6/29/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (170715)
United States
June 29, 2024 7:24am CST
Got a call yesterday that my husband's blood pressure bottomed out again. Also, he was in his wheelchair in the hall and decided to stand up to fix his pants. The next thing he knew he was on the floor. Fortunately he did not hurt himself. He was taken to a small hospital and then transferred to a large hospital where he is being held for observation. I spoke with him and he seems to be OK. He should have known better than to stand up from his wheelchair without any assistance. His bp was around 55/40. Very scary.
Thank you for your continued prayers, support and thoughts.
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@FourWalls (65394)
• United States
29 Jun
I’m terribly sorry that’s happened, but it might help with the appeal.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
1 Jul
I am not sure but I believe that after a hospital stay Medicare kicks back in and starts paying again.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
1 Jul
@GardenGerty I don't know about that. It would be nice if they would!
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
29 Jun
He was going to have PT in the hospital; but his heart rate was too high.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
4 Jul
@porwest They had him sit on the side of the bed and get up and then walk with the walker. I was glad to hear that. He will just regress if he lies in bed all day.
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@porwest (85053)
• United States
2 Jul
@LindaOHio Sorry to hear that. Seems he has multiple things sort of standing in the way. I hope he can get some of that resolved.
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@snowy22315 (176745)
• United States
29 Jun
That is not good news. I wonder if they can figure out what caused it? It sounds like he might need a med change.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
29 Jun
It's the weekend; so he hasn't even seen a doctor. They are trying to figure out what to do.
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@1creekgirl (41067)
• United States
29 Jun
Oh, Linda, I know you wonder what next. Has his blood pressure dropped that low very often? I hope the doctor can address that, maybe a change in meds?
I know you're so worried about him, you know I'm praying for you both.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
30 Jun
Yes, it was why the first attempt at surgery was aborted, the second attempt had him bottoming out too. He has been sent to the ER at least one other time from the rehab facility. Thank you for your prayers. How are you and your hubby doing?
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@1creekgirl (41067)
• United States
1 Jul
@LindaOHio You'd think I'd run out of problems, wouldn't you? I may have something going on with my pancreas, one of the enzyme levels is high which might explain why I'm so nauseous and losing weight. I have an appointment Wednesday with my GI doc.
So glad you're keeping us updated. How are you doing yourself? Praying for you both, of course.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
2 Jul
@1creekgirl I'm sorry to hear about your pancreas. Please keep us posted. I am hanging in there. Getting really tired of being alone and handling everything. Thank you for your prayers. Praying for you as well.
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@Chellezhere (5639)
• United States
29 Jun
Thank you for the update. I have thought about you and your husband often while I was on my break. My thoughts, prayers, and support continue for you, too.
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@BarBaraPrz (46490)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
29 Jun
Tell him the next time he tries that stunt to face a wall...
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
29 Jun
He was supposed to have PT in the hospital; but his heart rate (AFIB) was too high.
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@LadyDuck (467179)
• Switzerland
30 Jun
@LindaOHio - I am glad they are keeping him a little longer, his heart condition is not at all good.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
29 Jun
They are holding him for observation in the hospital.
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@RasmaSandra (77609)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Jun
Sorry to hear this and I hope he'll recover quickly and be back at the rehab center, I keep praying and blessings to you both,
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
29 Jun
Yes, it seems like it's always something.
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@arunima25 (87128)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jun
That's too low BP and can be scary. Thank God that he didn't hurt himself despite that fall. He certainly needs a supervision all the time. Sending prayers for him. You too take care
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@Beestring (14133)
• Hong Kong
29 Jun
It's fortunate that he didn't hurt himself. BP 55/40 was low.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
29 Jun
Yes, or we would have to start all over again!
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