Popular Post Airehead Posted March 25, 2020 Popular Post Share #1 Posted March 25, 2020 I plan to use this thread to process our experience at the medical center today. We are getting ready to leave soon. Well, I am procrastinating. We have to be there 30 minutes early to go through pre-entry screening including temperature scans. then a TEE to look for a blood clot in Tim’s heart. Hopefully that is negative and while he is still under, they will do a cardioinversion. After recovery, I take him home. Honestly, I cannot even think of any alternatives to this scenario. I figured and was prepared to wait in the car but nope, I am still required to be there. Worry still seems to be is that people will come out of anesthesia and have no one to drive them home. If they admit him, I get kicked out. 1 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted March 25, 2020 Share #2 Posted March 25, 2020 My thoughts & prayers are with both of you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 25, 2020 Share #3 Posted March 25, 2020 35 minutes ago, Airehead said: I plan to use this thread to process our experience at the medical center today. We are getting ready to leave soon. Well, I am procrastinating. We have to be there 30 minutes early to go through pre-entry screening including temperature scans. then a TEE to look for a blood clot in Tim’s heart. Hopefully that is negative and while he is still under, they will do a cardioinversion. After recovery, I take him home. Honestly, I cannot even think of any alternatives to this scenario. I figured and was prepared to wait in the car but nope, I am still required to be there. Worry still seems to be is that people will come out of anesthesia and have no one to drive them home. If they admit him, I get kicked out. Wishing you and hubby strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2020 Share #4 Posted March 25, 2020 Prayers for both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted March 25, 2020 Share #5 Posted March 25, 2020 prayers & vibes sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 25, 2020 Share #6 Posted March 25, 2020 Prayers coming your way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted March 25, 2020 Share #7 Posted March 25, 2020 Wow, that sounds like a rough day for both of you. Good luck, and please keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted March 25, 2020 We are in 98.4 and 97.9. The lobby is almost empty. It is surreal. There are lines set up to process people who must come in but these lines were empty. We both needed to show ID and they checked to make sure he was really on the schedule. It feels like they are doing everything possible to keep staff and patients safe, yet it is also anxiety producing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted March 25, 2020 Share #9 Posted March 25, 2020 I hate going to the hospital during normal times, would hate to have to be going right now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 25, 2020 Share #10 Posted March 25, 2020 My prayers and thoughts are with you both. I'm glad the hospital is taking all the necessary safety precautions. I am also sorry that you are having to deal with this stress in the midst of everything else going on. Like we said in the other thread, I understand that the main focus is on Tim and his procedure, and I know you are doing everything you can to help him. However, this is also a stressful event for you and let us know if there is anything we can do to support you. Prayers and vibes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted March 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, Indy said: I hate going to the hospital during normal times, would hate to have to be going right now. Me too, me too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted March 25, 2020 Here we go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted March 25, 2020 I cannot figure out how to flip it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted March 25, 2020 Share #14 Posted March 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, Airehead said: I cannot figure out how to flip it 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share #15 Posted March 25, 2020 Dr was upbeat and confident. He was however without standard issue PPE. He had a mask similar to what we use for running in the winter. This shit is real. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted March 25, 2020 And now I am in the cardiac waiting area social distancing is no issue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 25, 2020 Share #17 Posted March 25, 2020 Don't touch the reading material! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted March 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Kirby said: Don't touch the reading material! Oh good point. I was just glancing at the magazine rack to see if there were any two year d magazines I have not browsed before. You posted just in time. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 25, 2020 Share #19 Posted March 25, 2020 We can keep you entertained better than any magazine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 25, 2020 Share #20 Posted March 25, 2020 Good luck and we're all pulling for both of you. Might be a minor blessing in that the focus will be more on him rather than him plus a lot of other folks? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share #21 Posted March 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Good luck and we're all pulling for both of you. Might be a minor blessing in that the focus will be more on him rather than him plus a lot of other folks? Those are the Blessing I am definitely counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 25, 2020 Share #22 Posted March 25, 2020 Prayers for Tim's health, wisdom for the care givers and peace for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 25, 2020 Share #23 Posted March 25, 2020 BuffJim is the surgeon? Wishing you both well, Aire. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted March 25, 2020 Share #24 Posted March 25, 2020 We'll keep you both in our thoughts and prayers for a safe trip and speedy recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted March 25, 2020 Share #25 Posted March 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: We'll keep you both in our thoughts and prayers for a safe trip and speedy recovery. and a nice ride home....today! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 25, 2020 Share #26 Posted March 25, 2020 Entertainment for you air. https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1CAMWDF_enUS803&sxsrf=ALeKk014VgfzfyGoaXEb4EB7v_rTOOUqmg:1585147103082&q=hospital+jokes&tbm=isch&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjvyvuP7bXoAhV8lnIEHYCHDZUQsAR6BAgKEAE&biw=1745&bih=837 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted March 25, 2020 Share #27 Posted March 25, 2020 No shortage of good will for the best possible outcome. fwiw, my BiL who lives in Seattle needs by-pass surgery, but has to wait until the pressing need for ventilators there diminishes. His surgery is on hold indefinitely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 25, 2020 Share #28 Posted March 25, 2020 Here is a video of Remi and Harley to entertain you 20200324_150908.mp4 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zephyr Posted March 25, 2020 Popular Post Share #29 Posted March 25, 2020 I would alao post a doggie video to entertain you, but she isnt moving much so a still photo and a video are pretty much the same thing 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sheep_herder ★ Posted March 25, 2020 Popular Post Share #30 Posted March 25, 2020 Right now I have an Angora goat kid sleeping with me in the computer room, in between his very active moments jumping up and down and all around. My wife put a pan upside down in the hall, so he would have something to jump on that would make noise. When outside the lambs and kids love to jump on upside down metal stock tanks. The 'dull sounds' from plastic tanks don't seem to give them the same thrill. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2Far ★ Posted March 25, 2020 Popular Post Share #31 Posted March 25, 2020 Oh, if he has to get donor blood and wakes up craving a scotch and hot chicken wings, you're welcome. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted March 25, 2020 Share #32 Posted March 25, 2020 Well?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Airehead Posted March 25, 2020 Author Popular Post Share #33 Posted March 25, 2020 Just got him home. No clot, tried a cardioinversion, jury is still out. HR seems to be down some it isn't 140. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 25, 2020 Share #34 Posted March 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Wilbur said: BuffJim is the surgeon? Wishing you both well, Aire. There are physician jobs that I would be good at, but surgeon is not one of them. If you've seen the video of Don Knotts about to do surgery, that would be me. Mr Aire is in much better hands. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 25, 2020 Share #35 Posted March 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Airehead said: Just got him home. No clot, tried a cardioinversion, jury is still out. HR seems to be down some it isn't 140. I don't really know what that means. But no clot sounds good and "home" sounds really good. I hope it is good! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 25, 2020 Share #36 Posted March 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Kirby said: I don't really know what that means. But no clot sounds good and "home" sounds really good. I hope it is good! That is just what I was thinking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 25, 2020 Share #37 Posted March 25, 2020 Sounds like better news. My best to you both. Wish I could drop off some buns or other food, so you can rest and relax. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 25, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted March 25, 2020 17 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Sounds like better news. My best to you both. Wish I could drop off some buns or other food, so you can rest and relax. Just thinking about us makes me feel cared for. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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