Health Scare
Hi everyone, as promised,
I’m back to tell you what’s been going on~
For the past several years I have been learning how to navigate
with advanced arthritis in my feet
I have a cane and with that, I have been getting round just fine
In recent weeks though,
I noticed I was getting weaker and weaker
It was getting more and more difficult
to move around the house without the help of a cart or a walker
and my appetite was non existent
Tuesday night I fell down, twice
After the second time,
my son and I decided I needed to go to the hospital
and find out what was going on
It turned out my sodium, potassium and magnesium levels
were very low and I was in A-Fib
Yikes
So there is a lot of work to do
I’ve been in the hospital since then
and they are giving me meds, IVs,
and working on improvements and adjustments
I will continue to be here a few more days,
then I will go to re-hab to work on getting around better
I feel fine and am ready to move on
and get back to normal life
I am trying to view my hospital stay as a vacation,
people waiting on me, meals served, a private room, haha…
Please come back on Thursday and we will get back to recipes,
art and the more fun side of life!!
Thank you so much for your prayers, kind words, and well wishes
They mean more than you will ever know…
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How scary Jenna! So glad your son insisted you go to the hospital. I had to chuckle at your sense of humor at your hospital stay as a vacation. 😊 Prayers and continued well wishes for your recovery. 🙏Take care! ❤️
That’s scary! I am just glad that you are doing better now and ready to get back to normal life, Jenna
Jenna, thank goodness you are getting answers for your health emergency and the much needed care to get you back on track for feeling better. So glad HHjr was insistent on getting you to the hospital. Thoughts and prayers as you continue your recovery progress. Remember I’m here if you need to chat while you’re on vacation 🙂 Missing you, take care sweet friend.
I had NO IDEA, Jenna! Wow, it’s a good thing HHJr took you! Those are some scary minerals to be low on, and the A-fib even scarier. I hope the answers will be lasting, and that rehab will be beneficial. Prayers are definitely going up for you, Jenna.Big hugs too.
Sending prayers and hugs your way.
Thinking of you and hoping that you will regain your strength soon. Prayers…
Oh how scary Jenna!
I am glad you are in good hands right now. And your stay will make sure you are on the road to recovery!
Prayers dear one! 🙏
So sorry to hear this, Jenna. It’s tough when alone to not be good on your feet. I’m glad you are getting good care. Concentrate on getting well. Everything else can wait. Your health is the most important.
I’ll keep you in my prayers!🙏
So glad you took this seriously and got it checked out. I hope you can get it under control with the right supplements and medications. Take care! Hugs for a speedy recovery back to normal.
Hugs and prayers for a speedy recovery 🙏
Jenna, how scary is all of this. I am thankful HHjr was there and insisted you going to the hospital. Please know that I am praying for you and that you get the answers from your doctors and that you will be back home soon and feeling better. Sending prayers and love 🙏🏻
Thanks so much or the update, Jenna! It’s crazy how imbalanced electrolytes can impact so much! I’m glad you are where you need to be! Praying that things resolve quickly and that you are home soon and back to what you love!
So happy to hear your health is improving. Stay positive. 🩷😷🙏
Jenna, you have a great positive attitude. Afib is scary stuff. Take good care of yourself.
Jenna, I have been thinking about you. I’m so glad that your son insisted on taking you to the hospital and that you are getting some answers. I know that you are in good hands, and I admire your spirit and positive attitude. With all of that, you are sure to be on the mend soon. Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest. I will continue to keep you in my prayers, sweet friend. Sending hugs and love your way!
In awe at the incredible job you’ve done here on your blog, considering your physical limitations. And also admiring your upbeat spirit.
May you heal quickly and well!
Oh Jenna, your beautiful positive attitude throughout this ordeal is such a blessing. I’m praying for you to have a quick recovery, feel better and be back on your feet.
With love,
Sally
Praying for a complete recovery, so glad that you are receiving the right meds and rehab. God is good…
Wishing you a healthful recovery. Rest up while you can, and keep your happy, vibrant attitude! 💕❤️💕
Take care🙏🏻🩷🌷
So very thankful you went to hospital! And very glad you are on the mend! Looking to hear about your progress, take care.
You are in my prayers.!
Oh Jenna I am so sorry you have had to go through this, I hope you are on your way to feeling better. I Miss seeing you. Michelle
Oh my goodness Jenna – that is very scary!! I’m so glad that your son took you to hospital and you are getting the proper treatment. I’m also glad to hear about the rehab part too – they often have great mobility suggestions. Sending prayers and many hugs your way. Take care Jenna!
P.S. Love the positive attitude!!
