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My son-in-law
Bryan, is in the hospital (in Houston). Sigh. First Brooke has shingles, now Bryan has a really bad case of diverticulitis. Do you think those two are stressed out??? Poor kids. All of Bryan's stress comes out through his colon, but he didn't know he had diverticulitis. He had really bad abdominal pain (and his appendix are gone), and he was having trouble having a BM. They put him on oral antibiotics but after 24 hours, the pain was worse and his white blood count increased, so he had to go in to the hospital for IV antibiotics. He'll be OK, but he is not a very good patient (first time in hospital since he was really little). He thought he was going to get to go home today, but his pain and white count were still too high, so he is not a happy camper. Abi has had to keep Emma while Brooke is at the hospital, and Brooke said it is a wonder there hasn't been blood shed. Of course, Emma is particularly bad when her mom is not there. Hopefully, he'll get to come home tomorrow and all will be well!
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08-13-2011, 06:27 PM
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Oh, Gayle, so hope they are better very very soon!!! They're too young to be having such problems!!
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08-13-2011, 06:36 PM
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So sorry to read that now Bryan has problems. Mom has had diverticulitis too and it's not fun! I do hope he feels better so he can come home. How is Brooke getting along? Praying the shingles are not getting her too bad and that she gets over it quickly.
I really don't think most men are good patients....at least the ones I know...
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08-13-2011, 07:18 PM
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Janet, I agree men are not good patients. Gary is about the best "man" patient I have ever seen - but he has had lots of practice since he's been in the hospital 11 times in the past 7 years. Even so, sometimes he tries my patience. I think Bryan is just bored. He really doesn't feel too bad, and he doesn't really like to watch TV. Brooke said he will read, but didn't have anything right now to read and she says he is really picky so she didn't think she could pick something out for him. He has his laptop and iPad, those keep me occupied when sitting in the hospital with Gary. I think though, he just doens't know how to be a patient. Hopefully, he'll get to come home tomorrow.
Yes, both Brooke (33 yrs old) and Bryan (40 yrs old next month) are too young for major health problems - but both have had major stress for the past 8 months. I guess it is all coming out right now. Hopefully, these health issues will be a lesson in taking care of yourself and not letting stress get the best of you. My daughter will take good care of him and I think she will be OK too. I'm just sorry they are not in Austin where I could help with Emma (of course if they were still in Austin, they probably wouldn't be having these health problems!).
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08-16-2011, 06:26 AM
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Sometimes it seems like when it rains....it pours!! I feel so sorry for Brooke and Bryan. I hope that they both get better soon!!! AND I also hope that Emma and Abi make it through without blood shed!!!! I can see Emma not minding Abi........we have the same problem with Karlie when an adult isn't present and she's dealing with the girls!!!!
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08-16-2011, 07:23 AM
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I missed this, Gayle. I am sorry! I hope that Bryan is home from the hospital, and feeling better! How is Brooke feeling?
Why are they so stressed? Maybe this is a teachable moment, and they will cut down on stressors if they can. How are Emma and Abi doing? Poor Abi! Big sisters sometimes have to be strict!
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