Slept right through the alarm
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
December 13, 2018 1:59pm CST
Empty bed at the hospital. This was when hubby was in for his procedures.
I was going to get up and post before we went, but I slept right through the alarm.
We were there just a bit before 8 a.m. Pre op prep was done, he was the first scheduled for today and was taken back by 9 as scheduled. Both procedures were finished by 10 a.m.
Then we had recovery time, then I went to Dollar General to get some stuff the doctor wants him to take for a while.
Bob has a bleeding ulcer. Doc biopsied it and will let us know if it is from H. Pylori, a bacteria. 60% or so of ulcers are. IF so he will take another antibiotic.He will take Prilosec for a couple of months
Also there are some other things going on that can cause him to lose blood, BUT
NO CANCER and NO POLYPS. 
nothing life threatening.
Have I mentioned that I am glad we were forced into changing Primary Care Physicians?
I have promised Bob a good meal tonight, steak and potatoes, and asparagus for sure.
He has to switch to an enteric coated 81 mg. aspirin, take prilosec, avoid a couple of foods, and ibuprofen. Oh and alcohol, and tobacco products. Neither of those is a problem for him.
So, I should be here for a while today, now that I am home.
Happy Lotting, friends.
NO CANCER and NO POLYPS. nothing life threatening.
Have I mentioned that I am glad we were forced into changing Primary Care Physicians?
I have promised Bob a good meal tonight, steak and potatoes, and asparagus for sure.
He has to switch to an enteric coated 81 mg. aspirin, take prilosec, avoid a couple of foods, and ibuprofen. Oh and alcohol, and tobacco products. Neither of those is a problem for him.
So, I should be here for a while today, now that I am home.
Happy Lotting, friends.11 people like this
14 responses
@hillhjill (23761)
• United States
13 Dec 18
So glad to hear that and you guys enjoy your wonderful meal tonight.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Dec 18
Definitely. It is warm and cozy here and we will just relax.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Dec 18
@hillhjill I am making soup, and catching up on projects.
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@hillhjill (23761)
• United States
13 Dec 18
@GardenGerty sounds like a very good plan.
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@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
14 Dec 18
So thankful to hear there was no sign of cancer. Hope you treated yourself as well as hubby!!
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Dec 18
We had steak, baked potato, asparagus and apple crisp. One thing Bob is supposed to do is eat more fiber--fruits, veggies, whole grains. All so very good for both of us.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Dec 18
Yes, wonderful news. We had been thinking the worst. We can handle this.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Dec 18
Waiting for a doctor to decide to refer you is daunting. Old doc put this off for a couple of years. New doc is the bomb, says, This needs done, no reason not to and you can have it done here in our hospital--Less than two weeks and it is done, NOW to work on healing the ulcer, etc. Oh, and she says if our current urologist cannot take care of the business at hand, she will get someone else for that as well. Her attitude is making Bob feel so much better.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Dec 18
@DianneN He sees the urologist Monday, then the primary care on Wednesday. We will see how that goes. We will see at that time if we will need a new urologist.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
14 Dec 18
@GardenGerty Now that’s how a good doctor should act! I’m really happy to hear this, Heather!
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
17 Jan 19
@GardenGerty
It is exhausting not only for the person going through it but for you as well. You probably needed the sleep. That is hard having an ulcer let alone a bleeding one. Glad not life threatening.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
17 Jan 19
Yes, the concern is always there. We were told of risks, but he sailed right on through.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Dec 18
He is eating well and resting and it will happen. We will follow doctor's orders.
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Dec 18
Yes, it is. If the next issue is cared for, hubby will be back in good shape. This is a grand start, though.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Dec 18
Yes, he is very encouraged. He had been very down in the dumps and a little nervous about this situation. He is also not used to being unable to eat much.
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Dec 18
This is a huge weight off our shoulders. Yes, losing blood anywhere is serious, but knowing how to treat it is great.
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@LadyDuck (502189)
• Italy
15 Dec 18
@GardenGerty Of course losing blood is serious, I hope they can now properly treat your husband.
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Dec 18
That is great news. I am glad nothing too serious.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Dec 18
Yes, so are we. Actually we feel like we are in a good place, doctor wise, for a change.
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@sallypup (69157)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Dec 18
It sounds like better news rather than totally bad news. I hope your hubby has a speedy recovery.
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Dec 18
These problems will be easily dealt with. It makes him feel better just getting the news.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
14 Dec 18
Yes, what it boils down to is that there are things that make him bleed internally and there are ways we can treat it and make it better.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
14 Dec 18
So glad its not cancer or anything life threatening! 
bet that is one huge relief for you both.
bet that is one huge relief for you both.1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Dec 18
It sure is. This growing older is not easy. Our plan is to try to do it in good health.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
20 Dec 18
@GardenGerty Hopefully things will be better for you guys for 2019.
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
13 Dec 18
I am passing all the good comments on to him. Thanks
