DH in the hospital again

15 years ago

Bob hasn't felt well for several weeks. He went to the doctor two weeks ago for a respitory infection. He was given some prescriptions and his throat and ears got better, but he still felt so bad and so weak. I had been trying to get him to go back to the Dr. Last Tuesday I took his blood pressure and it was 69/54. I took it three more times and it was still in that range. I took him to the ER. They kept him. They did an EKG and found out he has had another heart attack. They don't know when , but it's been in the past two months when he had a previous EKG.

They took him off his BP meds and it immediately went to too high a level. They worked with his meds and it's been stabilized for a couple of days now.

He will be getting a heart catherization this morning. He's had them before. He said they are not terrible, but he is dreading it just the same.

For those of you so inclined, please keep Bob in your prayers. Thank you.

Linda

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minivanmom
15 years ago
Sending good thoughts your way.

Donna
ivamae
15 years ago
I'm so sorry. Wishing him ( and you) all the best. That is scary
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okwriter
15 years ago
Linda,
I'm so sorry to hear that! I remember when he was in the hospital before, but I thought everyone was rolling along pretty well.
I will say a prayer for both of you.
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nan_nc
15 years ago
Linda, I'm so sorry you and DH are going through this again. You both will be in my thoughts.

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susanjf_gw
15 years ago
of course..you take care, too!
alisande
15 years ago
I'm sorry to hear that, Linda. Yes, please take care of yourself, too. You have my good thoughts.
phyllis__mn
15 years ago
Caring thoughts to both of you.
carolswfl_2007
15 years ago
Linda, Healing prayers and good thoughts to both of you. Carol
sandy_in_ia
15 years ago
OklaMoni
15 years ago
Linda, I'll be thinking of you and Bob. The cath is no problem for most, and goes by quick.

Lets just hope, they see all they need to see with it, and can fix whatever ails Bob.

Please keep us posted, while we keep you and Bob in our thoughts.

Moni
wanda_va
15 years ago
Linda, I am so sorry, and will certainly remember you and Bob in my prayers. I hope they can find the problem and fix him quickly. Please keep us posted on his progress. Hugs!
IndianaKat
15 years ago
Good thoughts and prayers for Bob (and for you too Missy)....hope hes on the mend soon....

~Kathy~
dirt_yfingernails
15 years ago
Hugs for you and Bob. Hope they find out what's going on.
nodakgal
15 years ago
Sending my best for both of you!
pattico_gw
15 years ago
Sorry Linda...good thoughts and prayers coming from Iowa.

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lindyluwho
15 years ago
Linda, I hope Bob feels better soon. Take care of yourself too.

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clubm
15 years ago
Sending good thoughts your way.
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15 years ago
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Granlan_TX
15 years ago
Gosh, Linda, this must have scared you both!

Keeping Bob and you in my special thoughts.

Try to update when you can.

Granlan Hugs
donna_oh
15 years ago
Linda, Bob will be in my prayers!

Donna (^_^)
mamatoad
15 years ago
Sending my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery! I am so sorry this is happening again. Please keep us posted. Bettye/AZ
foggyj
15 years ago
So sorry to hear this. Prayers are going out for you and your DH.
glenda_al
15 years ago
Linda, I was wondering if something had happened, being as you haven't posted much lately.

So sorry about your husband and hope things go well, today.

Will be thinking about you and praying for good things!

((((((Linda))))))
rosebudms
15 years ago
I am so inclined.
judy_jay
15 years ago
Keeping you & your DH in my thoughts & prayers.
Eliza_ann_ca
15 years ago
Also keeping you and your DH in my prayers.
My DH has been in the hospital for over a month now,so I know the worry and stress firsthand.
williamsburgjane
15 years ago
Sending special thoughts your way.
grammahony
15 years ago
Hi Linda. I'll keep you and Bob in my prayers. Hope he improves real fast.
Leslie
missmaggierock
15 years ago
Linda, I hope Bob is better really soon.
You do a great job taking care of everybody.

I'm so glad you got to retire.
Take care of yourself too!!!
chattypatty49
15 years ago
Will keep Bob and you in my thoughts and prayers.
intherain
15 years ago
Linda, I am glad you got Bob to ER and that he is receiving medical help. I pray he will get better soon. Please take care of yourself as well!

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sable_ca
15 years ago
Your husband, and you too, are in my prayers.

Sable
gazania_gw
15 years ago
Keeping you and hubby in my thoughts for sure. I know that a cath isn't all that bad, but we always worry anyway. Waiting to hear how the cath went.

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