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Hospital Stay

September 24th, 2016 at 11:47 am

I took my uncle to see his doctor yesterday morning. His EKG showed abnormality so he ordered a visit to the ER. Long story short, he had a heart attack.

After doing tests including a heart cath, results show nearly 100% blockage and they are considering a CABG. My uncle who is 89 does not want surgery. He is widowed and they never had children so I'm his surrogate "daughter" and power of attorney.

I'm hoping for a home health nurse to be there for him whenever he gets discharged. Although he is here until next week (he's having a fit about staying in the hospital).

Needless to say, I'm feeling a bit distressed. I stayed with him all day and overnight. Came home at 7 am and am planning to return to the hospital at 9.

Prayers requested for recovery for him, and strength, endurance and wisdom for me and my family. Thanks!

Posted in Elder Care | 5 Comments »

5 Responses to “Hospital Stay”

  1. snafu Says:
    September 24th, 2016 at 01:18 pm 1474723099
    1474723099

    If uncle doesn't want surgery, had the cardiscusseddiologist considered/ Angioplasty to open clogged arteries? It's far less invasive, easier recovery but higher risk factor for whether the clever surgeon can get the stents to open the clogged arteries.

  2. snafu Says:
    September 24th, 2016 at 01:20 pm 1474723241
    1474723241

    couldn't get 'edit' feature to work...

    trying to ask whether cardiologist discussed possibility of Angioplasty

  3. CB in the City Says:
    September 24th, 2016 at 02:18 pm 1474726697
    1474726697

    I'm surprised they are even considering surgery for an 89-year-old.

  4. PatientSaver Says:
    September 24th, 2016 at 08:21 pm 1474748494
    1474748494

    I don't blame him for not wanting the surgery.

  5. rob62521 Says:
    September 25th, 2016 at 12:47 am 1474764439
    1474764439

    You are wonderful helping and staying with him.

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