I had to go to the hospital last night

[TheMightyFavog]

I was worried about some swelling in my feet, and my insurance company's ask a nurse line told me to get it looked at ASAP. It was nothing, just some dependent edema from sitting in a hot dorm room, all the while drinking and eating really salty snacks.

I'm fine now, but that was a scare for me. I konow that it could have been potentailly something serious.

The swellings gone now, thank the gods.

[BlueIris]

1. You poor thing. It's good you're feeling better. nt

[TheMightyFavog]

2. Scared the fuck out of me, I can tell you.

I was scared that they'd have to put me in surgery or something. The thought of being put out by general anesthesia has always scared me.

[Darth_Kitten]

5. I'm glad everything turned out okay.

:hug:

[supernova]

3. Glad you're OK now.

Word of advice about ankle edema and sitting for long periods: (I know because mine swell sometimes.)

If at all possible, sit with your legs propped up, at least parallel w/ your lap.

If you must sit at a desk, make sure your feet touch the floor. Should be OK for a guy. Me? I'm short, so chair hieght matters. The reason is you want to make sure the chair doesn't press on the back of your thigh; this is what causes circulation to cut off. If I'm sitting at a desk, I use a foot stool.

[TheMightyFavog]

6. I was sitting for a long time last night

I ws going through the middle of Season one of House, M.D. at the time.

Right now, I've got the second garbage can flipped over and a pillow on top of it propping up my leg.

[auntAgonist]

4. I'm glad it all turned out ok for you!!

scary though.

:hug:
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