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jadabug · 06-26-2011, 08:13 AM

Checking in for an update...praying that your DH is doing better today.

yorkieusa · 06-26-2011, 09:25 AM

That was so close for you. I'm so glad he is showing improvement and I hope he continues to get better. Hugs to you!

gemy · 06-26-2011, 11:16 AM

Just seeing this; I'm so glad that your hubby is improving, I hope he continues to improve.

Lil Sis · 06-26-2011, 12:36 PM

wow.. just reading this.. I thought he was doing better and I am so shocked!!

I am praying.. sending prayers and all my good positive energy to help your husband. Hang in there .. we are behind you !!!!!

J_is_my_initial · 06-26-2011, 02:09 PM

Thanks all! Just got back from hosp. He is in the process of getting another unit of blood. The hemocrit (think that is it) has risen to 23 today. Still low as it is suppose to be at least 35 though they want 45. Sd may go home tomorrow but that was an internal medicine dr not the stomach dr that admitted him. He should be in Monday. I plan to get to the hosp about 8. I talked to a coworker today and she thinks they will not fire me if i miss another day because to the circumstances.

I do not understand his diet though. I had been told by admitting dr would be a bland diet. His first meal was a turkey sandwich and animal crackers.
Later he had asparagus with hard edges. Dr had sd they did not want food with sharp edges cause it could rub the ulcer. They have also been giving him carbonated drinks such as diet coke and coffee. ?!? when i asked the internal med dr she sd it would be ok. Will def talk to dr tomorrow.

Patti · 06-26-2011, 06:49 PM

I hope hubby can come home tomorrow. Keeping him in my prayers.

RoscoesMommy42 · 06-26-2011, 07:00 PM

Oh my how scary! I'm glad he is improving....I hope the diet they are giving him really is ok!

gidget529 · 06-27-2011, 06:33 AM

Hope you got his diet straightened out. I would agree - asparagus, coke and coffee are not on the list of bland food diet for moderate to severe GI inflammation/bleeding issues. Hoping all is well and he is continuing to improve.

celstu1 · 06-27-2011, 12:09 PM

My prayers are still with you! Can't wait to hear that number hit 35 and then 45! Keep us posted!

marcie · 06-27-2011, 12:17 PM

Hoping things are continuing to improve. Sending prayers and hugs.

susan lynn · 06-27-2011, 01:26 PM

This does sound like a strange diet for an ulcer. My brother had Ulcerated Colitis and he couldn't have any of those foods and a ton of other stuff, it was a really bland diet. Continued prayers for you and your husband. Often illness is harder on the caregiver than the patient.

J_is_my_initial · 06-27-2011, 02:01 PM

YIPPEE! he is home. His hemocrit (sp) got to 27. Not as high as they would like but over the 24 required to go home. It was 16 when he came in. His hemoglobin got 9.2 (it was 5.9 when he was brought in) they would like it to be 15. This is after 5 units of blood.

He has to go to stomach dr on friday to be reevaluated. He can not get in the heat and needs to take it easy along with no driving. I have requested family leave act papers so i can stay out of work till july 5th. I will be watching him like a hawk. If any symptoms reoccur, back to er. His stools are still black and if they do not clear up in next few days will be calling dr. he will have another scope in 4-6 weeks

Diet. nurse sd the chart sd gi soft bland diet. Sd he did not say clear liquids. when I mentioned the diet he was giving including caffiene and organe juice. he sd he should not have been giving them but he could not watch the nurses all the time. each blamed the other.

He sd jimmie scared him friday in the er. one of the worse cases he has ever had. and he has been a dr for a good while. He is considered one of the best in knoxville. He has helped my dad several times so i trust him.

yorkieusa · 06-27-2011, 02:10 PM

So happy he is home. I hope you can get the leave you need. Sending my best wishes for both of you.

lisaly · 06-27-2011, 02:39 PM

I hope your husband's health continues to improve and that you both can rest more easily. Jimmie is very lucky to have you loving, protecting, and advocating for him. In his own home and with your love and that of your pups, he will probably get better much more quickly. You both are in my prayers.

Perrella · 06-27-2011, 02:53 PM

Checking back and I'm thrilled to here DH is now home and improving. With your love an attention, I'm sure he will be back to his ole' self in not time.
Hugs))) to you both. Still praying for continued improvement.

