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There I was working away at the Library when I realised that this is October, not November!
Now, I realise that may be a bit obvious to most of us, but the reality is that Howard Dean's birthday is NOVEMBER 18th! And I knew that. But since I was posting photos several weeks in advance of the actual dates, it just seemed like it was coming right up. LOL!
So today we're celebrating Howard Dean's UnBirthday and the good news is that we get to celebrate all over again one month hence!! :-D (Gosh, I really miss the moving laughing emoticon at times like this!)
Quick like a bunny I tried to get into HEP from the Library to leave a note about my realisation, but for some reason I could get the site to show me the Comments link! Anybody know why?
Quick like a bunny I tried to get into HEP from the Library to leave a note about my realisation, but for some reason I could not get the site to show me the Comments link! Anybody know why?
HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!!! Somehow this posted on the last thread instead of this one, but it's from TODAY...
Demetrius (cross posted from FaceBook) Just got home from 10 hours in the ER and ICU with Renee. She came home from teaching Friday complaining of flu-like symptoms and just sacked out. Saturday it wasn't better. Sunday she was having dizziness. We went to the ER to have her checked out. They think the symptoms were because of bleeding in her stomach or esophagus. She had an NG tube and they pumped 300ml of ruddy goo out of her stomach. They gave her 4 units of blood and I don't know how many bags of various clear stuffs. Her color is a lot better. There's no more red coming up the NG tube. So, the bleeding has probably stopped. We have a GI consult in the morning and they may put a scope down her to see what is going on. Prayers and good vibrations are more than welcome! Today, 01:39:11
Demetrius (cross posted from FaceBook) I got a call this morning that her hemoglobin count was stable at 8 after getting the 4 units of PRBC (packed red blood cells.) It was at 4 when she checked in. The nurse joked that she looks "about a quart low". And, that turned out to be pretty accurate! 7 is the cut-off for transfusing. So, she's above the hatch marks on the stick now to continue the automotive analogy. They took the tube out of her stomach. And, she's resting. I'm going back in once the GI consult comes in. I'll post more news when I have it. Today, 08:20:20
This happened to post on YESTERDAY'S thread instead of today's, but rest assured I will repost your messages over on today's thread too.
We'll all be pulling for you BOTH! Sending love, healing vibes and many prayers for wisdom for Renee's doctors and some sort of interior calm for both of you in the midst of worries over finances as well as health. {{{ ♥ Massive HUGS! ♥ }}}
Some night, eh? I called puddle but got a message that her phone is not in service, so I suspect it's crapped out again, as sometimes happens. I do *not* like her being rather delicate and not having access to a phone! They'd better get that fixed soon or we'll have to call Sheriff Chuck again! :-o
Gulp! At least they have her RBC count back up and the bleeding has apparently stopped. Will be anxiously awaiting word of what's wrong. Sounds like an ulcer, but who knows for sure at this point?
Yes. Erratic phone service is apparently one of the drawbacks to living way out in the country. And it, like having automobiles as the only means of transportation, becomes a special problem when your health is uncertain.
Thanks, everyone! I got a call this morning that her hemoglobin count was stable at 8 after getting the 4 units of PRBC (packed red blood cells.) It was at 4 when she checked in. The nurse joked that she looks "about a quart low". And, that turned out to be pretty accurate! 7 is the cut-off for transfusing. So, she's above the hatch marks on the stick now to continue the automotive analogy. They took the tube out of her stomach. And, she's resting. I'm going back in once the GI consult comes in. I'll post more news when I have it.
5:00pm Oct 18 from Demetrius: The endoscope revealed 3 ulcers in her stomach. One showed signs of recent bleeding. That was probably the culprit. They clamped it and closed it. Now, they are watching her blood count. She'll be in for at least another day.
Midnight into Oct 19th from Demetrius: Renee's hemoglobin count is still hovering around where it was after the transfusion. That's good. Hopefully, she kicks production into gear and it starts to go up soon. She seems to be resting comfortably. She's still being fed intravenously. Sure... It's all cool and Matrix-y. But, she REALLY wants to be able to have something with actual flavor! That has to wait until they know they don't need to go back into her stomach.
Click and remember:
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Cat writes:
ReplyDeleteI'm fine apart from feeling somewhat antisocial.
Give everybody at HEP my love, especially Puddle.
I'll be back there soon.
Nice to know she's basically okay! ♥
Aw, Alan. Made me cry.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing that has really given me hope since then, I think, is Occupy Wall Street.
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Happy Birthday, Howard!!! You're still The Man!
ReplyDeleteMy feelings exactly, listener.
ReplyDeleteHi, D!
ReplyDeleteHere to give you space, Cat.
