Wednesday–Headache continues
July 16th, 2008
Today Jeff woke up with his head still hurting. He told the doctor about how he felt when he came in to monitor him this morning. The doctor told Jeff he had to get some IV fluids to help with the cranial pressure building up in his head. He is now lying flat on his back–again–for probably most of the day. The nurse said he has to have 3 bags of the fluid. He is sleeping now listening to his headphones. One bag is almost empty. He can sit up and move around some, but for the most part he has to stay flat to even out the pressure.
Thankfully, this is not a big deal, per the doctors and Jeff. He is not in danger or anything, he is just very uncomfortable right now. Thankfully he had 4 injections with no trouble at all. Some people get like this every time. Friday he will have an IV treatment instead of injection. The doctors say this will help every part of Jeff’s body–eyesight, muscles in legs, etc. It was after the 1st IV treatment that Jeff was able to see without double vision.
I will post again tomorrow, hopefully with good news that the headache is gone and that he feels fine!
PS–for Hannah–All of the nurses here have English names that they were given when they started to work here. A new nurse started and she asked your daddy to help her with a name. He told her that the 2 prettiest names he knows are Hannah and Emily and they belong to beautiful girls. She had a lot of trouble pronouncing Emily, but she loved Hannah. So now there is a nurse Hannah here! Kinda neat huh?
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1. Darlene Carrigan | July 16th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Leslie,
I just wanted you to know that I have just sent a prayer up for you and Jeff. I really hope that the fluids help with his headache(s).
I look forward to you two getting home and seeing you here at the work place.
Darlene
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us.
2. Debbie Veitch | July 16th, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Hope the IV fluids help. Sure is great that Jeff has not experienced the headaches before. Your count down to return to the States has begun. Almost time to hold up fingers on one hand till take-off. May God continue to shine his Grace upon you all. Tell Dave Wayne wants a rock-nothing large but a rock from China-Sounds strange but he likes rocks from different places. He has a shadow box on a wall in the den where he puts his collection. Now Leslie I just want you to know that I know you were not 27 on your b’day. I told my girls I was 28 for many b’days-finally Julie informed me one b’day that she just didn’t know how I could still be 28 for so long. Then I had to tell the truth. However, You can continue to be 27 as long as you can get away with it. Hang in THERE. Love to all, dv
3. Betsy Reach | July 16th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Leslie, I have read many of the other patient blogs on this website. Jeff has been lucky that this is the first headache. From those blogs, it appears to be a good sign – “things” are working properly. IV injections worked great for Dr. ? (can’t remember his name). He had returned to his medical practice.
We are all praying for you and Jeff. Try to enjoy your last few days – hopefully you won’t have to go back.
Love, Betsy
4. Melissa Jarrell | July 17th, 2008 at 12:55 am
Jeff and Leslie,
I have been reading your blog and praying for you even though we do not know each other. You are a bold and brave family and Jeff’s progress is amazing. I read yesterday that you were concerned about Emily starting school. Guess what??? I will be Emily’s kindergarten teacher at HES this year. God certainly has plans!!! Please don’t hestiate you email me with any questions or concerns. Don’t let school be one of your worries. We will have a great year. I will continue to lift you up.
Melissa Jarrell mjarrell@shelbyed.k12.al.us
5. Jenny Stanley | July 17th, 2008 at 5:43 am
LOVE & PRAYERS!!!!!!
We are still lifting you guys up!!! I’m soooooo proud of all of you!!!! Keep the faith, and be home soon.
Love, Jenny
P.S. Who’s ready for a fish fry? Brad is. The next Friday night you guys have available will work just fine!
Be safe
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