Husband's in the Hospital Again !

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited November 2006
    Catherine....great news...try to relax, and both of you take it easy...remember a nice walk is the best exercise, especially when you are holding the hand of someone special...
    hugs
    MB
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  • csp
    csp Member Posts: 2,765
    edited November 2006
    Catherine ,
    I am so sorry I just saw this , and wanted to tell you my Husband has had 3 heart attacks. a triple bypass, 2 stents, 3 angio's. he is now 56 this started 5 years ago and he is doing good ,he rides his motorcycle
    and takes his meds and watches his fat intake and sodium.

    In his case it is hereditary , but they are light years
    in heart care than they were when his father passed , I know how worried you are and it took me awhile not to worry all the time. I am here if you have any questions.

    hugs,
    Carrie
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  • LuAnnH
    LuAnnH Member Posts: 8,847
    edited November 2006

    Thats great news!

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  • jz20022001
    jz20022001 Member Posts: 480
    edited November 2006
    Hi Carrie, that is good to know. Jim also had some stents put in. He wasn't sure how many, but there were three major blockages. Now he has to check out more about his diabetes. He may need to start using insulin. He will see a specialist about that.

    Thank you everyone for all the words of encouragement.

    Catherine
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  • Ter
    Ter Member Posts: 357
    edited November 2006
    Catherine,
    I am so sorry as I normally dont go to too many sites...but when looking around I saw you and about your hubby, I do know the feeling quite well as my dh also has heart problems .

    My thoughts and prayers go with you both.
    Ter
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  • beachcottage
    beachcottage Member Posts: 4,688
    edited November 2006
    ((Catherine))

    I have not been
    on-line lately

    Sorry to read about your husband

    Praying for both of you

    xo
    Patti
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  • jz20022001
    jz20022001 Member Posts: 480
    edited November 2006
    Thanks Ter and Beach Cottage, my husband is doing much better this week.

    I appreciate the support.

    Catherine
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  • PuppyFive
    PuppyFive Member Posts: 2,808
    edited December 2006

    Catherine, hope everything is going well, thinking about you, and Your DH!!! debbyfive

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  • celia088
    celia088 Member Posts: 2,570
    edited December 2006
    Hi Catherine--

    I just saw this thread now and i wish you and hubby best wishes for a good recovery.

    I am diabetic and have recently tried a new diabetes medicine and i have been able to lose 42 lbs in 6 months and have a Hemoglobin A1c of 6.5. Please PM me if you want more info.

    peace and hugs,
    celia
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  • jz20022001
    jz20022001 Member Posts: 480
    edited December 2006
    Celia, thanks for the information. That is great! I will PM you.

    Catherine
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  • jz20022001
    jz20022001 Member Posts: 480
    edited December 2006
    We just got the hospital bill for Jim's six day hospital stay. It was $100,000. Thank goodness we have an HMO. The only thing that we have to pay for is $200 for "training and education." I think that is a mistake and I told my husband to call to find out why they are charging us for explaining the surgical procedures he needed.

    Thank goodness for his company's good insurance.

    Catherine
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  • 73gr
    73gr Member Posts: 459
    edited December 2006

    Uffff! Thank goodness you have an HMO! Is Health Care so much expensive in the States? And what if someone has no Insurance or is disoccupated?

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  • jz20022001
    jz20022001 Member Posts: 480
    edited December 2006
    Yes, health care is very expensive in the U.S. There are certain organizations that help out people without insurance, but it's always better to have health coverage obviously.

    Personally I was shocked that the bill was so high for only six days in the hospital.

    Catherine
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  • jz20022001
    jz20022001 Member Posts: 480
    edited January 2007
    My husband went to work after dinner last night. A few hours later I received a phone call that he was having trouble breathing and was taken to the hospital by paramedics. At first they thought there was a blood clot, but they ran tests and ruled that out. He received breathing treatments and is on oxygen now. He thinks he might get out later today, but we're not sure.

    Catherine
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  • PuppyFive
    PuppyFive Member Posts: 2,808
    edited January 2007

    Catherine, take deep breaths sweetie, I will star praying right now for You Both!!! xoxo Puppy

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  • 73gr
    73gr Member Posts: 459
    edited January 2007

    Many prayers for you and your husband! As Puppy sayed, take a deep breath...

