Update on my Cousin Just Now
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203449)
Nashville, Tennessee
November 17, 2020 5:38pm CST
My cousin has been moved to a regular room. She was in ICU for almost two weeks. The ventilator has been off all day today with no major breathing problems.
They have inserted a feeding tube for now. Still taking it a day at a time. All I know is that she has many conditions which may have all led up to her need for the ventilator, and for her coding twice.
She has heart problems, CHF, COPD, high blood pressure, borderline diabetes, asthma and kidney failure. So far that is all I know. The nurse gave me the good news just now. And she is only 61 years old.
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@MarshaMusselman (38723)
• Midland, Michigan
17 Nov 20
61 is very young. I hope she continues to make progress and I hope that's what you're implying.
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@MarshaMusselman (38723)
• Midland, Michigan
18 Nov 20
@Letranknight2015 yes. Most she's are too young to be real sick you just wait until you get closer you'll understand.
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@kareng (55561)
• United States
18 Nov 20
@CarolDM That is a shock and a lot to digest at one time. My best friend from high school has been in the hosptial. She coded several times during by pass surgery. She never knew she had a heart problem but went to ER because she wasn't feeling right. It's a good thing she did.
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@LindaOHio (158256)
• United States
18 Nov 20
Wow! Sending many prayers and positive healing thoughts for her. I hope she makes a speedy and complete recovery.
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@kaylachan (58803)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Nov 20
Well, if she has all of that, no wonder she coded twice. She must really want to live if she's only 61. (a year older than my husband). Glad to hear she's doing better. Hopefully, she's out of the hospital soon.
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@kaylachan (58803)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Nov 20
And, yes, that's a lot. @CarolDM
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
18 Nov 20
I will send up some prayers for her!! And some hugs for you. :)
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@Deepizzaguy (95272)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Nov 20
Happy to hear that your cousin improving from her health challenge.
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@Deepizzaguy (95272)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
18 Nov 20
@CarolDM You are welcome.
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@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
18 Nov 20
first, that picture made me laugh.
Then I read the post, I am sorry. It is so hard to be remote when those we care about are sick
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@snowy22315 (171038)
• United States
18 Nov 20
It sounds like she was a smoker, terrible thing to do to your body...but glad she is recovering.
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