Our internet went out on Halloween, and it was just restored late last night. R has had multiple doctors' appointments in the last two weeks, and we have desperately needed to do some medical research online, as well as health insurance and Medicare changes needing our attention, but we were reduced to pacing the floor (me) and bemoaning how much we needed to do and couldn't do with the DSL out (R).
We had an appointment with the Vascular Surgeon last Friday (11-9-18), and he said R is not well enough to withstand the aneurysm surgery at this time. He set up an appointment with a Cardiologist in the same group for today (11-15-18). Leaving the Heart Center last Friday for another appointment at another location, R had a hard fall on the concrete sidewalk. Was sent for CT of the brain to make sure there was no brain bleed. There wasn't, thank goodness. At the second appointment, they told us he was on the verge of his kidneys completely shutting down. His blood pressure was way too low, and he was severely dehydrated due to Lasix. He was given IV fluids and then released to come home. It was a long, harrowing day.
Today, we see the the Cardiologist and have lab work again to see how his kidneys are doing. This is the scariest journey I have ever been on in my life. And Winter is setting in.
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7 comments:
Oh Angie! Love , hugs and prayers to you both! This is so hard. I am so sorry he is so sick.
Oh, I wish there was something I could do to help. Take care of yourself so you don't get sick too. He's very lucky to have you to take care of him. I hope things get easier soon.
JulieQ and Robin---thank you so much for your kind, loving thoughts. Things have certainly changed drastically around here the last few months. I can't get Blogger to deliver comments to my email so I will try to respond here.
So sorry for what you are going through, Angie! Will keep the two of you in my prayers!
Oh Angie, this sounds so hard! Hope the weather cooperates for a while. Sending loving thoughts and hugs.
So sorry to read this. Your challenges are great right now. Thank you for sharing and we will share virtual hugs and hand holds. It is a tough journey, and bumps in the road such as loss of the Internet only add to your concerns. I am so hoping today finds you more in the sunshine.
Janet O., Jeanne, Tabor---thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. Yes, things are tougher than I could have ever imagined, but my gratitude for you guys and so many other people and moments of joy knows no bounds.
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