Update on my George:

geotina
geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Well where do I start. George is in big trouble. We went into the hospital last Monday and things are not going well. His poor body is just beat up. He is experiencing kidney failure, horrific diarrhea even while not eating anything. His heart is irratic giving them a bit of trouble, his breathing is labored although oxygenation is now good He has developed a pneumonia in the lower left lobe, he is very aggitated, although I can generally understand what he wants his speech is just not there, he can't talk with any understanding. He has minimal strength although last night he did try to put his feet over the side of the bed and wanted me to help him get up and when told him no, he has to lay back he told me I could help him if I wanted to, he just doesn't understand what is going on. The renal docs were in on Friday and talked about dialysis but they haven'd done anything on that front yet.

Right now I am so very terrified and scared. This came out of the blue and so unexpected. During the week I thought he was doing a bit better and least he looked a bit better but each day now he seems worse despite their best efforts. He is in a private room in a step down unit so there is one nurse and assistant for every 2-3 patients so the care has been extraordinary. He is being seen by just about every department in the hospital. We totally never expected this. We went in to the ER for fluids and such like we have a few other times thinking he would might be admitted for a couple days, get everything stabilized and then go home. I never saw this coming.

So if you have a few minutes please remember my George in your prayers or just send him some good thoughts and vibes.

Late last night when I left to go home and was giving him a kiss goodbye he looked up and said I love you so very much then drifted off to sleep. I met this man when I was 16, we finished high school, went on to college then got married and it has been 42 wonderful years. Life just doesn't seem possible without him.

Love to all - Tina
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  • abackhou
    abackhou Member Posts: 77 Member
    #2
    Thinking of you & George
    Hi Tina,

    I am so sorry that George and you are going through this difficult time. My thoughts, prayers and we are sending good vibes across the globe to you both. It sounds like George is getting the best of care. Its also a coincidence that both my wife and I met when we were 16 and have been together for 42 wonderful years. George may be around for longer than what you think, I really do hope so for you two. From a Stage4 survivor who also has a limited time left here, make the most of your time with George.

    Andrew
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
    #3
    abackhou said:

    Thinking of you & George
    Hi Tina,

    I am so sorry that George and you are going through this difficult time. My thoughts, prayers and we are sending good vibes across the globe to you both. It sounds like George is getting the best of care. Its also a coincidence that both my wife and I met when we were 16 and have been together for 42 wonderful years. George may be around for longer than what you think, I really do hope so for you two. From a Stage4 survivor who also has a limited time left here, make the most of your time with George.

    Andrew

    Hi Tina ! Feel so sorry about George's issues !
    I'm thinking of you both and praying for thinks turn in to better !
    Love to you both!
  • Cathleen Mary
    Cathleen Mary Member Posts: 827 Member
    #4
    pepebcn said:

    Hi Tina ! Feel so sorry about George's issues !
    I'm thinking of you both and praying for thinks turn in to better !
    Love to you both!

    Tina

    I am so sorry for all that you and George are going through. Please know that you are both in my heart and prayer. Being blind sided makes coping even harder. Thank goodness, he is getting excellent care...that matters a lot. Take good care of you, too. We are all here for you and hoping Georg'e's situation turns around soon.

    Hugs,
    Cathleen Mary
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #5
    Dear Tina
    I am so very sorry to hear this news about your George. I know how frightening all this must be for you both.

    Getting great care is so important and I am thankful that is what he is getting.

    Please know that prayers are winging their way for George that his overall condition improves as the days go on, and for you as you give him your love and support.

    Hugs and love,

    Marie who loves kitties
  • janie1
    janie1 Member Posts: 753 Member
    #6
    Lovekitties said:

    Dear Tina
    I am so very sorry to hear this news about your George. I know how frightening all this must be for you both.

    Getting great care is so important and I am thankful that is what he is getting.

    Please know that prayers are winging their way for George that his overall condition improves as the days go on, and for you as you give him your love and support.

    Hugs and love,

    Marie who loves kitties

    Prayers for you & George. I
    Prayers for you & George. I hate that you had to leave the hospital so terrified. Thank goodness George has good care.
    I hope that improvement comes just as fast as the downturn came.
  • devotion10
    devotion10 Member Posts: 623 Member
    #7
    Dear Tina
    You are in my thoughts and I wish you courage and peace during this difficult time. You do not know that George's condition will get worse, it could possibly get better and he could stabilize. This is what I will be hoping for you and for him. You know that we are not that far from one another here in Michigan. You may pm me if you would like to talk.

