December 19, 2006
Three Words
Congestive Heart Failure.
Yeah, it just keeps getting just a bit worse for Mama Vi.
Luckily they are already seeing an improvment on the fluid around her heart, but damn it. Can't the woman catch a break?!?!
Oops - guess I should have phrased that a bit differently. Sorry.
Anyway - that's the latest and greatest on Mama Vi.
Me? I'm kinda like a mushroom. In the dark and all. I just wait for the phone to ring and for someone to decide to tell me something. My hope is that when they do, they speak actual English and not medical-ese so I can understand what the hell they are talking about.
If I seem kinda cranky over the next few days, I'm sure you understand. I figure I'll sleep......Saturday. Yeah, I should be able to sleep pretty damned good on Saturday.
Posted by Tammi at December 19, 2006 04:04 PM | TrackBackIf ya need any help with the "medical-ese", don't hesitate to email me. I worked for a cardiologist for a while, then in a cardiac unit in a hospital for a couple of years.
I know a lotta docs don't seem to understand that not everyone has been to medical school.
Posted by: Pammy at December 19, 2006 06:40 PM{{HUG}}
Posted by: Christina at December 19, 2006 08:32 PMSon of a b*tch... I am soooo sorry, Tammi. Please let me know if there are more than prayers I can offer. Mmmmkay?
Boo.
Posted by: Richmond at December 19, 2006 09:57 PMi hope you can sleep tonight!!
Posted by: armywifetoddlermom at December 19, 2006 10:56 PMTammi,
Both my Mom and Dad have CHF. You need to get her on a low-sodium diet and make sure she takes her water pills (Lasix). It's very common. Ask the doctor for some literature.
Hang in there, kiddo. You're doing a great job.
Posted by: Jerry at December 20, 2006 12:42 AMPraying for Mama Vi, and for you Tammi. Hang in there!
{{Hugs}}
Posted by: pam at December 20, 2006 12:24 PM{hug}
Posted by: Harvey at December 22, 2006 10:47 AM