ginnyde Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Friday morning I went into the hospital to have my urethrea dialated. Short procedure - home by noon. Wrong, when they intubated me I started coughing. Turns out I aspirated whatever. So home by noon on Friday became home by noon on Saturday. Earl got very agitated when I didn't come home as planned and I was very agitated that I wasn't home as planned. Fortunately, with friends, family and my angel LPN Earl and I have been well cared for. It is just now that I am beginning to feel like a human being again. An in some ways it was a comedy of errors - like I had to come home catherized. Had a day (leg) bag and a night bag with a 40 feet hose, I swear, caught on everything. Lost the cap to the day bag first night, so I was tethered to the bag from he!! until this a.m. Little scary though since on Friday they took a chest x-ray. All of us here are very aware of what they can show. It did show infiltration in the lower right lobe but they told me it in no way looked like cancer. But I am now in the hands of a pulmonologist. The hospice nurse was here this a.m. and said that Earl is doing great, good heart, good lungs, good blood pressure. She wants us to get him up into his chair everyday. We did for over an hour, so he is now snoring across the room from me. I am now going to catch up on all the news about my friends. I am only hoping that it is all good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Ginny, SO GLAD TO HEAR FROM YOU! That "little procedure" as you described it turned into a big deal, huh? I'm glad that's over with for you. Also, I am thrilled to hear that Earl's vitals are so good. Snoring is good - very good! Love that sound! Music to your ears, huh? Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Geez, Ginny, like you needed THAT? And why does anyone need their uretha dilated? OK, don't answer that . . . I am so sorry, but I hope you're OK and normal now. glad to hear everything is so normal with Earl right now, that's great news. poor guy, had to go overnight without the love of his life by his side. Take care, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Ginny, happy to hear you and Earl are doing better. Best to you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Ginny, jeez, your little ordeal wasn't so little I guess. Please let us know what the pulm. says. I am now worried about you too now. Please take care and rely on everyone for your needs right now. You need to be strong too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Ginny, I was soooo worried about you and Earl! Soooo glad you're doing better. Will keep you both in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Ginny, You really had a couple of bad days, glad you and Earl are doing better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bean_si (Not Active) Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Ginny, Geez you sure need a break from all the hard times you're going through. Sending you prayers and good wishes. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brm1949 Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Sorry to hear you ran into complications, praying that things improve for the both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Ginny, Glad to hear you are both doing better. You are both always in my prayers... God Bless and gentle hugs, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Ginny, Seems like those "easy" procedures are never as "easy" as they say they are gonna be!!!! (Maybe they mean easy for the dr.)! Glad you are feeling better and hope you are "un-tethered" by now. You certainly didn't need this right now. Glad Earl is doing ok. Hope the "goods" continue..... TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DollyPardonMe Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Glad to hear things worked out. I know your husband must have been very upset when you couldn't come home Friday. I'm so glad you had someone who could watch over him while you were recouperating. I know he must feel much better now that you are home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacake Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Ginny, All the Halls wish you and the Duke peace and comfort. Take care, Good Lady, and keep us posted on Earl and yourself. Fran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Ginny, So very glad to hear you and Earl are doing better. My thoughts and prayers are with the both of you. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Ginny, Talk about a long day! Geese... glad your back Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Glad you're back and that Earl is doing well. Whew, that was sure no way to take a break! Will be saying a prayer that all this will be something soon to be forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Daughter of Bill Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Well, you sure had a heck of a day! Glad you're back home and that all is well, including your hubby! I'm sure that he really missed you. In my thoughts and prayers~~~~ Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 This is a major rule violation Ginny. The caregiver is not allowed to be ill or out of commission. No fine this time, but watch it! Poor Duke must have been worried sick. That's enough excitement for awhile ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Glad you are home and feeling better, but I bet Earl is gladder(ha)! elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Hey Ginny, Gotta agree with Ry on this one. I think your pushing the envelope just a little to far!!! Time to sit back and enjoy the ride!! Sure hope your both feeling better REAL SOON! (((((GINNY & DUKE)))))) Love & Hugs, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 What a time you are having, Ginny!!! Someone earlier said that it's the "simple little procedures" that always seem to be the biggest headaches. Anyway, glad you're feeling better and back on your feet. I'm also so very glad to hear that the Duke is having a good day and is up in his chair....even if he is sleeping!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Oy vey Ginny, what a time you had! Hopefully you can slow down now. PS--I had an infiltrate in both lungs at one point, found when I had an abdominal ct, had follow up scans sand they went away. Very common Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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