Heart Broken
Feb. 28th, 2011 05:47 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lydamorehouseTurns out Shawn's heart *is* broken a little. We're still in the hospital this evening because the stress test turned up what is called a "reversable defect" (possilby "mild reversible perfusion defect," according to the Googles -- we haven't seen the cardiologist yet.) Anyway, her heart functions normally at rest, but under stress this tiny portion of her heart doesn't get enough oxygen, probably due to some kind of blockage.
Mason and I meanwhile have gotten very proficient at hanging out. I'm ETERNALLY grateful for the free WiFi that United provides its guests. Otherwise, I'd be bored out of my skull. I have managed to get a little work done on Tate's novel, but, despite long stretches of nothing to do, it's hard to concentrate here. We're always getting interrupted by nurses and other staff, and, of course, we're at a HOSPITAL. Not exactly the sort of place where people feel relaxed and at ease. I mean, d'uh, right? Plus, I'm worried sick about Shawn this whole time, although, honestly, I was less worried before they found something. Before we figured her brain had just gone a bit haywire with the migraine stuff... now....
Now, as I was joking to her earlier, we need to get the Great and Powerful Oz on the line. We not only need a brain, but we need a heart too! And maybe a little courage to boot!
Ai-ai-ai.
Mason and I meanwhile have gotten very proficient at hanging out. I'm ETERNALLY grateful for the free WiFi that United provides its guests. Otherwise, I'd be bored out of my skull. I have managed to get a little work done on Tate's novel, but, despite long stretches of nothing to do, it's hard to concentrate here. We're always getting interrupted by nurses and other staff, and, of course, we're at a HOSPITAL. Not exactly the sort of place where people feel relaxed and at ease. I mean, d'uh, right? Plus, I'm worried sick about Shawn this whole time, although, honestly, I was less worried before they found something. Before we figured her brain had just gone a bit haywire with the migraine stuff... now....
Now, as I was joking to her earlier, we need to get the Great and Powerful Oz on the line. We not only need a brain, but we need a heart too! And maybe a little courage to boot!
Ai-ai-ai.
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Shawn
Date: 2011-02-28 11:57 pm (UTC)Nate
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Date: 2011-03-01 12:14 am (UTC)the wi-fi works swimmingly in the meantime.
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Date: 2011-03-01 02:07 am (UTC)The best thing to do is be strong when you can, and accept the help of your friends, family and even strangers when you're not at your best. The people who love you will help you unconditionally. And most other people (even strangers) will do whatever they can to ease the load. You will get through this. It's okay to be afraid, it's okay to call a friend or ten and fall apart.
As long as you are there for Shawn and she knows you're taking care of everything so that she can focus on healing, it will all be good. Attitude is everything right now. I promise that the more positive you all can be for this, the better the final result. It's hard and scary and yet, it is still survivable. I know I'm basically a stranger too, but if you want to talk to another spouse/caretaker, I'm here. It's the least I can do after all the help and support I received. I'm holding all of you in my thoughts.
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Date: 2011-03-01 05:38 am (UTC)On the bright side, maybe this improves your insurance situation?
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Date: 2011-03-01 07:42 am (UTC)*hugs*
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Date: 2011-03-01 08:19 am (UTC)