Saturday, April 11, 2015
After the Rest
We have now been at the beach for ten days. Lee began to feel his strength returning slowly. For the past couple of days he has been able to do some work in the yard
Saturday, April 4, 2015
Beach Time
After the cold Winter, it is indeed wonderful to be able to spend some time at the beach! There were so many medical issues immediately prior to our scheduled departure that we weren't sure whether or not we would be able to make it! Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous with a temperature of 72 degrees and brilliant sunshine. Today is overcast, with periods of light showers, but comfortable. There is just something about the salty air that seems to invigorate Lee as I can see his strength return each day.
We got here on Wednesday afternoon after five days of medical issues that had to be resolved. Lee had previously been scheduled for a heart ablation ( I believe I had explained that in an earlier blog); however we had to cancel that one in February due to the ice storm. It was rescheduled March 30, and required an MRI of the heart, Tee (esophageal ultrasound), labs, and pre-admission the Friday before. After finishing all those pre-requisites, we hurried home to Vale for a short two days in order to pack for both the beach and a return to Duke for overnight hospitalization following the heart ablation.
In spite of anticipating a shorter ablation this time as compared to the 10-hour one done in August, 2010, it still required 7 hours! The report afterwards from the electrophysiology doctor was promising. He said the reason it took so long was because he inspected all those areas that had been ablated five years earlier and reinforced them once again. In addition, a new one was identified and resolved. He added that he felt like the procedure was very successful and that we should go on to the beach and enjoy ourselves, but Lee should take it easy and rest for about a week. He needs his heart to heal from the scarring of the ablation.
So far Lee has been doing well. He is weaker, and more fatigued than prior to the procedure. His blood pressure is a bit on the low side, so he is a little perturbed that I insist on driving! It must be really exasperating to have a nurse as your wife! And I must admit, "one that can be excessively bossy at times!
Today we are looking forward to youngest son, Doug, wife Elizabeth , sons, Alex and Max to join us for this Easter vacation. We will enjoy their companionship, the good food (Elizabeth is an excellent cook ) and will all work together to restore the house to Pristine condition for the Summer!
We look forward to visiting one of the churches here on the Island for the Easter service. We will lift our hearts in joyful acknowledgement of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! May your lives be filled with the promise of hope as we celebrate this most joyful time of the year!
Happy Easter Everyone!
More Later........................................................Brenda
We got here on Wednesday afternoon after five days of medical issues that had to be resolved. Lee had previously been scheduled for a heart ablation ( I believe I had explained that in an earlier blog); however we had to cancel that one in February due to the ice storm. It was rescheduled March 30, and required an MRI of the heart, Tee (esophageal ultrasound), labs, and pre-admission the Friday before. After finishing all those pre-requisites, we hurried home to Vale for a short two days in order to pack for both the beach and a return to Duke for overnight hospitalization following the heart ablation.
In spite of anticipating a shorter ablation this time as compared to the 10-hour one done in August, 2010, it still required 7 hours! The report afterwards from the electrophysiology doctor was promising. He said the reason it took so long was because he inspected all those areas that had been ablated five years earlier and reinforced them once again. In addition, a new one was identified and resolved. He added that he felt like the procedure was very successful and that we should go on to the beach and enjoy ourselves, but Lee should take it easy and rest for about a week. He needs his heart to heal from the scarring of the ablation.
So far Lee has been doing well. He is weaker, and more fatigued than prior to the procedure. His blood pressure is a bit on the low side, so he is a little perturbed that I insist on driving! It must be really exasperating to have a nurse as your wife! And I must admit, "one that can be excessively bossy at times!
Today we are looking forward to youngest son, Doug, wife Elizabeth , sons, Alex and Max to join us for this Easter vacation. We will enjoy their companionship, the good food (Elizabeth is an excellent cook ) and will all work together to restore the house to Pristine condition for the Summer!
We look forward to visiting one of the churches here on the Island for the Easter service. We will lift our hearts in joyful acknowledgement of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! May your lives be filled with the promise of hope as we celebrate this most joyful time of the year!
Happy Easter Everyone!
More Later........................................................Brenda
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