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Another quick post before I settle in for a good night’s sleep. In my hospital bed. I’m doing fine. Just an infection. And heart failure.
That’s right. I spent 6 hours at Urgent Care today, during which I had a series of tests and finally learned the disappointing truth. When the doctor left after telling me I would have to be admitted and begin some IVs to resolve the current problems — the infection and the water retention (which has reached my arms) — I had to confirm with San Geraldo that she had in fact said “heart failure.” Yes, she had.
San Geraldo picked up some things for me from home. I’m finally in my room and he is back home with the cats. I hope he’s able to get a good night’s sleep. Honestly, neither of us was all that surprised by the news. We’ll do what we have to do. Don’t you worry and thanks for all the good thoughts.
Otra publicación rápida antes de prepararme para dormir bien por la noche. En mi cama de hospital. Estoy bien. Sólo una infección. Y falla cardiaca.
Así es. Hoy pasé 6 horas en Atención de Urgencia, durante las cuales me hicieron una serie de pruebas y finalmente descubrí la decepcionante verdad. Cuando la doctora se fue después de decirme que tendría que internarme y empezarme unas intravenosas para solucionar los problemas actuales – la infección y la retención de agua (que me ha llegado a los brazos) – tuve que confirmar con San Geraldo que efectivamente me había dicho “falla cardiaca.” Sí, lo había hecho.
San Geraldo me recogió algunas cosas de casa. Finalmente estoy en mi habitación y él está de regreso en casa con los gatos. Espero que pueda dormir bien por la noche. Sinceramente, a ninguno de los dos nos sorprendió la noticia. Haremos lo que tenemos que hacer. No te preocupes y gracias por todos los buenos pensamientos.
Oh man, Mitchell. Not great. I hope they can get things under control. Taken them too long to figure this out. Know that you and SG are in my thoughts. XO Mary
Mary,
Doing great. My own fault for not coming to Urgent Care sooner.
Oh. Good. Grief. It never rains but it falls for you, does it, Mitchell?
You’re in the best hands… Jx
Jon,
Not something I would have expected. But glad it was caught. Huge improvements already. Brilliant care.
What?! The man who walks all over this place?! I don’t believe it. You’ll be back in no time. I’m so happy you’re in a country that is taking care of you too. Our thoughts are with you. Luke and Beckett too, but I have to admit Beckett’s thoughts are mostly poop related so…..may your poops not be affected in the failure. I’ll stop now.
Love,
Kathleen
Kathleen,
Unbelievable. But going well. If Beckett wants to talk about pee… Phenomenal care.
Sorry to hear your inhospital, hope your feeling better soon Mitchell, say Hi to Gerry too
Sorry the last message was from me Chris and Clive, thought my name would come up automatically
Chris and Clive,
Thanks so much. I’m doing great and looking forward to getting back to a normal (abnormal) life.
Oh Mitchell, I am so sorry to read this. This surprised me with all of the walking that you do. You are in my thoughts.
Michael,
Yeah, I’m the one who loves exercise. Walks everywhere. Oh well. But I’m doing so much better today.
Thanks for keeping us posted.
Michael,
Thanks for the kindness and moral support.
Now they will get to the bottom of things.
Have a good night’s sleep and we send healing and positive energy your way.
Jim,
Such a relief to know what’s going on!
Thinking positive thoughts for you and San Geraldo.
Anon,
Thanks from us both!
Really sorry to hear all this ~ I know they will take good care of you ~ Jim & I see our Internal Specialist on the 25th April ~ 10 years for me and 15 years for Jimbo! We have been blessed and we pass that on to you!
Ron,
You guys are my inspiration.
Also, DNA plays a huge role in our lives on this planet! Heart issues are so prevalent in my family history. I thought that my exercising +++ might nip that ol’ heart issue in the bud, but alas I was not win that game. So 10 years after the event I am doing well.
Ron,
I’m so happy with how well you’ve been. None of this ran in my family. What the hell. But we do what we have to do.
I chug along with Jim’s help!
Ron,
And that makes all the difference.
Very sorry to hear this, but I’m glad you got a diagnosis and a treatment plan. My sister had this, and learned to manage it. She lived to 92! So it’s a damn nuisance but she found it mainly a management issue. Do there’s that. Hang in. Rest
That was me, boud, giving unsolicited advice up there! 😉
Boud,
That was not unsolicited advice. That was really helpful personal experience. I’m happy to finally know what’s going on and am looking forward to many more healthy-ish years.
You seem to be in good spirits or you are good at hiding your feelings. My hubs Leon had an ablation and stents after a heart attack and more recently a “Watchman” implant. He is doing well. So many of our friends are going through medical issues. I am a few pounds overweight and follow the Mediterranean diet (well mostly pasta, bread and dolce). Arthritis runs in my family so that has been my main problem. Hope you get well and moving soon.
Frank,
I’m in very good spirits. Happy to know what’s been going on and grateful to have such good care.
