Hospitilized

After having a good nights sleep I believe I am more coherent in writing the blog.  I returned to the hospital this morning only to discover that Lee was once again in atrial fibrillation.  His chest pain was gone and he appeared to be resting comfortably.  He said he was very hungry this a.m. and was able to eat a good breakfast.  ( I think he said he had a western omelet ). 

It seems that after I left him after his admission from the ER to the 3300 block ( this is the cardio-thoracic area---same as before only on the other side ) he went into atrial fibrillation that lasted off and on all night.  The nurses had to reverse it with IV meds.  Fortunately he did not have to be shocked.  He was very tired.

I stayed with him until 2:00 this afternoon after having walked with him twice.  He can only make three laps before becoming exhausted.  I have to admit that I am very concerned about his extreme tiredness.  All indications appear to point to his heart.  The cardiac team is scheduled to see him later this afternoon after all his tests have been completed.  At that time the course of treatment will be determined.

It is hard to imagine how tired Lee is.  He looks so good now and it only when he has to walk or have any activity that I know how every bit of energy expended is a great effort on his part.  I can tell that he is concerned that he cannot walk any further than he can.  Some of the guys who just had surgery last week are walking circles around Lee.  Even one who also had a double by-pass procedure. 

I'm hoping we can get some answeres soon.  Meanwhile, please continue to pray that Lee will be able to get his strength back and that his heart can return stronger .  His lung appears to be doing very well.  I will return later this afternoon and maybe I will have something more to report before bedtime.  Hopefully it will be encouraging news.

More Later.........................................................Brenda