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Posted 4/14/2015 1:18 AM (GMT 0)
Saturday afternoon my father started to complain of chest pains. We called 911 right away and followed the ambulance to the hospital 40 miles away.
We sat in the ER for six hours as they ran tests for heart problems. They managed to calm the angina pains down and find him a room to stay in for observation and further testing. My mother and I drove home late that night.

Sunday we came back and stayed 8 hours with my father. I sat for the time in a very hard folding chair. Back home that night, still not knowing test results.

Today got a phone call at 6 am they were going to take him in for a heart catharization. We rush back to the hospital in morning rush hour traffic. We arrive just in time to kiss him before going into surgery. We had to sit back in his room on hard chairs again until he came out. Found out he got his 7th stent. I'm home again for the night.

He's doing great, but the stress and hard chairs has done me in.

Tomorrow we are going back to see if he's coming home. I also have a doctor's appointment at 12 in the same town.

I'm so sore and tired.....
Posted 4/14/2015 3:09 AM (GMT 0)
Awwww joy,

Thats is so stressful.our loved ones in the hospital is always stressful to anyone, but so hard on those of us with chronic pain.

We get stressed and tighten muscles , which definitely increases our pain.

Glad he seems to be doing well..

40 miles away would for sure add to the stress : (

My husband had surgery an hour away a few years back, it adds a lot of pressure fighting with traffic..

Sure hope he gets home soon and you and your mom can also rest up!

Take care of yourself as best as you can at this time!!!
Posted 4/14/2015 1:34 PM (GMT 0)
Joy,

I am very sorry to hear about your father. Horrible spits to sit in do not add to it. We carry a couple of support pillows in the car, but you can't always drag what I call my "accessories" with you. I hope you have the chance to grab a hot bath or something soon to ease the discomfort.

In the meantime, let us know how things go. I will have my fingers crossed for you.
Posted 4/14/2015 5:58 PM (GMT 0)
Wow, Joy. I'm so sorry things have been so hectic. I really hope your father has a smooth and quick recovery. Prayers for all.

I get the hospital chair thing. It seems they put the most uncomfortable chairs in these places where people are going to have to wait for hours on end. Hope you recover quickly too. gentle hugs.
Posted 4/14/2015 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
My father came home today. 😆

I've got to be the family driver for awhile. My niece let her driver's license expire so I'm taking her tomorrow to the DMV. Then I'm off to see my rheumatologist in the afternoon. I'll have a nice flare for him to see.

Thursday I'm driving my father to the VA in Augusta (2 hrs drive one way). Friday I drive mom to her doctor.

Today I'm crashing. Just babying myself and relaxing with my feet up.😩
Posted 4/14/2015 7:37 PM (GMT 0)
You deserve a down day for sure!

Its a rainy day here..so i am in laundry mode
Posted 4/14/2015 9:19 PM (GMT 0)
Wow, Joy! I'm so glad your father was taken care of quickly and is doing fine now. That has to take a load off your mind.

Just try to relax. Put some pillows behind your back in the car to make it more comfortable and take one day at a time. Your days should get better.

Sherrine
Posted 4/15/2015 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
Took a nice two hour nap. Still very tired, but better.
Posted 4/15/2015 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
Joy, I'm so sorry for all the the health issues your family is dealing w/ right now.

So glad to hear your DF was well enough to come home. That is great news!!

Hopefully, your niece can get her DL renewed quickly, so she can help out w/ all the appts. That's a lot of dr visits for sure!!

I'm glad you took today to rest, you certainly needed it. I will second Sherrine's idea of pillows in the car. I bought 2 bed pillows just for the car. I put on pillowcases and put 1 behind my back & 1 under me. It is the only relief I get in the car.

I hope your visit to the rheumy can help w/ your pain. Those hospital chairs are just brutal! I think of them as a slat of wood w/ a piece of material over them. A form of pure torture.

You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.

God bless. Alice.
Posted 4/15/2015 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, Joy.

Glad your father's doing well. But what a time for you! Ugh.

Sleep well, watch where you're going (two of my biggest problems when I'm over-tired and flaring are moving in ways that hurt and walking into stuff.) You already know you're strong because you have to be....but if you can ease the discomfort, so much the better.

Hugs, Debbie
Posted 4/16/2015 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
Joy,
Consider a gentle massage. You will feel so refreshed afterward. God bless you.
HEART
Posted 4/16/2015 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
My ribs are very tender right now. I can barely tolerate my bra touching me.
Taking my father to the VA tomorrow to get his hearing aid. I'm carrying a pillow for cushioning.
Posted 4/16/2015 3:17 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry. I hope things get better soon! Try to use a heating pad to help with the soreness and take some time to relax as soon as you can.
Posted 4/16/2015 5:34 AM (GMT 0)
My right rib area went into a big flare this evening joy, so i am feeling your pain!

Hope its better by morning for all the driving

Take care
Posted 4/16/2015 9:10 PM (GMT 0)
After a full day at the VA I'm bushed. Tomorrow is my mother's turn to the doctor. Thank goodness it's just a forty minute drive.

My father is enjoying hearing things better. He discovered that he whistles through his dentures when he talks. 😆
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