Mom & Dad fast asleep in their beds. I'm trying to rest in a straight chair. Last night, I confiscated a spare bed from a storage area (with the nurse's knowledge) and toted it down the hall to a lounge. I was awoken by a security guard in the middle of the night, who had to check my credentials with the nurse. Rest & sleep are a premium commodity here, usually up past midnight & up at 6am or 7am.
We probably find out today when we are returning to Salisbury.... Dad taking several med's and getting stuck with tubes and taking blood for tests constantly. He is weak at times, but doing his best through it all.
Thanks for your prayers.
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Mon 9/22 @ 11:12 am : Hello.
PA came by awhile ago, and very adamantly suggested that my Dad would not leave this hospital until they were able to regulate his heartbeat. He has what is called a-fib, or "atrial fibrillation", where the heartbeat is elevated and irregular. It has usually been anywhere from 105 to 120, with a high of up to 150 bpm. She said that a team of doctors would be coming by soon to discuss options with us.
PA came by awhile ago, and very adamantly suggested that my Dad would not leave this hospital until they were able to regulate his heartbeat. He has what is called a-fib, or "atrial fibrillation", where the heartbeat is elevated and irregular. It has usually been anywhere from 105 to 120, with a high of up to 150 bpm. She said that a team of doctors would be coming by soon to discuss options with us.
Among those that they will recommend include shock treatment, ... which will utilize anesthesia, and more med's, a combination of three drugs to thin the blood, and regulate and maintain a balanced heartbeat. We are all opposed to the shock treatment.
Please pray for God's peace, wisdom, and discernment in weighing and making the decisions later today. I know that Mom & Dad have been used to a lot of natural health & nutritional substances, such as CoQ10, magnesium, etc. The doctor allowed the CoQ10, but denied him taking magnesium. Another option will be for us to sign out of the hospital and go home, but I'm sure the doctors will not be in agreement with that choice.
Please continue to pray for this and our situation going forward that Dad will be cared for, and given the best treatment possible. And we continue to (and ask you to) pray for God's healing of his body.
Thank You !
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Mon 9/22 @ 2:07 pm : Update.
A cardiologist (with Presbyterian Hospital) came by and recommended that my Dad take Xarelto (blood thinner) as a by-mouth replacement for the IV-fed Heparin that he's getting now. He's on several other medications for his heart, plus pain and/or anxiety meds. I'm planning on asking the nurse or PA for a print-out of all of the meds that he is on here.
The doctor said that if the Xarelto brings his heartbeat into line, we could go home on Tuesday or so. Then we would consult with both cardiologists and oncologists there in Salisbury. We have requested that Dad be allowed to take the natural substances that he was on at home, namely CoQ10 (he was on 300mg, he's getting only 30mg so far), and Magnesium (he was taking 1,200 mg). Thank You for all of your continued prayers, support, and encouragement.
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