We are all so glad you are reporting in and basically things are okay. Be consistent with your rehab to help you recover. We are all behind you–I am a Prayer Warrior at church and have had you in my daily prayers, but will include you in the formal meeting for our group tomorrow. Take care, eat your veggies and whatever else the doctor prescribes and you will be outta’ there quickly. Your fan base will keep you covered with good wishes and prayer in the meantime, you are much beloved. Hoping for the speediest return to great health, Bama!
Georgia Gal (Shelia)
Having lived with peripheral neuropathy in my feet and Afib and ‘the rest’ for a considerable time I do understand. In my case I do use a walker on ‘bad days’ and then walk my way out of it. There is no black and white, there is a day-by-day . . . great that the tests have been done and you know what to aim for and what you can logically do . . . all the best!
I’m thankful you’re better. I will continue to pray for you as you go to rehabilitation.
Jenna,
Sending love ,hugs and prayers. Take good care of yourself. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Attitude is everything and yours is great!
I am hoping you will feel a little stronger each day and will be soon back to doing all the things you love again!
Oh, Jenna, I wish you a speedy recovery and hoping you stay upbeat and positive! Enjoy the pampering but work hard to get back on your feet!!
Jenna, you will continue to be in my prayers. Keep that positive attitude!
Jenna, you are such a positive person! I would never have known you were working through all of these problems except for the notice that you would not be blogging for a little while. I’m praying for you as your doctors try to sort out your various issues. I’m glad you see this as a “vacation”–or you are trying to anyway. I’m sure your family is looking forward to your feeling better and coming home. God bless you in your recovery.💐💜🙏
is iron level ok? my low iron resulted in hospitalization with a-fib.
magnesium is so important & many have low levels. educate yourself on benefits.
prescription for natural healing by james bach has helped me so much.
take care. hope you are back home soon.
Oh my goodness…so sorry to hear this news about you. I hope and pray they are taking good care of you there and that you will soon be out and about again. I spent Christmas week in the hospital, so I also pretended it was a vacation! May they put you in great shape very soon and let you out! Praying for you!
diane in northern wis
So sorry, Jenna – praying for your complete healing. Goodness, Lady. Never expected this – you always seemed so upbeat & engaged & dynamic person I follow! I firmly believe your doctors will figure this out – you will beat this! Much love from one of your biggest fans!
Charlotte Hall
Jenna,
You are in my prayers!
Jenna, I am sending prayers and hugs your way. I hope you feel better and have a speedy recovery.
Hugs, Julie at Julie’s Creative Lifestyle
Jenna, I’m relieved to read this post and know that you are in good hands, making progress. I learned about the effects and dangers of low sodium with Monnie. It can easily lead to a stroke. Grateful your son took you to the hospital. I know hospitals are not all that comfortable, but keep your positive attitude. It will make a difference. Please know you are thought of, and I know you will be better and back home soon.
Sweet Jena, Praying for you throughout my day and asking that our Lord give you the strength that you need and total healing. Oh I am sure you would rather be home as there is no place like home but rest, let others care for you and get better friend. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Glad to hear you are feeling better and getting the help you need! I have bad arthritis in my body and I know how it can affect your life. Sounds like you have a good care team. 🥰
I look forward to seeing more of your lovely art when you get feeling better! Xo
Jenna, such a scary ordeal. I hope you are better. Take good care of yourself. So glad your son took you to the hospital. I have some arthritis as well in my fingers. The low sodium is indeed scary. Be well sweet friend.
Jenna, just a quick check on you. You sure have had a kick in the pants lately. Please know that I am praying for you, for your health and the closing of Society6. I love your postings and creativity. God bless you now and always.
I’m very glad to hear you check in and especially glad that you decided enough was enough and went to the hospital. It sounds as though they are being very thorough and already have some answers and working on straightening that around. (I hear you on the afib — I have to have a cardioversion on Monday. Ugh.) I’m glad you are under good watch. Now I see another couple of posts, including one on Society 6. Off to check those out. Meanwhile, take care, get well. That had to be frightening and I know you are in good hands.
Jenna I hope you know how much you are loved and prayed for. It is amazing all you have been doing with your cane in tow. I am so glad HHjr was with you and you went to hospital…I’m sure you were wanting answers which is sometimes half the battle. Prayers and blessings always. 🙏🏻🥰
Awww dearest Jenna, I am so sorry that I’m just reading this now, but so very thankful that you went to the hospital and found out the cause. I’m loving that you found positivity in your “vacation”! Prayers for you my friend, and God bless you.
My dear friend Jenna,
My heart goes out to you and lots of prayers. I identify with you, I am going through some of the same things with my hands. I also read about your connection with Society 6 being broken. I am so sorry that you are having to walk through all this at this time in your life. It has always been such a joy to have you as a part of our blogging community and a wonderful role model for so many of us. You hang in there girl, you are in my prayers.
Miz Helen
God bless you and may He continue to heal you