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[rivka]

From late last night:

Dad is doing fine. His blood pressure has come down to 135/72. There is something about stress, going to the hospital, that makes blood pressure go up, I think! They put him in a quiet room at the side of the emergency room for the night, which is much more comfortable than being in the ICU. They couldn't find his previous EKG, but no one is concerned. It is routine to stay the 12 hours, get repeat blood work, take the stess test, and go home. All of his initial blood work was completely normal, except his hemoglobin was a little low. After reminding his doc that he gave blood about 10 days ago, the doc wasn't worried about that, either.

So, don't worry. I'm going to bed. The furnace has come on twice this evening! It is cold out.

Love, Mom

From this morning:

I'm waiting for Dad to call after his stress test for a ride home. He had a good night. They wouldn't give him anything to eat before the stress test, so he is hungry and wants his coffee. Love, Mom

I called this morning, and Mom sounds fine. Except that I asked why he couldn't eat before the stress test, and she said, "in case they have to resuscitate him." Argh.

Comments

[ailsaek.livejournal.com]

*hug* Glad he's better, sorry it's all so scary.

[windsea.livejournal.com]

"Except that I asked why he couldn't eat before the stress test, and she said, "in case they have to resuscitate him." Argh."

*laughing so hard I'm crying*

Excuse me, once you're finished with her, could I have my mother back, please?

Get-well-vibes

[ailbhe]

... to Rivka's blood pressure and adrenaline levels. Sounds like your father is going to be fine, if they don't terrify his daughter into a fit...

[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear that things are manageable and he'll be coming home today. Still - that must be hell :(

[baratron.livejournal.com]

Hope it's all ok. *hugs*

I guess this is extra-hard, coming on top of Bill's recent health scare.

[kightp.livejournal.com]

Scary, but it sounds as if he's getting excellent care. And your mom sounds like a rock, which is about what I'd expect, given her daughter. Good thoughts winging eastward for all of you.

[wcg.livejournal.com]

Just saw this, went and looked at last night's entry, and am now in a position to comment intelligently. It seems that he's OK and is going to continue to be OK.

*hug* I know this has to be troubling.

[patgreene.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I know how stressful this is, even though it sounds like your dad is going to be okay. *hugs*

[edschweppe.livejournal.com]

Eeek. And whew.

[lisajulie.livejournal.com]

Your mother's prose style could be (possibly) better put to use for thriller novels.

But, I'm happy to hear that he's doing well and getting good care.

*hugs*