This has been a very stressful week. He should have gotten blood last Thursday when we were at Vanderbilt. However, we had been there since 8:00 and it was then 2:30. Each unit takes about 4 hours (minumum) and a waiting period of at least 1 hour after the last unit. He needed 2 units. (I will let you do the math.)
Monday he was unable to stand or raise his head without feeling weak or dizzyheaded. His heart was raising. He was generally a "hot mess".
He needed a blood transfusion, but was unable physically to make it back to Vanderbilt. Thanks to Carolyn (RN sister), we were able to get his orders transferred here. He was able to get his 2 units at Milan General. Thank the Lord.
However it was a long drawn out process. The longer it took- the "bitchier" he got. By the time that he got blood, he was extremely "bitched out" and having hot flashes too. I told him that it served him right for being such a pain. He got a menopausal woman's blood.
He is much improved as of now. He still is rather hoarse and coughing quite a bit, but no fever and lots more energy.
Thanks be to God and to prayer, another hurdle was overcome.
Enjoy this beautiful Sunday!
Cathy
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