Sunday, April 12, 2009
Easter Sunday and Colleen's 15th Birthday
Well today was certainly eventful. Jim woke up this morning with a temp. of 101.8 so I called NIH and they said to bring him in for blood tests. So I called Erin to tell her we wouldn't be going to church with her and family and she said, "Wait for me I'll be right over." So the three of us went off to NIH. They drew blood cultures, urine cultures, EKG and decided to keep him overnight for observation. While they were looking for a bed to admit him to, I stepped out to the rest room and Erin stayed with him. I returned to find a room full of nurses and doctors. Jim told Erin he felt nauseous, then started sweating profusely, turned pale and passed out. The nurse called a code on him, but he came to within seconds. They first thought he had had a seizure, but later, after admitting him to ICU and having a cardiologist examine him, they decided that he had had a vasovagal episode which caused the fainting. They are keeping him overnight in the ICU to watch him. Turns out his electrolytes were out of wack and he needs IV fluids and replacement of magnesium, potassium and phosphates. He's exhausted--I sure hope he can sleep tonight. Come to think of it I am too. Good night. Barbara
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Wow.Looks like you've been on a roller coaster ride the last week.We wondered where you were when we called yesterday. Barb, thanks for taking the time to keep us posted so that all us anonymous people can intensify our prayers. As always our prayers are with you and Jim.
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Barb I set the time zone to East Coast time. It was set to Pacific. I'm posting this at 11:09 am Aprli 13. Let's see if it works
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ReplyDeleteWe are sorry to hear about your very hectic and frightening Easter Sunday! So glad that Erin was with you. Hope that both of you were able to get some rest last night. Thanks so much Barb for keeping us so informed. I know how tired you must be and it's hard to make yourself sit down to do this. We appreciate it so much! We continue to pray for both of you.
God bless,
Jeanne and Frank
Hi Jim & Barb-Just checking in with you. I sent a message last week but don't know if you received it. Read your message today and didn't know if you were home but I made some soup and thought you might like some. If I don't hear from you I'll assume Jim is in NIH. Take care. Love to you,
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PS Don't be concerned about getting back to me.
Emails, cell phones, and blogspots are so GREAT! We've been keeping up on everything even down here in SC. Heather's been calling with updates when she hears news. Sorry for all the scary things that went on on Sunday. Glad you made it thru safely. Rick and I are thinking about you. Take care. Love, Pat
ReplyDeleteHello Jim and Barbara! I guess Kath got tired of my endless questions and finally sent me the link to your blogspot! What a great way to keep in touch with everyone! And now you know that there are even MORE of us keeping you in our thoughts and prayers! Jim, I've always known that Fay Family holidays tend to be exciting, but you might consider a little less excitement in the future. I hope Erin is OK!
ReplyDeleteWell, enough for now! Behave yourself Mr. Jim!! We all miss you at Bailey's!
Love, Jodi
PS -- Hey Pat! What are you doing in SC?