kookykat
10-18-2006, 05:12 PM
Those of you who've been following along at home may remember that I have been saying that there was something wrong with Sharon's heart, that she was too out of breath for just deconditioning, that she was not recovering as fast as she should have been. Would anyone LISTEN to me? Nooooo, that would have been too friggin' LOGICAL. So, here are the very vague results of the angiogram, given to me by the cardiac unit nurse who called to make sure I knew where Sharon is now bedded down (sixth floor, directly under the ortho unit, so it won't be too hard to find her!!!):
Sharon needs open heart surgery for what *sounds* like a minimum of triple bypass and possibly quadruple or quintuple. All I know right now is that they found 'significant' blockages and that a cardiothoracic surgeon will be coming in to talk to us later on to let us know what's going on. I'm going to ask if they'll do the carotid endarterectomy, while they're at it. In for a penny, in for a pound. They might not, but it makes no sense not to ream her out all over while they're at it, at least not to me.
The back surgery is on hold for at least a month, if not longer. They're going to have to get her chest healed - all those ribs and the sternum - before they can put her on her stomach for 4 to 6 hours. Unless they know something I don't about doing that, but I was told yesterday that the back surgery is not emergent. It's important that it be done, but this comes first.
Meanwhile, Mikki is getting worn to a frazzle, is worried about losing her job, is feeling the need to get some money coming in and would very much appreciate prayers in that direction. I haven't been able to work for two weeks now and am going to have to put the brakes on and do some work or lose my job. On top of that, I now have travel time and spending time with Sharon. On top of that, I have the regular maintenance of home and hearth and critters. I wish I could find foster homes for them, I really do. That would be one less worry. Apparently, no one wants older animals. Damned if I'll turn them over to the humane society, not after what happened with Jesse and Max. >:( No, I don't blame them, not truly, but I do at least partially. Blame isn't the right term. I hold them responsible at least partially.
That's where we is right now. More later, after I get home from meeting with the surgeon. The nurse did tell me that Sharon doesn't know. I asked her not to tell her until I'm there. She agreed. So, me needs to get me butt in gear.
Whatever your belief system is, please send some positive vibes our way. We would both very much appreciate it!
Later.
Mik (and Sharon and the furbies)
Sharon needs open heart surgery for what *sounds* like a minimum of triple bypass and possibly quadruple or quintuple. All I know right now is that they found 'significant' blockages and that a cardiothoracic surgeon will be coming in to talk to us later on to let us know what's going on. I'm going to ask if they'll do the carotid endarterectomy, while they're at it. In for a penny, in for a pound. They might not, but it makes no sense not to ream her out all over while they're at it, at least not to me.
The back surgery is on hold for at least a month, if not longer. They're going to have to get her chest healed - all those ribs and the sternum - before they can put her on her stomach for 4 to 6 hours. Unless they know something I don't about doing that, but I was told yesterday that the back surgery is not emergent. It's important that it be done, but this comes first.
Meanwhile, Mikki is getting worn to a frazzle, is worried about losing her job, is feeling the need to get some money coming in and would very much appreciate prayers in that direction. I haven't been able to work for two weeks now and am going to have to put the brakes on and do some work or lose my job. On top of that, I now have travel time and spending time with Sharon. On top of that, I have the regular maintenance of home and hearth and critters. I wish I could find foster homes for them, I really do. That would be one less worry. Apparently, no one wants older animals. Damned if I'll turn them over to the humane society, not after what happened with Jesse and Max. >:( No, I don't blame them, not truly, but I do at least partially. Blame isn't the right term. I hold them responsible at least partially.
That's where we is right now. More later, after I get home from meeting with the surgeon. The nurse did tell me that Sharon doesn't know. I asked her not to tell her until I'm there. She agreed. So, me needs to get me butt in gear.
Whatever your belief system is, please send some positive vibes our way. We would both very much appreciate it!
Later.
Mik (and Sharon and the furbies)