Tom Update, as of Saturday Night

Tom's doing well. His breathing seems a little bit easier, and he's getting his wind back sooner after losing it. They have figured out a few things that it definitly isn't (DVT & the genetic disorder), but they don't seem much closer to knowing what it is.

There still aren't any results on the parasite test, but they were talking about getting another sample or two when the microbiology lab reopens on Monday.

At this point we're being told that the earliest that he could be sent home is Monday. The exact day depends on when his INR #(the rate at which his blood clots) increases to somewhere between 2.0 and 3.0. Currently he is around 1.5. Normal is between .8 and 1.0. The higher the number, the longer blood takes to clot.


One thing that Tom & I had both been worrying about was just how much they were going to reduce his ability to clot. The informational handout that the hospital gave us made it sound like he would basically have hemophilia. We discussed our concerns with one of the nurses yesterday afternoon and she reassured us that it wouldn't be nearly that bad. He'll have to be careful of big cuts and hard hits, but won't have to be scared of being scratched by one of the cats or of stubbing his toe on the way to the bathroom.

Again, visiting hours are offically Noon to Nine, but Tom would prefer folks avoid the 12 o'clock, 5 o'clock and 8 o'clock hours. Claim a time slot in comments here, or by calling my cell phone [(518) 727-8211] at any time. I don't work today, but I've got tons of chores & errands to get done so may not be at home.

Tom Update, as of Saturday Night

Tom's doing well. His breathing seems a little bit easier, and he's getting his wind back sooner after losing it. They have figured out a few things that it definitly isn't (DVT & the genetic disorder), but they don't seem much closer to knowing what it is.

There still aren't any results on the parasite test, but they were talking about getting another sample or two when the microbiology lab reopens on Monday.

At this point we're being told that the earliest that he could be sent home is Monday. The exact day depends on when his INR #(the rate at which his blood clots) increases to somewhere between 2.0 and 3.0. Currently he is around 1.5. Normal is between .8 and 1.0. The higher the number, the longer blood takes to clot.


One thing that Tom & I had both been worrying about was just how much they were going to reduce his ability to clot. The informational handout that the hospital gave us made it sound like he would basically have hemophilia. We discussed our concerns with one of the nurses yesterday afternoon and she reassured us that it wouldn't be nearly that bad. He'll have to be careful of big cuts and hard hits, but won't have to be scared of being scratched by one of the cats or of stubbing his toe on the way to the bathroom.

Again, visiting hours are offically Noon to Nine, but Tom would prefer folks avoid the 12 o'clock, 5 o'clock and 8 o'clock hours. Claim a time slot in comments here, or by calling my cell phone [(518) 727-8211] at any time. I don't work today, but I've got tons of chores & errands to get done so may not be at home.

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Apparently I've been unclear.

Tom does welcome visitors, but he doesn't have the energy for huge groups of people all showing up at once. Call my cell phone - (518)727-8211, or his room - (518)262-0190, before you come over to check if anyone else is there.

(no subject)

Apparently I've been unclear.

Tom does welcome visitors, but he doesn't have the energy for huge groups of people all showing up at once. Call my cell phone - (518)727-8211, or his room - (518)262-0190, before you come over to check if anyone else is there.