December 30, 2004

Damn I'm Good!

It's 10:43pm and I'm home. Mama, is still in the hospital. She is not checking out prematurely.

The tests came back saying she doesn't have any blood clots - thank goodness. HOWEVER one lung is partially collapsed, she has a bit of fluid in there and a "node". That stopped her in her tracks.

We put a plan together with the nurse. After talking with her doctor this evening (while she was having more tests) he said if it came back no clots he was fine with her checking out and flying. He get's there at 7:00am tomorrow......if her levels are where they are supposed to be, she will be discharged by 7:30am. On her way to the frozen tundra by 10:00am.

Let me tell you folks, I did the fanciest talking I've ever done. First I reasoned, then I yelled, then I left. I returned with more reasoning, then understanding, a bit more yelling and Voila! She finally sees things clearly.

OK - I've got to go pack her stuff and try and get some sleep. Just thought I'd let you know. I'll catch up with ya'll tomorrow.

Posted by Tammi at December 30, 2004 10:48 PM | TrackBack
Comments

*sigh* Shaking head... Remember to BREATHE!!!

Posted by: Teresa at December 31, 2004 01:38 AM

Don't forget to use guilt trips.
Chicks (of any age) always fall for that guilt stuff.
Especially religious ones.

Posted by: _Jon at December 31, 2004 02:49 AM

That is good news, Tammi. Sleep well!

Posted by: Sally at December 31, 2004 05:40 AM

Tammi, best of luck! Happy New Year.

Posted by: vw bug at December 31, 2004 08:20 AM

Just got off the phone with Tammi, and Momma Vi did stay overnight and ended up not flying home today. They are working to get all the medicines adjusted properly, and she has agreed to this. So, it looks like it may be a few days before she heads home. Lots of thoughts and prayers are still needed for her, for Tammi, and for the rest of the family.

Posted by: Laughing Wolf at December 31, 2004 09:33 AM

Well a collasped lung could explain the chest pains, that is a very painful thing to have.

Glad to see that she stayed, I imagine flying with a collasped lung would be very painful, the pressure change could be major problems. And this way she will get lots of tender loving care from you.

Posted by: Machelle at December 31, 2004 08:51 PM