Progress report

[qbear]

First off, many thanks from the bottom of my heart for all the good wishes, thoughts and prayers you've all been sending my way. I'm incredibly cheered by them, and so thankful for my many blessings, most important of which is the love and support of my family, friends and caregivers.

As a recap, I saw my doctor on Monday after getting very winded just making the bed that morning. He examined me, and since my heart was A-OK he sent me to the nearby CPMC ER so they could run some tests. Long story short, they found pulmonary embolisms (blood clots) in both lungs. Serious if left unattended, but very treatable with anti-coagulants to help the body naturally absorb the clots. But it takes several days (like 4-6) for the meds to reach the proper levels, and they need to monitor all that, so I'm in a lovely room with a panoramic view from the Golden Gate Bridge to the ocean, cooling my heels till I can go home and start the oral meds. PEs aren't uncommon, and usually caused by long period of sitting, like on a plane or a long car ride. We suspect possible one of the 8-hour drives to and from Palm Springs. So kiddies, on a long drive stop often and literally stretch your legs!

This is my first hospitalization and emotionally I've been feeling kind of low, even though everything is under control. Steve spent the day with me in the room, and as he was leaving around 9 PM I broke down a little. He left and I settled in for bed, reading something or other on my phone. Anoint an hour later Steve comes back in the room with a bag of his stuff--he brought the car home and had his BFF Carl from work, who is a major sweetheart, drive him back so he could spend the night with me in the room.

For all the conservative twats out there who oppose gay marriage, this is what it's about--love and support, for better, for worse, in sickness and in health. We said those vows and we meant them. When this is over, I may get on my soapbox and tell all the people who have seen us get married over and over on TV (cause we are stock footage) that this is the reality of marriage, no matter the sex of the spouses.

Here's the view from my bed:

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Comments

[fuzzygruf.livejournal.com]

Thinking about you! Do great! Good job!

[coryblank.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you chose not to ignore the matter and sought medical attention. Wishing you a peaceful stay and a rapid recovery.

You're in my thoughts, Jack.

{{HUGS}}

Cory

P.S. What a view!!!

[qbear.livejournal.com]

I think I'm in your old room when you were here a few years ago!
And my sister-in-law had the same view. I told my nurse this morning
that you'd pay $500 a night for a hotel room with this view, then we
both laughed and agreed I'm probably paying a lot more than that!
Well, my medical insurance is...

[joebehrsandiego.livejournal.com]

You & Steve are both heroes to me. Take care and get better ASAP!

[hugh-mannity.livejournal.com]

Yay for good meds, panoramic views, and wonderful husbands! Not necessarily in that order.

I'm glad you're feeling well enough to post and hope that you get home soon and recover quickly.

[putzmeisterbear.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you have the situation under control. My heart sank when I read you had been hospitalized. These days we don't see you guys often but you are still in our thoughts and conversations a whole lot. I hope you are back to normal in no time at all.

[fuzzygruf.livejournal.com]

How long do you expect to be there? I've got a job interview at lunchtime, so I won't be able to visit today. I hope I can drop by tomorrow.

[excessor.livejournal.com]

I'm with you: once the medical stuff is understood, being in the hospital (even if you're not the patient) is a boring and tedious event.

Having said that, orders are that you stay until the doctors say you can leave. Have them give you some Vitameatavegemin—it helped Lucy and I'm sure it will help you.

We are sending our very best to you and Steve (who is an angel anyway but has once again earned his wings).

[momshapedbox.livejournal.com]

Thinking of you and sending healing prayers!!

Get well soon as you have tourtiere to make for Thanksgiving!!

I'm starting to make my list for all the ingredients.

[philbutrin.livejournal.com]

hugs & healing energy for you!

[furr-a-bruin.livejournal.com]

Yikes! I'm glad it was caught quickly and you're getting it addressed. Here's hoping everything goes to plan and the nasty little clots promptly dissolve away. *hugs*

Musician Ian Anderson has become something of an advocate for knowledge about another blood clot problem related to remaining seated for long periods, deep vein thrombosis. He had a terrifying run in with the problem a few years back, triggered by a knee injury and long international flights.

[heypyro.livejournal.com]

BIG HUGS JACKIE-POO!

[castrowoof.livejournal.com]

Glad the prognosis is good Jack. Sending you healing hugs!

[greatbearmd.livejournal.com]

Get well soon! *HUGS*

[kitchenbeard.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear you're on the mend!

[billeyler.livejournal.com]

Best to you during this difficult time. My first hubby, Jim Bailey, had that same thing in 1994 and was in critical condition for a few days. He got embolisms in his lung from a bump to his shin while cross country skiing a few weeks before. He was on blood thinners for about a year and now at age 62 he's over that episode.

Michael Sattler, a square dancer in Denver, has this same thing too and was in the hospital early in the weekend.

I'm so glad you have Steve with you. I don't know if I'd be able to cope with a situation like this if there were no Danny in my life.

[qbear.livejournal.com]

Probably till Friday...maybe a day or two either way.

[beeftenderloin.livejournal.com]

Glad you are well enough to post, was really worried about you. And that's a good husband you got there, so sweet!

[urbear]

Hope it's a speedy recovery, Jack! I'm sorry I wasn't able to make it into the city to see you. I'm kind of tied up down in the south bay this week, as Victor probably told you when he stopped by. I still care! :)

[texwriterbear.livejournal.com]

Big hugs Jack!!

Hospital blues

[hardybear.livejournal.com]

I am so glad that they caught it in time! Bad as the hospital is, it's much better when you know that you will get out soon and make a complete recovery!

Big hugs,

Peter

[double-ohsteven.livejournal.com]

Hoping for a speedy recovery, Jack. Hugs.

Add me to the list…

[ursine1.livejournal.com]

That you get well soon!

Chuck

[fuzzybearcub.livejournal.com]

Aw... "this is what it's about ... in sickness and in health" - you made me all teary-eyed!

Hope you're feeling better and enjoying the books I brought you Tuesday morning! *HUGS*

[vernnyc.livejournal.com]

Hugs! Get better soon!