Prayers for KathiM needed
Lisa P.
must pass on this year.
Last Monday Hans was admitted for a heart procedure that was set for a quick in-and-out stay of overnight. Long story short, he was still there a week later. He had stopped breathing for about 3 minutes, and his heart stopped during the procedure. He was agitated and combative after the end of the procedure, and had to be sedated. For 3 days. He has suffered some brain functioning loss, especially in the short-term memory. We hope it is temporary.
So, unless things get better, we need to stick close to home. We were scheduled for Holland in mid-April and that, too, has been put on hold. He is home, recovering physically, for another procedure to be done on Tuesday next. His heart is beating 120-130 per minute.
This is awful. If you all can spare a prayer, I would love it.
Hugs, Kathi
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New here so don't know them but...
I am so sorry to hear of this need but will gladly pray for KathiM and Hans (hubby??)!
I'll add them to my list right now and also say a prayer right this minute.
KathiM, thank you for letting us share your burden in this time of need.
Diane0 -
Kathi
Thanks Scouty...
Kathi, you and Hans are in our prayers. You were the very first person to respond to me when I was first DX'd and came on this list, and you helped me so much through the radiation problems. I will always be here for you my friend.
Hans, you are a fighter and we want you to keep fighting.
Many, many hugs, Vicki0 -
To Kathi
Hi Kathi,
I've missed you here lately. You're always so perky and upbeat and I know, of course, that even the perkiest people get down sometimes. Wow- You're bearing a lot of burden and worry right now with all this that just happened to Hans. Such a reminder that we never know what's around the corner for us- scary, but it again makes us hold those near and dear to us a little closer and a little tighter. I'll pray for him to get well and to get through this all without any permanent problems from it- also for you to be able to get through this with him.
God bless,
Lisa0 -
Hugggggggs KathiM!!!!
Kathi... you just hang in there, girlfriend! You and Hans have fought huge battles together and won. This one will be no different. He just needs some more time to come around and get that heart of his back in working order and the two of you will still head off to Holland. Maybe just a little later than you planned on going.
Hey, I've waded through the muck and popped up here in the topic dedicated to you and Hans. This is a right darn nice topic created for you hear and I'm going to add all my healing mojo and will throw in some universal energy to boot. Just take some deep breaths, my friend, and know that the energy that is winging over your and Hans' way will help in his recovery.
You are well-loved my friend and a great void is felt by all when you aren't around. So now, we fill that void with all the healing power and then some that you and Hans want to use.
Hugggggggs,
Cheryl0 -
Hi Kathi
Sending big hugs and prayers from Vancouver. May each day bring you what you need...
Peace in your times of anxiety,
Hope in your times of doubt,
Rest in your times of weariness,
Humour, Strength,and Grace for the day!
Blessings... Rob; in Vanccouver
"Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone-we find it with another." Thomas Merton0 -
(((Kathi & Hans)))
I know that Hans would flat out refuse a man-hug, but tell him I laid one on him anyway. That should give him enough adrenaline to get out of bed and come to kick my @$$!
Seriously, Kathi, keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully when Katie and I are back out in CA we can have dinner again with you and your Dutch arm-candy.
Love you guys.
- SB0 -
Prayers on the way
Kathi and Hans: You two have gone through so much in the last few years, and I am so sorry you are having to go through this too. As you can tell, you have a lot of people rooting for you and sending prayers, energy and love to you both. Hans will pull through this, especially with you by his side. Of that, I have absolutely no doubt. Monica0 -
Thank you everyone!!!
Thank you, thank you, for your warm thoughts and prayers! And thank you, Lisa, for the thread!
Hans is taking a nap right now, so I have a few minutes.
He is definately mentally damaged. His words. He has to look at the callendar to figure out what day it is. Small things mainly, mostly short term memory stuff. But, he realizes he is in trouble, and so he is doing things to exercise his brain. He gets frustrated, and yells (usually at me), but I am trying hard to grin and bear it.
His pneumonia (from the intubation) is almost gone, and the gashes (!) in his legs and back are healing. There were many, many things done wrong during his stay, including a cardiac fellow (read grown-up resident) who shocked him 3 times, in front of me, flat-lined him the last time. And did it without a medical release, or an order from anyone.
I needed to analyze (you know me...lol!) why I constantly wanted just to run away. I actually did a few times in the hospital, but only to the cafe for a cup of coffee. His behaviors reminded me of my daughter's at the start of her mental illness. And we all know how badly THAT turned out! So, now that I understand my response, it's easier to curb it.
We are facing another procedure on Tuesday, but will not do it without him being better than he is today. This time, it is in the hospital where he is on staff, so it will be more like home. It is not even supposed to require a stay overnight. BUT I will NOT take him home if there is ANY question to his safety...I don't want him coding again, at HOME!
Thank you, again, for all of your support...my fellow semi-colons!
All of my love, Kathi0 -
KathiKathiM said:Thank you everyone!!!
Thank you, thank you, for your warm thoughts and prayers! And thank you, Lisa, for the thread!
Hans is taking a nap right now, so I have a few minutes.
He is definately mentally damaged. His words. He has to look at the callendar to figure out what day it is. Small things mainly, mostly short term memory stuff. But, he realizes he is in trouble, and so he is doing things to exercise his brain. He gets frustrated, and yells (usually at me), but I am trying hard to grin and bear it.
