Very Early Morning
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
June 15, 2022 6:03am CST
I was up early after going to bed late. I did not sleep really well.
It is pretty early here, and I have been up for a while. There is a good possibility I will go back to bed later.
Yesterday Dr. Weir finally located a hospital with a bed for Bob. It is about an hour's drive away. We spent most of the evening admitting him and then moving to a different floor due to short staffing, and giving one of the doctors on his case his history.
The trip to Wichita and back was longer due to some road closures as I do not know the best way to get around. I got home just as it turned dark.
The plan for Bob is more lab tests, MRI with or without contrast, other imaging and they are starting him on IV Vancomyacin on general principle until they know specifics.
Due to gas prices, heat, and the fact that I do not want to be in the way I do not plan to make a lot of trips to the hospital. Will post more as I know what is going on.
So that is what is up with me.
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@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
15 Jun 22
This must be very difficult on you both. 
I think that you are very wise to try to stay at home due to the construction and the distance in relation to the cost of gasoline. It will allow the medical staff to do their testing, maybe Bob will be able to rest during the hours that he is not undergoing testing and hopefully a diagnosis will be made.
My heart and prayers go out to you both.
I think that you are very wise to try to stay at home due to the construction and the distance in relation to the cost of gasoline. It will allow the medical staff to do their testing, maybe Bob will be able to rest during the hours that he is not undergoing testing and hopefully a diagnosis will be made.
My heart and prayers go out to you both.4 people like this
@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Jun 22
Than you so much. The goal is for both of us to be comfortable. Also, as you know, a hospital is full of sick people and I do not want to be exposed.
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@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
15 Jun 22
@GardenGerty You are wise to stay home for a number of reasons.
@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
15 Jun 22
I overslept this morning. I usually get up at 9:00am if I'm not going out anywhere, and I woke up at 8:00am and looked at my watch and thought, Oh, I've got another hour. Went back to sleep. When I woke up again and looked at my watch it was 10:00am! I got up so fast I gave myself a headache! I was in the living room by 10:05am but with a bad headache and a runny nose! I don't think I've recovered from it yet!
We're going out to the big Tesco again this afternoon.
Have a great day. 
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Jun 22
Thank you. I tend to wake up and get up around 4:30. I can see where a sudden change of position might cause that headache.
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@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
16 Jun 22
@GardenGerty How do you get up that early? 
I'd never be able to get up that early! I'm going to try and get up at 7:00am tomorrow and that is early for me!
I'd never be able to get up that early! I'm going to try and get up at 7:00am tomorrow and that is early for me!
@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
15 Jun 22
I know that it is hard to take care of the things when you are admitting your love ones to the hospital and all those papers that needed to be done. I hope and pray for both of you and Bob
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Jun 22
They do so much on computer, but someone must answer questions and it is me.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
15 Jun 22
You wrote this discussion starter about the time I decided to hit the hay.
I hope everything turns out well for Bob.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Jun 22
Actually he is excited they are checking him out.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
15 Jun 22
@GardenGerty Good! It's always better when the person is in a good mood for tests and such.
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Jun 22
Hope things go good for Bob. Hubby and I have discussed doing that if one of us ends up in the hospital. The other one dont need to wear themselves out running.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Jun 22
Lol, I am going to wear myself out doing things I cannot get done with him around. I mowed for over an hour this morning.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
15 Jun 22
Thank you for the update on Bob. Keep us posted. I hope he feels better soon.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Jun 22
It would be nice for him to have some of his energy back.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
15 Jun 22
I like the way they started an IV just on GP...
Hope everything turns out okay.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Jun 22
They were going to have to do IV fluids again anyway. I find it overwhelming that they are doing Vancomyacin on general principle. It is one of the "last resort" antibiotics.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
16 Jun 22
Such a long arduous trip
I hope they do Bob right there.
I hope they do Bob right there.
@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
15 Jun 22
I hate that you can’t see him frequently, but I completely understand.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Jun 22
I will likely call to keep up with things. If it is going to be much more than two days I will go back.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
15 Jun 22
There is a possibility it is still radiation damage from the cancer treatment five years ago, in which case he will likely have to live with it.
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@Fleura (34927)
• United Kingdom
15 Jun 22
@GardenGerty Oh gosh, nothing is ever straightforward is it?
@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Jun 22
I hope you get some satisfaction this time as regards what is going on. And it's good you have the cats for company. Sending prayers and good wishes to Bob too.
@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
16 Jun 22
Hoping that everything would be fine for your hubby Bob.
