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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsWell, I'm out of ICU but they won't let me go home
OK, mid December I got an echcardiogram that showed clot on the sort valve that was replaced in 2017. Three days later, it was confirmed switch a CT scan
Weny thru the holidays. Visited with most of the family,l good. Monday husband and I were sick. We treated the symptoms and stayed.
Thursday when I laid down on bed I couldn't breathe
, told husband I needed to ho to hospital. stopped at rural firestation on the way. I asked for ambulance-don't remember anything after that.
Work up sometime Ftiday with tube coming out of everywhere. Congestive heart failure and pneumonia
Bottom line is they are pumpimg fluids out of me to help with PNEUMONia and filling with bloodthinners to break up clot. Don't know when I will get out of hospital.
Walleye
(31,356 posts)csziggy
(34,144 posts)Walleye
(31,356 posts)viva la
(3,433 posts)And thank goodness for smartphones so you can keep in touch.
sinkingfeeling
(51,609 posts)bucolic_frolic
(43,892 posts)and a good bit of luck when the journey began. Cardiologists are so adept nowadays because they network. You could be there awhile. They won't discharge until they're satisfied.
PittBlue
(4,241 posts)Quakerfriend
(5,467 posts)And, use your incentive spirometer- It will really help you to get over the pneumonia.
gademocrat7
(10,725 posts)Wishing you a good recovery.
lefthandedskyhook
(970 posts)Lung issues are life threatening, yet you can recover. Try breathing exercises once you can
nocoincidences
(2,240 posts)I certainly hope things get progressively more peaceful and healthy for you this year and after!
Solly Mack
(90,861 posts)Sorry for everything you are going through.
sheshe2
(84,348 posts)Botany
(70,839 posts)Let the medical people do what is needed and get sometime to watch the stars, moon, and or
the sun from your bed or nice comfy chair. I am just getting through months of treatments
now.
Just remember that WHEN you get out you bring a plate of good things and some, beer, wine,
and or sparkling water to them. Or put together a nice planter for the station too.
DU has your back.
CousinIT
(9,347 posts)...and remediation of all the issues, so you can get home! Take care of you and let them care for you.
Old Crank
(3,795 posts)They will get you home soon enough.
All the best.
cilla4progress
(24,897 posts)We are thinking of you..thanks for sharing.
Keep us posted!!
Desert grandma
(810 posts)Hope you will be fully recovered and well enough to go home soon. Take care of yourself!
ancianita
(36,424 posts)Thanks for your post. Wishing you progress and beating this pneumonia.
yonder
(9,709 posts)Elessar Zappa
(14,249 posts)Hope youre out soon!
pandr32
(11,695 posts)You've got to take it easy and follow doctors' orders when you get home. While you are still in the hospital you may want to ask for your pillow from home. I remember them being flat as pancakes in the hospital.
It is wonderful you are still with us. Keep us updated please!
brer cat
(24,783 posts)MLAA
(17,522 posts)You are strong enough to do it! Smart thinking on going to the fire station. Another good sign you are also mentally tough and smart! 💕💕💕
niyad
(114,614 posts)family is here for you. Lean as hard as you need.
highplainsdem
(49,313 posts)I'm praying for a quick recovery and your being able to go home soon.
Goddessartist
(2,004 posts)healing vibes. Let them take good care of you!
Wicked Blue
(5,886 posts)and heal quickly!
North Shore Chicago
(3,431 posts)my fellow DU'er.
orangecrush
(19,826 posts)And keep posting!
Permanut
(5,835 posts)MOMFUDSKI
(6,083 posts)home. No place like it!
True Blue American
(18,009 posts)But listen to the Doctors. I had congestive heart failure in JUNE.~, thanks to low sodium. Took Doctors 3 days to stabilize me., but an EKG they did I was fine. On medication to heal My heart. But at last my EKG was fine. I went to rehab for 7 days
Doctor said, See you in a year!
peacebuzzard
(5,200 posts)May you get strong on your feet soon, dear friend compatriot.
Our battle is still strong, we need you well!!
Diamond_Dog
(32,427 posts)You had a close call, there! Stay strong .
WhiteTara
(29,771 posts)markie
(22,760 posts)BlueSky3
(532 posts)positive energy.
barbtries
(28,862 posts)so sorry to hear this it sounds like a nightmare going on for days at a time. Hope you'll soon be well and back home feeling great!!
Marthe48
(17,325 posts)Sounds so scary
applegrove
(119,334 posts)have an issue after that. He went home on Coumadin. Got a check up every year for a few years after that. He died at 92. Good luck.
LuckyCharms
(17,515 posts)Wishing you the best.
SouthernDem4ever
(6,618 posts)Even though the process really sux.
Fla Dem
(24,149 posts)All my good thoughts go out to you for a speedy recovery.
electric_blue68
(15,267 posts)iluvtennis
(19,995 posts)Evolve Dammit
(16,992 posts)TeamProg
(6,577 posts)Life sure is fragile.
Get well!
IbogaProject
(2,925 posts)Do any physical therapy they ask of you and let the process take its time.
SleeplessinSoCal
(9,271 posts)And at recounting your ordeal.
Keep on keeping on!!
Bayard
(22,480 posts)Hang in there, and keep us posted.
skylucy
(3,754 posts)raising2moredems
(648 posts)And if you are a female, even more impressed with the medical care you received. Consider your self lucky.
I was beginning to wonder where you were...I haven't been around a lot lately and was thinking I just hadn't seen any posts.
hope you get fixed up and out of there ASAP!
limbicnuminousity
(1,408 posts)They'll need to monitor you until they're confident that you're stable. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
LetMyPeopleVote
(146,861 posts)70sEraVet
(3,621 posts)Joinfortmill
(14,706 posts)malaise
(270,145 posts)Get well quickly