Daily Archives: February 7, 2010

A Hospital Adventure: A Reflection

Hospital experiences always offer a time of reflection.  Fortunately, I have not had to spend too many times in the hospital.  This past week though, was not one of those. I had an appointment with my Cardiologist Wednesday before last … Continue reading

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A Hospital Adventure: Day Eight

Fairly restful night, at least considering how you really do not get rest in a hospital.  Pain is not as significant today. Dr Fugate was in and said I can go home.  He thinks we are finally balancing out everything … Continue reading

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A Hospital Adventure: Day Seven

A restless night with some discomfort and swelling.  The new device is larger than the old one.  Dr. Gassis had to remove the old scar tissue and increase the size of the pocket for the new device.  Dr. Fugate was … Continue reading

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A Hospital Adventure: Day Six

Again I have been NPO since last night.  It is a waiting game now.  Dr. Fugate, my attending Cardiologist for today came by for a visit and shared what was happening with the blood work.  He said he was increasing … Continue reading

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A Hospital Adventure: Day Four and Five

Saturday.  All is quiet at the moment.  I actually slept most of last evening and the night away.  Of course that was interrupted by the usual morning routines of the staff starting around five a.m. My room mate went home … Continue reading

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A hospital Adventure: Day Three

I have been NPO since midnight.  It is pretty amazing that even with the amount of IV Lasix I have been given and water I have been sharing with the Susquenhanna River, I have not been thirsty. I awoke around … Continue reading

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