By the time we were ready to leave California, I finally started to feel a little human again. I still felt diseased and wore a mask whenever I left the guest bedroom. My poor brother in law, Kent almost never left his room. Amidst the gloom, we discovered that there was perhaps a silver lining. Hopefully.
We came to California to help Art’s sister, Kay because her husband was in a great deal of pain since July and was going to have his gall bladder removed. The doctors hoped that by doing so, the pain would go way. But they weren’t absolutely sure.
Since he had horrible vomiting and bleeding that sent him to the hospital the night we arrived, they discovered that the pain was most probably because of the huge bleeding ulcer.
Now that they are treating the ulcer and have put him on a specific diet, he is feeling a whole lot better. He finally has an appetite and is not in much pain. He was even out gardening for a bit the day we left.
Therefore, although we were extremely upset and scared by all that happened, overall, we’re finding that Kent was actually quite lucky. By going to the ER and having another battery of tests, they discovered the ulcer. By having to stay at the hospital, he could avoid being near me and my cold for a while.
So yes, it was an awful time… but, it may have saved him from an unnecessary operation and prevented putting his health at further risk.
You just never know.
Well, it's the flight I'm worried about. Let me know how you survived the flight.
ReplyDeleteOn a short flight from Vegas to Vancouver many years ago, I had one flight attendant taking care of me the whole time. My ear pressure went crazy because I had a cold, and she had to keep hot compresses on my ear to keep it from exploding. It was very good of her, but has had me terrified of colds and planes ever since.
E you soon.
Kay and Dick
Kay: Actually, I did OK. I was a little worried because I am a somewhat congested. However, I have been taking a decongestant. I made sure I had a bottle of water with me on the flight. Landing in Hawaii was a tad bit tricky, but it helped to sip on water. Your experience sounded awful!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as though the worst is behind you all, thank goodness. I'd never considered the problems of flying with a cold - sounds nasty!
ReplyDeleteWell, what an eventful trip, highs and lows. But it's good to hear that everything turned out all right in the end. I hate flying at the best of times, but flying with a cold seems like piling on the agony.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that your brother-in-law is doing better than before. Hope you get rid of this cold very soon .I have fear of flying -cold or no cold it is always not so enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteLife can be like that sometimes, vacations don't go according to plan. Glad Kent is feeling a bit better and that you made it home safely.
ReplyDeleteAre you clicking your heels as in "There's no place like home!" especially when you don't feel well. Safe flight, Kay!
ReplyDeletegood for you, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel or the glass half filled. get well soon.
ReplyDeletegood for you, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel or the glass half filled. get well soon.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're safely back home, that Kent is doing better!! Hopefully, you're feeling much better, too. Definitely not a fun trip this time! Get lots of rest and enjoy your weekend, Kay! Sending lots of good thoughts for you all!
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If he has internal bleeding, Kent should NOT take aspirin or Aleve for pain. My sister-in-law did and died 2 weeks after being admitted to ICU. She had an ulcer in her duodenum and the docs said she was bleeding elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteI am relieved Kent is on the mend, though. Good that the docs corrected their diagnosis!
As for you, Kay, take care and don't over-do it.
Yikes,the poor man. That sounds so painful. You're such a good sport.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you were okay on the flight Kay. Both Gregg and Brad have had terrible problems with colds when they have had to fly, dreadful pain between their eyes and ear pain. Your sister and brother-in-law must have been so grateful to you both for being there for them. Hope your brother-in-law has a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteKay, I hope your cold goes away really soon! Sorry about the trip not being what was planned :(. Take care. Glad Art's BIL is doing better.
ReplyDeleteKay, I've been away from reading blogs for a few days. Glad to hear you and your brother-in-law are both improving.
ReplyDeleteWell, as it turned out, sister-in-law Kay had you there for support, and that was a good thing. And you hopefully got some rest, being quarantined.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear everyone is doing better and life is getting back to normal.
I bet you won't forget THIS trip anytime soon!
ReplyDeleteIt also underlined that the doctors don't always know, either!
ReplyDeleteLove that header pic!
This is a good story, as you tell it.
ReplyDeleteYes, your new header is so much fun.
So glad he is feeling better. How kind of you to come here to the mainland to help. Glad he is much better now.
ReplyDeleteOh Kay...I am so sorry for you and your BIL...
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