dh (again, sorry)

[misdee]

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

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

misdee, thinking of you all xx

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

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

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

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

misdee. Hope they manage to make him more comfortable.

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

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??