06-26-2011, 08:13 AM	#31
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06-26-2011, 09:25 AM	#32
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	That was so close for you. I'm so glad he is showing improvement and I hope he continues to get better. Hugs to you! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

06-26-2011, 11:16 AM	#33
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	Just seeing this; I'm so glad that your hubby is improving, I hope he continues to improve. __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

06-26-2011, 12:36 PM	#34
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	wow.. just reading this.. I thought he was doing better and I am so shocked!! I am praying.. sending prayers and all my good positive energy to help your husband. Hang in there .. we are behind you !!!!! __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

06-26-2011, 02:09 PM	#35
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	Thanks all! Just got back from hosp. He is in the process of getting another unit of blood. The hemocrit (think that is it) has risen to 23 today. Still low as it is suppose to be at least 35 though they want 45. Sd may go home tomorrow but that was an internal medicine dr not the stomach dr that admitted him. He should be in Monday. I plan to get to the hosp about 8. I talked to a coworker today and she thinks they will not fire me if i miss another day because to the circumstances. I do not understand his diet though. I had been told by admitting dr would be a bland diet. His first meal was a turkey sandwich and animal crackers. Later he had asparagus with hard edges. Dr had sd they did not want food with sharp edges cause it could rub the ulcer. They have also been giving him carbonated drinks such as diet coke and coffee. ?!? when i asked the internal med dr she sd it would be ok. Will def talk to dr tomorrow. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.

06-26-2011, 06:49 PM	#36
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I hope hubby can come home tomorrow. Keeping him in my prayers. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

06-26-2011, 07:00 PM	#37
RoscoesMommy42 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morristown, TN Posts: 3,736	Oh my how scary! I'm glad he is improving....I hope the diet they are giving him really is ok! __________________ Hello and hugs from Kristie & the furbabies! A world without yorkies is not a very bright one

06-27-2011, 06:33 AM	#38
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	Hope you got his diet straightened out. I would agree - asparagus, coke and coffee are not on the list of bland food diet for moderate to severe GI inflammation/bleeding issues. Hoping all is well and he is continuing to improve. __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

06-27-2011, 12:09 PM	#39
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	My prayers are still with you! Can't wait to hear that number hit 35 and then 45! Keep us posted! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

06-27-2011, 12:17 PM	#40
marcie and Lucy too Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 6,325	Hoping things are continuing to improve. Sending prayers and hugs.

06-27-2011, 01:26 PM	#41
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	This does sound like a strange diet for an ulcer. My brother had Ulcerated Colitis and he couldn't have any of those foods and a ton of other stuff, it was a really bland diet. Continued prayers for you and your husband. Often illness is harder on the caregiver than the patient. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

06-27-2011, 02:01 PM	#42
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	another update! YIPPEE! he is home. His hemocrit (sp) got to 27. Not as high as they would like but over the 24 required to go home. It was 16 when he came in. His hemoglobin got 9.2 (it was 5.9 when he was brought in) they would like it to be 15. This is after 5 units of blood. He has to go to stomach dr on friday to be reevaluated. He can not get in the heat and needs to take it easy along with no driving. I have requested family leave act papers so i can stay out of work till july 5th. I will be watching him like a hawk. If any symptoms reoccur, back to er. His stools are still black and if they do not clear up in next few days will be calling dr. he will have another scope in 4-6 weeks Diet. nurse sd the chart sd gi soft bland diet. Sd he did not say clear liquids. when I mentioned the diet he was giving including caffiene and organe juice. he sd he should not have been giving them but he could not watch the nurses all the time. each blamed the other. He sd jimmie scared him friday in the er. one of the worse cases he has ever had. and he has been a dr for a good while. He is considered one of the best in knoxville. He has helped my dad several times so i trust him. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE. Last edited by J_is_my_initial; 06-27-2011 at 02:02 PM. Reason: made mistakes

06-27-2011, 02:10 PM	#43
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	So happy he is home. I hope you can get the leave you need. Sending my best wishes for both of you. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

06-27-2011, 02:39 PM	#44
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I hope your husband's health continues to improve and that you both can rest more easily. Jimmie is very lucky to have you loving, protecting, and advocating for him. In his own home and with your love and that of your pups, he will probably get better much more quickly. You both are in my prayers.

06-27-2011, 02:53 PM	#45
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Checking back and I'm thrilled to here DH is now home and improving. With your love an attention, I'm sure he will be back to his ole' self in not time. Hugs))) to you both. Still praying for continued improvement. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle