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kenbent6 Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 658	Re: Life in Hell Reply #15 - Nov 16^th, 2019, 6:45pm Have they said when you will be going back for heart repair?
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rmillay Five Star Member rbent member; go Clowns! Posts: 2180	Re: Life in Hell Reply #16 - Nov 18^th, 2019, 2:26pm Next evaluation for the heart valve is Dec. 2. Still dealing with gut problems. Have to force myself just to take in small quantities.
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FlyingLaZBoy Moderator '16 ICE SprintX fs, '16 Rocket, '12 KHS Mocha Posts: 5803	Re: Life in Hell Reply #17 - Nov 18^th, 2019, 4:13pm Quote from rmillay on Nov 18^th, 2019, 2:26pm: Next evaluation for the heart valve is Dec. 2. Still dealing with gut problems. Have to force myself just to take in small quantities. No Barbec's for you! PB
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jayg Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 4133	Re: Life in Hell Reply #18 - Nov 19^th, 2019, 7:10pm Lynn M reported this morning that Bob's wife Kathy may bring him to Barbec's for breakfast Thursday morning (Nov 21).
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rmillay Five Star Member rbent member; go Clowns! Posts: 2180	Re: Life in Hell Reply #19 - Nov 20^th, 2019, 9:22am I had two outings yesterday--they did not go so well. Looks like no Barbec's until after Kathy gets back from Cozumel. Besides, food still tastes bad to me; I have to force feed myself.
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Bud_Bent Moderator Posts: 3310	Re: Life in Hell Reply #20 - Nov 20^th, 2019, 5:37pm Dang, hope you're doing better soon.
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Reply #21 - Nov 29^th, 2019, 3:11pm

Well, I had to take a little trip to the E.R. Sunday night, when I started coughing and then couldn't catch my breath. The EMTs nebulized me and got me breathing again. They were all courteous and sympathetic--a good bunch of guys.

The followup at my clinic on Wednesday resulted in them sending me back to Baylor to determine what is making my breathing so abnormal. So far, all they're doing is sucking mor water out of my emaciated carcass. At least my guts are working better. Don't know if my appetite is any better, because I haven't seen much real food since I got here.

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Reply #22 - Nov 30^th, 2019, 9:51pm

WHen I was in the hospital my friends would call or text and say "can I bring you anything? " The answer was always

Yes. Wataburger.

Let us know if you need an emergency burger run or something .. hospital food is terrible!

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Well, I had to take a little trip to the E.R. Sunday night, when I started coughing and then couldn't catch my breath. The EMTs nebulized me and got me breathing again. They were all courteous and sympathetic--a good bunch of guys.

The followup at my clinic on Wednesday resulted in them sending me back to Baylor to determine what is making my breathing so abnormal. So far, all they're doing is sucking mor water out of my emaciated carcass. At least my guts are working better. Don't know if my appetite is any better, because I haven't seen much real food since I got here.

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rmillay Five Star Member rbent member; go Clowns! Posts: 2180	Re: Life in Hell Reply #23 - Dec 1^st, 2019, 6:44pm Thanks, Doug. My wife, Kathy has been pretty good at smuggling food in. I'm only just starting to taste more normally. Stuff should start happening tomorrow. We hope that gets me off TDC.
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Reply #24 - Dec 5^th, 2019, 9:00pm

Well, on Monday they finally got started on what I came to the hospital for. (Tip: don't go to the hospital for a procedure over Thanksgiving.) The doctor drained a liter of fluid from the space around my left lung. The next day he drained 1.2 liters from around my right lung. This resulted in a lot freer breathing, and some decent sleep. Yesterday I got a CT scan, and after a long and uncomfortable series of breathing tests, they discharged me. I had to go back today for an X-ray, and for the surgery PA to gaze upon my scars. With the help of Miralax and Megace, I'm eating more normally now. I need protein in my blood to discourage the pleural effusion, not to mention to build my muscles up a bit. Barring any more setbacks, I should be able to make the Christmas party at Barbec's next Thursday.

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jayg Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 4133	Re: Life in Hell Reply #25 - Dec 5^th, 2019, 10:10pm Looking forward to seeing you at Barbec's, Bob.
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Reply #26 - Dec 13^th, 2019, 8:02pm

It was pleasant to get out and hobnob with the gang yesterday. It was a bit of an effort, but I was happy to see I could sustain it that long. It was also nice to get hugs and stuff. I saw the heart doc who opened me up that afternoon, and he thinks a lot of my current troubles stem from the bad heart valve. My primary physician was encouraging today, took an x-ray and some blood. If I can get better sleep, and increase my mobility, I will be happier.

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ICE_Man rbent member Posts: 5	Re: Life in Hell Reply #27 - Dec 14^th, 2019, 7:16pm Bob, enjoyed seeing you at Barbec's doing as well as can at this point. Glad your lovely wife has been the help you needed. Praying for your better sleep for sure. Craig
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Reply #28 - Dec 18^th, 2019, 11:16am

I'm getting out occasionally, though these cold mornings are discouraging. I still gasp for breath getting up from a stationary position, but I am able to do for myself most of the time. I actually got some good sleep in last night. Don't know if it was a new prescription, but I sure hope for more good nights. Best part was, I rolled over onto my right side and dozed a bit like that, without my chest hurting. Feels like the breastbone may be knitting and getting stronger. No doctor appointments until after Christmas.

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Reply #29 - Dec 28^th, 2019, 4:51pm

Christmas dinner went off well; good eats and good company. Kathy modified her planning so everything was ready beforehand, and waiting in the warm oven. She declared it her most stress-free feast in memory. My rib cage is feeling stronger, and the sleep aid is really helping (not so good if I skip it, though). I get out more now, and am looking for a day to join you guys at Barbec's.

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