Life Well, I guess my life just got turned upside down - Page 12

Hog's Gone Fishin · 05-23-2018, 07:48 PM

Been married 33 years. My wife has had stomach issues for the last 12 years, constant bouts with throwing up and IBS . Last Monday and Tuesday a week ago her stomach pain got really severe.

Wednesday morning took her to a doctor to get checked out. White blood cell count was 22k where it should be 10k or less. They sent her straight to the emergency room for more testing and Cat scan.

Turns out she had a strangulated hernia which caused a blocked colon.

So emergency surgery commenced within about 3 hours last Wednesday the 16th. Surgery went better than expected, perfect in fact. After surgery she felt better than shes felt in 12 years. no more cigs ,she said she's done smoking (45) years and to throw her stash out.

Monday the 21st she was to be discharged around 9:30 am and I'm there waithing for the paperwork and we're in her room visiting with a friend that stopped in.

All of the sudden she stopped talking and her jaw was just quivering and she had this blank stare. I got the nurse in to look at her and everything seemed fine except she couldn't speak. After about 8 minutes she was able to speak again and everything seemed normal. This event happened 9 more times from then until 2:00 that afternoon as they kept her at the hospit for observation.

I had stayed with her all the time as I was worried, at 2:38 she started having another spell and then it turned into a full blown seizure. Now if you've never witnessed one, i'll tell you now ,you really dont want to.

her arm came out and made a tight fist and she just locked up and quit breathing .I was telling the nurse to get somebody now, right now. My wife, you could see every vein in her face and arms and she turned the darkest shade of purple you could imagine. Then she went limp . I yelled to the nurse, you need to call a code RIGHT NOW! She fell back ,as she had raised up during the seizure and was laying there blue. Like a corpse. Not breathing. I've got tears now as I type this.

About ten people rushed in at once. That damn code thingy gets you help fast. They told me to leave and I refused. They all did what they were trained to do and got her breathing again. probably within about 3 minutes.

another doctor came in and asked me to leave and I willingly did so as I was spent. I knelt in the hallway outside the room and cried. I had just witnessed my wife die.

but she wasn't dead.

They got her stabilized over the next couple hours ,awake and alert and ambulanced her to amarillo to a major trauma center.

So she's been there since Monday evening and has these episodes where she can't speak and lose function of her hands ,arms for 5-20 minutes out of every hour , sometimes three events per hour.

They don't have a diagnosis that they've shared with me. you can't get a straight answer from anybody ther, nurse can't tell you which doctor is due to come in or what time. the hospital is like the twilight zone and a bad nightmare combined.

Our only daughter is going through high school graduation ths week and it's been the big event on my wifes calendar for the last 6 months. She won't get to see it.

I have no idea if the doctors can fix this or if i'm bringing home a vegetable.

Our health care system SUCKS!

patteeu · 05-26-2018, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog's Gone Fishin

No , at least not the doctor that needs to be seen . You can put in a request and then wait for 8 hours for him to show up . It's all wrong!

Yeah, I don't know what Fire Me Boy! is talking about because I've never known doctors to be summonable like that. Maybe he means you can find a staff doctor/hospitalist to talk to at other times, but the chances that that doctor can give you the answers you are looking for are pretty slim and I'm not even sure you'd be able to find that kind of doctor. You just need to be there when they come. Good luck!

**Fire Me Boy!** · 05-26-2018, 04:52 PM

That’s what the nurses during my stay said.

patteeu · 05-26-2018, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

That’s what the nurses during my stay said.

You're sexy. They liked you.

**IA_Chiefs_fan** · 05-26-2018, 04:59 PM

Hog, I'm very relieved to hear there's at least a touch of positive news. Still pulling for you guys.

**Rain Man** · 05-26-2018, 05:59 PM

I'm glad to hear the good news, Hog. I hope you keep the momentum rolling.

Al Czervik · 05-26-2018, 06:12 PM

Good new HF....Continued prayers for you and your wife!

Otter · 05-26-2018, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog's Gone Fishin

Had a good day today! Her seizures have stopped. We visited for about three hours with no hiccups, then she seemed worn down so Me and my daughter left

She's still not herself but much closer. I guess the med's are doing their job. Still get the same answer from the nurse, she can give me basics and no details as to what the diagnosis or thinking is and doesn't know when the doctor will come by.

MRI is scheduled to be done shortly. maybe answers afterward.

I guess the only way to see the doctor is to just stay in the room 24 hours.

I'm feeling better though.

Good to hear some good news Hog. Keep us posted. We're rooting for ya bud.

splatbass · 05-26-2018, 06:19 PM

Great news Hog!

jdubya · 05-26-2018, 07:20 PM

Great news!!!! Keep it coming

ghak99 · 05-26-2018, 09:17 PM

Glad to hear it appears to be moving in a positive direction!

Hospitals definitely suck. Hang in there.

