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Fritz

Fritz

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I'm back. Some of you might not like that. But, I'm trying to make changes in my life for the better. I'm hoping for another chance to make some friends on here. So we'll see. All I can do is hope.
AKA MarciKS. I have no clue what my sign in info was from before so, that's why I have the new name. Plus it's nice to start fresh.

For those of you who posted nice comments on my other diary after I left, I appreciate it. Thank you. I've missed some of you.

I just got out of the hospital yesterday afternoon. I've been in the hospital twice now since last November. First time was with pnuemonia/respiratory failure. This time I had a bacterial infection/respiratory failure. Good fun. LOL! I'm home resting and will return to work Tuesday with a little more wear and tear.

They finally got us a new pulmonologist and he's stated he would like to see me get a job that's less physically demanding. So, if things go well, I plan to look for a desk job starting in 2026. I think it's time to hang up my hard working shoes for something a little less tiring. I don't want to but, my body isn't going to put up with much more.

I've had no car for couple years now I think. I'm getting to know the Uber drivers pretty good. *Giggles*

After mom's funeral in 2021 my brother and his wife quit talking to me along with some of the other family members. Father and I tried to build a relationship but it just didn't work out. He was being abusive again and I decided it was no longer a fruitful venture. So, I made the painful decision to go no contact. It was what was best for me. I am finally starting to heal and live life.

I have information on several jobs I could get that don't require degrees or experience. Ones I'd probably enjoy. I have no issues with working at a computer all day. I'm on mine all the time at home.

I hope every one is doing well. And I hope we can start again.
Mary
 

Trying to get a couple things taken care of this morning. Back in November I had pneumonia and was in the hospital for 5 days. Prior to insurance my stay was $32,000 for just 5 days. I had to apply for financial assistance through work. That ran out in 6 months so I have to call today and have them send me another application. I'm sure 3 days won't be much different. Plus the ER visit. LOL!

I've gone into respiratory failure twice now. Trying to adjust to life with a new lung function and I think I have the cpap settings tweaked now so it was better.
 
Ok, I got the financial assistance place called for another application. I have a few things from Walmart coming around noonish. I plan to order pizza. I have salad and I'm too exhausted to cook. I have to wash the dishes that got left before I went to the hospital and work a shower in yet today.

I go back to work tomorrow and they are aware that I'm not functioning at 100% and they're ok with it. I will take my oxygen along in case I need it. I just have to stop and breathe and pace myself. At least until I'm over this infection all the way. If I get to a point where I'm struggling too much to make it to the end of the year I will try to get some things taken care of so I can start looking a little sooner for a desk job.
 
Fritz said:
I'm back. Some of you might not like that. But, I'm trying to make changes in my life for the better. I'm hoping for another chance to make some friends on here. So we'll see. All I can do is hope.
AKA MarciKS. I have no clue what my sign in info was from before so, that's why I have the new name. Plus it's nice to start fresh.

For those of you who posted nice comments on my other diary after I left, I appreciate it. Thank you. I've missed some of you.

I just got out of the hospital yesterday afternoon. I've been in the hospital twice now since last November. First time was with pnuemonia/respiratory failure. This time I had a bacterial infection/respiratory failure. Good fun. LOL! I'm home resting and will return to work Tuesday with a little more wear and tear.

They finally got us a new pulmonologist and he's stated he would like to see me get a job that's less physically demanding. So, if things go well, I plan to look for a desk job starting in 2026. I think it's time to hang up my hard working shoes for something a little less tiring. I don't want to but, my body isn't going to put up with much more.

I've had no car for couple years now I think. I'm getting to know the Uber drivers pretty good. *Giggles*

After mom's funeral in 2021 my brother and his wife quit talking to me along with some of the other family members. Father and I tried to build a relationship but it just didn't work out. He was being abusive again and I decided it was no longer a fruitful venture. So, I made the painful decision to go no contact. It was what was best for me. I am finally starting to heal and live life.

I have information on several jobs I could get that don't require degrees or experience. Ones I'd probably enjoy. I have no issues with working at a computer all day. I'm on mine all the time at home.

I hope every one is doing well. And I hope we can start again.
Mary
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Funny, I was just thinking about you the other day..... good to see you back.....



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katlupe said:
I don't know anything about your state but in my state I found there are a lot of programs for help that are available. They are not offered, I had to go look for them. Good luck!
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they have things available for us here but often they are of little use. not enough staff or scheduling issues. it's a mess. they signed me up for occk back in november for free rides to and from respiratory rehab and most of the time they had no rides available or were closed for holidays or weather events.
 
the meds they have me on are working on my congestion and as more loosens it helps me breathe better but it also wears me out. i tried to sleep some more earlier but my cough kicked in so i had to deal with that. eating pizza right now. too pooped to cook so called it in.

starting to feel like a used car anymore. lol!
 
i'm still playing video games but it has been severely scored down due to costs. i have animal crossing yet on my nintendo switch but no online service now. it's just me and the grind of the game.

i have 2 games on my phone. stardew valley which i love and vita coloring for seniors. i forgot to tell y'all i graduated to my first smart phone this year. lol! i have a library app too so i can read books with bigger print now. i have my bible app on there too now. i don't have a lot of space so if the maker of stardew valley finishes his haunted chocolatier game before i die i will load that on the phone and get rid of the coloring book. lol!
 
So I got my pizza and had a few slices. Groceries came. I got some put away. I'm resting for a bit and trying to decide if I can handle a brief stint in the shower or if I'm sponge bathing again. If I get the water so it's not too hot I should be ok to shower if I'm quick about it.

Trying to do things a little around the house without my oxygen to prepare for tomorrow at work.
 
Fritz said:
they have things available for us here but often they are of little use. not enough staff or scheduling issues. it's a mess. they signed me up for occk back in november for free rides to and from respiratory rehab and most of the time they had no rides available or were closed for holidays or weather events.
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Same thing here; maybe there's so little for seniors since it's a college town?
 
Starting to improve a little more today. I will just have to take it easy at work tomorrow. If I have too much trouble I may have to see about a couple weeks of leave to rest or something. I hate doing anything with FMLA but it may be necessary.

My o2 levels seem to be doing better this evening. I'm done with my medications for the night except for a little more Mucinex syrup and more breathing treatments. I got some Luden's too. The pectin helps. I'm gonna have some more pizza and some salad I think. My appetite is a little better today so I must surely be on the mend.

I had recently got a new fashion game for my Nintendo Wii. I still have that and a coworker gave me some games and stuff he didn't want anymore. I was gonna play it today but I was too tired to bother with much. Another day.

Have a good night friends! It's good to be back. Take care!
 

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