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  • roseg
    roseg Member Posts: 3,133
    edited January 2007

    Thinking of you and your husband.

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  • kimmytoo
    kimmytoo Member Posts: 206
    edited January 2007

    hope that everything is ok.....

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  • csp
    csp Member Posts: 2,765
    edited January 2007
    Catherine checking in on you and hubby .Hope everything is okay. Sending you and DH hugs and prayers ~

    Carrie
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  • jz20022001
    jz20022001 Member Posts: 480
    edited January 2007
    Thanks, ladies! The hospital just kept him overnight and on oxygen. I picked him up yesterday. He has several new prescriptions and will see his normal doctor this afternoon. I asked if he wants me to cancel my free trip to Lake Tahoe with my friend (next Tuesday), but he said he thinks he'll be okay. I'll wait to see how he does this week-end. I'd love to go but I don't want to have him back in the hospital with more lung problems.

    Catherine
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  • roseg
    roseg Member Posts: 3,133
    edited January 2007

    I think if he's OK over the weekend and you have an adult child who could get him to the hospital that you could go for a trip. You'll only be a cell-phone away.

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  • PuppyFive
    PuppyFive Member Posts: 2,808
    edited January 2007

    {{{Catherine}}} Gods Speed!! Your trip will be soooo good for You, and I am thinking "maybe" Your DH would feel worse if you cancel it! He is in the dr's. care now, and will be taken care of!! JMO I think you deserve this trip and should go!! xoxo Puppy

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  • Naniam
    Naniam Member Posts: 1,766
    edited January 2007
    Catherine,

    Sorry to hear that your hubby has had more problems. I haven't faced this but worked in meds for awhile and do know also from my brother, that it takes a while mentally to adjust to heart surgery - just like us with BC sometimes we get that panic feeling with a new ache. I'm not saying that is what this is - just that it does happen sometimes - trying to adjust to what has happened to you.

    From reading many of your post, you will go if you can feel comfortable; you wouldn't go if you couldn't relax and you would be concerned about messing up your friends trip too. YOu certainly deserve a break and I am sure you have looked forward to this for a long time and it would do wonders to get away and a breath of fresh air - you will make the decision on what you are comfortable with.

    I'm sorry that you and your hubby have had to deal with such a stressful event. Will check back and read to see if all is OK. Oh, not surprised at a 6 day stay at $100,000. I stayed overnight after re-excision of margins and SNB and it was $17,000 and there was no ICU charges. Makes your heart stop!!!

    Gentle hugs, Brenda
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  • jz20022001
    jz20022001 Member Posts: 480
    edited January 2007
    My husband just phoned from the doctor's office. He has diminished lung capacity, so the doctor will give him disability license plates.

    I am sure you are right about the stress from heart problems as well. He also received some additional medications.

    Keep your fingers crossed that he's on the mend now.

    Catherine
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  • beachcottage
    beachcottage Member Posts: 4,688
    edited January 2007
    ((Catherine))
    fingers crossed
    and prayers offered for your DH
    I hope the new meds
    will have him on the mend asap

    hugs to both of you
    xo
    Patti
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  • cowgirl
    cowgirl Member Posts: 777
    edited January 2007

    Just saw this, praying for you both!

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  • jz20022001
    jz20022001 Member Posts: 480
    edited January 2007
    Thanks everyone! I'll be off the boards for a few days starting tomorrow (Tues. 1/23/07). My friend and I are going to Lake Tahoe! I am so excited about this.

    Catherine
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  • csp
    csp Member Posts: 2,765
    edited January 2007
    Keeping DH and you in my prayers Catherine ~
    Have a wonderful time !!

    Hugs,
    Carrie
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2007
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  • pconn03
    pconn03 Member Posts: 643
    edited February 2007
    Catherine:
    I just saw this now - so sorry to hwear about your hubby's health problems!!!! Sure hope it is getting under control now. Always something, right???? Hope you had a wonderful and relaxing trip!!
    Blessings,
    Pat
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