**mlyonsd** · 05-26-2018, 09:25 PM

Awesome Hog man. Baby steps forward.

**ChiefGator** · 05-26-2018, 09:40 PM

Great news that I am sure is shining a lot more hope into your life ... Sounds like it might stable down.. crazy stuff though.

Still keeping you and yours in my thoughts and sending as much good juju your way as possible.

Kman34 · 05-26-2018, 10:09 PM

Good to hear she is doing better... Hope your family has a great Memorial Day...Prayers still coming..

booger · 05-26-2018, 11:41 PM

Glad to hear it! Will keep praying for you all

Sassy Squatch · 05-27-2018, 04:19 AM

That was my experience as well when I was with my dad for his bypass surgery. Usually the surgeon would make his rounds in the morning and I'd always see him a little after 7am.

05-23-2018, 07:48 PM
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1470477	Well, I guess my life just got turned upside down Been married 33 years. My wife has had stomach issues for the last 12 years, constant bouts with throwing up and IBS . Last Monday and Tuesday a week ago her stomach pain got really severe. Wednesday morning took her to a doctor to get checked out. White blood cell count was 22k where it should be 10k or less. They sent her straight to the emergency room for more testing and Cat scan. Turns out she had a strangulated hernia which caused a blocked colon. So emergency surgery commenced within about 3 hours last Wednesday the 16th. Surgery went better than expected, perfect in fact. After surgery she felt better than shes felt in 12 years. no more cigs ,she said she's done smoking (45) years and to throw her stash out. Monday the 21st she was to be discharged around 9:30 am and I'm there waithing for the paperwork and we're in her room visiting with a friend that stopped in. All of the sudden she stopped talking and her jaw was just quivering and she had this blank stare. I got the nurse in to look at her and everything seemed fine except she couldn't speak. After about 8 minutes she was able to speak again and everything seemed normal. This event happened 9 more times from then until 2:00 that afternoon as they kept her at the hospit for observation. I had stayed with her all the time as I was worried, at 2:38 she started having another spell and then it turned into a full blown seizure. Now if you've never witnessed one, i'll tell you now ,you really dont want to. her arm came out and made a tight fist and she just locked up and quit breathing .I was telling the nurse to get somebody now, right now. My wife, you could see every vein in her face and arms and she turned the darkest shade of purple you could imagine. Then she went limp . I yelled to the nurse, you need to call a code RIGHT NOW! She fell back ,as she had raised up during the seizure and was laying there blue. Like a corpse. Not breathing. I've got tears now as I type this. About ten people rushed in at once. That damn code thingy gets you help fast. They told me to leave and I refused. They all did what they were trained to do and got her breathing again. probably within about 3 minutes. another doctor came in and asked me to leave and I willingly did so as I was spent. I knelt in the hallway outside the room and cried. I had just witnessed my wife die. but she wasn't dead. They got her stabilized over the next couple hours ,awake and alert and ambulanced her to amarillo to a major trauma center. So she's been there since Monday evening and has these episodes where she can't speak and lose function of her hands ,arms for 5-20 minutes out of every hour , sometimes three events per hour. They don't have a diagnosis that they've shared with me. you can't get a straight answer from anybody ther, nurse can't tell you which doctor is due to come in or what time. the hospital is like the twilight zone and a bad nightmare combined. Our only daughter is going through high school graduation ths week and it's been the big event on my wifes calendar for the last 6 months. She won't get to see it. I have no idea if the doctors can fix this or if i'm bringing home a vegetable. Our health care system SUCKS!
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05-26-2018, 04:52 PM	#167
Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	Well, I guess my life just got turned upside down That’s what the nurses during my stay said.
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05-26-2018, 04:59 PM	#169
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05-26-2018, 05:59 PM	#170
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05-26-2018, 06:12 PM	#171
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05-26-2018, 06:19 PM	#173
splatbass MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Casino cash: $6630560	Great news Hog!
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05-26-2018, 07:20 PM	#174
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05-26-2018, 09:17 PM	#175
ghak99 MVP Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $1672250	Glad to hear it appears to be moving in a positive direction! Hospitals definitely suck. Hang in there.
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05-26-2018, 09:25 PM	#176
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05-26-2018, 09:40 PM	#177
ChiefGator Can these boys not play? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Northcentral Florida Casino cash: $7612956	Great news that I am sure is shining a lot more hope into your life ... Sounds like it might stable down.. crazy stuff though. Still keeping you and yours in my thoughts and sending as much good juju your way as possible. __________________ - Mark
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05-26-2018, 10:09 PM	#178
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05-26-2018, 11:41 PM	#179
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05-27-2018, 04:19 AM	#180
Sassy Squatch The man you could post like. Join Date: Oct 2010 Casino cash: $2209655	That was my experience as well when I was with my dad for his bypass surgery. Usually the surgeon would make his rounds in the morning and I'd always see him a little after 7am.
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