jennythereader: (* Tom Hiking *)
jennythereader ([personal profile] jennythereader) wrote2006-10-26 02:34 am

Good Thing

Today's good thing is that we went to the hospital when we did, rather than waiting for Tom's scheduled visit with the lung specialist next week.

I don't really want to think about what could have happened if it had taken too long to get all the tests Tom got tonight.

But he did get the tests, the clots were found, and the problem is being solved.


Thank the Deity in all its manifestations.

[identity profile] stefka.livejournal.com 2006-10-26 12:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Honey? Is everything going to be OK? Clots where? Call my cell if you need an ear.

[identity profile] stefka.livejournal.com 2006-10-26 12:14 pm (UTC)(link)
OK. Found and played the voicepost. Praying for you both. I am a longtime resident of clotland. Cell: 802-379-6243. Work: 802-447-5558. Cell will be better this morning, as I'll be at the lab all morning. I think the only number I have for you is the house, and I imagine that's not where you are right now.

[identity profile] jennythe-reader.livejournal.com 2006-10-27 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you.

[identity profile] emmy-lynn.livejournal.com 2006-10-26 01:06 pm (UTC)(link)
*Big hugs* I hope he's ok. Please give him my love. I'm putting out the good energy for you guys. Jenn (of Jenn and Steve) was in the hospital for blood clots in her lungs a year ago Hunter's Moon...so scary. will he have to go on cumadin for a while?

[identity profile] jennythe-reader.livejournal.com 2006-10-27 01:29 am (UTC)(link)
At some point they'll switch him to Cumadin. For now he's on an IV drug that I can't remember the name of.

[identity profile] sunatrya.livejournal.com 2006-10-26 02:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Working at the hospital, I have the advantage of being able to sneak up and visit.
He's doing fine. Is allowed to eat. Has bathroom privs. He's bored and would like company this evening.

I'll be coming back after work with my DVD player and some movies.

[identity profile] purpura.livejournal.com 2006-10-26 07:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Does he have a phone number we can call him at?

[identity profile] sunatrya.livejournal.com 2006-10-26 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
he's at Albany Med, D4North, room D419. The number is 262-0190

[identity profile] purpura.livejournal.com 2006-10-26 03:18 pm (UTC)(link)
OMG! I am so very glad this got checked out when it did. Thanking the Diety in all it's manifestations right along with you.
Please, keep us informed. If you need to talk, vent, wail at the universe, I am home. And if you need anything, please, not only feel free, but be encouraged to ask.

Love you both and are thinking of you a lot right now.

[identity profile] jennythe-reader.livejournal.com 2006-10-27 01:32 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you. I probably won't call to vent, but expect some f-locked posts.

[identity profile] bodhichitta0.livejournal.com 2006-10-26 04:24 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm so glad they discovered them. They can be v. dangerous. The blood thinner thing can also be v. dangerous. He is in my prayers. I know all about heparin and coumadin if you have any questions I might be able to help. I read quite a bit when my dad had a pulmonary embolism.

[identity profile] jennythe-reader.livejournal.com 2006-10-27 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you. I haven't been told enough to really have any specific questions yet, but I will ask when/if I have them.

[identity profile] lilianafriendly.livejournal.com 2006-10-26 07:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh no! I'm so glad that you guys went to the hospital and that he is getting treatment! You guys are in my thoughts. Eric and I are planning on stopping in tonight to see you. We'll call before we show up to see if you need anything. Much love and hugs!

[identity profile] jennythe-reader.livejournal.com 2006-10-27 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you. I'll see you on Friday, maybe? I'll be there from right after work until they kick me out at nine.

[identity profile] anibas1111.livejournal.com 2006-10-27 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
Oh sweetie, it'scrazy here,we are out of town till late Sunday, but let us know if you need anything.

**HUGS**