Joe is in the hospital
I won't be doing much with the recipe book for a few days at least.
Joe was complaining about a tickle in his throat, and then a scratchy throat. Yesterday it got worse so he went to see his doctor who prescribed antibiotics. He came home and went to bed. He would get up and take sips of water but it really hurt. Around suppertime he came out and his voice was awful - sort of squeaky and he seemed short of breath. I asked him if he would let me call my neighbour to take him to the ER. He agreed so I knew he was sick. When the neighbours saw him, they said I should call the ambulance. We did and it was a good thing. I guess he has a large abscess on the left side of his neck that was getting bigger. The paramedic was afraid it would cut off his airway. So off we went to the hospital. You get looked after pretty quickly when there is a chance of airway obstruction! After doctors, resident doctors, nurses, Respiratory Therapists saw him and he had been given drugs by IV and inhalation therapy, and had a cat scan and chest X-ray, they decided he should go to the OR and have it lanced. But after surgery, he would have to go to intensive care because they would have him intubated. They want to make sure the abscess does not fill up again. The doctor today said it could be better in a day or 2 or 2 weeks!
He is heavily sedated, though they cut back a bit on his sedative for a bit so he woke up. He is intubated so can't talk. He tried to tell me something but I just didn't get it. He even tried sign language - but I never learned it!
They were not sure how extensive the surgery would be so they cut off his beard. He looks so scruffy! For those who know him, he is much scruffier than usual - shaved but not at all well done!
Lisa: Keep a watch over your dad. When I saw him, so many memories came back. The main one is being in the ICU with you. Dad has not shaved since the time he came home clean shaven and shocked me at 1 am. I screamed and started to laugh. You came out - took one look at him and began screaming. He had to stay clean shaven for the summer as he had a job that required a smooth face. You never did warm up to him until he grew it back. I miss you always and love you forever, Mummy
Joe was complaining about a tickle in his throat, and then a scratchy throat. Yesterday it got worse so he went to see his doctor who prescribed antibiotics. He came home and went to bed. He would get up and take sips of water but it really hurt. Around suppertime he came out and his voice was awful - sort of squeaky and he seemed short of breath. I asked him if he would let me call my neighbour to take him to the ER. He agreed so I knew he was sick. When the neighbours saw him, they said I should call the ambulance. We did and it was a good thing. I guess he has a large abscess on the left side of his neck that was getting bigger. The paramedic was afraid it would cut off his airway. So off we went to the hospital. You get looked after pretty quickly when there is a chance of airway obstruction! After doctors, resident doctors, nurses, Respiratory Therapists saw him and he had been given drugs by IV and inhalation therapy, and had a cat scan and chest X-ray, they decided he should go to the OR and have it lanced. But after surgery, he would have to go to intensive care because they would have him intubated. They want to make sure the abscess does not fill up again. The doctor today said it could be better in a day or 2 or 2 weeks!
He is heavily sedated, though they cut back a bit on his sedative for a bit so he woke up. He is intubated so can't talk. He tried to tell me something but I just didn't get it. He even tried sign language - but I never learned it!
They were not sure how extensive the surgery would be so they cut off his beard. He looks so scruffy! For those who know him, he is much scruffier than usual - shaved but not at all well done!
Lisa: Keep a watch over your dad. When I saw him, so many memories came back. The main one is being in the ICU with you. Dad has not shaved since the time he came home clean shaven and shocked me at 1 am. I screamed and started to laugh. You came out - took one look at him and began screaming. He had to stay clean shaven for the summer as he had a job that required a smooth face. You never did warm up to him until he grew it back. I miss you always and love you forever, Mummy
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Best wishes to Joe for a quick recovery!!!
Hugs,
Donna
So glad Joe got the quick medical attention he needed. Big hugs to you...
Gari
Oh Marlene, I\'m so sorry about this latest turn of events. I will keep Joe in my prayers for a full and quick recovery.
When Laura was intubated in the ICU for several days a couple of years back, I bought in a few notebooks and pens. We communicated by writing to each other back and forth. It was slow going at first but it worked, especially when she had questions. If Joe has to stay intubated for a few days, maybe that would help for you also.
Please don\'t concern yourself one bit about the recipes of course.
Please take it easy and take care of your dear hubby. I know how scary and stressful it can be when your loved one is ill and hospitalized.
Big hugs to you my friend for comfort and peace.
Love,
Diane
Sending prayers for Joe. I\'m so sorry this happened but so glad it was caught in time.
When my BIL was intubated he used a pad and pen to communicate. Usually he only wrote a word or two but that was enough to get the message across.
I\'m so happy this happened while you were in India. That would have been awful, more awful than it happening at home.
I sure hope he has a quick recovery. I sure hope you have one as well. I am pretty convinced that the recipes can wait. Love, Lauri
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OH I SURE HOPE JOE GETS BETTER QUICK THAT IS SO SCAREY, MY HUSBAND I HAD TO CALL AN AMBULANCE FOR HIM I THOUGHT HE WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACK WHAT IT WAS WAS HE HAD VERTIGO.. WAS IN THE HOSPITAL 5 DAYS. SO TRY TO REST . I SLEPT LIKE A BABY I WAS SO TIRED. HOSPITALS AND DRS. SCARE ME
DEAR MARLENE I,AM SO SORRY ABOUT JOE. . IT IS SCAREIE . I HAD TO CALL THE AMBULANCE WE THOUGHT MY HUSBAND WALT WAS HAVING A HEART ATTACT. BUT THANK GOD IT TURNED OUT HE HAS VERTIGO. TRY TO REST TONIGHT. YOUR PROBLEY TIRED OUT. BLESS YOUR ANGEL LISA BIG HUG AND LOVE M ARY ANN. AND SENDING PRAYERS TO JOE.
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Sending positive thoughts & prayers for Joe and you Marlene.
Thank you for your love, prayers and concern. I didn\'t bring a pad as he was sedated - I doubt he could write. I will try tomorrow though!
Hang in there, the care there is good. I\'m assuming he is at the Foothills. Rose
I\'m so sorry to hear about your hubby\'s sickness, my friend. I will keep you both in my prayers. It is hard being in ICU again, it brings back so many memories.
Gentle hugs! xxx
prayers for Joe..... love ya!
Oh goodness...how scary! I\'m so sorry and am definitely sending lots of LOVE energy and saying prayers for healing. Take care of you in the midst!
Love you both!
Love to Lisa!
Marlene, sending Joe vibes of healing and so happy that he listened and went to the hospital. Be well and take care of yourself. Hugs,Kathy
Praying for healing for Joe. Take care of yourself. Hugs, Paula
Gosh, I\'m so sorry - that must have been quite a shock for you. Sending positive thoughts your way for a speedy recovery. You take care of yourself, too. Joanna x