Friday, April 17, 2009

It was a tease! Another set back- blood clot

I was glad that we are home last April 15 but at the same time a little nervous . I left him in care of his uncle David and I went to town to get his prescription filled . My phone rings within 2 miles from home and he sound so distressed. Man! scared the heck out of me....
He thinks he had asthma attack. I then gave him Pro Air to help him breath easier. I look at him and he just look so sick. Cold hand, sweating and trying to catch the next breath. Few minutes pass by and he said he's feeling a little bit better. He doesn't sound convincing at all. So, I just observed him.

The following day, his sister Becky called the doctors in UNC to obtain a oxygen prescription. Nurse called back and we are told to go back to ER. That conversation ended so quickly. He does not want to sit in ER . So, I tried to call back again . Doctors Marshall quickly return my phone call and we got the same answer " go to the ER " His reason was " it might not be an asthma, it could be something else and that he needs to be seen by a doctor". I called his primary physician office and I was only given 1o minutes to take him in. Wewwww... I knew I couldn't make it but I took him anyway. At least we are there and they couldn't deny treatment.

It was probably a good wait until we are called in. The nurse was so helpful and took him immediately to the room. I answered the rest of the assessment. Dr. Tyler recognize me immediately. ( wow! that was almost 10 years ago ) I told him about hubby. In a few minutes he was in the room with us. Trying to diffuse the intensity of seriousness , he tried to be funny.
Took x-ray and vital signs. Oxygen saturation is only 87 at room air. That was way too low . He immediately told us to head to UNC ER .

After 8 hours of test and assessment. We are told he had a blood clot in his lung. The good news is it's away from the main artery. They immediately started him on large dose of heparin , anti-biotics and IV fluid. I was tired and sleepless . I couldn't believed I survived 19 days and it's not over yet. I have another 4 months to hurdle. Hopefully, it's getting easier day by day.

He is currently resting in bed at this time watching MASH while I am typing away this blog.


Respectfully yours,






3 comments:

  1. he will be ok..just need ome time. with a wife as supportive as you no wonder he will recover fast. keep smilin though laine

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  2. more prayers for the family Elaine, hope nga okey ra ka sad

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  3. you have our prayers and support mommy elaine.
    how's isabella?

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