What we know now
@GardenGerty (169406)
United States
June 17, 2022 3:46pm CST
I went to Wesley Hospital this morning, believing that the MRI was done yesterday or last night. It still has not been done.
A couple of things are holding it up.
1) there are people in more urgent need of an MRI than Bob. 17 of them to be exact. Bob just called to tell me that number.
2) When the MRI is done a representative of the company that made the pacemaker/defib device must be present. They are not here at this time.
So Bob is sleeping a lot, reading a little, watching a little television. He has two IV drugs running that are very powerful and broad spectrum. If there is any bacterial infection going on, he will have an excellent start on getting it under control.
No surgeon wants to do anything without an MRI. If the infection or whatever is clearing up, and not too bad, there will be no surgery. If it is needed the infection, or whatever, will be cleaned up surgically.
VA is going to attempt to cover this as an emergency admit.
So that is what we know as of now.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Jun 22
I definitely keep busy. I also now seem to have Bob convinced to call me frequently. That way I do not interrupt cares or a meal or a nap.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Jun 22
Yes, it is and it is necessary in order to develop the best treatment for him.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Jun 22
@GardenGerty Makes sense. Hoping he is better each day.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Jun 22
Good to know where you/hubby stands. I hope the VA covers it. Sounds like Bob is getting what he needs for now and he won't have any infections or such to worry about later. Now you try and get some rest and watch a bit of tv. Hehe.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
26 Jun 22
@celticeagle We think he will come home on Tuesday.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jun 22
I don't watch TV, I just hang out online, or do projects. Thanks for the well wishes, I hope to get more information soon.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Jun 22
@GardenGerty .......Hope it is good news.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
17 Jun 22
A couple of meds here have wanted me to have MRIs for what I consider wrong reasons. My health insurance does not cover them.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Jun 22
My insurance covers pretty well. Better than my previous one. I still owe $149 for the last one. I agree there is not always a good enough reason to subject your pocket book or your body to that. I believe the Veterans Administration is covering Bob.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Jun 22
Yes it is. Bob and I are getting impatient.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
18 Jun 22
@GardenGerty You are right to get impatient.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
26 Jun 22
@LadyDuck But they are right to take the best measures possible.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
26 Jun 22
@JudyEv Things have progressed better now
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Jun 22
I hope so, but anyone who comes in through Emergency room that needs an MRI comes before him. His understanding is that these are a lot of them covid patients with lung involvement.
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@JudyEv (381750)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Jun 22
@GardenGerty That's a bit different if everyone comes before him. He could be in for a long wait. 
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
18 Jun 22
I hope he doesn't have to wait too long.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Jun 22
It has already been too long in our opinion.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jun 22
Both of us wish that. He would like to be at home.
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@jstory07 (148701)
• Roseburg, Oregon
19 Jun 22
@GardenGerty I hope he goes home soon.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Jun 22
Saturday morning, still waiting, but he liked his breakfast.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Jun 22
Glad you found out and as I already said Bob will be in my prayers
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Jun 22
Information (and prayers) help a lot.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jun 22
Thank you Dena. I keep looking at it as this is getting him a head start on treatment and he will have less to do at home.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
18 Jun 22
Thank you for the update. I hope they are able to get to his MRI soon.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
18 Jun 22
We do hope so, as then we will feel like progress is being made.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
21 Jun 22
Medication takes control. Hoping Bob would be alright.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
26 Jun 22
It seems to be benefitting him for sure.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
27 Jun 22
@GardenGerty Glad to hear that. Wishing always Bob for his recovery.
@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
18 Jun 22
I am surprised that this is taking so long
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jun 22
We are also surprised. I guess they must not feel it is too urgent or they would have him jump the line.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
18 Jun 22
Hope the MRI is done soon and Bob comes back home hail and hearty without any infection.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
19 Jun 22
I am hoping that this IV treatment is a good start to him being more healthy again.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
19 Jun 22
@GardenGerty That's good news. Wishing him a quick recovery.
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