Yep that is right blog fans -- we are at Westmead. We checked in yesterday to begin the treatment & what a bumpy day! We woke late cos my alarm didnt go off -- dang it. We finally arrived at the hospital jsut after 11am -- we had to detour to meet Kassandrah to grab the usb wireless modem so that I could keep in touch with everyone & give updates as they came to hand.
We arrived at the Renal Treatment Centre where we were checked in & made as comfy as possible for the Iron Transfusion to begin. This process was supposed to take 6 hours but took twice that amount of time. They were supposed to do his observations every 15 minutes but the pre meds really kicked his butt. His blood pressure kept crashing something terrible. At the lowest ebb it was: 66/31...his heart rate dropped to 52 bpm. So you know it is bad when they have a crash cart by the bed! I sat there trying not to cry the entire time and I have to give acknowledgement to the very special people who kept me totally sane through out it all. Eric, Kassandrah & Fran -- I love you guys so very much...you kept my spirits buoyed through it all via phone and instant messages. I can never repay that but Ido count my blessings for having such special people in my life.
We sent to the ward once he was awake & alert -- that pushed his blood pressure back up so they released him to the ward. We still had a few hours of the transfusion to go but he was happy because he is in a private room with his own ps2,tv,dvd player & let us not forget mum's laptop LOL. Kassandrah came in to visit with us & I will say this -- I have knwo this woman for 20 years now -- I am truely grateful that I have had her in my life throughout everything with Shrimpy & well with all that has happened in my life actually. So Kass -- I love ya darlin you truely are an angel!! We chatted with Jut & the girls on webcam -- makes me homesick seeing them....but I know I am here for a very important reason & that is my main priority.
Today is surgery day! He started fasting at 4am -- no more to drink after 8am -- hopefully down to theatre at 10am -- 2 hours in there & then recovery. Kassandrah is here with me & my mother is coming up as well. Plus I have the amazing support from friends from all over the globe. The well wishes, thoughts, prayers & messages from all over have astounded me! I am touched beyond belief by each & every one of you. The 3 people I singled out: Kassandrah, Eric & Fran have made me feel loved, supported and sane. I am not wanting to take away from anyone else, so please do NOT misinterpret this -- but these 3 people have barely left my side through this all....if I have gone quiet they have nudged me to make sure I am ok..they have not waited for me to update them -- they have called me until Ihave answered the phone -- IM'd until I do respond....these are people I am extremely blessed to have in my life.
He leaves for surgery to have the PD Catheter inserted in abotu an hour -- so I will update again later when he is concious. I am going to have my Venti Starbucks Coffee and chat with Shrimpy & Kass.
*hugs n kisses*
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as you know you are in my thoughts thru this trying time and am amazed at your strength that you are showing thru your words.... big huhgs babe!!!
hope all is going well or rather hope all went well today. thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers {{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
*Big squeezy cuddle* for you Terri, thinking of you and shrimpy and your family and wishing you all the luck and love in the world.....
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