Still in the Hospital
@GardenGerty (157551)
United States
June 6, 2017 9:02pm CST
Today was a day for more tests and for visits by therapists for occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy. Today was sonograms on the heart and on the carotid arteries.
As with all people who live to grow older, hubby has some plaque in his carotid arteries, but he has no blockage and nothing to break off to cause strokes. Your carotid arteries are those arteries up both sides of your neck that go to your brain. However, his MRI came back demonstrating he had a full on stroke.
The sonogram of his heart shows a cardiac (heart) problem. He is still in the hospital until we get a reading by the cardiologist, and a plan to deal with it.
That should be tomorrow.
I will catch up with all of my notifications after he gets to come home.
See hubby in his bright yellow hospital gown? Yellow is the universal color for fall risk, the introduction booklet says. They even gave him yellow gripper socks. How nice.
He is really bummed not to be at home. He also believed he was invincible, and is finding out otherwise. We will get through this.
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@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
7 Jun 17
yes I believe you will he is smiling my mo,m jhd a strokle and did recover one hunderd percent my prayers for you both are sto;;
being sent his full recovery you wil get through as you are
both courageous he has a smile you camot keep that down
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
7 Jun 17
Bless his heart Heather. He looks so cheerful.
Please tell him we are thinking of him and of course keeping you both in our prayers.
So he had a full stroke.
But other good news no blockage.
Yes, he is frustrated to not be at home I am sure.
Staying in the hospital gets old quick..no sleep.
I love the yellow looks good.
Yes I know you are strong and will get thru it.
He may have to take it easy for a while.
Thanks for updating us really appreciate it.
Hope you both are eating something.
Hope you both are eating something.5 people like this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
He is a tough one, really. He is disappointed that he is not a super man, though and does have a few frailties. We are getting by wonderfully.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
7 Jun 17
I'm so sorry for all your both going through. I'm sure he's ready to get home and so are you. =( I hope and pray he will get better soon and will be okay. Your both in my prayers.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
Thank you so much. His positive attitude really has helped.
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
@Shavkat He is a little slower than usual, but finds that he is gaining strength all the time. He has a cane and will use it if we shop, but at home he does not.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
It is because he is a fall risk, but I agree. It is so much livelier than the usual hospital gowns.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
@sallypup I had not seen this in the past. They also put yellow wrist bands on the patients who are at risk. Some of the patients also get a yellow piece of paper with an image of a falling star.
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@sallypup (57869)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Jun 17
@GardenGerty Having a can't help but see it color is a good idea. A new one for me.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
Yes, he does. You can hardly tell. Now we are home he continues to do better.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
10 Jun 17
@GardenGerty We are all happier at home.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
@Asylum Even on holiday, the idea of home sounds enticing.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
Bob likes medical professionals, but it is very irritating to have to call someone so you can walk five feet to the bathroom and to not be eating the way you are used to. He is happier at home.
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
7 Jun 17
Sorry to hear that. My mom had to have her coratid cleaned out twice.. she had genetic cholesterol issues. Hope he gets better quick!
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
Are you being checked for the same cholesterol problems? Yes, my sister had one cleaned out over ten years ago. They put a stent in last year.
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
@katsmeow1213 Good to know. Mine was only mildly high last year. I have lost weight and so I hope it is back to normal. My next appointment is in July.
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
10 Jun 17
@GardenGerty I'm not related by blood.. but I do have my own cholesterol problems that my doctor is keeping an eye on.
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@LeaPea2417 (36442)
• Toccoa, Georgia
7 Jun 17
I pray for his complete recovery.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
Thank you for caring and praying.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
13 Jun 17
It slurred a tiny bit at first, but by the time the speech therapists evaluated him it was fine. He is on the road to a full recovery.
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@TheHorse (205745)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Jun 17
@GardenGerty Which side of his brain was the stroke on? Are his body movements OK?
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
10 Jun 17
The power of positive thinking is the way to go. So sorry he is in hospital but so glad he is recovering. Love the photo and the yellow gown.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
He has been released with no restrictions. He can do what he feels like, and they quit serving him the cardiac diet. Bob is the most positive person I know.
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@just4him (306196)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Jun 17
I'm sorry he's still in the hospital. It does sound like they are getting to the root of his problems, and that is a good thing. I'm sorry he had a stroke and has heart problems. I will add him to my prayer time. He's looking good in the picture.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
The stroke seems to have had very little outward effect. He has a wonderful upbeat attitude and that helps. Thank you for putting him in your prayers.
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@just4him (306196)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
10 Jun 17
@GardenGerty You're welcome. I'm glad he's doing so well.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
7 Jun 17
Yes you will. he is on his way back now.
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@manikarnika (3222)
• India
11 Jun 17
Yeah...Don't worry.l will pray for your hubby that he should get well soon.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
12 Jun 17
He is very glad that everyone is praying for him and sending him good wishes.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
7 Jun 17
I hope that he will feel better soon. May God heal him completely.
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@annierose (18926)
• Philippines
11 Jun 17
@GardenGerty Just keep on praying and have faith. Believe good things happen.
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@marguicha (215424)
• Chile
7 Jun 17
I´m very sorry!
But in this picture, he has the person in the proccess of healing face
But in this picture, he has the person in the proccess of healing face1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
Yes, you can tell by his face he is doing better.
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@marguicha (215424)
• Chile
10 Jun 17
@GardenGerty I am so glad! Take care, friend
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
7 Jun 17
Your husband looks good, I hope he will be send home soon, being in hospital is not funny. My husband had his carotid arteries tested last month, he is 71 and the doctor wanted to check. They say he has the carotids of a 35 years old man. I know that he always eats healthy.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
Our husbands are the same age, friend. Bob's carotids are good, his cholesterol and triglycerides are good. The stroke may be the side effect of a heart problem he did not know about.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
11 Jun 17
@GardenGerty My husband has no major problems, but a very low Blood Pressure that gives him vertigo.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
7 Jun 17
I'm glad they ard doing more tests.and trying to sort out a treatment plan..., he looks well and you definitely notice him in that yellow .. I hope you are ok in all this too... continuing prayers for you both ...
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
Thank you for your prayers. I am being okay, I think. With him home we will make efforts to be healthy.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
10 Jun 17
@GardenGerty it will be easier for you both and less stressful....
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@dianadee (1778)
• South Africa
7 Jun 17
He looks better in this photo, than the other one. Glad he is on the mend. By the way many men think they are invincible and beyond getting ill! Actually very humbling to know you are as vulnerable as everyone else. God bless!
@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
He has been so proud not to be on any prescriptions at his age, and really, his numbers in his blood work are to be envied. Yes, the first picture was while he was being evaluated. He was scared and miserable. Second picture is after a day or two of rest.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
7 Jun 17
You'll definitely get through this. Love the yellow but not the reason for why he has it. Keeping you in my thoughts.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
10 Jun 17
Thank you. I may have to look into buying him a yellow shirt because it looks so cheerful.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
10 Jun 17
@GardenGerty sounds like a good idea.
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