Oh Poo !

lindalegs

Having had diarrhoea since Tuesday with no improvement along with a slight temperature I called in the doctor yesterday.

He strongly suspects c.difficile. :shock:

Apparently this has been caused by my first lot of strong antibiotics for the infection of my knee wound. This killed off all the good bacteria in my stomach allowing bad bacteria from my bowel up into my gut. :roll:

I had to get a sample to the docs for testing this morning so I spent an interesting time trying to gather enough poo (without weeing in it!) into a little sample bottle supplied with it's own baby spade. :shock: (Sorry if you're eating!!!!! :oops: )

I have another lot of strong antibiotics to take now. I also have to drink Lucozade, suck Dextra tablets for the glucose and have Yakult or Actimel 3 times a day …………….which is very nice.

I have to keep away from any vulnerable, frail people (a couple of you know how hard that is for me ) and preferably not mix with anyone at all as I'm highly contagious ..............please wash your hands thoroughly after reading this

Things to be grateful for ……………………….I feel a Pollyanna moment coming up ……..

We've been married 33 years today – YAY. It will be the most different anniversary we've ever had with no kissing, no touching but we do wave to each other occasionally when I'm not astride the toilet. We'll save money on not having a big slap up meal. No alcohol – so no headache tomorrow It's raining here so it's not a nice day for going out anyway. My best friend popped in with a bunch of yellow roses for me. I'm allowed to eat little and often. I've not taken Mtx since my operation (thank goodness) and probably won't again after discussions with my Rheumy. and lastly, I've only pooed twice today so far!!!!!!!!!!!

Luv

80squeen

Oh no! What a pain! Hopefully they'll be able to get on top of it quickly now they know what it is, unpleasant though the tests have been for you :shock: better then them faffing for ages! Hope you are feeling much better very soon and happy anniversary!!!!
Love Josie Xx

dreamdaisy

Oh legs, only you could write with such good humour about something so grotty. I am so sorry, after your note of yesterday I feared a bug of somesort and a c.difficile is not a nice one (tho come to think of it, none of them are. :sad: ) I hope you and Mr Legs manage to have a pleasant anniversary, despite everything. Right, off to wash me mitts! DD

mig

Well thats an interesting post,hope your bottom isnt too sore with all the goings and that it will soon pass (sorry about the pun).Its not a nice day for going out i got very wet now hands are aching.
Many congrats on your anniversary hope you can celebrate soon.Best wishes to you both.Mig

madwestie

Oh legs that is a blow, not a nice way to spend your anniversary (congratulations to you and Mr Legs).
at least you are doing all the right things keeping your fluid and glucose levels up.
I am sure you can persuade Mr Legs to take you out for a belated anniversary dinner when you are feeling better,

Now you take care of yourself.

Tracey

elnafinn

Aw, dear Linda! First of all congratulations on your wedding anniversary! Well, you can make up with the kissing and cuddling later on, can't you? After all, we should make every day an anniversary!

I have to admit that I had to google c.difficile, having never heard of it before. Not nice! I am so sorry for you. Do you have vaseline to the ready?

No doubt you are being looked after well, thinking of you. Only you could write so comically about something so nasty. Bless you,

Love
Elna x

jean123

Firstly congratulations on your wedding anniversary from me and the forum team.

Sorry that you are having a bad time healthwise. C difficile is not at all nice, and you are coping in a really positive way....well done

Jean

tkachev

Dear Linda happy anniversary. I was sure you said 1976 was your wedding year. Still 33 years is just as good. Shame about the kissing but arthritis always likes to spoil the party.

Well I hope its not C diff. As Jean said its no at all nice. What a Shame. Take care of yourself, it will all be over soon and you can enjoy the new knee.

Love and hugs

Elizabeth xx

dachshund

Happy Anniversary Linda and Mr Legs
have a lovly evening both of you even if you sit at either ends of the settee with the tea trolly going back and fore you enjoy it.
((((((((linda))))))))
joan xx

skezier

Hi Legs,

A very Happy Anniversary to you both I hope even with the c-dif you will have a decent day.

Legs I got that off the back of the drip once hen I was done as an inpatient... It did cross my mind it might be what you had got but so sorry it was.

Hang i there flowr and yep its raining

The glucose and the fluid intake is very important and also just rest as much as you can.

Hope its a short term thing for you flower and leaving a ((((( ))))) cus I might have a bit more immunity now Love and a bucket of hopes Cris xxx

frogmorton

I hope you have a lovely anniversary to you and Mr Legs



Congratulations!

