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Post by Clipper on Feb 14, 2020 18:01:38 GMT -5
The news from the Southeast is not so hot.
Last night while bowling I suddenly could not catch my breath and broke out in a sweat. It passed so we went on and finished bowling. When we left the bowling alley I found that I got winded just walking to the truck, so we came to the ER.
They did blood work and an EKG and admitted me at 2:30 this morning. They did an echocardiogram today and the cardiologist came in and told me that I had a very high calcium score 9 yrs ago when last tested and that the shortness of breath was symptomatic of what could be a pending cardiac event. He wanted me to stay here, about two minutes from the cath lab until they can do a catheterization on Monday.
In the meantime I am to lay low and stay in bed other than to walk to the john to pee.
They have me all wired up to telemetry witha pocket sized monitor,
an O2 sensor on my finger and electrode stickers all over me. Just uncomfortable as hell. The food is disgusting and the bed is like a cinder block. Lol
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2020 20:32:16 GMT -5
Oh my. What's that saying; when it rains it pours. Gee Clipper keep me ( us) informed. If ya need anything let me know. Have no idea what I can do but I'm available. Hey I think I still remember how to give a bed bath and place a patient on a bed pan!!!!!
That shortness of breath was a good fast sign for you to get help. Your heart was talking to you. Is Kathy with you?
I'll have to prepare a great breakfast for you. Place your order now:
You are in my prayers. Please heal fast and soon. The Corner needs ya.
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Post by kit on Feb 15, 2020 7:23:34 GMT -5
Hang-in there Clipper and do what the doctors tell you to. And try not to chase the pretty nurses all around (they have more energy than you do right now). Hope the catheterization makes you feel 100% again (who knows, maybe your average bowling score will go up).
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Post by Clipper on Feb 15, 2020 8:31:55 GMT -5
Thanks for the good thoughts an d wishes. Had a pretty good night’s sleep. I woke up to an aide that looks like Lurch, looming over me with a blood pressure cuff. Just finished breakfast. How can they screw up a dish of oatmeal? It looked like patching plaster and a person could drink it with a straw, lol. So far the food an d a hard bed are my only complaints. The staff and care have been great.
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Post by BHU on Feb 15, 2020 10:03:51 GMT -5
Thanks for the good thoughts an d wishes. Had a pretty good night’s sleep. I woke up to an aide that looks like Lurch, looming over me with a blood pressure cuff. Just finished breakfast. How can they screw up a dish of oatmeal? It looked like patching plaster and a person could drink it with a straw, lol. So far the food an d a hard bed are my only complaints. The staff and care have been great. Clipper, get better soon or we're coming down there & give you a good working over. I'm the meantime try not to worry, follow Dr's orders & get better soon. You're in good hands. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2020 10:18:14 GMT -5
Lurch! LOL
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Post by clarencebunsen on Feb 15, 2020 10:46:33 GMT -5
Take care of yourself young man.
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Post by clarencebunsen on Feb 15, 2020 11:44:55 GMT -5
Barb says I can't complain about the food at St. E's. She can't get over the ice cream on my breakfast tray. I find that most foods on the soft food diet are sweet. Ensure needs a bacon and eggs flavor.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2020 15:29:42 GMT -5
Barb says I can't complain about the food at St. E's. She can't get over the ice cream on my breakfast tray. I find that most foods on the soft food diet are sweet. Ensure needs a bacon and eggs flavor. Are you in the hospital, too! |
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Post by Clipper on Feb 15, 2020 23:07:33 GMT -5
Barb says I can't complain about the food at St. E's. She can't get over the ice cream on my breakfast tray. I find that most foods on the soft food diet are sweet. Ensure needs a bacon and eggs flavor. Are you in the hospital, too! I was wondering the same thing PB. I am getting forgetful but I don’t remember CB saying he was going into the hospital. Are you ok CB? I notice more and more that I forget such things. |
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Post by clarencebunsen on Feb 15, 2020 23:22:49 GMT -5
I was in the hospital for some repairs. Had a hiatal hernia fixed with a mesh and some staples and a Linx device placed around my esophagus where it enters my stomach. I thought I posted something but who knows, I was drugged.
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Post by Clipper on Feb 16, 2020 8:29:04 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that . Sounds like a very painful procedure. You are definitely in my prayers. I am bitching about the food but I am sure that simply being able to swallow is something you are looking forward to. Get well soon my friend. I hope the pain is tolerable and able to be managed.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2020 10:57:13 GMT -5
CB get well soon your in my thoughts and prayers for a fast recovery. I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia 30 years ago but haven't had any problems with it, knock on wood.  |
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Post by clarencebunsen on Feb 16, 2020 11:02:41 GMT -5
The pain wasn't bad. It was done robotically so instead of one large incision I had six 1 inch cuts. They are almost healed now. I have to limit how much and how fast I eat. The instructions were to cut food to the size of an M&M. A few time I have forgotten and spent some minutes feeling very uncomfortable. I took medication to control GERD for a couple decades so this seems better.
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Post by clarencebunsen on Feb 16, 2020 11:08:41 GMT -5
CB get well soon your in my thoughts and prayers for a fast recovery. I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia 30 years ago but haven't had any problems with it, knock on wood. I went for years with one as well. The last time I was scoped it had gotten substantially larger. It seemed better to fix it on a planned schedule rather than an emergency. I made it to age 73 before spending a night in the hospital. |
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