Inkerdoodler Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 On Monday Jim went in for progress check re. Tarceva. While there they said he was dehydrated and sodium, postassium, RC and WC were low so they wanted to admit him to be "beefed up" - in process of transfer to ER he had an acute resp. distress attack. 7 hrs in ER and they wanted to intubate him right there... we said no way!! Then went to a room on meds and oxygen, blood thinners in event of clot, and antibiotics in case of pneumonia. Then they decided to transfer to ICU. Turns out he does have pneumonia. On nebulizers almost constantly for wheezing. Was "out cold" most of yesterday due to morphine. He is on a bi-pap mask to help with breathing. Four of our 5 kids are here every day and all being supportive but in tears most of the time. We really thought we were losing him yesterday and we had to make a decision on DNA order which was awful but we didn't want to hurt him any more if there was little chance of benefit. But good news is he is doing better this a.m. Breathing improved since yesterday; more alert and making eye contact, even gesturing and making faces at nurses, and very frustrated that he can't make himself understood. Yesterday he was using a clipboard to write notes, but today the meds are making his hands 'shaky' and we can't read what he writes. Then he gets upset and his heart rate goes up. He is the strongest man I know and keeps fighting. His favorite movie is "Unsinkable Molly Brown" when she says "I ain't down yet... my eyes are still blinkin'!" Keep all the prayers coming! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Oh Sandy, I feel your pain! Watching someone you love in that condition only makes your Heart ache more then it already does. I will keep your family in my prayers.. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Many, many prayers going out for you and Jim. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 ((((SANDY))) I am keeping Jim in my prayers. I pray that God comfort him and bring him healing and a quick recovery. God Bless you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Jim will be in my prayers. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy, Praying for Jim to continue to improve and for all involved especially you, your kids, the doctors and the nurses. God will sustain you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephi Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Sandy, I know how terribly hard this is on everyone. A what we think will be "simple" trip to the hospital turns into something frightening. I know you all will continue to fight this thing. My thoughts and prayers are there with you.. sending hugs, Stephi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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