My Husband is in ICU

11 years ago

Last evening with Amber, Alyssa and I present, my husband had a stroke. We immediately called 911. This is his second stroke in 6 years or so. The severity of the stroke called for us as a family to make a decision, not do much and he would probably not get any better at all or have the doctor inject a very strong blood thinner that would break up the clot and he would more than likely get back a lot of his original movement. The downside to it, was it might cause bleeding and death. We felt we had no choice and all of us decided to have the doctor give the drug. All went well till he had an allergic reaction to the drug and his tongue and mouth started to swell. He had to be put under and a breathing tube inserted. He was also given two medications to fight the allergy. He stayed in the local hospital till this morning when a bed was ready at an ICU room at St. Vincent's in Indianapolis. He still has the breathing tube in and it may come out tomorrow. He knows us and seems to have a lot of movement on the side that was effected this time. He will have another long road to get back as much as he can.

Sue

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Deeby
11 years ago
I'm praying.
PKponder TX Z7B
11 years ago
I am praying for his recovery too. I am so sorry that this happened.
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kayjones
11 years ago
Oh, Marilyn - I am so sorry for this happening to your husband - I will certainly pray for his recovery.
glenda_al
11 years ago
Thoughts for your husband and your family!
katlan
11 years ago
Oh Marilyn how absolutely terrifying. You have my prayers for the best possible outcome. Take care of you too.

In the blink of an eye your whole life can change.,....

God bless him.
alisande
11 years ago
I'm so sorry this happened, Sue. The fact that he knows you seems like an encouraging sign. I hope the progress continues. Please keep us posted. (((Marilyn Sue)))
Jasdip
11 years ago
Oh Sue, how horrible for you and your girls!!!
My thoughts are with you and your family.
nanaofmany08
11 years ago
sue im so sorry im praying for u all
pam_25f
11 years ago
So sorry to hear this. I hope it all turns out well.
murraysmom Zone 6a OH
11 years ago
Lucky that you were there with him when it happened. Sending up prayers for your family.
marie_ndcal
11 years ago
I am so sorry about this. I know what you are going thru as we went thru it with my son in law about 3 years ago. I will put you on the prayer list.
My prayers are with your family and the medical staff. They really do have so many new medications.
grandma_bonnie
11 years ago
Prayers being lifted to heal and give him back to you and the family.
wanda_va
11 years ago
I'm sorry to hear this. He and the family will be in my special thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted...we care. Hugs!
socks
11 years ago
I've heard of that drug and the decision to make about administering it. I hope and pray he recovers well, Marilyn Sue, and so sorry about the allergic reaction. How terrible it all is. Just keep us posted; everyone here cares. Hugs to you.
susie53_gw
11 years ago
I am happy Amber was there with you when this happened. She is such a blessing to you. I will continue praying for all of you, my firiend!!

Susie
caroline94535
11 years ago
(Marilyn Sue, DH, and all the family). You are in my prayers.
Lindsey_CA
11 years ago
Oh my gosh. I am so sorry to read this. You are all in my prayers.
morz8 - Washington Coast
11 years ago
Marilyn, please add my prayers for a full recovery. I'm so sorry your family is facing this. Please take care of yourself too and rest when you can.
lisa_fla
11 years ago
So sorry this is happening. I hope you feel the KTer's sitting with you at the hospital.
mare_wbpa
11 years ago
Prayers and good thoughts coming your way.
sheilajoyce_gw
11 years ago
Keeping you in our thoughts.
Georgysmom
11 years ago
I'm so sorry to read this. I think you and your family made the right decision. There was no way of knowing he would have an allergic reaction. It certainly sounds like he's responding to all the antidotes. I know you will keep us posted as to how everything is going. (((((Sue and family))))))
nanny98
11 years ago
Oh MY....I feel so sorry that this is happening and am sending my very best thoughts and prayers that his recovery will continue to go smoothly. (((((Marilyn Sue & Family)))))
mamatoad
11 years ago
Sue, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted.
Holly_ON
11 years ago
Adding my thoughts and wishes for recovery. Glad you went for the tPA.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
11 years ago
Sue, I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's illness. I'll be thinking of you all in the days to come.
Kathsgrdn
11 years ago
Sorry to hear this, Marilyn Sue, sending prayers for your dh.
lucillle
11 years ago
Sue
He (and you) are in my prayers.
satine_gw
11 years ago
Sue, thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Glad he is responding to the medication and that he is aware you are with him. It will be a great comfort to him.
Satine
monica_pa Grieves
11 years ago
You and your DH will be in my prayers for
strength to you and your family,
jkayd_il5
11 years ago
Prayers are going up for your husband, you and your family.
User
11 years ago
(((Hugs)))
jannie
11 years ago
I'm sending healing thoughts and prayers.
gadgets
11 years ago
Sue: I pray that he will be okay, and that you will be okay too.

Shirley
rob333 (zone 7b)
11 years ago
(((you and all of your family)))

He'll be doing all right pretty soon, I'm just sure of it. I'm glad the drug worked, and sorry it did a number. The good news is, they're counteracting the number it did, and he'll be right as rain in short order. Best hopes coming your way!!!
sylviatexas1
11 years ago
what Rob said.

holding all of you in my thoughts & in my heart.
chisue
11 years ago
What a shock and scare for you and the girls, and for him of course! I'm sorry he suffered an allergic reaction, but that's being addressed -- and perhaps the drug did help as intended. Cognition and movement are great signs for a good recovery.

Can some family stay in Indianapolis while he's in the hospital there? I imagine someone has to keep things going at home.
Sue_va
11 years ago
Marilyn, I think your family made the eight decision, and your doctors took care of the allergy situation very quickly. Looking forward to a good recovery.

She
phyllis__mn
11 years ago
Sincerely hoping all goes well.
terilyn
11 years ago
Adding my thoughts and prayers for your entire family.
lindaohnowga
11 years ago
Prayer just said for your dear hubby.
yayagal
11 years ago
I'm praying for your husband at this tough time and for you too, you've had so much. God bless both of you.
sjerin
11 years ago
Oh my, that must have been frightening! I'm so glad you were able to react quickly to get him to the hospital so he could receive the serum, which seems to be working. I will certainly keep you all in my prayers, Marilyn Sue. Please try to take care of yourself as well--don't forget to eat and try to get some sleep when you can. I'm so sorry you are having to go through this.
ruthieg__tx
11 years ago
So sorry .. I know that must have been frightening....Sending good thoughts that he has a good recovery.
User
11 years ago
So very sorry~~best wishes for a full recovery.
Cherryfizz
11 years ago
Sending good thoughts.
Fun2BHere
11 years ago
Sending you blessings and prayers.
phoggie
11 years ago
Oh my gosh!... I am so sad this happened to your husband and will be praying for a good recovery. I am thankful you did not have to go through this alone. Sending you many hugs!
joyfulguy
11 years ago
I'm sorry to hear of the trouble that you've been through ... and hope that you aren't troubled about having made the choice that you did: you could not have known about the allergic reaction.

And it appears that, despite that, he is progressing well.

I'm sending good thoughts and hopes that things may turn out for the best.

Offering some prayers on his behalf ... and for the rest of you, as well.

Trust that, whatever the outcome, you'll be able to deal with it and make the best of the situation.

ole oyful
dedtired
11 years ago
I hope he recovers from this major setback. I am thinking of all of you. Stay strong.

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