Author Topic: My Wife (Read 6982 times)

john e. holliday · « **on:** December 21, 2015, 10:16:23 PM »

Finally got the wife(Janis) to go to the emergency room today. I know I'm a little late with this. Started two weeks ago when she went to her doctor not feeling well. He told her it was just stomach flu and as usual wrote her a prescription. She didn't complain until after the annual baking get together with her sisters. Anyway she kept telling me she was doing fine and not worry. But Sunday morning, yesterday she didn't go to Church. She went to bed early last night and during the night I had to let the dogs out and relieve myself. When I came back to bed she was still in the same position as when we went to bed and didn't complain about our noise. I grabbed her ankle and it like an ice cube and I had to call her name several times before she responded. After we got up this morning the dogs and I, I was doing my daily routine and she finally asked me to take her to the hospital. I did not argue with her and we hit the road. I guess we got there in time, but I think I should have forced her to go sooner. She has an infection in her colon that got in the blood stream. Not only that she was dehydrated and they immediately started her on fluids and an antibiotic once the tests were done. She is going to be kept for a few days. I thank GOD she will not get worse. Wish I could get her to change doctors as all he does is write prescriptions. He's the one I went to for my knees and was told nothing could be done and naturally wrote out a pain prescription which didn't work. I'm so grateful we also have the medical technicians we have.

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2015, 10:21:41 PM »

Hi Doc,
My very best to you and your wife. I'm sorry she is sick, but it sounds like you've done the right thing and she will be well soon.

My prayers are with you and her. Merry Christmas to you and all of your family.

Your Friend,
Randy Cuberly

Steve Thomas · « **Reply #2 on:** December 22, 2015, 02:40:24 AM »

No sense beating yourself up with hindsight Doc, you did well to get your wife to hospital before things were any worse. Here's hoping she's well again soon, and you get her home in time for Christmas (or very soon afterwards).

Steve

Bill Little · « **Reply #3 on:** December 22, 2015, 03:53:12 AM »

Hi Doc,

I am glad to hear that you did get her to the hospital quick enough that they seem to have caught the infection. We all know that could be serious. May she heal quickly and completely! A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you, your wife, and the family! I thank God she will be OK! Praying for you and the Missus!

Bill

Dave_Trible · « **Reply #4 on:** December 22, 2015, 07:42:01 AM »

John I'm sorry to hear about Janis but sounds like it's going to be OK. If you need anything let me know.

Dave

Bill Adair · « **Reply #5 on:** December 22, 2015, 07:52:47 AM »

Doc,

Sorry to hear that your wife is so seriously ill.

Wishing both of you the very best, and a happy holiday together.

Bill

Fredvon4 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 22, 2015, 08:44:22 AM »

Doc

You and your wife are in our prayers

Let her know we are thinking of her this Christmas season

pat king · « **Reply #7 on:** December 22, 2015, 08:46:24 AM »

Doc,
I am so sorry to hear about your wife. You both will be in my prayers. I wish her a rapid recovery. I wish you both a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Pat

john e. holliday · « **Reply #8 on:** December 22, 2015, 09:45:52 AM »

Thanks a lot guys. Word is she will be home for Christmas, With help from the kids hope to keep her there and not running all over.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all and A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Motorman · « **Reply #9 on:** December 22, 2015, 09:50:09 AM »

An apple a day and 8 cups of water from now on. Get well soon.

MM

dennis lipsett · « **Reply #10 on:** December 22, 2015, 11:07:29 AM »

John,

Start looking for another doctor a lot more competent than the one you have. I at this point would not place a whole lot of trust in him.

Dennis

Howard Rush · « **Reply #11 on:** December 22, 2015, 11:31:05 AM »

John,

That's great news that she'll be home for Christmas. Merry Christmas and a healthy, happier new year to both of you.

Dennis Vander Kuur · « **Reply #12 on:** December 22, 2015, 11:43:33 AM »

Doc,
Regarding the future use of your wife's physician, I can offer the advice that I was given by a wise man, "Don't trust the people who got you into trouble to get you out of trouble."
DennisV

Norm Faith Jr. · « **Reply #13 on:** December 22, 2015, 12:01:56 PM »

Doc your narration got a little scary about midway through. Glad to hear you got her to the hospital. Hope she gets home for Christmas. Stay close to her and keep her warm.
Peace
Norm

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #14 on:** December 22, 2015, 12:38:41 PM »

Doc,
Glad to here that the outcome is good. Merry Christmas to you and Janis

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #15 on:** December 22, 2015, 01:06:31 PM »

My thoughts are on you and yours, John. I hope you have a good Christmas in spite of it all.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #16 on:** December 22, 2015, 01:48:52 PM »

John, now is the time when you have to take good care of yourself, so that you'll have the strength to take care of the Mrs. Both in the hospital and after she comes home. You've got your hands full with this and the dogs, but you're da man, and gotta be strong. This will be a Christmas to remember, for sure.

I see a new Doctor in your future. It's not easy when so many Doctors are retiring and some don't want to deal with Medicare patients. Best of luck with that, plus a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Steve

Randy Ryan · « **Reply #17 on:** December 22, 2015, 01:49:39 PM »

Just thankful you got her there in time Doc, prayers and thoughts for her, you and wisdom for the doctors.

