update on my DH

16 years ago

Fred had a couple of really bad nights (and days) with the back pain and not being able to sleep and no better today. I asked him yesterday evening if he thought he should go back to Heart Hospital (their emergency room) and get checked. Its been a week exactly, and seems like he shouldn't still have this much pain. He actually was considering it . Then he changed his mind, saying he'd wait and see how he was today. (Men!)

Well he had a worse night and by early afternoon he finally decided to call down the Heart Hospital and see what they thought of him coming in to Emergency or waiting till tomorrow when Dr D. would be there to see him. When he described the pain, they wanted him right in immediately as they were concerned about internal bleeding. That hadn't even occurred to any of us, and actually I thought maybe something with his kidney since the aneurysm was practically resting on it.

So after spending 5 hrs there and getting ultrasound and blood tests and all, mostly GOOD news!

The surgery site is fine, the stint is fine, no bleeding. No kidney problems. However he does have an infection in that general area which is causing all the back pain and discomfort. They had a long fancy name for it but it's a "guy thing" . And nothing whatsoever to do with his surgery. Whew. So he got IV pain meds, antibiotics, and got to come home. Yay. His mood is great cause of that, LOL. They want him to see our family doc, and also get in to see a Urologist IMMEDIATELY! Tomorrow Fred will try to make appts with both. I'm sure our doc will work him in fine, hope the specialist can too.

I am greatly relieved to know there's no problems resulting from the heart surgery. Plus a wee bit exhausted mentally and physically from the last week. He's had me pretty worried.

I told my DDIL, who lives a few blocks away, if she saw this crazy woman running down the middle of the street waving her arms and screaming...to just wave as I went by.
bless her heart, she said she'd just run out and join me and keep me company. I love that girl.

hugs, Karen

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jeannespines
16 years ago
Purplemoon - Run..run...run...that's good if you can do it! Then take good care of yourself...hot bath, recliner and something cool to drink...a good book, a comforter (probably not in your area)...so, ok, a dog to pet. Prayers still coming your way...for you and your family. God bless. Jeanne S.
kirkus
16 years ago
Tell Fred to listen to his wife! :o) (I have to remind myself of that once in awhile! Hee hee!) Do take care of YOURSELF, Karen! I bet Carol will run with you too! Hee hee! Bear Hugs! Kirk
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princess_mimi
16 years ago
I'd run with you Karen! I am so glad to hear that it's nothing serious. I know how you feel tho...I have my DH and five young sons at home. Sometimes I think that they really ARE from another planet!

My prayers are with you and Fred.

~~Mimi
susiesunshine
16 years ago
Ms Karen: Again we are proud to hear a good report from you and yours!.... Although the road is sometimes, rough, and long and winding.....You are truly a real trooper. You are like the Enegizer Bunny you just keep ....going...and going...and going!!! and all of us, your GJ Friends.... will just keep up with you and keep our prayers and thoughts all along the way with you!!!! You are a truly amazing WOMAN!!!
Keep us informed...Like Princess Mimi says... YOU MUST TAKE CARE OF Y O U ALSO !!!!
and
Karen.... God is beside you... He Loves you sooooo!!!
Till we talk again...
GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BLESS YOUR WHOLE FAMILY !!!!
Your GJ Friend
Susie
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luvstocraft
16 years ago
Karen, glad he got the pain figured out and is now really on the road to recovery. I'd say your DDIL is a real keeper! Bless all your hearts, hope this will all soon be behind you. Luvs
Purplemoon
Original Author
16 years ago
Luvs, my DDIL is absolutely the best. I am so lucky Jason married her. By the way, hope your DH had a nice birthday.
My oldest son turned 44 yesterday. (shaking my head over this, hard to believe).

Princess Mimi, with a husband and 5 sons, I think you should be the QUEEN. Bless your heart!

Thank you again, Everyone, for all the prayers and good thoughts. And the offers of "running partners", LOL. I'm sure the men with white coats and nets would love a challenge. Tho I couldn't outrun a turtle these days.

DH finally felt pretty good today and hopefully the worst is over. He has appt Friday with Urologist, but the antibiotics and anti-inflams apparently worked great and the back pain is almost gone.

hugs, Karen
use2bcapecodr
16 years ago
At long last maybe things will settle down to a dull roar for you and Fred! You deserve a break! I'm so glad he's doing so much better.

Things are finally going better here too. My stove is hooked up...love it...and my closets are to be installed today. Although, they were supposed to here at 8 AM...it's 9 now, and I'm wondering if they've forgotten me! That would send me over the edge!

OK...there's the doorbell! Whoopie!

Now to figure out how to get the white paint out of my hair!

~Sandy~
jeannespines
16 years ago
Hey, Capecode ... You're lucky if you can wash that white stuff out of your hair!...mine doesn't wash out anymore!

Good news from you, Purplemoon, on Fred's improvement...God bless. Jeanne S.
use2bcapecodr
16 years ago
Yep...I know whatcha mean! It's Kills primer to boot...and I just dyed my hair the other day! I can't win!

But my closet is done, and I'm thrilled!! Real tired from running back and forth from one end of the house to the other lugging things to put back in the closet...but happy nevertheless!! I had not concept of how much sh*t you can fit into one 16 ft. closet!! Amazing!

I'd run with you too, Karen, but I don't think I'm up for running anymore! I'll be glad to drive you though! LOL

~Sandy~
nonacook
16 years ago
Glad to hear that things are getting better with Fred (the 'mostly good news' part) and that he has made his appointments with the other Drs.
It was a relief for me, to know when we found out that Bill's stints were doing good! Wives always worry!
luna_llena_feliz
16 years ago
I'm thrilled to hear that Fred is on the road to recovery and the scares were fairly minor ones. Like Kirk said, men have to learn to listen to us women! lol! And your DDIL is definitely a wonderful woman. I might not be able to run with you but I could drive my car and hang my head out the window while wailing like a siren. Pamper yourself a little and have a glass of wine or a box of chocolates on me.

Karen, thank goodness your closet is together! Now I just hope the rest of the year is smooth sailing for you.
Purplemoon
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16 years ago
Oh gosh, Sandy your graphic is a hoot. LOL. Glad your closet done and your clothes out of diningroom. Tho that means you might have to cook and set the table for Thanksgiving.
And Luna, I sure would love to hear you wail like a siren.
That sounds very entertaining!
And you've talked me into the wine and chocolates!!! LOL hugs, Karen

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