Originally Posted By DlandDug Thanks for all the thoughts, prayers and best wishes for DlandJB. Here's what happened. Last Friday started out as a pretty bad day. Jamie had been dealing with a mysterious swelling in her lower abdomen for a couple of weeks. She had been to see a couple of her doctors, and was waiting for results. That morning we decided a trip to the emergency room was in order. But first, Jamie insisted on taking paperwork to an early morning meeting. After the meeting, Jamie had a coworker drive her to the hospital. On the way, she passed out. Fortunately, they arrived at the emergency room right away. As the EMTs were working to revive her, Jamie went into cardiac arrest. But her heart was started again immediately. Jamie was moved up to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, where CT scans were performed. It was determined that Jamie was in better shape than she appeared. I stayed the night with her, as our daughter was away on a visit and our son stayed with friends. (He did come to the hospital to see his mom, though.) By Saturday morning Jamie had made some progress. They were able to remove her breathing tube (nasty thing!) and Jamie had a couple of visits from friends. Sunday was Mother's Day. Both of the kids came up to SICU, and then Jamie had a couple of short visits with friends. Remarkably, that evening Jamie was released to telemetry, to a very nice private room. The next few days were occupied with tests and a couple of surgical procedures. Jamie's heart has always been a source of concern, as there is a family history. It was determined that Friday's cardiac arrest was not caused by her heart, however, but rather by the swelling. It seems that her blood thinners had become dangerously high, and her blood was seeping and settling. This in turn brought on anemia and swelling. It was finally too much for her system. The good news is that Jamie's cardiologist went ahead with a procedure that Jamie had been needing for some time. On Wednesday they implanted a combination pacemaker and defibrillator. Already her heart is beating more regularly than it has in years! On Thursday she was released from the hospital. Now we need to let Jamie recuperate, and then find out exactly what we need to do about the swelling. There is good news about that, too: Since Jamie's blood thinners have been brought back up, the swelling has stopped, and has even reversed slightly. Jamie is thankful for all her friends here on LP-- and so appreciates all the thoughts and prayers. I thank you, too.
Originally Posted By smedley Doug, continued good thoughts to you all, it sounds like a very traumatic week indeed. It also however sounds like positive improvements have been made for her health. Hoping for a swift and full recovery!
Originally Posted By mele Thanks so much for checking in, Doug! Sending love and healing thoughts Jamie's way.
Originally Posted By disney pete That was quite scary doug but wonderful to hear jamie is on the mend and was in good hands at the hospital lets hope she improves faster and is soon roaming the happiest place on Earth.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Wow you guys have had a week and a half!!! I'm glad to hear she's doing so well and hope she continues to improve so rapidly
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Wow, just goes to show once again you never know. Here's a swift recovery.
Originally Posted By Mr X Oh my goodness, that sounds scary as hell! I'm glad to hear things have improved, and I hope that you are also taking good care of YOURSELF Doug, you must be beside yourself with worry these days! Best to both of you, and your family! And a speedy recovery to Jamie!
Originally Posted By TheParsec So sorry to hear that. Glad things are getting better! Continuing thoughts and wishes for quick recovery! TheParsec.
Originally Posted By Ursula Glad to hear things are better. I'm thinking good thoughts for you and yours.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins Oh my goodness. What a week. My prayers and thoughts continue with you all. I thank God for the medical and nursing care Jaime received. Sounds top notch and I'm so glad to hear she responded so well. How fortunate she was in the hospital when she had the arrest. This was a miracle, praise God!
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE Praise the Lord for her Helpful Friends and for the Doctors that were looking after Jaime...She will continue to be in our loving prayers.as will you and your loving Family...God has other plans for Jaime we are sure...he isn't finished with her yet..God Bless and Thank you for letting us know {{{{HUGS}}}} OXOX
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Doug, I was holding my breath as I read your post. That Jamie was in the right place at the right time is a true miracle and one that we lived through last summer with our son in law. I am just so happy for all of you! Jamie especially of course but for her family and friends too. I'll continue to keep you all in my thoughts.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance So glad she is doing better, Doug. I can't imagine how difficult that must have been for everyone in your family. I hope she continues to get better and better everyday!
Originally Posted By Labuda Oh, wow, that sounds scary. I'm glad to hear that the doctors were able to help, and that they have gotten Jamie's heart beating better than it has in years. Here's hoping that she is able to continue to improve and life a long, happy life with you & the kids.
Originally Posted By poohbear14 Thank you for the update Doug. I am so glad Jamie is improving. Sending more prayers that her recover continues!
Originally Posted By MissCandice My goodness, when Jamie does something she goes all out I'm glad she is on the mend and I am sending healing thoughts down south to you.
Originally Posted By beamerdog I just happened to "tune in" here for the first time in ages and saw this thread. Thank goodness Jamie is getting better. May your family have a long happy life together. Please give Jamie a get-well hug for me. ~terri
