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« Reply #25 on: September 04, 2008, 08:44:45 AM »
That's wonderful news Marley.   :grouphug;
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« Reply #26 on: September 04, 2008, 08:55:16 AM »
I am SO HAPPY for you!!!! :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;

I remember the coughing my husband had to do after he had a kidney removed. That was the worse part for him but it passed pretty quickly.
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« Reply #27 on: September 04, 2008, 01:50:31 PM »
Prayers answered!  He is a tough guy. Can't believe how much he has been through lately.  I am happy for both of you.  Now we'll pray for a quick recovery.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #28 on: September 04, 2008, 04:40:39 PM »
 :cuddle; :grouphug;  Hope everyday shows improvement  :flower;  Give him lots of TLC
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« Reply #29 on: September 06, 2008, 08:28:09 AM »
Good morning everyone

So much has happened in the last few weeks that I started making a daily journal since my hubby's surgery on Tuesday.  Wednsday was a total pain day, Thursday they were worried about the weakness in his left leg so ordered a CT scan to rule out a stroke---no stroke--but his leg continued to be weak and more painful than the day before, plus it was very cold and blotchy looking and a little swollen.  They did a doplar and he wasn't getting any blood flow to his foot!!  They told us the possibilities of what that could mean, from calcified arteries to a blood clot.  Turned out he had a large blood clot by his groin!  They removed it last night after dinner, we went down to see him.  Aside from being VERY confused, he was in a lot less pain and all is well again.  Doncha just love happy endings??  ME TOO!!! 

He's been in CVICU since Tuesday and they tell me they will transfer him to the physical therapy rehab ward.  He could be there up to a month!!  He doesn't know that and I don't want to be the one to tell him eiether.  Once he feels better, he wants OUT OF THERE asap!!  But he is too weak for them to feel comfortable to go home just yet and want to build up his strength.  I wonder if they know I've got RA and other bone/joint problems and am not very strong myself??

Mikey's brother is leaving today and I'll have my house back to myself again.  I love him dearly but it's nice to be able to run around the house in jammies--and no bra--can you relate ladies??  lol
I got the chance to see his surgeon yesterday morning and I thanked him for doing this heart surgery and giving my man a chance!!  When he gets feeling better, we'll talk about changing cardiologists.  I didn't like the way he had no hope for my man, even after I told him how sick he's been in the past and always pulls through.  We want a doctor who believes in us, ya know?

You guys have been incredibilly supportive and have helped me through another dark time, THANK YOU!!!!

Marley
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« Reply #30 on: September 06, 2008, 08:36:22 AM »
Marley, what wonderful news. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers that things stay on track.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #31 on: September 06, 2008, 12:50:25 PM »
 :clap; great news Marley.  Give your husband a big IHD  :grouphug; from all of us.
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« Reply #32 on: September 06, 2008, 12:57:45 PM »
Stay Positive, Marley great news...Boxman
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« Reply #33 on: September 06, 2008, 04:45:09 PM »
That is GOOD news. Hope he continues to get well  :thumbup;
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« Reply #34 on: September 06, 2008, 05:07:01 PM »
 :flower; :flower; and  :grouphug; :grouphug;
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« Reply #35 on: September 11, 2008, 08:31:09 AM »
Mikey's home!!!

No physical rehab eiether, seems he doesn't need it.  He's using his walker to get around the house with a little help and is doing great!!  I am extatic!!!!   :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;

Multi-care will be coming here in a couple hours and it will be our first time with this new program.  They are going to help him in theshower and whatever else he needs, but---they will also do housework and even cook--WOW!! 

Thank you EVERYONE for all your support!!!

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« Reply #36 on: September 11, 2008, 08:39:27 AM »
Marley  :yahoo; that is wonderful news. I have never heard of Milti-care, you'll have to tell us how that goes.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #37 on: September 11, 2008, 09:46:35 AM »
 :clap; I hope things can settle down now!
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« Reply #38 on: September 11, 2008, 10:43:32 AM »
Good news!   No PT, help with his care and the house!  You deserve any and all help you can get right now.  What an incredible time you have had.  You both have such wonderful inner strength and give each other support and care. I hope things smooth out now and you can regain some kind of "normalcy" in your home.      And there is nothing better than being in your home, in your pajamas, braless!!   Wooo-Hoooooooo          You two are a real inspiration   :grouphug;
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« Reply #39 on: September 11, 2008, 11:10:20 AM »
So HAPPY for you!  :bandance;
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« Reply #40 on: September 11, 2008, 11:16:50 AM »
Great news Marley, I'm so happy for both of you!!  Multicare sounds great!  I hope things go smoothly,,,you guys deserve a break.  Best wishes.
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« Reply #41 on: September 13, 2008, 05:15:48 PM »
Great news , Marley!!  :yahoo; :2thumbsup;  Keep us posted.
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