I know tis a yukky thought, but legs tis good they are trying to find out and are treating you in any case.

I do hope you feel much better very very soon.

Love

Toni xx

Just pu-u-uushing this post onto.....this...thread with a long....stick....

there that should do it

magenta

Hi Linda,

Happy Anniversary! Poor you though, not having it good these days. I hope you don't have c.diff, not nice. I wish you well and as others have said, you can make up for it later with your hubby

Lots of (((((((()))))))) to you both,

love Eileen xx

lindalegs

Thanks everyone

Mr Legs and I shall sit either end of the sofa with our white suits on and face masks watching a cheesy film like Pretty Woman or Dirty Dancing tonight and if he's lucky I might,just might, blow him a kiss

PS my grotty botty glows a pulsating red like Rudolph's nose on Santa's sleigh :roll: :oops: :oops:

See you tomorrow all ......................................hopefully

valval

poor you what a time you are having i love yellow roses hope things getting better cyber hugs (better not touch you) val

barbara12

Oh Linda you are a mad bugger but thats why we love ya, and many congratulations on your anniversary....I think keeping apart like that will make mr Legs even more irresistible when the times comes.....I do hope you feel better very soon.

skezier

Hi Legs,

Oh flowr i hope you both had a reasonable day even though your in your white suits and masks.

Leaving a long distance ((((( ())))) and a pallet of soft loo roll.

Hope you feel a bit better tomorrow, which technically is today I guess.... Love Cris xx

weejean

Hi Lindalegs

Sorry I am a bit late - Happy Anniversary

I hope you feel much better soon and its good to see you havent lost your sense of humour. Sending you hugs and hope you have a speedy recovery xx

frogmorton

How's your belly Legs??

any better?

Love

Toni xx

PS may l suggest aloe vera loo roll? :shock:

dreamdaisy

Morning legs, I hope you are feeling a little better/brighter today. I donate an industrial sized pot of Vaseline to the cause of soothing your - ahem! - bottom. DD

julie47

Hi Legs

Sorry I missed this....I have only been nipping on in dribs and drabs so not fully paying attention :oops: Oh been on holiday decorating so I have had to keep an expert eye on him making sure he does it right

I hope you were able to enjoy your anniversary despite your tummy trouble and I hope now that you are much better.

Take care
Juliepf x

ironic

Hello Linda,

Sorry I missed your anniversary but congratulations anyway. I hope you will be aloud out soon and then you will be able to celebrate properly.


Sending a virus control suit and a thick soft cushion. :oops:
Lv, I x

minky67

Happy (Belated :oops: ) Aniversary linda & Mr Legs.
hope your feeling better today.

Sending you some of my nice bottom wipes & a big ((((())))) debs

dreamdaisy

Good afternoon legs, how are things today? Hopefully you are feeling better and a certain aspect of life is a little firmer. DD

lindalegs

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for all the anniversary wishes. 'Twas a chaste evening with dry bread and water and some exercise nipping to the loo and back but we shall make up for it later

On reflection in 33 years (1978 Elizabeth ) it's the only 'bad' one we've had and at least we were together .........................one day one of us will be on their own :shock: :shock: :shock: ............but we don't want to think about that so let's have a grotty botty and scummy tummy update

The Metronidazole (antibiotic) seems to be working and things are settling down .............at last :!: My beacon of a botty is being soothed by a nice antiseptic cream called Conotrane, which I would swear by. We've actually been out for a drive today and most importantly I can eat again and enjoy it. Hubby even collected the Marks & Spencer 2Dine for £10 for a treat - except I can't have the wine :roll: Things are on the up, YAY

Thanks once again.

tkachev

Ah Linda I know it is 1978 now but had it in my head for ages it was 1976! 33 years is better than none!
I love the M&S £10 dine in for two! The non alcy grape wine is lovely. I hope he didn't sit and drink a bottle of wine in front of you. That would be teasing!


Glad you are feeling better.

ps; remember what you said about valentines day next year 2012 being a leap year- I have been thinking its a good suggestion after all

Elizabeth

lindalegs

tkachev wrote:

Glad you are feeling better.

ps; remember what you said about valentines day next year 2012 being a leap year- I have been thinking its a good suggestion after all

Elizabeth

Go for it E what have you got to lose?

PS We're having the M&S in a little while and yes, he'll have the vino, but I don't mind as I'll just have some Lucozade in a wine glass

Love