Anniemac Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Tim came home from the hospital today---finally. He had a few set backs, but nothing too serious. He spent two days in ICU after his surgery because the doc had to open his pericardium to strip tumor off the vein. He reassured me that the tumor was not in his heart or in the pericardium--it was just the only way to remove it. He did tell me that his heart became unstable a couple of times during the surgery--but didn't tell for a few days after--when he knew all was good. Tim's had an episode of tachacardia the day he was put in a regular room. It could have been the surgery or it could have been nerves or they thought he might be having a heart attack. They moved him to cardiac ICU for two days. No heart attack--just nerves. I almost had one!! A couple of more days in a regular room and he was ready to come home. They sure don't make it easy to sleep--lots of noise and people waking you up at all hours. He had the most beautiful view of the Puget Sound out his window. We could watch the ships coming and going. The hospital was great. They have an Al A Carte food system. Tim could order anything he wanted 24 hours a day and it would be brought to him. He could eat when he really felt like it and have just jello or mac & cheese or a fruit smothie. It was a great idea--they would bring me food too--all I had to do was pay cash. It was nice that we could have dinner together in his room. So glad to have him home. He's doing great. Stands up straight--not hunched over. He had a couple of units of blood 2 days ago, so his color is good. Says the pain is controlled with the meds, so it's not too bad. I don't have the entire pathology report yet, but Tim got the info that the margins were clean--then he dozed off while the doc was talking. Sorry this was so long--it's my birthday and having him come home was just the greatest gift. Thanks for the prayers everyone. I know it helped him through. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Dear Annie, So glad Tim is doing so well. He's really on the mend.and he had a "good" hospital experience - which really is important. I know he'll improve every day. Happy Birthday to you Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 So glad you have him home. Enjoy your birthday. I have recovered from many surgeries, and learned to take it easy the first week or two. Over doing it only brought discomfort for me, but I was able to live in the real world. You take care of yourself, too !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanna M. Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 So glad he's home and doing ok. I will pray for his continued recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelliemacs Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 home will do the trick.. he will get better and better every day now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marta Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Great to hear that Tim is home..I will keep praying for that quick recovery Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresca Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Glad to hear Tim is home and doing well. I will continue to pray for a speedy recovery!!! Now you get some rest too. Rana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 So happy that Tim is home. What a wonderful birthday present. Blessings to you both, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Happy birthday, Annie! Yep, there's no gift like a healing spouse. Give Tim my regards and wishes for a speedy recovery. I am so glad the hospital stay, even with the bumps, was a good one. The view sounds spectacular. Know that you are much loved here, both of you. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Light the candle on the cake, just don't let Tim blow it out!! Congrats on having him home and happy birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 What a happy birthday!! Thank you for stopping and sharing that wonderful news with us We love wonderful news. You are right , the hospital is no place to vacation and get rest! Have a wonderful day and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNIE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pepperpike Posted June 21, 2003 Share Posted June 21, 2003 Welcome home to Tim. I had my left lung removed in March. Make sure Tim uses the pain meds given. I tried to be valient and wasted alot of energy fighting pain that could have been used for healing. Something the doctors didn't tell me is that the space fills up with fluid. So when Tim is moving around he may feel the sloushing around of the fluid. This dries up over time, but the first few weeks, I couldn't lie down flat as I felt like I was drowing. I slept in a recliner for almost the first month. I finally got back to my bed, but never able to sleep on my left side like I used to. Bending over and putting my head down bothered me alot when I first came home. I couldn't pick up the newspaper. I soon learned to squat down and pick things up. The fluid movement made me dizzy. The good news, my right lung has expanded and made up for some of the loss of the left. Good luck to Tim and yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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