I'm a little late writing this post but better late than never! In my last post I wrote about DH and the health dramas he was enduring. The good news is that the Angiogram showed no blockages or damage to the heart. The cardiologist suspects that there was a temporary blockage to the blood supply to the heart when maybe some plaque broke away from the artery wall, but that it cleared itself . So late Monday morning we were able to take DH home.
After the angiogram ( which DH described the machinery used as 'being as big as Maria's car' ..a Micra!), the cardiologist wanted an echocardiogram done as well, before DH went home. The equipment came to DH's bed! I took this photo when The technician had to take a phone call from a cardiologist.
After being a 'stand up comedian' with his constant patter of jokes, (albeit lying down in bed) and keeping the staff and visitors entertained in the hospital for 3 1/2 days, the reality of arriving home saw him become much quieter. He admitted to being tired and a 'bit unwell', so it's been easy getting him to rest as requested by the doctor.
Next week, he has an appointment with the GP who will organise referrals to a Diabetic Educator and to a Sleep Centre to help sort out the Sleep Apnoea problems. These issues, when managed correctly should lower the risk factors of more heart problems. That, and attention to some dietary issues...yes the giant double choc muffins and caramel slices with coffee at local cafes will have to go. lol.
The following week, DH can start back on those daily walks plus his golf days.
A big thank you to all those lovely readers who left messages of support in the Comments. These meant so much to us. I particularly appreciate those who reminded me to look after myself and I suspect some of you had firsthand experience of how draining it is to have a loved one in hospital...it sure knocks you about. Thank you again everyone.
After the angiogram ( which DH described the machinery used as 'being as big as Maria's car' ..a Micra!), the cardiologist wanted an echocardiogram done as well, before DH went home. The equipment came to DH's bed! I took this photo when The technician had to take a phone call from a cardiologist.
After being a 'stand up comedian' with his constant patter of jokes, (albeit lying down in bed) and keeping the staff and visitors entertained in the hospital for 3 1/2 days, the reality of arriving home saw him become much quieter. He admitted to being tired and a 'bit unwell', so it's been easy getting him to rest as requested by the doctor.
Next week, he has an appointment with the GP who will organise referrals to a Diabetic Educator and to a Sleep Centre to help sort out the Sleep Apnoea problems. These issues, when managed correctly should lower the risk factors of more heart problems. That, and attention to some dietary issues...yes the giant double choc muffins and caramel slices with coffee at local cafes will have to go. lol.
The following week, DH can start back on those daily walks plus his golf days.
A big thank you to all those lovely readers who left messages of support in the Comments. These meant so much to us. I particularly appreciate those who reminded me to look after myself and I suspect some of you had firsthand experience of how draining it is to have a loved one in hospital...it sure knocks you about. Thank you again everyone.
