I am posting this to let you know that Rick has been hospitalized for the past 10 days. He has had an enormous amount of difficulty with this last gastric tube,he has had nausea and vomiting for the past 6 months.We have seen several specialists been to the coast but to no avail. He has been approved foe hyperbaric treatments to help with the blood flow to his larynx and epiglottis, But we have to get a handle on the vomiting, He has been in the local hospital, st john since a week ago Thursday. His condition is serious as he while there has had a pulmonary embolism,a blood clot to his lung. He has had a baruim series and CTs of his chest,abdomen and pelvis. That is when they found the clot. Several of his blood work results are on the low side. His albumin which is the protein in his blood is low, This causes the cells to have a hard time to keep the fluid in them so his feet and ankles are swollen, this is where his clot came from.He was heparinized yesterday.
We are supposed to be transferred to Prince George Hospital on Monday.He will have a Gastroscopy and hopefully a replacement of the gastric tube to a new location, As the the
fistula in the esophogus has re appeared as of the cat scan. We were told that it was healed up on the 14th of June.It has been very hard to keep his spirits up so if any one can help I would be so grateful , I am off to the hospital, I normally do not use Rick's Mac sa this is a bit of a challenge. Take Care Dolores
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Dear Uncle Rick,
Carol and Charles here.
I read your blog today to learn from Dalores that you are going through some difficulties. We want you to know that we are thinking about you and are sending our very best. Don't become discouraged and rest well.
We appreciate the update from Dalores. Thank you Dalores.
Rick, we will visit your blog hoping to see that all is working out.
LOTS OF LOVE ALWAYS,
Charles and Carol
Dear Dolores,
I would like to say that you are quite a remarkable woman. It is clear that your days are full and that you are a very loving person...you must be tired. Both Carol and I can appreciate all that you are doing; try to rest when possible.
Charles
HI Delores and Rick,
Thank you Delores for up-dating Rick's blog. I am so sorry that Rick continues to struggle and that he has had to go to PG. I hope that they will get his G-tube sorted out and that his nausea will lessen. Thank you for everything you are doing Delores. You must be exhausted with all this and your continuing care for Richard over the past months. I am sending you, Rick and your family tons of Reiki. I would like to be able to speak with you, and Rick if he is able so will try calling the PG hospital later today. Meantime, sending you both hugs and love,
Janert
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