Again with the interim report

[rolanni]

Went in to the hospital this morning very early, armed with coffee and A Night in the Lonesome October, so Steve and I could get caught up with Snuff and Jack. About a page into "October 17" the hospitalist arrived, and we all had a nice chat.

I'd had hopes of bringing Steve home today, but his fever is stubborn and the hospital won't turn him loose until it's within "normal" range for X readings in a row. Trouble being that, in anticipation of sending him home, the doctor had ordered the intravenous antibiotic stopped and prescribed oral antibiotics. And the pills aren't hacking it. So! Steve is back on the drip today instead of coming home.

Maybe tomorrow, says the doctor.

Also, as reported yesterday, there are two issues going on. The pneumonia-with-stubborn-fever, which is what took us to ER on Sunday night, and a discovered heart problem which is going to take some testing, maintenance, and Who Knows What(tm) after the dern pneumonia's put to bed.

And...that's what I've got this morning.

Thanks again to everyone for your advice, insights, and care. Very much appreciated!

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[jonquil.livejournal.com]

Bless you all, and I am praying, if you don't object. They can do awesome things for heart conditions nowadays; my father has had a serious complaint for a good 20 years, and in his 80s is still ticking along; currently off with my mother to a genealogy conference. It is absolutely maddening getting diagnosed and treated and fussed with; here's hoping you're both sorted and settled ASAP.