Oh, no. Has there been a new change in his condition?Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Catrin, I'm sorry for this rollercoaster your mom--and, hence, you--are on. I hope she stabilizes soon and is able to go home.
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Oh, no. Has there been a new change in his condition?Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Catrin, I'm sorry for this rollercoaster your mom--and, hence, you--are on. I hope she stabilizes soon and is able to go home.
no, no change except for more nausea.
Ugh; constant nausea would take the wind out of anybody's sails. I pray that he starts to feel better soon. Big hugs to both of you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
P.S. Taco is doing really well in her new home. I think Paddy is, too, but he's gone on one of his walkabouts today. He did that at our house, too, and would disappear for days at a time. He's been out of confinement since Saturday, so I tend to think that it's just temporary. If he was going to go AWOL, I think he would have done so the minute he could.
I hate when cats disappear. they have infinitely more patience than we do. And we sit there fussing , wanting to call for help... and they are just comfortably sleeping somewhere oblivious!
Ain't that the truth. I never stopped sweating his disappearances. Each time he showed back up, I breathed a huge sigh of relief. As sad as this sounds, I suspect that's he's going to eventually meet the average fate of outdoor kitties one way or another. But I take some comfort that he had some good kitty adventures along the way. Taco, on the other hand, will do just fine if she stays close to home and will hopefully go on to live a long life. However, if I had my choice, both of them would be safely living in somebody's home. I'm still struggling with the kitten's death. I don't go very long without thinking about him. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
I hope all goes well. I was just asking becuase I am an OT and used to work in home health. My main focus has been with the older population. I have worked as an OT for 18 years. Is she able to walk far or does she need a w/c? How about the bathroom setup at home? With lung issues her endurance is not going to be good at all especially in a shower. She may need a shower seat and some grab bars. Also some people like a detachable shower head to help out. (the steam from the shower can make it harder to breath) Hasn't she been getting therapy in the hospital? They should be doing stairs with her if she is physically able prior to her d/c. Sorry for all the info. I can't help myself when it comes to these situations.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catrin
Dear Voter.....
You seriously didn't vote for a roads tax because 5% of the money would have gone to bike infrastructure projects....and that's just too much.... So you are saying you would throw out $160 million for road and transit projects because you object to $23 million being spent on pedestrians and cyclists? And you are willing to actually then say that I'm selfish and I want people to support my lifestyle.... seriously get your head on straight. I voted for it and 90% would have benefited you..... really pretty much none of it would have a direct and very personal impact on me... (well except the actual paying for it part, which I would have had to do...) I voted for it because having good transit and fixing the roads benefits society as a whole and when civil society is better I believe I benefit - I must ask who's the selfish one?
No therapy at all other than walking, right now they are trying to get her lungs working right again and to lose the fever :( My sister is looking into some home health care for awhile, and she will likely have to be on O2 for some time. She CAN walk, she just gets tired very quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by solobiker
Can they change some drugs??, Is the feeding tube gone? that was a nausea issue for my MomQuote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Dear self:
It's 35 degrees. Maybe you should turn the heating on...
Heat is a GOOD thing :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Owlie
Mom remains in the hospital, they are going to do a bronchscopy (spelling) today...her fever keeps returning :(
To whom it may concern
I'd really really like a working crystal ball right now. A third surgery?? are they kidding?
Dear TE ladies.
thanks again for all your support and kind words. Thanks for letting me bellly ache.
The Raleighdon is on day 17 of his hospital stay and we have no idea when they will let him leave!!
Dear Weather gods
hahaha now I KNOW i'm not doing any big bike rides this weekend. YOu made my decision VERY easy. 45mph wind gusts and rain... INDEED!
Dear Catrin
I wish your mom was in the same city as us, I could walk over to her room and visit her!
((((((Mimi and RD))))))
Wish there were more I could do than "listen" and send good vibes.
Oh ((((((((Mimi & Don & Catrin & mom))))))) - keeping the vibes flowing.
((Catrin))
((Mimi and RD))
(Yes, Catrin, I finally caved and turned the heating on. I can type now!)
So sorry to hear this Mimi! You must be going stark, raving mad! :mad: Why do they want to do a third surgery, if that's not being too nosy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Lots of healing thoughts going RD's way....
because the second surgery was not a success. He has a serious leak of lymphatic fluid, called chylothorax if anyone really wants to know, that must be stopped. the second surgery (on day 8) was supposed to do that and it did not.
((((Mimi and RD)))). I just read up on his condition. How awful for both of you that you have to go through this again. You're in my prayers.
Oh, Mimi - hugs, hugs and more hugs.
Please let us know if we can do anything concrete. Can you pm or email an address so we can send a note/card?
