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Friday, March 21, 2008

We're Back In The Hospital....

Long story...basically his bladder is full of blood & blood clots. These are not good things.

So, we're here until they get him to stop bleeding....or at least get the bleeding to slow down. According to the doctor, we may or may not be home for Easter. He's got something called a Murphy Drip going now... If that is able to irrigate the bladder & get the clots out, then great. If it doesn't, then we may be looking at another surgery.

With the Murphy Drip, they are running 6,000cc of fluid into his bladder just wide open. The catheter bag to empty the bladder only holds 4,000cc, so somebody is in here usually every 10-15 minutes to either change the fluid bags or empty the bloody fluid bag.

This is just awful.

The good news: his bloodwork just came back, and we don't need a transfusion.

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6 Comments:

At 2:01 PM , Blogger Laura said...

My heart goes out to you...sending you lots of bloggy hugs and positive, healing vibes. Stay strong...but please know your limits and ask for help...you can only car for your two men when you are well...HUGS

 
At 2:43 PM , Blogger Judy said...

Oh girl, what rotten news!

Better to be in the hospital, getting everything taken care of, than worrying about being home. It is okay - Easter happens every year - there will be others. But there's only one Damon. Take care of yourselves.

 
At 3:29 PM , Blogger Jess B said...

Oh, LP! Sending many prayers to you and your family that they will get your poor DH figured out and you can be done with all the hospital garbage. This has been going on way too long. I hope you have answers soon.

 
At 4:00 PM , Blogger Beth said...

This is unbelievable - and I'm sure you're thinking that, too.
Hang tough, sweetie.
My thoughts are with you.

 
At 4:51 PM , Blogger angie said...

Definitely thinking of you and hubby at this time! At least at the hospital they are able to take care of him. Sending you guys some hugs!

 
At 12:27 AM , Blogger Terri@SteelMagnolia said...

Ughh..
that is just awful...

I used to get bladder hemorrages
sp??

that *&) hurt! I couldn't imagine ..

I am keeping you all in my prayers

 

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