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gja1000 · 10-12-2010, 04:26 PM

Well another doc came by and is worried that gary's abdomen is still pretty big (when he is fluid overloaded, he carries the fluid in his belly) and his belly seems harder than normal. So she is going to run an ultrasound of his abdomen. I think it feels harder than usual too. Sure hope something else is not wrong!

DianaB · 10-12-2010, 09:29 PM

Gayle, I'm just reading that your trip didn't go as expected. I'm glad to hear that Gary's better but still going to have to do some more tests. You go through so much with him.......Hugs to you!!!! Gary will be in my prayers!!!

gja1000 · 10-13-2010, 08:49 AM

The fluid is all gone, but his abdomen is still distended. They did the ultrasound today but we haven't gotten the results yet. He can go home tomorrow, IF nothing is wrong with his abdomen. I'm ready to be done with hospitals too, although the care has been very good.

lynne b · 10-13-2010, 12:48 PM

Gayle, glad to hear Gary is feeling better. Praying that he continues so he can go home tomorrow, I bet you are exhausted.

gja1000 · 10-13-2010, 04:40 PM

Yes Lynne, I am exhausted. But tomorrow will be much better work-wise tomorrow and Fri. so that will help.

I'm not convinced that something else is not going on here, but there's no reason to sit in the hospital.

Blueyes · 10-13-2010, 05:57 PM

Well that's scary! I wonder what the heck is wrong?

You and Gary stay strong!

gja1000 · 10-13-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueyes

Well that's scary! I wonder what the heck is wrong?

His abdomen is just too distended and hard for there not to be something going on - but maybe it's just gas or something, although he has bowel sounds meaning his bowels are working - but maybe he is accumulating gas in there. He is not hurting though, and you would think he would be hurting if it were gas.

I just don't know but things are not right in his belly - since the ultrasound didn't show anything, maybe it will be OK soon and I should stop worrying.

He got up to walk without oxygen and his oxygen number dropped to 83 - it is supposed to be above 90, and that makes everyone nervous. But we have an oxygen monitor at home and his oxygen drops to 85 when he walks for any length of time - so this is not that much worse. He gets more short of breath than usual, and I think that is normal for all the stress that has been put on his heart.

Yet, I can't help but worry that something else is going on.......

10-12-2010, 04:26 PM	#1
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Well another doc came by and is worried that gary's abdomen is still pretty big (when he is fluid overloaded, he carries the fluid in his belly) and his belly seems harder than normal. So she is going to run an ultrasound of his abdomen. I think it feels harder than usual too. Sure hope something else is not wrong! __________________ Gayle

10-13-2010, 08:49 AM	#3
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	The fluid is all gone, but his abdomen is still distended. They did the ultrasound today but we haven't gotten the results yet. He can go home tomorrow, IF nothing is wrong with his abdomen. I'm ready to be done with hospitals too, although the care has been very good. __________________ Gayle

10-13-2010, 12:48 PM	#4
lynne b Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 614	Gayle, glad to hear Gary is feeling better. Praying that he continues so he can go home tomorrow, I bet you are exhausted. __________________ 'I try to take one day at a time -- but sometimes several days attack me at once.'

10-13-2010, 04:40 PM	#5
gja1000 Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,717	Yes Lynne, I am exhausted. But tomorrow will be much better work-wise tomorrow and Fri. so that will help. I'm not convinced that something else is not going on here, but there's no reason to sit in the hospital. __________________ Gayle

10-13-2010, 05:57 PM	#6
Blueyes Donating 4WT Talker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,119	Well that's scary! I wonder what the heck is wrong? You and Gary stay strong! __________________ Betsi

10-12-2010, 09:29 PM	#2
DianaB Moderator Donating 4WT 13K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 16,069	Gayle, I'm just reading that your trip didn't go as expected. I'm glad to hear that Gary's better but still going to have to do some more tests. You go through so much with him.......Hugs to you!!!! Gary will be in my prayers!!!

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