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!

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Best wishes to you both. At least you've got a better idea of what is going on now which is less frightening than speculation and fears. I hope Steve's condition is resolved as easily and with as little upset as mine - some pills each day and a regimen of diet and exercise that has meant no reccurence of the heart problem in the last 5 years.
Melvyn
Darlington UK