Bad news.....
Thank you all for your prayers and explanations of terms. I spoke to him this morning and it is official...he did have a small heart attack. All of the sudden he said he needed to go though, so I didn't get much more info.
I'll head over to the hospital a little later this morning. Apparently, I have to call first to the CCU to make sure that I can come in.
Lisa
I'll head over to the hospital a little later this morning. Apparently, I have to call first to the CCU to make sure that I can come in.
Lisa
Lisa - thoughts and prayers headed out your way. If you need anything you can call or text here too 610-462-1204 I'll be home all day. What hospital is he at?
He is in the right hands and they will do everything they can for him! Sounds like he is doing well and will be back to "normal"�in no time. Also sounds like someone else will be following a special diet soon.
*hugs*
Liz
PS - tell the Drs if you don't understand - they are so used to talking like that I think that they forget we don't know all that they do - and ask LOTS of questions. I usually take notes in these situations because my brain gets like a sieve.
He is in the right hands and they will do everything they can for him! Sounds like he is doing well and will be back to "normal"�in no time. Also sounds like someone else will be following a special diet soon.
*hugs*
Liz
PS - tell the Drs if you don't understand - they are so used to talking like that I think that they forget we don't know all that they do - and ask LOTS of questions. I usually take notes in these situations because my brain gets like a sieve.
Teresa O
Lisa,
You guys are in out thoughts and prayers.
When Gene was in the hospital I found it helpful to bring a small notebook to write down what the doctors were telling me. I knew I would never remember most of it, and the technical terms were out of my understanding. I found by writing this notebook, I was able to go home at night and review, look up anything on the internet that I didn't understand, and if I needed to I could reach out to my cousin who is a CRNP to have the technical stuff explained. This notebook became invaluable to me for all Gene's hospitalizations and when he came home was helpful to him so he could see all that happened.
Take care...
Ida
You guys are in out thoughts and prayers.
When Gene was in the hospital I found it helpful to bring a small notebook to write down what the doctors were telling me. I knew I would never remember most of it, and the technical terms were out of my understanding. I found by writing this notebook, I was able to go home at night and review, look up anything on the internet that I didn't understand, and if I needed to I could reach out to my cousin who is a CRNP to have the technical stuff explained. This notebook became invaluable to me for all Gene's hospitalizations and when he came home was helpful to him so he could see all that happened.
Take care...
Ida
IdaMae
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Lisa,
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. You've gotten some good advice already - I was goign to reiterate that you proactively ask questions of the docs if you're not understanding something, because as the "healthy one" you're going to be the one who ends up coordinating his care, so it's important that you do understand what's going on. It will also make things somewhat less scary and mysterious for both of you.
As to the MIL call - this is something she does need to know, but if his only reason for not telling her is that he doesn't want her there, just tell her "we need you to NOT come to the hospital now." Likewise, for anyone else who "pops" in who will cause stress, you can and should be the gatekeeper who says "he needs to rest and not stress - if he sees that you're upset it will upset him, so we need for you to stay away for now. I'll be happy to pass along your good wishes and we both appreciate you coming down, but a visit just isn't appropriate right now." The CCU nurses will back you up in that, as well.
Hope this helps - keep us posted!
Karen
My thoughts and prayers are with you both. You've gotten some good advice already - I was goign to reiterate that you proactively ask questions of the docs if you're not understanding something, because as the "healthy one" you're going to be the one who ends up coordinating his care, so it's important that you do understand what's going on. It will also make things somewhat less scary and mysterious for both of you.
As to the MIL call - this is something she does need to know, but if his only reason for not telling her is that he doesn't want her there, just tell her "we need you to NOT come to the hospital now." Likewise, for anyone else who "pops" in who will cause stress, you can and should be the gatekeeper who says "he needs to rest and not stress - if he sees that you're upset it will upset him, so we need for you to stay away for now. I'll be happy to pass along your good wishes and we both appreciate you coming down, but a visit just isn't appropriate right now." The CCU nurses will back you up in that, as well.
Hope this helps - keep us posted!
Karen
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