Doctor Revenaugh.( Cardiologist)
He is talking about what they believe started this all. Fluid retention in Intestines
as well as heart and lungs.
Contributing factors:
Overdoing - Physical activities
Forgetting Lasix (diuretic)
Facts:
heart muscle is weakened
Replacement Valve could have been too Small
Heart Failure Service - Clinic Participation here at IHC with special team of CHF specialists,
Barb Asked how long we would work with the CHF team until we are facing the possibility of
a mechanical valve. Dr. Ravenaugh Made it very clear that would be the worst case scenario, and he was confident that working with the CHF Team and the Program here at IHC would
avert the need for another Open heart Surgery.
Maybe tomorrow out of ICU - Into a regular room - But in the
Hospital here until mid next week.
Current Condition is Stated as "Critical but Stable" or "Guarded".
They are talking about her getting ICE CHIPS!!!!!!
The social worker is here asking mom about her concerns about discharge concerns.
1000 on the incentive spirometer. HOORAY!!! hit 1500 @ noon and Again at 12:30PM
11:20 - she is out for a walk with the PT and Beth.
Back from the walk and Wade gave her ICE CHIPS - she said it was better than Caviar.
(ANYTHING is better than caviar!!)
Dr. Rasmussen (Critical Care Intensivist)- She is too well for his service. He is going to have to move on and find some body sick.
Ordered Dietary Changes - Remove Nasal Gastric tube, Get on soft foods - 3 Meals a day.
Heart failure Specialists will move into her caring team and will work with Dr. Revenaugh.
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Barbie and I Are holding steady but getting hungry ..... Can you hear the tummy rumbles - Time to think about food ...........
Love to all, Thank you for celebrating the good news with us.
Huge hugs and big love,
Becky Sue & Barbie Too!!!!
Hi mommom,
ReplyDeleteI hope you get better soon, I am really excited for you to get out of the hospital. I love you so much, I hope your heart will start working properly again soon!
Love- Libby xoxoxoxo
What a thorough update, that's what I needed. Thanks for the photo's too. So glad she is improving and got some ice chips! Can't wait for that orange jello I'm sure (UGH). Just talked to Glenn, he is calling me for updates. Love ya Sis!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info. I am sure Carol is so proud and thankful that she has such wonderful children who are helping watch over her. She's a fighter and you are right beside her. God bless you and Carol. It's such good news to hear how she is improving every day. Prayers are answered.
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