Rough week for Pat.

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I’ve been meaning to post for a while, this has been a rough week.

It started on Monday with a trip to the radiation oncologist, which was to be her first visit for fitting etc, not for treatment, unfortunately we weren’t able to complete the visit as she she developed a very bad headache, bad enough that she was transported to Sentara Lee Memorial ER. She was released later that day with a script for Vicodin. She did not sleep well that night with headaches still occurring.

Tuesday morning, she got very sick around 5 AM, and became non responsive, I called the ambulance and she was taken to Sentara Norfolk General. She was admitted and stayed there until Thursday evening. My parents and I thought she was improving.

On Thursday she had a fever spike and started to have some drainage. Duke was informed. That afternoon I was notified she would be transported to Duke University. She went without me as I prepared to go.

Friday Morning 2 AM I received a phone call from Duke asking to perform surgery and clean out an infection, which I quickly granted. She was operated on at about 4 AM Friday. My parents and I left Friday morning for Durham (Duke), where we are now. Pat came through surgery OK, and now has lines for administering antibiotic and drainage.

Today, Saturday, she has improved somewhat but has a ways to go to get back to where she was before Monday. They attached EEG leads to her head for the night to monitor for any seizure activity. We expect to be here for most of the week.

On a sad note, her belongings have become misplaced during her Sentara to Duke transfer, this includes her rings and a small amount of clothes, I’m continuing to try to locate them.

Thanks for all your support,

Scott

 

 

 

 

 

 

13 thoughts on “Rough week for Pat.”

  1. We love you guys and are hoping (and praying) that good fortune smiles upon you. We’re out of town and on red-hot-standby for my father who is gravely ill. We’re with you and you are ever on our minds.

  2. Thanks for the update, Scott. We were at the Newport News GEGR meet and greet today and were all wondering how Pat was doing. I’m sorry this has been such a difficult week. Hoping that this has gotten the infection under control and she is feeling better. Also hope they can locate her belongings. Keeping you guys in my thoughts.

  3. One thing I neglected to add, was the assistance of Kim Smith, who within very short notice came over to pick up the 2 kids (greyhounds) … so that I could leave without a worry about their well being.

    Kim , Thank YOU!

    • Oh yeah, I forgot you asked Kim, but I did get a chance to ask Pat about the heart worm schedule.. and it is on the 1st of the month. I’m really glad she can remember the important things 🙂

      • Aw, I’m just glad I can do something to ease your worries a little bit. They are having fun, getting lots of lovin’s and catching up on their beauty sleep. It’s been too hot to do much outside but we’ll get some good walks in and zoomies in the yard this week.

        I’ll give them each a Sentinel tonight with Tucker and Floody – no worries! Teeth are getting brushed and everyone gets manis and pedis this week (including me!). 🙂

        Take care of Pat, take care of YOU, and give each other big hugs from me. Hope Pat is feeling much better with the drain pipe and antibiotics.

  4. WOW – Rough week indeed! thanks for keeping us posted. Sounds like you both are in very good hands! hoping you get to come home soon. I am not far from hospital and can pop over to retrieve or look for Pat’s jewelry. Hugs – K

  5. Sorry that you have to go through all of this. We hope that Pat is in good hands and will rebound once again. Plz give our regatds to your parents – good to have such support. We send our love

    • Thanks guys,

      We keep doing the day by day, as others we know have to as well.

      Scott

  6. Scott, Again thanks for the up-date as we have been very worried. If there is anything we can do please let us know.

    So sorry for Pat’s set back – she sure didn’t need that infection – how unfortunate.

    Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of you.

    Love, Jamie and Carol

  7. So sorry for he rough week you had. If Pat’s ear were burning it was because we all were talking about her yesterday at the M&G. We all missed her and your pups and wish nothing but the best for you both. Thanks for keeping us posted.

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