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A stitch in time….
In a four hour procedure, Jess was closed today. Due to the length of time he was open they had to use a technique with his pectoral muscles I was not too interested in hearing the details of.
And so we wait. The next 36 hours are crucial. I have been on pins and needles which did not make me too perky to meet my new cardiologist. When I went to the office I recognized one of his colleagues as the doctor who took Jess up to cath lab in the first hospital. In making the appointment I had a choice of doctors from this group, I chose “Klee” – as it is the name of one of my favorite artists. A nicer man you could not meet. Not only did I immediately like him, he happens to be a great, great, great nephew of the famous artist. The office is not near a Home Depot, but relations to a great artist is also a decent criteria for choosing a doctor in my book.
As I am telling my new doctor my story he is looking at me with more understanding than I realize. He knows my story well, as the attending surgeon (not in his medical group) had told him of this patient he tried to save three and ½ weeks ago, and repeated the story only two days ago, obviously still upset from this tragic event.
I was pleased to give the follow-up and let him know that Jess is still hanging on and he was closed today as his wife becomes a cardiac patient as well…
I am prescribed more drugs and I will get a two day nuclear stress test. Initial examination (aside from the high blood pressure and arm tingling) does not show anything glaring.
The stress test won’t happen until April, so I am hoping that things will calm down before then and I can get a clean bill of health so I can focus on the care of Jess.
Meanwhile Phoebe is still into the upholstery in the den so I had to buy some keep off spray of some kind. She probably will like it.
Really wiped out. Doodle kisses and sweet dreams. J and P.
And so we wait. The next 36 hours are crucial. I have been on pins and needles which did not make me too perky to meet my new cardiologist. When I went to the office I recognized one of his colleagues as the doctor who took Jess up to cath lab in the first hospital. In making the appointment I had a choice of doctors from this group, I chose “Klee” – as it is the name of one of my favorite artists. A nicer man you could not meet. Not only did I immediately like him, he happens to be a great, great, great nephew of the famous artist. The office is not near a Home Depot, but relations to a great artist is also a decent criteria for choosing a doctor in my book.
As I am telling my new doctor my story he is looking at me with more understanding than I realize. He knows my story well, as the attending surgeon (not in his medical group) had told him of this patient he tried to save three and ½ weeks ago, and repeated the story only two days ago, obviously still upset from this tragic event.
I was pleased to give the follow-up and let him know that Jess is still hanging on and he was closed today as his wife becomes a cardiac patient as well…
I am prescribed more drugs and I will get a two day nuclear stress test. Initial examination (aside from the high blood pressure and arm tingling) does not show anything glaring.
The stress test won’t happen until April, so I am hoping that things will calm down before then and I can get a clean bill of health so I can focus on the care of Jess.
Meanwhile Phoebe is still into the upholstery in the den so I had to buy some keep off spray of some kind. She probably will like it.
Really wiped out. Doodle kisses and sweet dreams. J and P.
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Comment by 2SCdoodles on March 21, 2009 at 6:20pm
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Good news! We are all saying prayers for you and Jess!
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Comment by Marianne *OZZY & ZOEY on March 20, 2009 at 7:42pm
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Great news.....I still have you guys in my prayers .... Your almost there.....
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Comment by Zoe, Benny and Tyler on March 20, 2009 at 1:13pm
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Exciting news, I am so happy for you and don't forget:
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Comment by MBKANE on March 20, 2009 at 6:00am
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fantastic news!
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Comment by Beverly Wright on March 20, 2009 at 5:25am
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Janet,
This is great news! This is the start of a full recovery for Jess! I am glad you were made feel comfortable with the cardiologist. Do not worry about Phoebe..........just last week Millie chewed a hole in an expensive rug, when a small puppy she chewed a hole in another expensive in another room. These are the only two things she has ever touched! It is just stuff! Hope you can rest some today!
Bev
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Comment by Yvonne, Riley, Murphy and Luca on March 20, 2009 at 4:54am
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That is GREAT News!
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Comment by Carole (*Koda*Monty*Bindi) on March 20, 2009 at 4:16am
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I couldn't have had my morning coffee over better news!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is just fabulous!
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Comment by Carol Ramsey on March 20, 2009 at 12:19am
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Another banner day, so to speak. Jess' chest cavity is closed and sealed. That is a baby step towards recovery. Leave it to you to find a cardiologist related to an artist!!! You are SOMETHING!!! Tomorrow is spring and I know it will bring 'new life' to Jess. We have to continue to be hopeful and mindful. Tomorrow is also 'ear plucking day' for Jack and Oliver. They have curly, HAIRY inside ears that need the attention of the vet. I cannot handle. And we do NOT want ear infections, so they have their few moments of plucking; similar to having a wax job??? Not really, but we joke about it. I WISH they could WAX.......their ears get SOOOOOO full of fur!!! I am HOPEFUL and I am MINDFUL of the small things in life. Love you Janet.
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Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on March 19, 2009 at 9:54pm
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So glad to hear that Jess is finally closed! Prayers still being sent for Jess to make a full recovery and for you to be well. Phoebe probably senses the stress you are feeling, and of course, she misses her daddy. Maybe a new bone or toy would help distract her from the upholstery.
Hang in there! Hugs to all of you!
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Comment by Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie on March 19, 2009 at 8:58pm
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What wonderful news about Jess and that so far you are good also. As to the stuff you got to deter Phoebe, it may work or she may LOVE it like my guys do.
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