ICU
Dear Fod's,
Debbie had a bad day yesterday, as Fod Eileen will confirm, and she continued to deterioate through the evening with high fevers, rigors and abdominal pain. At 1:30 AM Debbie called and said that they were transferring her to ICU for closer observation. When I arrived, and spoke to the nurses, they said that Debbie was either having a reaction to the blood products or has an infection. Before the transfer they began antibiotics which they will continue in ICU. Her blood pressure also dropped and they began dopomine. As you can imagine, Debbie was not happy with this move!
When I first visited with Deb, she had a high temperature and was flushed in the face. They were beginning a procedure to run a second line on the left side of her neck, in case of emergency resuscitation. I was asked to leave and transferred the contents of Debbie's room to the car, including the microwave. Consistent with HUP policy, she will be assigned another room, etc. when she is discharged from ICU.
The doctor could not accomplish the procedure and with 10 platelets, Debbie convinced him to stop trying. When I was allowed back in the room, her fever had fallen and she was beginning to sleep. They hung some platelets, took a chest X'ray, Deb reacted to the platelets, they gave her a pill and restarted the platelets and she was sleeping and not nauseous at around 5:30 AM. I doubt that she will remember any of this stuff when she wakes up.
I have a few "must do's" at the office this morning but will go back down after lunch. Joey will take the 8:15 train into town and Mike will come on after his work. We will keep you posted again tonight.
Deb sends her love to all.
posted by Joe @ 7:04 AM
18 Comments:
Dear Debbie,
Hang in there sweetheart.. guess this is the bad day you were dreading.. let's get it out of the way and have you back to health again. Lots of prayers, and hugs being sent your way.
Joe thanks for keeping us posted.
Lots of love, Alison.
yikes. thanks for the post joe. glad to know debbie has her man and men. thinking of you all.
Debbie & Joe,
We are sorry to read that you had a bad turn of events, & hope that today is a better day. our thoughts & prayers remain with you. We wish we could do more, Love, Mom & Dad
Dear Joe,
Ditto from Cathy and Artie. We will multiply our prayers so the good Lord will multiply his countenance upon you and your family and give you peace. Stay strong my friend, and when you talk to Debbie next, tell her how much we all love her (All the FOD'S). Talk to soon! :)
Artie and Cathy
son of a gun !!
It goes to say extra, extra prayers are being said.
With love, Ruthie M.
Oh, Deb. We are all sending prayers your way. I guess you thought this bad day would come, I hate when you're right.
Love,
Cathy
Thanks for the update Joe. Debbie I know you are not crazy about having to be in ICU. For so many years you were the most wonderful caring diligent ICU nurse anyone could hope for. Now just let them keep a watchful eye on you now, so you can continue your recovery. I, too, wish I can do more. But I certainly will make another trip to the Grotto ASAP. xoxoxoxoxoxoxooxo
tessa
Wow Deb, I hope you've get around this corner fast!!YOu kept talking about th is, but i was hoping you were going to avoid it! It sounds like it came on really fast,,just hope and prays it leaves as quickly.. you're in my thoughts and prayers today, just like every other day,except they'll be more intense today.. love ya,mdf
Oy. You poor kid.
I guess that explains why I couldn't get a hold of you last evening or this morning. (Note to dumb self - check blog first thing...)
Hope by the time you read this you have slept it off and are feeling better again. I also hope that Mr. Joe's right and you aren't remembering anything about it, too!
Sending lots of prayers and vibes your way, honey. Including this one for protection:
Protected
I am secure in God's love.
Every moment of every day, in new or familiar surroundings, God's spirit is with me as my ever-present strength and guide.
If ever a night seems too dark and too long, I turn within and feel the warmth and safety of God's love enfolding me. When my days are filled with happiness, I know that such gladness comes from being one with my Creator. I am grateful for the reassurance of God's protecting presence.
"God is my all. I know no fear."
Affirming these reassuring words, I am confident in all that I do, for I am drawing on inner, divine strength. There is nothing that can ever separate me from the good that has been prepared for me from the dawn of creation. As I hold fast to the truth of God's love, I know absolute peace.
"He drew me out of mighty waters ...
he delivered me, because he delighted in me."
--2 Samuel 22:17, 20
(We delight in you too!)
Love and kisses - K
Dear Deb and Joe:
We are raising prayers more than ever, for healing! Hope today is going better than last night!
Love, Hugs and Prayers...
Cindy
Debbie - Just getting back on the Blog site and was reading all the back blogs. Looks like Saturday and Sunday were the good days and I was just getting ready to tell you my favorite day and what's in my wallet. I'll save that for another time when you are feeling better. Hopefully by dinner time tonight you will be out of ICU and back in your room. Sending all our prayers your way.
Donna Tea Bags
Hey Chiz-
Just checking in - wanted you to know that I'm thinking of ya. Also wondered if anyone told you that "Tropical Storm Debbie" is gaining strength out over the ocean. I heard that on the weather and saw YOU in my mind's eye, You were down at the shore, relaxing under your umbrella and "gaining strength." I'm seeing you there, gal!
Love ya - K
Uncle Joe,
Thanks for keeping us updated. I'm sorry to hear that Aunt Debbie is having such a rough time. I'm hoping things turn around quickly and that she starts feeling better soon. It's probably better if she doesn't remember anything from last night! It sounded terrible!
Lisa
Wow, I'm so sorry that the last coupla days have been so bad! I guess I was starting to think you were in the clear.
I just cannot talk about my life with you right now. I want to focus all my energy on your recovery. When you're feeling better, I'll regale you with move-in stories that you will not believe.
Please know that I'm thinking about you and love you and hate that things are so hellish for you. But you've been so strong. Dig deep and find a little more strength.
BIG HEALING HUG.
Susan
Debbie:
Sending lots of Missouri hugs to help you get thru this bump in the road.
I hope Joe is correct in saying that you will likely not remember this episode but knowing you...you will.
Rest up...you likely got run down from all your lack of sleep. Not to mention those darn platelets.
Anxious to hear Joe's follow up blog. Glad to hear the boys are able to keep you company today.
Lots of love. COD Eileen
The Lord is with you my girl ,and he is only making you stronger...you, in my experience,are always right ,so hang in there and keep telling the Doc's what they need to hear..that is your valued opinion...It is good that you are in ICU..you need careful watching over(besides the ever faithful FOD's and COD's et al)..a little prayer to see you through the nite.....O my God,I adore you and love you with all my heart..I thank you for having created me, having saved me by your grace,and for having preserved me during this day..Protect me this night,and may your grace be with me always and with those I love.Debbie ,prayers,and prayers, and prayers are on the way to you..coming at from all directions..this too will pass and find you strong and healthy..meditate ,breath, keep smiling (very important in healing)and FIGHT DAMN IT ,FOR YOU ARE A TEKLITS! God bless you honey XXOO :)Bev
Dear Debbie, Hope by now things have gotten better for you. Sounds like your men are handling the situation!! Get back to your room ASAP. You know lots of prayers and love are in the air......trudy
Debbie,
We hope by the time you read this that you are feeling better and out of ICU. Please know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers...especially now. Stay strong!!
Love, Karen & Bob
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