Monday, November 17, 2008
Ray Update
They did the cath today and decided to send Raymond to the VA hospital in North Carolina. Now I will go online to find out where that is. Sheraye said there was quite a bit of blockage in his arteries.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Raymond & Va
It was good to see Raymond again. Also saw mom and Sharon.
Raymond, as always, was his usual hyper self. Sitting in the bed, more like a recliner, and inhaling some sort of white vapor. It's my understanding that it helps the breathing.
He talked about his cause for being there. Apparently, he had felt some discomfort in trying to breath and unusual feelings in his arms. This was enough to get him to go to the hospital in Whitesburg. There they checked him and dispatched an ambulance from the VA hospital in Johnson City, Tn to come pick him up and take him to their facility. Mom and Sharon followed in the car as Raymond waved at them from the back of the ambulance.
The whole time we talked to him, he was being Raymond. Fidgety all the time. So much so that he kept disconnecting the leads that monitored his vital signs. It is easy to tell when you hook up the wrong one. Lights begin to change colors on the monitors.
Of course, we had to share some family history with the nurse. She seemed awed by mom. I can understand that.
Raymond, as always, was his usual hyper self. Sitting in the bed, more like a recliner, and inhaling some sort of white vapor. It's my understanding that it helps the breathing.
He talked about his cause for being there. Apparently, he had felt some discomfort in trying to breath and unusual feelings in his arms. This was enough to get him to go to the hospital in Whitesburg. There they checked him and dispatched an ambulance from the VA hospital in Johnson City, Tn to come pick him up and take him to their facility. Mom and Sharon followed in the car as Raymond waved at them from the back of the ambulance.
The whole time we talked to him, he was being Raymond. Fidgety all the time. So much so that he kept disconnecting the leads that monitored his vital signs. It is easy to tell when you hook up the wrong one. Lights begin to change colors on the monitors.
Of course, we had to share some family history with the nurse. She seemed awed by mom. I can understand that.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Raymond VA Hospital
Raymond is in the VA Hospital in Johnson City, Tn. Me, Jeanie, and Thelma will ride up there, beginning at 8am this morning.
Nothing too serious, just precautionary checks to see why he was having chest pains and shortness of breath.
According to Mapquest it will take about four hours. Will call if there is anything serious going on.
Having a little rain going on here. It will probably be doing that all the way up there. Not a problem.
Nothing too serious, just precautionary checks to see why he was having chest pains and shortness of breath.
According to Mapquest it will take about four hours. Will call if there is anything serious going on.
Having a little rain going on here. It will probably be doing that all the way up there. Not a problem.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Fall Back
So now that fall is definitely here, its time for me to get the cycle out and cruise. Should be some color out there somewhere.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
Wellness Check Up
Well, finally got good word from Dr Wendt that my ecocardiogram looks good. The heart is strong and for me needs to be exercised. Which means in a nutshell that I can now get back on the treadmill each day for an hour to an hour and a half. But because I haven't been doing any type of physical activity since Aug 4th, I should start off slowly which I will do.
Yesterday I was a witness to an amazing scene of a tiny muscle that just kept pumping blood. I lay on the table and looked with the technician at my heart do its thing. I can't get over how that small organ can accomplish all that it does. I believe that helped me to see it in action.
When my defirilator shocked me for the second time, I went into a sort of anxiety mode for about 6 weeks. Had to start taking Atavan to help me sleep. When Jeanie uncovered the side effects of that drug, I decided not to attempt another renewal. That is one wicked drug. Beware of any anti-anxiety drug.
My yearly physical was a good report with the PSA (Prostate) being 1.4 which is a good number. It was down from 1.9 two years ago. So that was encouraging. My thyroid results were positive. My lipid readings were excellent except for triglycerides, which were high. No doubt from no exercize and too much sugar. So my assignment for the next 12 months is to exercise every day and get my weight from 210 to 180. That will also raise my hdl which is never high.
So today overall was just a wonderful day full of good news.
Yesterday I was a witness to an amazing scene of a tiny muscle that just kept pumping blood. I lay on the table and looked with the technician at my heart do its thing. I can't get over how that small organ can accomplish all that it does. I believe that helped me to see it in action.
When my defirilator shocked me for the second time, I went into a sort of anxiety mode for about 6 weeks. Had to start taking Atavan to help me sleep. When Jeanie uncovered the side effects of that drug, I decided not to attempt another renewal. That is one wicked drug. Beware of any anti-anxiety drug.
My yearly physical was a good report with the PSA (Prostate) being 1.4 which is a good number. It was down from 1.9 two years ago. So that was encouraging. My thyroid results were positive. My lipid readings were excellent except for triglycerides, which were high. No doubt from no exercize and too much sugar. So my assignment for the next 12 months is to exercise every day and get my weight from 210 to 180. That will also raise my hdl which is never high.
So today overall was just a wonderful day full of good news.
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