We are not sure what, but somethings going on with dad. He has been throwing up all day today. He hasn't been able to keep anything down. We are perplexed because we really have not been able to pinpoint what's going on. . . it could be the gall bladder, it could be that stomach virus lingering OR it could be the nausea he suffers from the stroke that was controlled by the patch which they switched out to a pill form on Saturday. We and Dr. R are leaning toward the last. . . and maybe his gall bladder as well. We spoke wtih the doctor on the phone tonight because dad's blood pressure had been high all evening. The doctor did do a few medicine adjustments, mostly relating to his blood pressure medicines and holding some meds that he didn't have to have since he is having trouble keeping things down. Plus, tomorrow the doctor is going to call the insurance company and "fight" to get that patch back for his nausea. We had been told by others that when they switched him to the pill, that we may experience this kind of thing. . . it seems the patch is more expensive and the insurance company didn't want to approve it, we had been paying for it out of pocket until they suggested the pill format which they would cover. . . but now we know why - it's obviously not the same effectiveness. We plan to get him a patch first thing in the morning and Dr. R will be there to see him by the afternoon for dad's checkup. We should know more after that. It would make sense, he's been throwing up more and more ever since he started this new medicine - Saturday! Reason we don't think its a virus is that he is not running a fever, and in between his sick spells, he really seems content and perky. He even did well with PT today, until she sat him up on the side of the bed and then he got sick.
He did enjoy a special visit tonight with Pastors Kevin and Beth. They came over to see him and visit with mom. He was very happy to see them. We are praying he sleeps well tonight and that tomorrow we will be able to get him what he needs to feel better. Thanks for your prayers! Goodnight!
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Dearest MaryBeth,
Due to releasing my mother, Ruth Darrell, to God's care on 12/21/07 and caring for her as a 100% bedridden individual from 10/19/07 to when she crossed over on the 21st of December, I know EXACTLY what you are going thru. I, too, cried my heart out many a day for God to make her whole, here, for us. My mom was 88 though, somewhat older than dear Shug.
I would love to come see you and chat for awhile. Please call me at 676-6765. I feel like I really know you from Bethel A/G and now from the Living Room. I've known Becky & Dave since Rachel and Michelle were kindergartners. They danced with my daughter Courtney at the Academy of Dance, and Courtney had Robbie in childrens' church and my sister and I had him in Sunday School at Bethel. Do you remember the time poor little Robbie got sick and threw up on Courtney. You told her he was so embarrassed he didn't want to go back to childrens church because he was afraid she would be mad at him. Bless his heart! Anyway, I've been thru what you are going thru right now, and believe me, you need someone outside who understands. Call anytime and leave a message if necessary and I will get back to you ASAP. Love and Prayers, Dana Darrell
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