melmichigan Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 DH was sent home Sunday evening. He was on the floor in pain again yesterday following an abnormal nuclear medicine stress test, we don't have his echocardiogram results back so we aren't sure what that means. They finally took his pain seriously and scanned his abdomen. He has no alternative besides surgery because of the size and position of a gallstone. He has had serious life threatening complications following surgery in the past and spent two weeks in the ICU. I do not know any of the surgeons here so I am trusting his family doctor. It is looking to be a very long day. :001_unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying that everything goes smoothly in the surgery and that he has a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris in VA Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I'm so sorry you have to go thru this! I will pray for his safety. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Praying.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Thinking of you and your DH today. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Unicorn. Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: I hope it's an easy surgery with no complications! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest inoubliable Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 :grouphug: Sending good juju and keeping your family in my thoughts today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenmama2 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hoping it goes well and recovery is straightforward and fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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melmichigan Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 We just found out that surgery is scheduled for 2pm. Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 :grouphug: Praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMV Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 DH was sent home Sunday evening. He was on the floor in pain again yesterday following an abnormal nuclear medicine stress test, we don't have his echocardiogram results back so we aren't sure what that means. They finally took his pain seriously and scanned his abdomen. He has no alternative besides surgery because of the size and position of a gallstone. He has had serious life threatening complications following surgery in the past and spent two weeks in the ICU. I do not know any of the surgeons here so I am trusting his family doctor. It is looking to be a very long day. :001_unsure: If his stress test indicates reversible perfusion defects (aka ischemia) then he is at high risk of having a perioperative cardiac event. It may be safest to pursue further cardiac interventions (probably cardiac catheterization with possible angioplasty and stents) before proceeding with the cholecystectomy. Hopefully the surgeons will discuss all of this with the cardiologists before proceeding. Either way I am sending positive thoughts and prayers for guidance for your physicians and healing for your husband. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 :grouphug: and prayers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jean in Newcastle Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Praying. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Catwoman Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Praying for him, Melissa!!! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie in WI Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 :grouphug: Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Praying. Please update when you can. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Unicorn. Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hoping everything went well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Any updates yet? I hope the surgery went well! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I just saw this. Praying he heals quickly.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Things have settled down a little bit so I wanted to update. They brought a surgeon in from one of the larger hospitals, so there was a delay. The surgery itself went well. The doctor said that DH is medically "fragile". The biggest concern now is the next 24 hours or so. They were unable to prevent vomiting so the biggest concern will be watching closely to make sure there isn't any bleeding, he has torn his esophagus post operatively in the past. They are working to get his pain under control now and once he's alert enough I'm going to try and go home for a few hours. I greatly appreciate everyone who kept him in their thought today. We should know more about his test results tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 :grouphug: Thanks for updating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Things have settled down a little bit so I wanted to update. They brought a surgeon in from one of the larger hospitals, so there was a delay. The surgery itself went well. The doctor said that DH is medically "fragile". The biggest concern now is the next 24 hours or so. They were unable to prevent vomiting so the biggest concern will be watching closely to make sure there isn't any bleeding, he has torn his esophagus post operatively in the past. They are working to get his pain under control now and once he's alert enough I'm going to try and go home for a few hours. I greatly appreciate everyone who kept him in their thought today. We should know more about his test results tomorrow. :grouphug: Still praying for him.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FaithManor Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 :grouphug: Praying! Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Praying that the worst is over and that recovery will go smoothly. And praying that you can get the rest and support you need. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Still praying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celia Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Thinking of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Thanks for posting the update, Melissa -- I hope your dh's recovery is smooth and easy this time! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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melmichigan Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 DH reacted again to anesthetic. They had to pin him to the table by force as they brought him out. He has more complications as a result of all the muscle strain than from the surgical sites. His right shoulder and rib cage are stained where he can't take a deep breath and isn't moving oxygen correctly in that lung. It wasn't until the early hours this morning that he was able to lay down in the last 24 hours. He is finally sleeping, actual sleep not anesthetic, since he was admitted. I'm sure the lack of sleep is contributing to his high blood pressure, they had to add more b/p meds. Hopefully today will be a better day. As for good news, his latest EKG was normal, and no sign of bleeding following the vomiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SonshineLearner Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Oh gosh... So sorry... Hoping it all works out well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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