Ongoing...
Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 11:57AM Well we have had a heck of a ride.
This is how it went:
Mixed emotions today. Nathan is in hospital. I did get to go in with him till surgery time. He was supposed to go in at 1. The surgeon had a difficult surgery before him and it took more time than expected. Then they had to sterilize the OR and another hour or maybe it was 45 minutes - have to look at phone timestamps the surgeon came out to tell us that he had a patient coming in with an ambulance and depending on if he is viable or not he may have to reschedule Nathan after telling us Nathan was a severe case. Only blessing is Nathan slept through that. Then more time goes by and they come out to grab his bags. I said not this one. I asked what was going on. They were taking him in for surgery. I asked about the ambulance patient. He said he was diverted. I said diverted? Yes, he died. I have no idea if it happened in the ambulance, at the hospital - what. I didn't know how to feel. I felt awful that someone could die then did and awful that Nathan may get cancelled. But I walked out of the hospital a mess. I await a call at 8ish. I paid for my parking with my debit. I walked to the other side with his heavy jacket, boots and all that fun stuff. Someone was parked too close so I couldn't get into my car except via the passenger seat. Drove to the station to depart and I only had my receipt not the actual ticket to depart with (no attendee) so I buzzed them. They wanted me to go back to get the ticket. I had cars behind me. I said REALLY? He finally let me through. Then I went the wrong way to get to the QEW and then instead of getting to the 427 ended up on the 401 at rush hour. It is a miracle I made it home and here I am trying to breathe and wait for the call. What a day and I best get a call that he sailed through surgery.
Update: Just got a call - he made it through faster than he expected. Said he had a tremendous amount of plaque. They are just moving him to ICU now and I am to call close to bedtime to see how he is. He will not be able to talk tonight nor part of the day tomorrow. I asked how many days till home. He says lets just get through tonight and figure it out. He will be seeing him late tonight and in the morning.
At 230 they said they can’t control his blood pressure. Seems they have fluid in his lungs and his surgeon decided to go back in to see what was going on. So, here I wait for the call scared out of my mind.
I just got a call from surgeon. He is out of surgery yet again. Says he has been on aspirin for sometime and was not clotting. He says a double edge sword. But he says no damage to his heart. The bypass looks good. I am to call at 530am to see how he is and if he is well enough to take the tube out. He never got it out from the 1st surgery. His surgeon is doing another emergency and will check on him after the surgery he is now on. This surgeon is almost 24 hours in surgery. I can’t sleep. I want to believe he will be okay now. I am waiting to hear if they take the tube out - a clear sign he is progressing positively.
They will not take out tube till fully stabilized. He is and will remain heavily sedated till they feel they can start waking him up. I am to call again around 830 or they will call me if any changes.
Noon they are waking him up and will take out the tube if all progresses well. Vitals are now stabalized. I am to call back at 5 to see if they were able to get the tube out but looking positive.
It has been an awful ride. But he's alive, progressing and I did get an hour power nap. The dogs slept last night. LOL They are sleeping now - all of them after Dennis taking them outside and playing with them.
Reader Comments (9)
Oh wow Darlah! I've been checking blog since I woke up. What a nightmare! I hope everything improves now and he will be ok. Poor guy! You must be so scared and stressed. Katie and I are sending you a big hug.
Take care.
Sending good & healthy vibes to your way! Darlah, please take good care of yourself too! Tough times don’t last, tough people do. Nathan, you’re in all of our warmest thoughts and hoping for your speedy recovery.
Oh my goodness Darlah, how very stressful for you!
I keep checking your updates. Sending positive vibes your way.
Darlah, been checking your updates and thankful you are keeping everyone up to date. We pray for Nathan's recovery and hope you have a little time to collect your thoughts and get some rest before he returns home. Sending positive vibes and hugs.
Darlah, been checking your updates and thankful you are keeping everyone up to date. We pray for Nathan's recovery and hope you have a little time to collect your thoughts and get some rest before he returns home. Sending positive vibes and hugs.
Hi Darlah. He’s a tough guy I’m thinking. Please keep on updating. We can only imagine your state of mind as we are quite stressed here
Oh my, what an experience ! Sounds like things are now moving in the right direction but everything seems to take an eternity when you are waiting.. Continuing to send positive vibes ! I hope you and Dennis are remembering to eat and take care of yourselves. That's important too.
Oh Darlah...keep taking big breaths. This sounds like it would be agony to endure and stay positive without a ton of fear. Keep writing and sharing so that you are not feeling alone. Maybe you shouldn't be driving but should be driven in case you are more nervous then you feel. Do you have anyone to drive you? If we can help, we will.
Saying my prayers for Nathan and for you, Darlah. It seems to have been a bumpy ride, but sounding like all is moving in the right direction. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. More big hugs sent your way!