A Christmas Miracle

Bird · Dec 26, 2007

Sorry to hear she's having such a rough time, but glad you're able to take the time off to be with her. Hopefully, it'll just continue to get better, even if it's slow.

silo36 · Dec 26, 2007

Bird said:
Sorry to hear she's having such a rough time, but glad you're able to take the time off to be with her. Hopefully, it'll just continue to get better, even if it's slow.

Thanks. It will take a little time, but I believe we will make the journey ok. Beth has stood by me through thick and thin, and I'm sure not going to let her down.

Kyle_in_Tex · Dec 26, 2007

I love to hear about miracles. It sounds like you two are lucky to have each other. Our prayers are with you.

silo36 · Dec 28, 2007

Update: Beth has had somewhat of a better day today. I offer a prayer of thanksgiving. Please keep up the prayers, it's working.

Bird · Dec 28, 2007

silo36 said:
Update: Beth has had somewhat of a better day today. I offer a prayer of thanksgiving. Please keep up the prayers, it's working.

That's good to hear!

DocHeb · Dec 28, 2007

Double check with the doctor about using the Motrin (ibuprofen). It does have anti-platelet effects (it can change the ability of blood to clot.) May or may not have any difference depending on the procedure.

silo36 · Dec 28, 2007

DocHeb said:
Double check with the doctor about using the Motrin (ibuprofen). It does have anti-platelet effects (it can change the ability of blood to clot.) May or may not have any difference depending on the procedure.

That's a great point. Actually, Beth also has moderate atherosclerosis, and Dr. said as long as we limit to 3 doses per day, max dose 200 mg, we should be okay. The ecg showed some signs of possible anterior ischemia, but Dr. was not terribly concerned about that till she has a couple of weeks to recover from the aneurysm, then follow up with another echo, 12 lead and labs to see if a heart cath is in order. Today was much better, and there has only been one time where a dose of motrin was needed. We'll drop back to 1 baby aspirin per day when no more motrin is called for.

AlanB · Dec 30, 2007

Wishing you both the best, and thankful that the knowledge and the doctors and folks are out there making that all possible.

Hope she continues to improve and makes a complete recovery.

silo36 · Jan 16, 2008

Latest update. Beth is still doing wonderful. We had a minor crisis with her blood pressure last weekend, but the Dr. made an adjustment on the dosage and I think she is adjusting to it okay now. I went back to work Monday. My boss not only had let me take off work for 3 weeks, my schedule stayed the same. He also wrote off the ambulance bills. We are truly blessed to say the very least.
Thanks for staying in there with me and all the words of encouragement as well as the prayers.