Monday, April 13, 2009
Out of ICU/Into Telemetry
Jim's much better today, although still spiking fevers. An echo-cardiogram showed his heart is normal so they moved him out of the ICU and onto a telemetry unit so that they can monitor his heart rate. They want to keep an eye on him just in case he has another syncope episode (make sure it's not being caused by a heart arrhythmia). They're also being very cautious that the fevers are not caused by infection as his immune system is very compromised. That's OK--we like caution. He really wants to come home ("these hospital beds are too damn small!") but we both know that he's better off being watched carefully. I have passed on to him all your good wishes. Love to all, Barbara
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Jim's heart is anything but "normal" It's as big as all outdoors. Off to Phoenix tonight. Prayers work just as well out west. Love to all.
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We're happy for a more upbeat report today, grace a Dieu. Need any help with driving, listening, anything, Barbara and Jim? Let us know. Love, Carol and Fred
ReplyDeleteWhat a heart! Glad you're out of ICU. That gets you closer to home. Hopefully you will remain AFEBRILE today! How's that for a great word! Hope you've both been able to get some sleep.
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers,
Jeanne and Frank
Alyssa and Max
Forgot to tell you, Barb and Jim, that when I was at work on Monday, I saw Helen Phillips and she asked me how Jim was, will be praying for him.
ReplyDeleteDear Barbara, dear Jim, I got the link from Carol and Fred and want you to know that I do think of and pray for you often and do hope that things start to look better daily. It would be terrific to see you when I'm in the area during the summer. Best wishes, thoughts and many prayers,
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Hello from Massachusetts. This is the first time I've used a blog. What a wonderful invention! Jim and Barbara - love and prayers are coming your way. I'm visiting Ethan this coming Saturday(be there for a week). He works at the NCI. I'd love to have a quick visit if you're up to it. I'll be in touch. Val.
ReplyDeleteJim and Barbara,
ReplyDeleteall the thibeaults wigh you well,and needless tosay you are both in our prayers. hope tosee you back home soon...hospita;s ar no place to stay for long...tho nancy disagrees with you on the beads...she gets the delux models when she's in . keep getting better. allene and nan
Well, I must say my medical vocabulary is increasing with words like "Arrhythmia", "snycope', afebrile" and "vasovagal". I am now using those words in my everyday speech. But I don't need to learn anymore so Jim, please ge better and come home to all of us who love you.
ReplyDeleteGood wishes and prayers,
Joanne and Sam