Apache Junction, AZ H 73 L 52
We left for the hospital at 12:00 noon yesterday for check in at 1:00 p.m. Jim’s angiogram was scheduled for 4:00 but the surgeon thought he would be able to get to him sooner. NOT! They finally took Jim back for the procedure about 4:45 p.m.
At 7:00 the surgeon came out to talk to me. They were able to put in a stent in one area, BUT, Jim has another area that is 100% blocked and he could not do anything with it. So guess what. We get to go back in two weeks and have this fun all over again.
This time Dr. Patel will actually cut his leg open, cut open the artery, and then clean out the calcified material in the artery.
After surgery, Jim needed to lay flat for four or five hours. In the meantime, they forgot I was sitting out there. Finally at 8:45 I went looking for somebody to tell me what was going on. Found out that they had actually admitted him for the night and someone took me down to his room.
I headed for home about 9:30. It’s almost an hour drive so by the time I got home I was really exhausted. But boy were the girls happy to see me. Ginny, my neighbor, comes over and takes care of them and feeds them for me. She also made us some chocolate chip cookies which were most welcome.
Picked Jim up this morning and got him home about 1:00 p.m. He’s asleep in his recliner. Feels great. Disappointed that he has to go back again but wants to get it over with and get on with life.
A big thanks to Dianna. She came up to the hospital and sat with me from 1:00 until after the surgeon talked to me at 7:00. And thank you to all of you for your prayers and hugs. They mean more than you will ever know.
We hope it'll all work out at the end. Give Jim a hug from us and we hope we can see you soon.
ReplyDeleteThey forgot you! You must have been so worried. I am sure it will all work out in the end. HUGS
ReplyDeleteAt least they accomplished something, hoping the surgery goes well. Sending prayers your way for fast healing.
ReplyDeleteHi Sandie.....just checking in to see how you two are doing. I see "big" things are happening in your lives. Prayers from me to you.
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Jo
So glad everything went well, even though it was a long day. Keeping you both in heart, thoughts and prayers for the upcoming procedure.
ReplyDeleteGlad things went partially ok... sorry u have to go thru it all over again... Take Care & God Bless, thinking of both of you!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the update. So glad they could do the one artery. If the doctor can do the 100% one, I am thrilled for Jim. Just remember how good he is going to walk and how pain free he will be! Prayers of Jim and complete healing.
ReplyDeleteOh My, Don't know what to say here - keep the faith and your positive attitude - it WILL get better soon.
ReplyDeleteThe same thing happened to me when Donna had her heart surgery, I was put in a room for a one hour procedure, 2 1/2 hours later I was frantic and went looking like you did. The surgeon the said they had run into problems and it was his fault I wasn't notified, he did show me the whole procedure from start to finish on the tv. And after Donna was asleep in her room I fell asleep for the night in a chair next to her. Tel Jim to keep a stiff upper lip and all this will be a memory shortly. You guys have our prayers for his fast recovery.
ReplyDeleteSandie, sorry Jim has to go back, again, but glad the first part is over. Sounds like the next procedure will do the trick, and Jim will be up and fishing, soon. I'm sure you're exhausted. I really think it's harder on the spouse who is watching and worrying about the one with the problem. Soon you'll be back at the life you love. I'me very happy for you and Jim.
ReplyDeleteOne by one, things are getting taken care of. You have lots of people thinking good thoughts for you and Jim - and Skittles, too. How's Skittles doing? I just learned about Valley Fever, and I guess if you catch it early, it's curable. I hope she is okay now, too. Keep your spirits up. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope Jim has a speedy recovery and the next procedure gets him back up to full speed.
ReplyDeletePrayers for you both. Hope everything goes well.Glad one is done.
ReplyDeleteWe just want Jim to be well and ready to fish again. We know if he's fishing, he's feeling good.
ReplyDeleteThinking of both of you with positive thoughts.
ReplyDeleteGlad Jim is doing well, continued prayers for the both of you!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are home again. Wish you both could stay there. Except for fishing, of course.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear Jim's procedure went well. I'll bet you were exhausted by the end of the day. Good luck with the next one.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that it went well and that they can d with the other issue as well:)
ReplyDeleteSorry you both have to do this again, but glad this part came out well, and you'll eventually get through this.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers your way. So sorry that you had such a long day, but glad that Jim is feeling a little better. Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteGeez, what a lack of communication! We are thankful that the one part of the procedure went well and praying for Jim as he has the 100% blockage taken care of. Hugs to both of you.
ReplyDeleteGlad the first procedure went well, but sorry Jim has to go through another one. Hopefully the next one goes perfectly and you guys can get on with enjoying the winter.
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