Sending you all kinds of positive thoughts, knowing that you are in good capable hands.
Be well, my friend.
Bob,
The best hands. Very grateful. All is well here.
Oh, dear. I’m so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you and Gerry and sending good thoughts for a quick and thorough recovery.
Carole
Not sure why this came up as anonymous…… but it’s Carole Magid
Carole,
Thanks so much from us both. Doing great today and looking forward to getting back to an active life.
Wait a minute, now… you are a very strong man, Mitchell… the amount of walking you regularly do, is incredibly impressive, and certainly not something that someone whose heart is failing, could be doing. This must have to do with the infection… surely they must mean that the infection has affected your heart’s ability to work correctly just temporarily. That’s where my head is taking this. You hang in there … once the antibiotics get working, you’ll feel more like yourself.
Judy C
I Chabot,
Sorry to report it really is heart failure. But all is going great. Already feeling so much better. And relieved to know what we’re dealing with.
Yikes! This seems so sudden. So is the heart failure related to the infection and not to your inherent cardiovascular constitution (which seems to be so strong)? Do what you need to do to recover. Please reach out if there is anything that I, and I’m sure any of your readers, can help out with.
Wilma,
Yes, apparently directly linked to the infection. So much for the fitness level! But now that will be even more important. Can’t believe how much better I already feel.
Love, hugs and forehead kisses to you both, Scoot. You’re always in my thoughts .
Deedles,
Those will carry us through the rest of the month.
David,
It’s such a relief. And I’m already so much better.
Thank goodness you went to Urgent Care and got things checked out! Now that the doctors know the issues you’re having, they can treat you accordingly so you can recover and get back to your normal life soon! Sending positive thoughts and good wishes to you and San Geraldo. Hell, even to the cats as well!
Debra,
Yes. Should have gone to urgent care sooner, but it wasn’t too late and the attention was phenomenal. So happy to know what’s wrong and to be treated for it. Exceptional care.
Hugs from afar, get some rest and take care of yourself. It is good that you are finally being treated for causes, and not just symptoms.
What Debra said — I’m sure you’ll be back home again before you know it! Am sending you positive thoughts and lots of bunny hugs, Mitchell!
Tundra Bunny,
Thanks for the bunny hugs! May be stuck here through the weekend until every specialist has their say and signs me out. But I’m so grateful for the attention I’m receiving.
Can’t hit the like button on this one…sending so many good thoughts from Oz, and I will worry x
Bodhisattvaintraining,
Yeah. Heart Faikure: LIKE! Thanks Sox much for the good thoughts. They’re already working.
❤️
Well, none of us, including you, saw this one coming. We’re all wishing you a speedy recovery and hope to see you back along the paseo very soon with your stories of Spanish life. A reminder to us all how life changes in the blink of an eye and health is so important. Thinking of you.
Karen,
Yep, this was not on my list of “things that might kill me.” But this will all be fine.
Hang in there! Sending positive thoughts for a speedy recovery your way.
Walt the Fouth,
Thanks. Already going well. What a relief.
Hoping relief for your symptoms is coming soon. Best wishes to you and Jerry. Olivia in the PNW.
Olivia,
Thanks so much from us both. Can’t believe how much better I feel less than 24 hours later.
Keep on emailing xx
Finlaygray,
Thanks for being there, John. A huge difference between yesterday and today!
From Downunder I’m wishing you a good an speedy recovery, Mitch!
Oops, Anonymus was Jan from Perth, big hug Mitch!
Jan from Perth,
I figured it out. Thanks so much!
Damn, Mitchell! Well, at least you are on the path to discovery and recovery. Thank all the powers that be that you finally got to the hospital where they could figure this out. I am truly thankful for that as I know you must be too. Love across the waters to you and SG, whom I know has been as worried about this as you have been. Thank you for keeping us updated.
Ms. Moon
MsMoon,
Thanks to you, too. Right now, I need a nap. Hugs!
Oh my! Good to know you’re getting good care. Sending vibes…
Wickedhamster,
Very grateful for the vibes!
Oh Lord, Mitchell, I am sorry to hear this! Forgive me if others asked these questions above, but is this treatable? Reversible? We are all here for you and SG!
Steve,
I don’t yet know how advanced the heart failure is. But it’s treatable and possible to live with for a very long time. I’m hoping I’m in that group. I have a feeling I’m in a good position given I was still able to exercise and walk 3 miles the day before urgent care. The kidneys SHOULD BE restored to full function. Thank you so much for the kindness and support.
Well, hell. I missed this post! Today’s post makes more sense to me now. I’m glad things are getting sorted out. I’m confident this will have a positive outcome.
Love to you both xoxoxoxoxo
Natalie,
Love back to you!
Um…what part of “get better” did you not understand, Mitch. Dammit! Please continue to keep us posted as you are able. Sending all my love and positive thoughts.
Sassybear:
Receiving all that love. Thanks!