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Post by Admin Pete on Feb 22, 2017 23:36:46 GMT -5
My wife is in the hospital with some serious medical issues. I will not be around for the next several days. Please carry on without me.  |
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Post by Mighty Darci on Feb 23, 2017 8:06:33 GMT -5
Prayers for her and for you!
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Post by makofan on Feb 23, 2017 10:04:21 GMT -5
Sad news - sorry to hear. Hope things go well
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Post by ripx187 on Feb 23, 2017 11:12:13 GMT -5
 My thoughts are with you.
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Post by tetramorph on Feb 23, 2017 13:37:09 GMT -5
So sorry. Blessings
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Feb 23, 2017 14:14:32 GMT -5
You and she are now in our family prayers. Hang in there!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2017 14:22:46 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that.
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Post by hengest on Feb 23, 2017 17:19:43 GMT -5
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Post by captaincrumbcake on Feb 24, 2017 12:49:43 GMT -5
So sorry to hear this. Will keep you in our thoughts.
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Post by Admin Pete on Feb 24, 2017 19:56:31 GMT -5
Just stopping in briefly to let you know that she has kidney and heart issues. New medicines, more doctors and possible dialysis - timetable not known. She should come home tomorrow, but will be off for a week and has several specialists visits to make.
I really appreciate the comments above, thank you!
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Post by Vile Traveller on Feb 24, 2017 22:34:36 GMT -5
Very sorry to hear about your wife's medical issues, I know how difficult these times can be. Here's hoping things improve for you both.
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Post by tetramorph on Feb 25, 2017 8:43:45 GMT -5
I am so sorry to read this. My greatest hope for your wife right now is that there can be some other way than dialysis if possible. But above all health, peace and freedom from pain. Thank you for keeping us posted.
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Post by hengest on Feb 25, 2017 18:39:19 GMT -5
I hope this is not overstepping anything, but in case it helps the slightest bit -- my mother started regular dialysis in the last year and while it annoys her, her quality of life has gone through the roof.
Wishes for health and smooth treatment for your wife.
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Post by Admin Pete on Feb 27, 2017 8:56:07 GMT -5
I hope this is not overstepping anything, but in case it helps the slightest bit -- my mother started regular dialysis in the last year and while it annoys her, her quality of life has gone through the roof. Wishes for health and smooth treatment for your wife. Not overstepping at all. I shared it with my wife and her doctor told her the same thing. We found out Sunday afternoon, that she is going to be in the hospital a bit longer. They are putting in a port today and starting her on dialysis. Then they have to line up a place for ongoing dialysis, before they send her home. They said she will be able to work part time, which financially is worse than if she was able to go on disability, but much better psychologically for her. We appreciate your continued prayers. |
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Post by tetramorph on Feb 27, 2017 17:44:50 GMT -5
Sorry to read this. You have my prayers.
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Post by hengest on Feb 28, 2017 11:32:46 GMT -5
I'm actually glad to hear this -- not that she needs dialysis, but that she's going to get it. I know - scary. But dialysis at a regular place after she's discharged from this hospital will be significantly easier - wear your own clothes, get used to it, starting to feel better, then better, then better...good luck to you both getting used to this. Don't forget to look forward to the actual benefits.
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Post by Crimhthan The Great on Feb 28, 2017 12:27:34 GMT -5
I'm actually glad to hear this -- not that she needs dialysis, but that she's going to get it. I know - scary. But dialysis at a regular place after she's discharged from this hospital will be significantly easier - wear your own clothes, get used to it, starting to feel better, then better, then better...good luck to you both getting used to this. Don't forget to look forward to the actual benefits. I will also add my best wishes and prayers for you and your wife, thank you to @hengest for sharing his mom's experiences with it. |
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Post by robkuntz on Feb 28, 2017 21:38:08 GMT -5
Best Wishes and a speedy and positive outcome!
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Post by dragondaddy on Feb 28, 2017 22:45:46 GMT -5
Hope things are going better for the two of you now! Best wishes for optimum improvements and a good year ahead!
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Post by jmccann on Mar 1, 2017 0:04:25 GMT -5
I hope your wife has better health an improving quality of life now that she has been diagnosed and treatment is begun.
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Post by Admin Pete on Mar 4, 2017 7:28:49 GMT -5
Hi all, I wanted to let you know that my wife came home  late on Wednesday and things have been a bit busy. She had her first outpatient dialysis on Friday and that went well and she is feeling a lot better , has more energy, the constant nausea is gone and she can take her medicine without problems now. There is a lot to take in, down the road they will be putting in a permanent port in her arm and once that is healed and fully in use she will get more of her independence back and life will be more "normal". In the meantime we are both happy to have her home. The next few weeks will be challenging. They also found a heart valve problem while she was in the hospital, which explains the shortness of breath she has been having (although the dialysis has improved that too) and she will be seeing a heart specialist in regard to getting an angioplasty. Hopefully by the time summer rolls around things will be much better. I want to thank all of you for your encouragement, it is greatly appreciated. |
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Post by Vile Traveller on Mar 4, 2017 9:20:23 GMT -5
Great news! I know from personal experience that spouses recover much faster when looked after at home. |
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Post by hengest on Mar 4, 2017 12:05:52 GMT -5
Awesome news! Best wishes for continued improvement!
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Post by captaincrumbcake on Mar 4, 2017 13:20:07 GMT -5
So good to hear.
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Post by ripx187 on Mar 4, 2017 15:44:05 GMT -5
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to keep us informed, it can't be easy. I'm glad that she's back home! This is a great community that you've got here, emotional support is important, especially honest emotional support. On the Internet, that is a rare thing.
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Post by Mighty Darci on Mar 4, 2017 16:45:02 GMT -5
Very happy to hear that your wife is home and wishing you both the very best!
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Post by tetramorph on Mar 5, 2017 9:16:11 GMT -5
So happy to read this.
Blessings.
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Post by Admin Pete on Mar 7, 2017 8:32:11 GMT -5
Hi all, happy to see you are still here.  Things are progressing, the dietician saw my wife yesterday at the dialysis center and gave her a list of foods she can eat and foods that she should not eat at all or at least small quantities once in a while. Some of the items she shouldn't eat I found rather shocking. Just one example is nuts. I would have thought good source of protein and healthy oils. I was not sure if it is because they are usually salted or something else, then I looked them up and they are high in potassium and that is one of the things she has to watch and regulate. So it seems so far to be get enough protein and watch the fluid intake, carbs, sodium, potassium and calcium intake. There may be more, but since I was not there to ask questions I will have to do research on it. |
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Post by hengest on Mar 7, 2017 9:40:16 GMT -5
The renal diet is crazy when you first see it, I know. The potassium and magnesium, I think, are the big ones you have to watch out for (obviously don't take this as medical advice).
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My thoughts are with you. 
late on Wednesday and things have been a bit busy. She had her first outpatient dialysis on Friday and that went well and she is feeling a lot better 
Things are progressing, the dietician saw my wife yesterday at the dialysis center and gave her a list of foods she can eat and foods that she should not eat at all or at least small quantities once in a while. Some of the items she shouldn't eat I found rather shocking. Just one example is nuts. I would have thought good source of protein and healthy oils. I was not sure if it is because they are usually salted or something else, then I looked them up and they are high in potassium and that is one of the things she has to watch and regulate. So it seems so far to be get enough protein and watch the fluid intake, carbs, sodium, potassium and calcium intake. There may be more, but since I was not there to ask questions I will have to do research on it.