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The Hug
Jess had a bad day yesterday. Add to pulmonary edema, a little pneumonia, and strep from in his sputum and a rise in temperature. He had been gasping for air and has been placed on a pressure ventilation device.
When I arrived at Mayo after my stress test, Jess was greeting me with a half raised arm. As I walked over to the bed, he pulled me in, and with the best of his ability gave me a hug and patted my back. His step-mom and son also visited today, but the day was ours. Jess was peaceful while I sat by his side, holding his hand, and at times,conversing with his fabulous nurse. Trish was upbeat and positive. She said he was the miracle of Mayo! Jess could always use another cheer leader.
The doctor whipped by and alerted me that the insurance company wanted Jess moved to UCLA. A million obstacles flooded my mind. “I can’t move to L.A.” – the doctor told me if I knew the bill, it would be more cost effective to continue the care in L.A. I felt Jess needed to continue his treatment at Mayo. As the doctor walked away, I called out, “See if you can finagle something!”
I walked into the lobby area to make some calls. The doctor found me and said they may be able to work something out. A case worker met me and it turns out that Jess’s insurance company would accept Mayo as in-network. The funny thing is, when Jess was talking about dove feathers, he had mentioned something about his company picking up Mayo. I had mentioned this to a gal in the finance department and she said that was not true. I figured it was his delirium.
I just called to wish him a good night and the night nurse told me his blood pressure is reading low. I know it could be a kink in the tube from him raising his hand, but it is being watched. I really want to go in tomorrow and have a great report. He needs to be moving in one direction and one direction only.
My dog walkers/neighbors fed me and got me a tad drunk (I’m a cheap date) tonight. I am going to grab Phoebe and Hobbes and try get a good night’s rest. Hope you all do the same.
Doodle Kisses, J, J, P (good girl today) and H.
(Hobbes being a good boy)
When I arrived at Mayo after my stress test, Jess was greeting me with a half raised arm. As I walked over to the bed, he pulled me in, and with the best of his ability gave me a hug and patted my back. His step-mom and son also visited today, but the day was ours. Jess was peaceful while I sat by his side, holding his hand, and at times,conversing with his fabulous nurse. Trish was upbeat and positive. She said he was the miracle of Mayo! Jess could always use another cheer leader.
The doctor whipped by and alerted me that the insurance company wanted Jess moved to UCLA. A million obstacles flooded my mind. “I can’t move to L.A.” – the doctor told me if I knew the bill, it would be more cost effective to continue the care in L.A. I felt Jess needed to continue his treatment at Mayo. As the doctor walked away, I called out, “See if you can finagle something!”
I walked into the lobby area to make some calls. The doctor found me and said they may be able to work something out. A case worker met me and it turns out that Jess’s insurance company would accept Mayo as in-network. The funny thing is, when Jess was talking about dove feathers, he had mentioned something about his company picking up Mayo. I had mentioned this to a gal in the finance department and she said that was not true. I figured it was his delirium.
I just called to wish him a good night and the night nurse told me his blood pressure is reading low. I know it could be a kink in the tube from him raising his hand, but it is being watched. I really want to go in tomorrow and have a great report. He needs to be moving in one direction and one direction only.
My dog walkers/neighbors fed me and got me a tad drunk (I’m a cheap date) tonight. I am going to grab Phoebe and Hobbes and try get a good night’s rest. Hope you all do the same.
Doodle Kisses, J, J, P (good girl today) and H.
(Hobbes being a good boy)
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Comment by Carol Ramsey on March 28, 2009 at 4:25pm
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So glad to hear that Mayo is in-network. A miracle in itself! I look forward to your posting daily hoping and praying that Jess is ok. For as sick as he is, he's sure fighting! It must feel WONDERFUL to know that he can see you, hear you and talk to you.....and touch you; small things that mean so very much to us all.
Hugs. Carol and crew
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Comment by Susan on March 28, 2009 at 10:30am
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I was worried about you because I looked for your post at the ususal time and now I see you were all day at the hospital getting hugs and holding hands! That is surely something that you needed as well as Jess! Thank goodness Mayo is in-network now! I hope today will be better for Jess! Hugs and Kisses to you both!
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Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on March 28, 2009 at 8:33am
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Sending prayers, wishes, and good doodle vibes that today will be a better day, although there are bright spots in your post...being able to stay at Mayo, and the hug, are huge!!! And that photo is absolutely adorable. It surehelps to have that face to cheer you up, doesn't it?
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Comment by 2SCdoodles on March 28, 2009 at 5:38am
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Our prayers are with you. Your family has had several miracles, and we are praying for more!
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Comment by Kathryn Defibaugh on March 28, 2009 at 5:31am
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May God hold You, Jess and your family in the palm of His hand.With Him all things are possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Comment by Yvonne, Riley, Murphy and Luca on March 28, 2009 at 4:58am
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Today you need to be grateful and bleessed that you do not have to move Jesse to LA. Tomorrow is a new day for a new miracle and something to be grateful for. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Comment by Adrianne Matzkin on March 28, 2009 at 3:27am
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A miracle happened today!!!! An insurance company adding a hospital into their network - now that is a miracle!
It may not be the one you were hoping for today but it is - Jesse will be able to stay in that fantastic healing palace and YOU can go home to the furkids each day and be able to sleep in your own bed.
I hope the word on Jesse is a better one today. You all are in our thoughts and prayers
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Comment by Beverly Wright on March 28, 2009 at 3:17am
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Janet,
Please do not get discouraged, God is still in control of this, and apparently He is not throught with Jess! We will continue to pray for more miracles.
Bev
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Comment by ClarkP on March 27, 2009 at 10:23pm
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Thanks for the update! Jess (and you!) are in Adina and I's thoughts and prayers daily. Blessings and prayers... -Clark
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