Life Well, I guess my life just got turned upside down - Page 16

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!

**mlyonsd** · 05-28-2018, 04:58 PM

Awesome news Hog.

**lewdog** · 05-28-2018, 05:24 PM

That's definitely good news!

Glad things are going better.

Al Bundy · 05-28-2018, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog's Gone Fishin

Neurologist says up to two years to fully recover but it looks like I get to bring her home soon, possibly today.

This is great news.

**ChiefGator** · 05-28-2018, 07:34 PM

You get her home yet? I'm sure she will be much happier back in her old surroundings and out of that hospital.

**Shaid** · 05-28-2018, 09:07 PM

Really good news. Glad to hear things are looking much better.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 05-29-2018, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefGator

You get her home yet? I'm sure she will be much happier back in her old surroundings and out of that hospital.

Yes, brought her home yesterday afternoon. she was awful cranky until I got her tucked into bed. She's taking 5 different medications now and is supposed to have the staples removed from her surgery today. Her short term memory is awful and she won't shut up.

**Iowanian** · 05-29-2018, 07:52 AM

Glad she's home.

On the bright side, this might be the perfect time to start the subliminal messages about how she thinks you're awesome and likes to do all of the things that you like.

**Predarat** · 05-29-2018, 08:05 AM

Wow glad she is home and doing better, hope she keeps getting better!

JD10367 · 05-29-2018, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog's Gone Fishin

Her short term memory is awful . . .

Now’s the time to ask for anal. “We do it all the time...” And then if she doesn’t remember afterwards... lather, rinse, repeat.

**Mr. Kotter** · 05-29-2018, 08:39 AM

Glad to hear things seem to be turning around...hang in there.

**Iowanian** · 05-29-2018, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JD10367

Now’s the time to ask for anal. “We do it all the time...” And then if she doesn’t remember afterwards... lather, rinse, repeat.

Ladies and Gentlemen.....welcome Bill Cosby to the planet.

**Bwana** · 05-29-2018, 08:48 AM

Wow, I'm glad things took a turn for the better in this ordeal. It sounds like I may take some time, but she will recover, great news!

Simply Red · 05-29-2018, 08:53 AM

great news to have her back home.

Chief Roundup · 05-29-2018, 09:11 AM

Great news!!

Hog's Gone Fishin · 05-29-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JD10367

Now’s the time to ask for anal. “We do it all the time...” And then if she doesn’t remember afterwards... lather, rinse, repeat.

The power of CP comes through again.

05-23-2018, 07:48 PM
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1620477	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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05-28-2018, 04:58 PM	#226
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05-28-2018, 05:24 PM	#227
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05-28-2018, 07:34 PM	#229
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05-28-2018, 09:07 PM	#230
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05-29-2018, 07:52 AM	#232
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05-29-2018, 08:05 AM	#233
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05-29-2018, 08:39 AM	#235
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05-29-2018, 08:48 AM	#237
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05-29-2018, 08:53 AM	#238
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05-29-2018, 09:11 AM	#239
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