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@Need, wondering how long they will keep you in hospital.

Glad you will wear that monitor while home and be sure to write any symptoms down during the day so they can compare that diary to their EKG read.
Will be checking in here to get your update to us, Need.

@Nacy, I never heard a THING from the Doctor's daughter. Here's my thinking.
Either the fallen doctor is in the hospital with something broken, OR what took him down was actually some kind of stroke or heart thing (he IS 85) and NOT my shoulder bumping his. And the daughter's don't want to upset me till they know more. Or are not thinking of me in a larger crisis.
OR
I was wrong about them being so caring (and I don't think that's the case). They were so kind and solicitous and ASKED if I wanted to give them my number so they could reassure me. I don't think they would just forget about it.
OR
They wrote my number down wrong? I gave it wrong? I know she wrote it wrong first time. We were all upset.
Sooooooooooooo. Basically nothing to do. I was mistaken in not taking THEIR number as well. I didn't. I have no way to contact them. I just have to let this go. There's nothing to be done that I can figure. I can only hope he is just fine. I have my phone at my side. Other than that I will let this go.
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Need, wishing you speedy recovery!
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huggggs, need.
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Alva, I'm also thinking of you and what you have been going through, wondering how your doing
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Needs, I'm just so glad your husband was home, and it was lunch time. Thinking of you and your beautiful soul.
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Need
Just saw this thread. So sorry for your scare. Believe me dehydration is enough to land one in the hospital for quiet awhile. Hoping you are all better soon.
Hugs
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Need: I am sorry to read of your hospitalization. I may be the anomaly because I always say that I don't want to go home until I'm well. With your description of almost passing out, I wonder if you have the condition called 'Presyncope?' I had two episodes two years ago, where I almost hit the ground and called 9-1-1 before I did. I was dx'd at the ER.

Sending prayers your way.
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Need, I’m relieved to read your update!

I hope you’re home soon, enjoying a delicious dinner.
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Need , Good to hear they are on top of it .

Let us know how the food is when you finally eat .
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NHWM, Chuck has a pacemaker which he got after falling off the back of a truck (passed out) on my birthday in 2019. He had it placed on July 4th. It keeps his heart rate from going below 65bpm. It's an electrical problem that exists in the lower part of his heart. The PM was placed under conscious sedation and he went home the next morning. It's about the size of a silver dollar, just under the skin. He has a unit next to the bed thst monitors the PM and has it checked by Boston Scientific every few months. So far, he has 9 years left on the battery life.

If you wind up needing a PM, it's not life altering at all. The guy next door had one installed at 80 and my aunt at 92.

Chin up, dear lady, and let's get you food and drink soon. My question is, do they serve crawfish pie or etouffe in the Louisiana hospitals? 🤣😃😂

Anxietynacy, I think a lot of folks in NOLA are dehydrated due to all the cocktails you can get even while shopping in the grocery store! 🤣Ay yi yi! Not our NHWM of course.
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Needs, thanks for the update, I been worried as many others I'm sure too.
Stay positive, you will be home before you know it.

I suspect most people in new Orleans are dehydrated. Keep us posted and get some rest.

Btw alvas right, call 911 next time
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Next time let him call 911, Need!

Difference is that you go directly into a cubicle instead of waiting, tho they should have triages you right in with your symptoms anyway.

Looks like I pegged the dehydration, but missed the possible low heart rate. Could be due to the potassium. Glad you aren't having to get it IV need, because it burns like a son of a gun.

Are you on any meds that can lower the heart rate? Neil is and has long had a pacer. Two decades or more. They are very sophisticated these days and they last a long long time without battery changes. And they are every so much more small. Not a tough procedure either.

Sounds you are getting great care. So glad no collapse because it is the falls that can hurt you so bad. (No I still have not heard from the good doctor in the Museum who hit the floor by my side).

I am so relieved to know you are ok.
You mentioned dizziness and "would have fallen" and have low rate and low BP so you have not hit the "fall prone" list which means out of bed with help only. When I used to see low heart rate I would say "Do you take atenolol" and I swear half of the folks say yes. I take it myself so I measure BP and HR daily.

Thinking of you and have been in and out all day watching for your update. I am so glad you are in good hands!
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Thank you all for your prayers and support. I appreciate it greatly.

I just got back to my room from cardiology. I passed the stress test. I did my ultrasound and EKG. They may order other tests.

The vampires have taken tons of blood. They had me take meds to raise my potassium. Still on IV fluids. They are watching my BP regularly.

They have an alarm on my bed in case I try to escape. I had no idea until, I tried to get up to use the bathroom, and it went off.

Maybe, they told me and I forgot. Anyway, the nurse came in and said that they have to be with me when I get out of bed to go to the bathroom.

I haven’t been allowed to eat or drink anything since I got here.

Hopefully, I can eat and drink soon. I want my coffee! The nurse said that I can drink coffee when the doctor says that I can eat and drink.

They are saying that I have to drink more water because I was dehydrated when I arrived.

The cardiologist adjusted my meds. He was glad that I passed the stress test. He said that if my heart rate doesn’t improve, he will talk to me about a pacemaker.

Not sure when I am leaving the hospital, but when I do, my cardiologist ordered a heart monitor to use at home for a month.

Thank you again for your thoughtful words and prayers. It means a lot to me. I have never felt so weak that I couldn’t even stand up.