{{{{{ Catrin }}}}}
(((((( Mimi and RD ))))))
Hang in there. Healing juju as best as I can muster.
I'm staying inside too, currently making brownies.
you can send anything to my address
8018 36th ave south, 98118
I make daily deliveries to the hospital and he does like getting cards.
Mimi, I am so sorry to hear about surgery number 3. I sincerely hope it is his last. I will continue to keep you and Don in my thoughts. I wish there was something I could do for the both of you.
Catrin, sorry you Mom is still having those fevers. I hope this next procedure helps and she can return home.
(((Catrin & Mom)))
(((Mimi & Don))) <--- let's hope 3rd time is a charm!
Catrin, it must be hard to be far away when trying to deal with your mom's situation.
Mimi, I am sorry to hear about another impending surgery. It must be wearing you down. Keep the faith!
I'm so sorry to hear about RD's new challenge and surgery, Mimi- truly frustrating and awful. {{{hugs to you}}}
And Catrin, I'm so sorry your mother is not doing well either. I know that scene well.
Wish I could be there to make tea and soup for all of you. :(
ummmm soup!!! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
Oh Dear, (((Mimi))) and (((Catrin))). Hang in there. It will get better!
Dear UPS:
Hurry up! I'm out of my study tea!
USPS:
Likewise. Except that I'm looking forward to trying some tasty new tea.
Also, I hope you delivered that return that I sent...two weeks ago!
Dear Owlie:
Please report back on the new teas:)
From all reports Mom seems to be on the upswing...hopefully that will continue!
Dear Wind: go away. Or at least don't be as bad tomorrow as they are forecasting. I WANT TO RIDE on the nice, flat, and protected canal tow path. Thank you for listening.
Dear Neck: Get over it already. I am taking care of you and even following medical advice (for a change). You see, we COULD have gone down to my favorite mountain bike trail tomorrow and played in the woods...doesn't that sound like a lot more fun than riding on flat and wind-protected hard-packed crushed limestone? Hmmmm? Winter is coming and I really would like to mountain bike before it is too late to do so. Thank you for listening.
Dear Self: Be patient. You won't forget how to mountain bike if you can't do it right now. Better patience now and allow your neck to heal. Otherwise you take a chance of having a hard fall again before your body is healed and winding up with permanent damage and not be able to cycle again. Ever. Think of THAT when you get impatient :rolleyes: Hiking is good. Perhaps not as exciting but it is good. Go hike mountain bike trails you've not ridden yet to see what they look like :)
the most amazing thing happened yesterday, our younger son (who teaches and studies for his PhD in Canada) appeared and said he'd stay the week! It's just what older son and I needed, someone to help out. And Donald is so happy.. ah, so am I!!!
Dear power company, I'm not sure why we're without power, but could you get it restored quickly please? I have laundry to do. Thank you!
@ Catrin, so glad your mom is doing better!
@ Mimi, how nice that your other som is there!
See Knott's post in Thread Drift. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by indysteel
hmmm, they said on the news this morning that the wind gusts were quite high last night, I wonder if that is what happened? Hopefully they will fix things soon. As windy as it is supposed to be in Indy this today, I seem to remember hearing them say that the wind gusts will be even higher south of us - and they are calling for wind gusts >40 in Indy today...Quote:
Originally Posted by indysteel
Ugh. Whatever you got last night has made its way over here. I want to ride, but this particular trail doesn't have the tree windbreaks that the Little Miami trail does...Quote:
Originally Posted by Catrin
Are you braving the wind?
Not with my neck injury, I am not allowed to "hunker down" on the bike. With this wind there is no way that I could maintain the body position on the bike I am supposed to...so it is hiking and, perhaps, the indoor trainer later today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Owlie
There is more wind coming your way...
Ummm, no hiking today either...just saw some pretty big limbs getting blown down by wind gusts. :eek: Mother Nature pruning time, not the time to be in the woods.
After lunch will get on the trainer and stream Battlestar Galactica to my tv - finally getting around to watching the new version of that, I refused to watch the remake when it was on the air. Watched the pilot on Netflix last night and got hooked, much to my surprise!
Battlestar Galactica --- I loved it! :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Catrin
I saw that earlier and had to laugh. Laundry today includes our king size sheets. I'm pretty sure our bucket isn't big enough!Quote:
Originally Posted by OakLeaf
The new BSG rules. I love, love, love that show and wish there was more of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Catrin
After you've watched a few episodes, check YouTube for some of the fan videos. There is some great stuff out there.
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Dear Entire Medical Profession: Why do I get the feeling that, quite often, you are doing little more than waving a chicken over our heads and hoping for the best? Just sayin'.