Hospital again

[Blueyes]

I'm so glad you are out of the hospital!! Did they put him on coumadin?

[Gina]

Hi Gayle. I haven't been on much and just came across your thread. So happy to hear that Gary is home and feeling better. I will keep him in my prayers and I hope he doesn't have another scare like that . Poor Gary had enough to deal with these last few months. Thank God you are there for him.. he is blessed to have you.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Blueyes

I'm so glad you are out of the hospital!! Did they put him on coumadin?

Yes, they put him on coumadin. I'm sure he'll be on it till something better comes along - or forever. The last time he was on it the coumadin nurse said he would qualify to get a home testing machine. That will make it so much easier than running back and forth to the nurse to get tested. I hope we can indeed, get a home test machine.

I think he's a little scared now - which is not necessarily a bad thing. He often feels invincible (incredible, I know, given all his serious illnesses). This may be the wake up call he needed to pay more attention to what is happening and to taking better care of himself.

[Blueyes]

Originally Posted by gja1000

Yes, they put him on coumadin. I'm sure he'll be on it till something better comes along - or forever. The last time he was on it the coumadin nurse said he would qualify to get a home testing machine. That will make it so much easier than running back and forth to the nurse to get tested. I hope we can indeed, get a home test machine.

I think he's a little scared now - which is not necessarily a bad thing. He often feels invincible (incredible, I know, given all his serious illnesses). This may be the wake up call he needed to pay more attention to what is happening and to taking better care of himself.

Having the scare of a stroke is a very serious thing..for both of you. I really don't understand what it is in some men that makes them think they are invincible. Is it because they haven't died?? I get so frustrated sometimes. Mike's blood sugar is staying around 400, even with the doc increasing it every few days. He sees an endocrinologist soon. He is watching his diet, but it doesn't seem to help.
I hope you get the test machine soon. You guys get a good night sleep!

I think you and I should take a vacation together

[judy]

Why should he be scared? He has you to take care of him! I'm glad he's home and that he doesn't need the surgery.

[Janet]

That's great news Gayle....that he won't need the surgery. I know you'll see to it that he starts taking better care of himself. If the machine will be a better thing, then I hope you are able to get one. Sorry...but I don't know much about them, but it sounds like a very good thing.

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by Blueyes

Having the scare of a stroke is a very serious thing..for both of you. I really don't understand what it is in some men that makes them think they are invincible. Is it because they haven't died?? I get so frustrated sometimes. Mike's blood sugar is staying around 400, even with the doc increasing it every few days. He sees an endocrinologist soon. He is watching his diet, but it doesn't seem to help.
I hope you get the test machine soon. You guys get a good night sleep!

I think you and I should take a vacation together

Your husband's blood sugar is really high. I hope that the doctors are able to get it under control.

I'm so sorry that you and Gayle have husbands with health worries. {{{{Hugs}}}}

[donna1990]

I am so glad he is home.

[Blueyes]

Originally Posted by DianaB

Your husband's blood sugar is really high. I hope that the doctors are able to get it under control.

I'm so sorry that you and Gayle have husbands with health worries. {{{{Hugs}}}}

Thank you! They do seem to have a lot of the same problems. Mike feels pretty good most of the time, but when he's down, it's usually serious. Sounds like the same with Gary. Geez...what would they do without us?