all over the web soon! (:
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 06:42, Steven said:

Ah, very, very happy to hear you're doing better! I just happened upon your site after I had long forgotten your hilarious posts and rants which have kept me up all hours of the night and read about your tummy bug.

Hope you get your energy back soon!
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 14:44, Alyssa said:

Wow, that sounded like your sickness was intense to the max. Geez. Glad you survived. I personally haven't thrown up in literally years . . . A few weeks ago, I was as sick as you (but sick enough to be strapped to a hospital bed) and I had the worst urge to empty my guts. I experienced a similar "countdown" to whenid haveti take. Trip to the toilet to puke. Luckily, I didn't puke, but being that sick is just aweful.

I hope you heal 100% soon, Jem
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 14:47, Alyssa said:

I made, cough, quite a few grammatical and general mistakes in my comment, but you get the gist of it

(That's what you get when you're rushing to school browsing jemjebella on your iPhone )
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 15:28, Tanya said:

Welcome back Jem, glad you hear you're on the mend!
On Tue 4th Nov 2008 @ 21:04, Carly said:

Aww yukky - I am glad you're on the mend... sounds horrible... especially the bit about the saline drip - I haaaate needles.
On Wed 5th Nov 2008 @ 00:05, Mat said:

Welcome back
See you in the usual IRC place.
On Wed 5th Nov 2008 @ 07:10, Louise said:

Good to see you're getting better and being looked after.
On Wed 5th Nov 2008 @ 09:42, Ramsha said:

I hope you heal very soon. It's very nice to have you back!
On Wed 5th Nov 2008 @ 10:39, April said:

Glad to see you back! Bad news when tummy bugs get worse >_< Keep yourself nice and hydrated 'cuz we don't wanna lose you again!
On Wed 5th Nov 2008 @ 21:04, Courtney said:

Yikes, Jem! I'm so glad that you're on the mend!
On Thu 6th Nov 2008 @ 14:34, Brigitte said:

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear all this! I'm very happy you're on your way to being better though <3 heal fast! I'll be thinking about you!
On Wed 12th Nov 2008 @ 22:40, Nick said:

OMG, U HAZ LIVE? YAY!
On Thu 13th Nov 2008 @ 21:34, Vixx said:

I'm a bad friend. As I've been poorly myself I'm behind on my regular reads, so I didn't see this until just now. Sorry, me darlin'. *hug*

V xx(x)

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