Well, my week has pretty much been spent at a hospital. DH was moved to a heart specialty hospital on Wednesday. They attempted to do a heart catheter twice - once through each wrist. But due to his anatomy, they weren't able to get a clear picture of the issue before the unsafe level of dye had been reached.
So today they did a 3rd attempt - through his groin. They found 90% blockage in one of his arteries and placed a stent.
The 3 procedures themselves were not too bad according to DH - but the aftermath of today's was the worst pain. After he came back, he had to lay absolutely still so as to not dislodge the sutures in the groin artery incision.
The nurses had to apply a LOT of pressure for 15 minutes - then the found a hematoma - which had to be broken up - and another 10 minutes of extreme pressure.
The laying still thing … he was having a REALLY hard time with that. I kept having to tell him not to do things and he was getting really frustrated.
Right now at least I think he may be willing to make a change. He said several times he never wants to go through this again.
Financially we are looking at a minimum of 3 weeks lost wages. Plus of course increased medicine costs, and whatever we have to pay after insurance kicks in.
3 nights and 4 days in two hospitals, an ambulance ride, at least 3 procedures … Then there's the cardiac rehab program and follow up visits.
It'll all be worth it though if we can celebrate our 10th anniversary together maybe taking a hike or going on a long biking trail somewhere.
Update on DH
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I hope your DH does decide to change his lifestyle and that it isn't too late for him.
Take care of yourself! You've been through some serious situations lately.
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