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dh (again, sorry)

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misdee · 09/03/2005 23:30

swollen ankles, and stomache. not good. both signs of heart failure. getting a feeling he'll be back in hospital in the next few days

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misdee · 10/03/2005 22:07

GP is phoning dh cardiologist, and will call us tomorrow with what needs to be done.

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misdee · 10/03/2005 22:12

he is likely to be admitted for observation and tweaking of his meds by his cardiomogist at hospital a few miles away. if she feels that dh needs to be seen at harefield then they'll transfer him again.

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misdee · 10/03/2005 22:33

keep telling me good things sally

I am absolutly petrified of transplant but know this is dh only real hope of having a normal life, but it is such a major thing to be done. and it wont last forever . (well not forever, but his life expentancy will be shorter).

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Potty1 · 10/03/2005 22:40

Misdee - you're right of course - it won't last forever but if he can get a new heart it'll give him the chance to see your girls grow and just think what they might be able to do medically in a few short years time. I know its exchanging one set of problems for a different set but I have everything crossed that a transplant will happen for your dh.

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misdee · 10/03/2005 22:42

another reason is because they dont understand it sally. its a nightmare. dh condition isnt stable anymore. the docs saynow detoration has started then it will carry on. he will only get worse now, not better.

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littlemissbossy · 10/03/2005 22:47

hi misdee
sorry to hear your dh isn't so great at the mo, hope he has a good nights sleep x

Blossomhill · 10/03/2005 22:48

Oh honey . I can't think of the right words but sending lots of love and positive vibes to you and your family (((((hugs))))) Blossomxxxxxxxxxxxxx

unicorn · 10/03/2005 22:53

I am sending all my best to you all..

You have had a huge amount of stress to deal with... I hope things will get easier.

Thanks for sharing with us misdee - it really does help put personal stuff in perspective too.

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misdee · 11/03/2005 11:59

GP has called. dh is to increase his dose of frusimide to se eif that takes the fluid away. he has been dashing to the loo every 15-30mins since so they must be working a bit. he has a full check up on monday at harefield with tests etc, so will find out then if he needs to be re-admitted.

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winnie · 13/03/2005 17:43

misdee, thinking of you all xx

tamum · 13/03/2005 17:45

Misdee, I can't think of anything remotely helpful to say, but I am thinking of you all. xx

Potty1 · 13/03/2005 17:54

Misdee - good luck tomorrow - hope your dh gets the full go-ahead to be put on the active transplant list.........and that he can be made more comfortable in the meantime.

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Blossomhill · 13/03/2005 20:41

Misdee - sending loads of love and positive thoughts to you and your family. Hope it all goes well tomorrow. (Hugs) xxx

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misdee · 14/03/2005 12:51

dh went to harefield this morning for an 11.30 appointment. they have said to come back at 2pm as they dont need to do any tests. so he has gone for a pub lunch with his mum. maybe he'll get the ham egg and chips he has been craving since he was in hospital last time

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misdee · 14/03/2005 17:12

he has been re-admitted to harefield as of tonight to sort out his fluid retention problem.

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LIZS · 14/03/2005 17:13

misdee. Hope they manage to make him more comfortable.

Potty1 · 14/03/2005 17:57

That's good misdee, in a bad sort of way - you know what I mean! Have they put him on the active list?

littlemissbossy · 14/03/2005 18:00

Sending you and your family my best wishes Misdee and I hope your dh's home with you again soon x
BTW how did his appointment go the other day??