Well what a day i had yesterday, at about 4am i woke up in a right state as couldn't breathe. It took quite a while for me t get back to sleep. When i woke up i didn't feel well at all. It was as much as i wanted to do just to get up and go to the loo before coming downstairs to get myself a cup of tea and organise mine and Bob's drugs. I came and sat down after doing that and i felt like someone who had run a marathon. Instead of taking about 20mns it took me over half an hour. I sat down to drink my tea and let my drugs really get into my body. Well i really didn't feel like anything at all. I went to get dressed, well that didn't happen as i had a wash and cleaned my teeth and brushed my hair and i stayed in my dressing gown all day which is so unusual for me as i always get dressed. Bob felt i should ring the drs as i felt really ill all morning. So i rang and had to explain why i wanted a visit from a dr. Well she organised it for me and a dr came out at about 1pm. She rang 999 for a ambulance. After speaking to them for a while and the operator told Bob it would be quicker if he took me to A&E which he duly did. He went to book me in and then took me to book in fully inside the place.
Well it wasn't long before i was taken in to see a nurse and we explained all what had happened early in the morning, and after that i was sent back to the waiting area where a porter took me through to Same day emergency care the other side of the hospital. before i left A&E they did a ecg on me. I got round to SDEC by which time it was getting late in the day. A dr came in and had a chat with me. He said depending on the outcome of the bloods that i was to have as to whether i was to go home or not. He did say he had read all my notes and had seen the MRI i had done that i had severe aortic valve problems. He said he knew about my referral for surgery had taken place and that i was waiting for an apt to see the surgeon. If my bloods showed any spikes it would mean whether i was to go home or be admitted. Well he sent me home to rest having said i was very ill and i would have to rest until after i get the CT scan on Monday and i was to wait for the cardiologist to get in touch with me about the results.
So after the blood tests came back i was sent home. I suppose this is going to happen often that all this will happen until i get the surgery. So on the way back we stopped of for some chips as i hadn't had anything to eat whereas Bob was offered a sandwich. I can't eat bread so that was ruled out for me. I really enjoyed the chips and after that i had a bath washed my hair and sat down to watch tv with Bob. Again before leaving the hospital i was told to take it easy as i was very ill.
I went to bed at about 9.30pm and i was nearly asleep when Bob came up with the cocoa. I had that and went to sleep and lo and behold another bad night, only it was different this time in that i did go deeply into sleep only to wake up a couple of hours later thinking it was time to get up. It was only 1am. so i came down here and got comfy in my recliner and got my birthday blanket round me and went back to sleep the sleep of the dead as they say. again for a couple of hours when i woke again needing the loo at 4am and i haven't been to sleep since. So i can see me dozing of throughout today.
I will try to get dressed today as unlike yesterday when i felt so ill i don't feel like that at the moment. Now thank you all for listening to me and i thank you all again for your support when Bob was ill earlier in the week.
I love you all.xxxxx
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Not getting dressed is a rarity for darling as i always get dressed and i will get dressed this morning. The gp didn't waste any time in saying i need to go tp A&E. She rang first then pout me on and then Bob as there was no ambulances available and it would be quicker if Bob took me. I went down there in my pjs and dressing gown xxxxx
Sorry you are poorly. Hopefully you can rest up today and take it easy until you get the results. Treat yourself to something nice to eat with a cuppa . Hope you feel better soon
Sorry but at least you’re home. It is hard though to just keep going through every day when things are so bleak. I well remember the first few weeks of the AKI I thought I’d been beaten up. So tired, and sitting in A&E then having to go 30 miles to the County Renal Hospital late at night. My husband was great but it was hard on all the family. You really must stay positive and do as you’re told. Can you get help in the house and even meals on wheels or deliveries from Tesco etc to help Bob to do stuff without impeding his recovery. I know in our house, Tesco and the occasional Ocado delivery really helped. It is hard though, and like you we are getting older so things take longer anyway. I hope your relaxing and btw you like Cocoa ??
you’re not having a good start to the New Year but it seems you get prompted treatment from your dr and hospital and I hope you don’t have to wait much longer for your surgery. As was said can you get help at home and grocery delivery 🚚 to make things easier for you and Bob. Hugs to you and Bob and hopefully a few days resting up will help . Take care x💐
Aw Sylvi, sorry to read this, what a rough day for you. Hope you can nap a bit today and maybe find a good movie for you and Bob to watch together to take your mind off things? Xx
ah bless you sad to hear you was taken to hospital, good work on GP swift action, rest up now gather your strength and hopefully they won’t be to long and get the op all the best to you both x
My heart sunk when I read the title of your post. It seems that the good old NHS can do the right thing in an emergency, and they certainly did for you. It does concern me that, as the a&e dr said that you are so ill, that you’re still waiting to see a heart consultant.
I’m someone who always gets dressed, but today I’m having a pj day. My daughter is at her boyfriends and it’s not a day the nurse comes to dress the wound on my leg, so the dogs and I are curled up on the sofa watching rubbish on the tv.
Good morning Sylvi ☀️ I'm glad to read you're back home from A&E but so sorry you're having such a tough time! Wishing you all the best for your CT scan tomorrow and glad you've enjoyed your well-earned chips 😊 Much love and take care, Christine xx
just reading your post on the middle of a sleepless night for me Sylvi. I’m so glad you’re home now but .. oh my … what a time you and Bob are having ! Please keep comfy cosy and not put pressure on yourself to get dressed when you’re feeling tired though … I often have a wee jamma day in when it’s cold outside . Thinking of you both xx
Oh bless you Sylvi, I hope this episode gets you moved up the chain re priority status, it’s all sounded very frightening for you. Sounds like your GP was really on it… take care & only do what you feel you can do as rest certainly seems key here & now,, virtual hugs & love 🌸💕xx
oh sylvi sorry to hear you’re having such rotten poor health atm. I’m going to keep everything crossed for you that you get seen quickly by a consultant and have better days soon. Nice to hear GP is looking after you. Rest up as much as you can and keep your pj’s on if getting dressed is too much effort.
So sorry to hear this. Hopefully, you will have the surgery you need as soon as possible and they will do an outstanding job. Until then, try to relax and put your trust in the surgical team . We all wish you well.
You were very lucky to get a home visit. I live in Central London. They don’t do those anymore. I had a massive flare of my RA. Could hardly walk. Wouldn’t even send a sodding ambulance!
Maybe you’re having panic attacks with all your stress. Get into bed with a cuppa & try & meditate a little. Just try & ‘relax your mind’. X
Oh Sylvi I do feel for you. You have been through so much, but keep going! You sound like my mum who had a lot of ill health but kept going and being as independent as she could be.
Yes, PJ days are good when you feel so unwell. I've bought a long velvet dressing gown which feels quite elegant when I'm not up to getting dressed!
Wow thank you all for your lovely comments. I am overwhelmed by your response. I am having a ct scan this morning on my heart. It will pjs on when i get back from the hospital. xxx
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