Wish I had kept copies of some other Dean videos, but I didn't.
Strangely, my computer gives me the message that "Windows Media Player cannot play this file." Apparently others have no trouble.
ReplyDeleteROFL! The joke is on me!!!
ReplyDeleteThere I was working away at the Library when I realised that this is October, not November!
Now, I realise that may be a bit obvious to most of us, but the reality is that Howard Dean's birthday is NOVEMBER 18th! And I knew that. But since I was posting photos several weeks in advance of the actual dates, it just seemed like it was coming right up. LOL!
So today we're celebrating Howard Dean's UnBirthday and the good news is that we get to celebrate all over again one month hence!! :-D (Gosh, I really miss the moving laughing emoticon at times like this!)
*chuckle!*
Quick like a bunny I tried to get into HEP from the Library to leave a note about my realisation, but for some reason I could get the site to show me the Comments link! Anybody know why?
ReplyDeleteQuick like a bunny I tried to get into HEP from the Library to leave a note about my realisation, but for some reason I could not get the site to show me the Comments link! Anybody know why?
ReplyDeleteHOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM!!! Somehow this posted on the last thread instead of this one, but it's from TODAY...
ReplyDeleteDemetrius
(cross posted from FaceBook) Just got home from 10 hours in the ER and ICU with Renee. She came home from teaching Friday complaining of flu-like symptoms and just sacked out. Saturday it wasn't better. Sunday she was having dizziness. We went to the ER to have her checked out. They think the symptoms were because of bleeding in her stomach or esophagus. She had an NG tube and they pumped 300ml of ruddy goo out of her stomach. They gave her 4 units of blood and I don't know how many bags of various clear stuffs. Her color is a lot better. There's no more red coming up the NG tube. So, the bleeding has probably stopped. We have a GI consult in the morning and they may put a scope down her to see what is going on. Prayers and good vibrations are more than welcome!
Today, 01:39:11
And this:
ReplyDeleteDemetrius
(cross posted from FaceBook) I got a call this morning that her hemoglobin count was stable at 8 after getting the 4 units of PRBC (packed red blood cells.) It was at 4 when she checked in. The nurse joked that she looks "about a quart low". And, that turned out to be pretty accurate! 7 is the cut-off for transfusing. So, she's above the hatch marks on the stick now to continue the automotive analogy. They took the tube out of her stomach. And, she's resting. I'm going back in once the GI consult comes in. I'll post more news when I have it.
Today, 08:20:20
My Response:
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Holy Moly!! Thank-you, Demetrius!!! Please tell Renee: Prayers ensuing!!!
This happened to post on YESTERDAY'S thread instead of today's, but rest assured I will repost your messages over on today's thread too.
We'll all be pulling for you BOTH! Sending love, healing vibes and many prayers for wisdom for Renee's doctors and some sort of interior calm for both of you in the midst of worries over finances as well as health. {{{ ♥ Massive HUGS! ♥ }}}
Some night, eh? I called puddle but got a message that her phone is not in service, so I suspect it's crapped out again, as sometimes happens. I do *not* like her being rather delicate and not having access to a phone! They'd better get that fixed soon or we'll have to call Sheriff Chuck again! :-o
ReplyDeleteGulp! At least they have her RBC count back up and the bleeding has apparently stopped. Will be anxiously awaiting word of what's wrong. Sounds like an ulcer, but who knows for sure at this point?
ReplyDeleteYes. Erratic phone service is apparently one of the drawbacks to living way out in the country. And it, like having automobiles as the only means of transportation, becomes a special problem when your health is uncertain.
ReplyDelete9:00am Oct 18 from Demetrius:
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone! I got a call this morning that her hemoglobin count was stable at 8 after getting the 4 units of PRBC (packed red blood cells.) It was at 4 when she checked in. The nurse joked that she looks "about a quart low". And, that turned out to be pretty accurate! 7 is the cut-off for transfusing. So, she's above the hatch marks on the stick now to continue the automotive analogy. They took the tube out of her stomach. And, she's resting. I'm going back in once the GI consult comes in. I'll post more news when I have it.
5:00pm Oct 18 from Demetrius:
The endoscope revealed 3 ulcers in her stomach. One showed signs of recent bleeding. That was probably the culprit. They clamped it and closed it. Now, they are watching her blood count. She'll be in for at least another day.
Midnight into Oct 19th from Demetrius:
Renee's hemoglobin count is still hovering around where it was after the transfusion. That's good. Hopefully, she kicks production into gear and it starts to go up soon. She seems to be resting comfortably. She's still being fed intravenously. Sure... It's all cool and Matrix-y. But, she REALLY wants to be able to have something with actual flavor! That has to wait until they know they don't need to go back into her stomach.