Y’all know how I like to cook. I was just getting ready to fix lunch for my husband and I. It’s a good thing that DH happened to be in the kitchen with me, rather than in his office.

Otherwise, I would have fallen on the floor. He was able to help me lie down on the floor. He brought me a pillow to place my head on.

He said that I was barely conscious and sweating a lot. He put a cool wash cloth on my forehead.

He said that it took a while before I responded to his questions. I think I laid on the floor for about ten minutes or so.

He wanted to call 911. I asked him to wait a bit. So, he said, “I will call your doctor to see what we should do.” He drove me to the hospital. I hope I can leave here soon.
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Sending love and prayers your way NHWM. Right before I faint, I get very sweaty every time. But if I lie down on the floor, it prevents me from passing out. I've been passing out for 57 years now and have no heart conditions, so don't go there yourself right now. The heat has been excruciating this week, even in Colo, makes me feel like I'm suffering heat exhaustion after going out for an hour! Hoping your issue is a simple one to resolve.

Love you lady. Hang in there.
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Need, wishing you all the best as the medical folks get to the bottom of what's ailing you. It must be scary, but hopefully it won't be anything too bad and you'll be out soon.
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Need, Hope you are feeling better and get out of the hospital soon. Sending prayers your way.
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Need may The Lord touch you and your medical providers.

May you get well soon.
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(((((Need)))) so sorry you are not well. Many prayers sent for you for a quick diagnosis. and recovery. Of course you would rather be home, but you are in the right place for care for now. Try to relax. 🌺💐🌻🌸🎈
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Need, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I pray for an accurate diagnosis and a speedy recovery. You have given and given over the years. I hope you will be granted love and care during this time of trial. (((Hugs)))
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Need, thinking of you and praying for a speedy and full recovery but also an accurate diagnosis and the best of care. You know how much we love updates... so please give us one when you can! ((((hug!))))
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Oh, no, Need.
You are in the Hospital?
No clues yet as to what is going on? I wonder if they saw some arrhythmia and are monitoring you.
If you take any kind of diuretic the potassium can get low. And the low BP may be what's causing the dizziness. Worries me you got sweaty too, but that's likely just going a little shocky. We can dehydrate easily, too and almost all seniors show up in the ER with blood that shows they are dehydrated.
Thinking of you and will check in today for updates about you.
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get well soon need!!! huggggg.
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@Need sending you healing vibes and thoughts today. I hope you are OK. I know the feeling of wanting to be at home when you are not feeling well. There's just something about laying in your own bed and relaxing away from all the poking and prodding at the hospital and the constant noise 24/7.
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Need, I am so Sorry, I will be thinking and praying for you, and sending you good wishes with my thoughts. Please keep us posted. 🙏❤️‍🩹🌹🌹🌹😥
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Need,

So sorry to hear that .
You are very good about taking care of yourself , you go to the doctors regularly .

This could be just a temporary hiccup.
Sometimes your body decides it needs different blood pressure meds , or a different dose .

And change of season , hot out , dehydration , increase in activity can change things.

My Dad had that happen , BP low , sweating low potassium in the summers, and I realized he had to back off a bit on his diuretic in the summer times . That’s the pill that makes you pee and can make your potassium low .

Try not to jump to conclusions.
Keep us posted .
((((Hugs)))
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Please send good thoughts and prayers my way. Went to ER yesterday afternoon. Admitted into hospital. See cardiologist today.

Tired. Not much sleep, taking BP frequently, low potassium, low heart rate, BP dropping, etc. heart monitor on. EKG, just loads of tests. No eating or drinking, on IV drip.

They don’t know what exactly is going on. Yesterday when I was fixing my lunch, I got dizzy.

DH was working at home. He said that I was leaning on counter, too weak to stand up so he helped me lie on the kitchen floor. Started sweating badly. Couldn’t move for a while.

DH called my doctor and she told him that I needed to get to the ER for evaluation.

Thinking so much about my brother that I lost not long ago from heart disease. He was 72. I am 68.

I want to go home.
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Nacy, yep! :-) you just added a dish to my line up of pounded meat. Thanx! It's helpful to have several dishes, just in case of a tough patch.
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Isthisreal, my chicken Parm comes out the best when I'm having a bad day! 😂
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I have to say that a meat malet used to tenderize, is very satisfying to smash, blow steam, pound away... the pent up frustration or whatever it is to you, and you get some kick butt weiner schnitzel or Salisbury steak, or anything you enjoy eating, chicken fried steak or chicken is good too.

If we don't vent, we will blow and that is not healthy for us or our loved ones. So find anything, not drugs, alcohol or food, they just cause more pressure on ourselves, and release that pressure and take care of yourselves starting today!
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To all those that helped though my meltdown this week I think it was way that asked me why I put up with my golden child brother.

He is 12 yrs younger than me. I pretty much raised him. Then when I left at 21, I remember thinking how can I leave him with my dad, and was worried. My dad was very angry, but new better around me. When I had kids mom would often ask me if one of them could spend the night, I new that was code for dads getting grumpy, and he would always keep his cool around my kids. I told him early on , he will never see them if his anger came out around my children.

I always felt guilt for leaving my brother, then when dad passed I heard a lot of horror stories, late night emergency room visits, for "falling"

Even though I know I was just a young adult, I think my one and only regret is leaving, that sweet little boy , that I practically raised. In the hands of someone that could turn into a monster

That guilt I didn't realize I even had is what keeps me in this mess. I'll work on it! Thanks 🙏 👍
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