Sun. June 25
From a warmish and potentially rainy MO,
First I am going to back up and tell you the truth about Friday as Jim was adamant that I wasn't to share this information with you, but I think he has mentally adjusted some by now.
Anyway, we attempted to walk Friday a.m. with Jim having to first stop at the first driveway south of us to get his breath, then maybe two more driveways, and another two more driveways, etc until we got to the beginning of 16th Street - probably about 100 yards. He decided at that point to return home as he was struggling so much.
He has been having trouble breathing and had the sensation of heaviness on his chest for maybe close to three weeks, but it has been getting worse - and of course didn't want to see the doctor until his return from Canada - return late on July 7. I decided to go an walk a few more blocks as I was so frustrated with his bull headedness, but turned back sooner when it dawned on me that he could be in a lump on the road.
He was in the recliner when I got home and looked like death warmed over, but was still adamant that he wasn't seeing the doctor until after the Canada return. I finally persuaded him to go by the office and at least get an appointment set up. Of course his breakfast with the guys came first and I'm thinking they must have put some pressure on him because when he returned he indicated he was going to the doctor's office.
He hadn't been gone long when the receptionist called to say they were keeping him there until Dr. Metry arrived. About 30 minutes later, Jim was calling to say that he had an appointment at 3:00 at St. Luke's North in Kansas City. I began getting things ready here to pen the girls such that they wouldn't have the run of the house and we were leaving here by about 11:00.
Jim really liked the doctor he saw and this guy thought that Jim needed a cardiac catheterization procedure. This will be done on Tuesday at St. Luke's South - am not sure if the area is called Overland Park or Leawood, but in an area that we are familiar with.
We are leaving here about 1:00 on Monday, first to drop the girls off at the vet's, and then will head to the Overland Park area. We will locate the hospital and where we need to go, then will probably check into the Wyndham at about 108th and Metcalf (Overland Park, KS) for the night. Jim has to be at SLS by 6:30 on Tuesday a.m. The literature we received indicated that if nothing shows up, in all likelihood I'll be driving us home on Tuesday. The literature indicates that he will be in bed for about 6 hours following the procedure and if it comes close to rush hour, I don't relish the long distance of rush hour traffic so we will probably spend the night in Overland Park - and come home on Wednesday. It is my understanding that if they need to put in a stent, then he will be released on Wednesday. If more is needed, then I have no idea.
I plan on calling Margaret when I know anything and she can let CA people know. I also plan on calling Doug, the Wheelers, Thompsons, and Robinsons when I know something. Helen is going to try to do this blog to let others know.
Needless to say, Jim is quite upset about not going to Canada, but both Dr. Metry and the doctor in KC indicated that he just needs to get well and then he will thoroughly enjoy the outing next year.
Now for today -- Jim was moving about 5:00 this a.m. and of course rousted the girls. They joined me in bed after being outside and we didn't hear anything more from Jim until about 7:30 when he decided to take a nap - then we woke up about 9:00.
The day has been quiet - just what these old bones needed. We are almost packed and I just need to soak my flowers and veggies this evening. Mary Thompson will pick up the duties on Monday evening and Tuesday evening.
Be safe.
B.
First I am going to back up and tell you the truth about Friday as Jim was adamant that I wasn't to share this information with you, but I think he has mentally adjusted some by now.
Anyway, we attempted to walk Friday a.m. with Jim having to first stop at the first driveway south of us to get his breath, then maybe two more driveways, and another two more driveways, etc until we got to the beginning of 16th Street - probably about 100 yards. He decided at that point to return home as he was struggling so much.
He has been having trouble breathing and had the sensation of heaviness on his chest for maybe close to three weeks, but it has been getting worse - and of course didn't want to see the doctor until his return from Canada - return late on July 7. I decided to go an walk a few more blocks as I was so frustrated with his bull headedness, but turned back sooner when it dawned on me that he could be in a lump on the road.
He was in the recliner when I got home and looked like death warmed over, but was still adamant that he wasn't seeing the doctor until after the Canada return. I finally persuaded him to go by the office and at least get an appointment set up. Of course his breakfast with the guys came first and I'm thinking they must have put some pressure on him because when he returned he indicated he was going to the doctor's office.
He hadn't been gone long when the receptionist called to say they were keeping him there until Dr. Metry arrived. About 30 minutes later, Jim was calling to say that he had an appointment at 3:00 at St. Luke's North in Kansas City. I began getting things ready here to pen the girls such that they wouldn't have the run of the house and we were leaving here by about 11:00.
Jim really liked the doctor he saw and this guy thought that Jim needed a cardiac catheterization procedure. This will be done on Tuesday at St. Luke's South - am not sure if the area is called Overland Park or Leawood, but in an area that we are familiar with.
We are leaving here about 1:00 on Monday, first to drop the girls off at the vet's, and then will head to the Overland Park area. We will locate the hospital and where we need to go, then will probably check into the Wyndham at about 108th and Metcalf (Overland Park, KS) for the night. Jim has to be at SLS by 6:30 on Tuesday a.m. The literature we received indicated that if nothing shows up, in all likelihood I'll be driving us home on Tuesday. The literature indicates that he will be in bed for about 6 hours following the procedure and if it comes close to rush hour, I don't relish the long distance of rush hour traffic so we will probably spend the night in Overland Park - and come home on Wednesday. It is my understanding that if they need to put in a stent, then he will be released on Wednesday. If more is needed, then I have no idea.
I plan on calling Margaret when I know anything and she can let CA people know. I also plan on calling Doug, the Wheelers, Thompsons, and Robinsons when I know something. Helen is going to try to do this blog to let others know.
Needless to say, Jim is quite upset about not going to Canada, but both Dr. Metry and the doctor in KC indicated that he just needs to get well and then he will thoroughly enjoy the outing next year.
Now for today -- Jim was moving about 5:00 this a.m. and of course rousted the girls. They joined me in bed after being outside and we didn't hear anything more from Jim until about 7:30 when he decided to take a nap - then we woke up about 9:00.
The day has been quiet - just what these old bones needed. We are almost packed and I just need to soak my flowers and veggies this evening. Mary Thompson will pick up the duties on Monday evening and Tuesday evening.
Be safe.
B.
posted by News from Chilli | 4:20 PM
4 Comments:
We'll be checking the blog and waiting for Margaret's relay. Tell him he has to do his homework first before he can go out and play.
Bro
Jim will be having a triple bypass tomorrow, although Barbara was unsure of the time. Doug flew to Kansas City this afternoon and will be arriving in about an hour. Jim is at St. Luke's, but Doug did not know which one. They were moving Jim from one St. Luke's to another today.
I will provide updates on my blog as Doug calls. The URL is http://danddaustinupdate.blogspot.com
Dear Jim and Barb,
Got the surgery message through Sandy and many are praying for you both as Jim gets repaired. Will look for comments here and/or Dara's site. We are so glad that stronger powers persuaded Jim to check things out. Kay
Jim is out of surgery and it went well. He'll be in ICU for the next 24 hours and how that goes will say a lot about his recovery.
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