Dane Martin · « **Reply #18 on:** December 22, 2015, 01:49:49 PM »

God bless you and your family doc. We're praying for your wife also. Hope you guys have a merry Christmas

Carl Cisneros · « **Reply #19 on:** December 22, 2015, 05:14:28 PM »

Doc;

Take very good care of your Mrs., I am sure she is on the mend and hope you can get as much needed rest yourself as well.

And like a few others above, please check on getting another Doctor if at all possible.

Hope you do have a good Christmas in spite of resent events.

God Bless

Carl

wwwarbird · « **Reply #20 on:** December 22, 2015, 06:20:26 PM »

Best wishes to the wife for a quick recovery Doc, you two take care and have a Merry Christmas.

Shug Emery · « **Reply #21 on:** December 22, 2015, 08:08:30 PM »

Sending good thoughts and Prayers to your Wife Doc.
Peace.
Shug

Chancey Chorney · « **Reply #22 on:** December 22, 2015, 08:38:20 PM »

Sorry to hear. Glad you got her there in time to make sure things got better. Also, glad she is doing better and will hopefully be home for the holidays. Take care of yourself and wife, and enjoy the holidays. Thinking of you both from north of the border.

Garf · « **Reply #23 on:** December 22, 2015, 11:29:19 PM »

Really sorry to hear about this. It's good you got her taken care of in time. Definitely time to find a new doctor.

Jim Kraft · « **Reply #24 on:** December 23, 2015, 08:19:33 AM »

So sorry to hear Doc, but praise the Lord it looks like she is on the mend. All the best to you and and family.

Will Hinton · « **Reply #25 on:** December 23, 2015, 10:11:23 AM »

Doc, old friend, I echo the prayers and wishes of all the rest, and also the "get a new doctor" sentiments. You and your wife are very important to us here on the forum and we stand by you.
Merry CHRISTmas!
Will

john e. holliday · « **Reply #26 on:** December 23, 2015, 11:33:49 AM »

Well I managed to go see her yesterday. She is almost her usual self. They had her eating Jello and some kind of broth. No solid food. She had no dinner, breakfast or lunch before that and I can understand why she was grumpy. Hopefully she will be home the day before Christmas. They have her kind of quarantined in which I had to put on a gown and not touch or make contact with her. Says she hasn't got much rest with cell phone going off. One granddaughter spent the first night with her. Guess it's time I get off here and go see if the nurses are still talking as she can be hard to get along with. And I do thank everyone for the well wishes.

Mike Griffin · « **Reply #27 on:** December 23, 2015, 01:06:12 PM »

Doc, take care of her and yourself as well. Lots of prayers coming your way for her quick recovery and for you as well. Merry Christmas Doc.

Mike

Carl Cisneros · « **Reply #28 on:** December 23, 2015, 03:07:42 PM »

Doc;

You say she is almost her usual self?

Oh, Brother, you better get your butt in gear and make sure the dang house is cleaned up, Laundry done, Floors mopped, windows washed, and don't
forget to make sure and do the grocery shopping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am glad she is doing much better now and hope they do release her tomorrow and get her home where she can
recover alot quicker and in a much more relaxing environment.

You and your family have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and NEW YEARS.

Carl

Shultzie · « **Reply #29 on:** December 23, 2015, 03:48:14 PM »

$:-\$

So sorry to hear about your Dearest...

Allen Eshleman · « **Reply #30 on:** December 24, 2015, 07:56:09 PM »

Doc, praying for your wife, and you.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #31 on:** December 25, 2015, 09:45:17 AM »

Only the second time of our marriage she did not spend Christmas at home. The first time was when we took some of the family to Disney World in Florida. Bout froze last day there and celebrated New Years Eve in Chattanooga. She is now having some breathing problems. Thanks again to everybody for the prayers.

Terry Caron · « **Reply #32 on:** December 25, 2015, 12:32:54 PM »

I hope and pray Janis is home with you soon Doc - I'm sure that would be the Happiest New Year for you both.

Terry

john e. holliday · « **Reply #33 on:** December 26, 2015, 10:00:55 PM »

I do truly want to thank everybody for the prayers and get well wishes for the wife. She is home and was told that we were going to daughters place for late Christmas dinner. Mean time had to go get prescription and then go get daughter in Missouri and bring her and family up. I have the vehicle to haul all six of them and then take them home after dinner. My newest Son-in-law brought the wife over from the house, just a couple of blocks. Now HAPPY NEW YEAR to every one.

Terry Caron · « **Reply #34 on:** December 26, 2015, 10:07:19 PM »

Wonderful news, Doc, and prayers for a full and speedy recovery for Janis.

Terry

WR Crane aka MrClean · « **Reply #35 on:** December 26, 2015, 11:22:11 PM »

Good to hear Doc.
Don't know what I'd do without mine and yours has been stuck with you for far far FAR longer.

But that's just cuzz your old.

Merry Christmas.

john e. holliday · « **Reply #36 on:** December 27, 2015, 03:27:22 PM »

Are you saying I'm old??? Yes she has put up with a lot of my doings

Terry Caron · « **Reply #37 on:** December 27, 2015, 03:48:05 PM »

Pay no attention to young whippersnappers, Doc.

Terry