Guest Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Not sure if this is the correct place. My husband is not doing well after vats surgery, I was called at work to go to the hospital thursday morning, when I walked into the room his head was the size of a basketball, his eyes were completely shut and his throat was closing up and he was spitting blood--a very scary site. The nurse says swelling is common but that this was an extreme case and the worse she has ever seen. The dr. was called immediately and I had to sign to put in another chest tube, I was told that it could either get worse or the swelling would subside in 12-24 hrs. as of last night he was no better. The dr. says he probably won't be released until Wednesday but if its worse I don't know. I wished the dr. had told us of these possible complications but I think even the dr. was surpirsed. This was a surgery that most people go home after 3 days, but I just don't know. I am so afraid that they may put him ICU because of breathing difficulty he has only 30% total lung capacity. My work place has been great telling me not to use my vacation and take all the time I need but I didn't expect these complications, I have used 2 1/2 days already and might need more--don't know why but I feel so guilty. Please keep my husband in your thoughts. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Bert, Good thoughts, good vibes and good prayers for your husband's speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I will keep you all in my prayers. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I am praying..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Prayers for your husband and a speedy recovery... God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Prayers going your way. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
char1048 Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Prayers for your husband and you for his speedy recovery. Charolette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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