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LVAD will be going ahead (Peter)

176 replies

misdee · 02/07/2005 18:11

been to see dh. they have put him on the new strong drugs (dobutamine)) but th3ey are going to keep him on it till the op. they have given him sheets on the device (javik 2000) and iwill be trained on how to de3alwith it if things go wrong. havent actually spoken to the docs myself but will do at some point in the week. feel very overwhealmed right now, its like i'm watching someone elses lives unfold not mine and dh's.

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WideWebWitch · 04/07/2005 13:37

I'm thinking of you too misdee.

turquoise · 04/07/2005 13:37

Only just seen this.
Thinking of you and wishing you all the best.

cat82 · 04/07/2005 13:37

Best of luck to Peter misdee. Thinking of you all xx

Blu · 04/07/2005 13:38

Oh, Misdee, my thoughts are very much with you.

I wish I lived round the corner form the hospital - you and the kids could stay with me.

katierocket · 04/07/2005 13:39

good luck misdee

Nemo1977 · 04/07/2005 13:41

aww misdee hun nothing is enough to help u...hugs to u and peter and ur family will be thinking of u all

PollyLogos · 04/07/2005 13:41

Will be thinking of you and Peter tonight. I do hope everything goes successfully.

Wish I could offer some practical help.

Heathcliffscathy · 04/07/2005 13:43

all my thoughts too.

be especially kind to yourself right now. sounds obvious, but really important you cut yourself some slack emotionally...

fingers crossed that all goes well

xxx

emily05 · 04/07/2005 13:55

misdee - thinking of you and your family, have my fingers crossed x

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misdee · 04/07/2005 14:04

NOT TONIGHT!

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kid · 04/07/2005 14:07

Yet another rollercoaster ride of emotions you have had to go through.
Did they tell you why it isn't happening tonight?

hub2dee · 04/07/2005 14:10

balls. Tomorrow maybe ? Or are you trying to synchronise with my dw's birth so we both spend the day worried and elated ?

Janh · 04/07/2005 14:11

It is Wednesday, hub - see 10 mins to go thread - is that the same as yours?

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misdee · 04/07/2005 14:11

yes wednesday. we can pace the halls at tha sme time. but in diuffeent hospitals.

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hub2dee · 04/07/2005 14:49

Sorry, I am only looking at my threads I'm on as am busy. Will ok at the 10 mins thread.

Yep, JanH, baby is coming by c-section on Weds.

Will be thinking of you misdee...

roosmum · 04/07/2005 14:52

just want to add my love to the rest shown here

spursmum · 04/07/2005 15:20

just to add along the same lines of sparkley. you know where i am if you need anything. let me know how everything goes. luv n hugs 4 u all!!!!

tortoiseshell · 04/07/2005 15:24

misdee, lots of good wishes for you and Peter, am thinking of you xxx

Flossam · 04/07/2005 19:23

OH Misdee, so sorry you went through all those emotions earlier and the op didn't go ahead. Just wanted to reassure you about the dobutamine. The line going into the heart you are describing sounds like a CVP line. This actually sits in the main vein leading into the heart. People who have ops often have them as they are a good way at telling how hydrated the patient is and so medication that acts on the heart can be given if needed. It is just basically a long fancy venflon, that will need to be inserted by a doc on the ward with a bit of general aneasthetic. Chances are the dobutamine will work much better when the line is sited there - not so far to go! He will have one inserted when he does go to theatre anyway. Have they prepared you in any way for what he is likely to be like in ITU? Hope that helps if it is needed. Everything crossed for you all for a smooth operation on Wednesday.

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misdee · 04/07/2005 19:40

his mum has been to ITU and had a look round. i havent yet, but want to tomorrow so i can prepare myself a bit. his mum says its not as bad as she imagined.
they haven't put a line in yet, they put one in last week for the dopemine, but removed once they stopped that one. poor bloke says he is a pin cushion. i have cancelled my driving lesson on thursday as i know i wont be able to concentrate this week.

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jessicaandbumpsmummy · 04/07/2005 19:42

didnt get to the post office today hun, sorry. Will go tomorrow. (Dont shout at me but i saw a really cute outfit for Serena in sainsburys tonight and bought it.... )

Hope you can be strong this week and give my love to Peter. Everything crossed as always xxx

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misdee · 04/07/2005 19:47

lol thank you

dont worry i am no rush for the nappies to come back. and i havent even parcelled up the stuff for you yet

btw ocado have large ME wraps reduced. do they deliver in your area?

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jessicaandbumpsmummy · 04/07/2005 19:49

dont think so hun, dont even know where the nearest waitrose is..... definately not for a good 15 miles!!! Oh well.... out of luck on that one!

Miaou · 04/07/2005 19:57

Hi Misdee - all the best for Wednesday for Peter. Does the fact that they are going straight for the LVAD mean that he is in a better state than he appeared to be yesterday? They aren't doing the other op first?

Sorry for being dim...