    Sincerely,

    Cynthia
  • Goldie1
    Goldie1 Member Posts: 264 Member
    #8
    devotion10 said:

    Dear Tina
    You are in my thoughts and I wish you courage and peace during this difficult time. You do not know that George's condition will get worse, it could possibly get better and he could stabilize. This is what I will be hoping for you and for him. You know that we are not that far from one another here in Michigan. You may pm me if you would like to talk.

    Sincerely,

    Cynthia

    Tina...
    Thoughts and prayers for you and George.

    Take care,

    Ellen
  • maglets
    maglets Member Posts: 2,576 Member
    #9
    Goldie1 said:

    Tina...
    Thoughts and prayers for you and George.

    Take care,

    Ellen

    Tina
    oh Tina so sorry to hear about this abrupt change in George's health....

    thinking about both of you and sending love..

    mags
  • ketziah35
    ketziah35 Member Posts: 1,145
    #10
    I am sorry. I am praying for
    I am sorry. I am praying for youand George!
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
    #11
    dearest tina
    prayers for george, but also lots for you, 42 great years, now i guess just lots of tears.
    its better to have loved and lost than to have never have loved at all.
    i hope that gives you some comfort and that in what seems your darkest hour your dearest george will find peace soon.

    god bless you both.

    hugs,
    pete
  • YoVita
    YoVita Member Posts: 590 Member
    #12
    Thinking of you and George
    and sending good thoughts your way. Great news that he's getting good care. Try to get some rest. Hope things stabilize for George soon.
  • Jaylo969
    Jaylo969 Member Posts: 824 Member
    #13
    Hugs...
    Tina, I am so sorry that George isn't doing well. I can only imagine how you are feeling. I will be thinking of you and George and hoping that things will turn around for the positive.

    Take care and know that you are both in my prayers.

    -Pat
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #14
    Prayers
    Prayers were said for both of you during church service today.

    Kim
  • wolfen
    wolfen Member Posts: 1,324 Member
    #15
    Annabelle41415 said:

    Prayers
    Prayers were said for both of you during church service today.

    Kim

    Tina
    Just so sorry to hear this news. I am sending warm thoughts and many positive vibes your way for immediate improvement.

    Luv,

    Wolfen
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    #16
    Oh Tina, what to say...this

    Oh Tina, what to say...this whole journey has been so hard on you, I know. I wish I could give you hug right now, I can feel your fear, and my heart aches for you. I'm so sorry that George is back in the hospital, but thankful that he is getting excellent care. I will send you and George prayers for better days.

    All my best,

    Cynthia
  • relaxoutdoors08
    relaxoutdoors08 Member Posts: 521 Member
    #17
    Prayers for George
    Tina,
    As I read your post, I felt your fears. Prayers for George. My husband and I will soon be married 40 years ....Hope he is doing better.
    NB
  • thxmiker
    thxmiker Member Posts: 1,278 Member
    #18
    Sending our thoughts and Prayers!
    We are sending our thoughts and Prayers to you and George.

    Keep up the good fight and keep up you good attitude.

    Best Always, mike
  • Patteee
    Patteee Member Posts: 945
    #19
    thxmiker said:

    Sending our thoughts and Prayers!
    We are sending our thoughts and Prayers to you and George.

    Keep up the good fight and keep up you good attitude.

    Best Always, mike

    Tina, you have been such a
    Tina, you have been such a support and friend for so many on this board. It hurts to know George is in trouble- and will pray somehow he gets through it!
  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 Member Posts: 867 Member
    #20
    Dear Tina, I am so sad for
    Dear Tina, I am so sad for you. Please know that I will be praying that things get better. my love to you both.
    Judy
  • Momof2plusteentwins
    Momof2plusteentwins Member Posts: 509 Member
    #21
    Tina
    So sorry to hear about George. I hope he is feeling better tonight and you get some rest. I know working in a hospital as a nurse it is harder on the family than the patient most the time.
    Sandy :)

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