His pneumonia (from the intubation) is almost gone, and the gashes (!) in his legs and back are healing. There were many, many things done wrong during his stay, including a cardiac fellow (read grown-up resident) who shocked him 3 times, in front of me, flat-lined him the last time. And did it without a medical release, or an order from anyone.
I needed to analyze (you know me...lol!) why I constantly wanted just to run away. I actually did a few times in the hospital, but only to the cafe for a cup of coffee. His behaviors reminded me of my daughter's at the start of her mental illness. And we all know how badly THAT turned out! So, now that I understand my response, it's easier to curb it.
We are facing another procedure on Tuesday, but will not do it without him being better than he is today. This time, it is in the hospital where he is on staff, so it will be more like home. It is not even supposed to require a stay overnight. BUT I will NOT take him home if there is ANY question to his safety...I don't want him coding again, at HOME!
Thank you, again, for all of your support...my fellow semi-colons!
All of my love, Kathi
Prayers continue for both of you. I'm sorry this has been so tough, you've been through so very much. Life is a roller coaster and this is part of the ride. We all love you here and wish you and Hans only the best.
Kimby0 -
((((((Kathi)))))))KathiM said:Thank you everyone!!!
Thank you, thank you, for your warm thoughts and prayers! And thank you, Lisa, for the thread!
Hans is taking a nap right now, so I have a few minutes.
He is definately mentally damaged. His words. He has to look at the callendar to figure out what day it is. Small things mainly, mostly short term memory stuff. But, he realizes he is in trouble, and so he is doing things to exercise his brain. He gets frustrated, and yells (usually at me), but I am trying hard to grin and bear it.
His pneumonia (from the intubation) is almost gone, and the gashes (!) in his legs and back are healing. There were many, many things done wrong during his stay, including a cardiac fellow (read grown-up resident) who shocked him 3 times, in front of me, flat-lined him the last time. And did it without a medical release, or an order from anyone.
I needed to analyze (you know me...lol!) why I constantly wanted just to run away. I actually did a few times in the hospital, but only to the cafe for a cup of coffee. His behaviors reminded me of my daughter's at the start of her mental illness. And we all know how badly THAT turned out! So, now that I understand my response, it's easier to curb it.
We are facing another procedure on Tuesday, but will not do it without him being better than he is today. This time, it is in the hospital where he is on staff, so it will be more like home. It is not even supposed to require a stay overnight. BUT I will NOT take him home if there is ANY question to his safety...I don't want him coding again, at HOME!
Thank you, again, for all of your support...my fellow semi-colons!
All of my love, Kathi
Just read the post about Hans and his surgery. What a nightmare for you both. I hope he continues to recover from this and future interventions are successful; you must be so scared.
My sister went in for an emergency appendectomy a few years ago, and the supposedly quick laporscopic surgery led to some really frightening changes in her mental status, far surpassing any of the physical complications. She was combative, uncooperative and disorented to time,place and situation. The good news is that it took a few weeks, but the major disorientation did disappear; she now just has some significant amnesia around the time of the event. Her short term memory retrieval returned and her cognitive function seems unaffected now. It was a very frightening few weeks; hoping and praying you and Hans have relief from this.
All the best,
Judy0 -
{{{{{{{HUGGGGGS}}}}}}}KathiM said:Thank you everyone!!!
Thank you, thank you, for your warm thoughts and prayers! And thank you, Lisa, for the thread!
Hans is taking a nap right now, so I have a few minutes.
He is definately mentally damaged. His words. He has to look at the callendar to figure out what day it is. Small things mainly, mostly short term memory stuff. But, he realizes he is in trouble, and so he is doing things to exercise his brain. He gets frustrated, and yells (usually at me), but I am trying hard to grin and bear it.
His pneumonia (from the intubation) is almost gone, and the gashes (!) in his legs and back are healing. There were many, many things done wrong during his stay, including a cardiac fellow (read grown-up resident) who shocked him 3 times, in front of me, flat-lined him the last time. And did it without a medical release, or an order from anyone.
I needed to analyze (you know me...lol!) why I constantly wanted just to run away. I actually did a few times in the hospital, but only to the cafe for a cup of coffee. His behaviors reminded me of my daughter's at the start of her mental illness. And we all know how badly THAT turned out! So, now that I understand my response, it's easier to curb it.
We are facing another procedure on Tuesday, but will not do it without him being better than he is today. This time, it is in the hospital where he is on staff, so it will be more like home. It is not even supposed to require a stay overnight. BUT I will NOT take him home if there is ANY question to his safety...I don't want him coding again, at HOME!
Thank you, again, for all of your support...my fellow semi-colons!
All of my love, Kathi
Kathi... I just wanted to let you know that you and Hans are in my thoughts every single day. I totally miss your presence around here and because there is such a void when you aren't here, it is a start reminder every day of what you and Hans are currently battling.
I am no doctor, nor do I play one on TV or in the movies... but I have heard more than a few stories of when things look their absolute worst, with time and patience and the great medical care that we currently have surrounding us, situations can clear up before our very eyes. One only has to look at your own story, what you have gone through and where you are now today to know that this is true.
So my dear friend, I know you have been through way more than any human being should ever have to face in one lifetime, and I have no idea why you were dealt the cards you were dealt ... it just seems so unfair ... but there will be a happy ending to all of this, so just continue being you and know that you have more people thinking about you and Hans than you probably ever will know!!
Huggggggs,
Cheryl0
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