For the last two days, the goal for Tony was to bring his INR number up to a safe level so they would let him leave, and GO HOME! When I got to the hospital yesterday morning he was sound asleep. I never know if he’s been asleep for hours or a few minutes. He woke up 15 minutes after I got there and had a taste for coffee so I did a quick coffee run.
We weren’t sure what the day would be like, so I went into work, telling him to call me when they were going to cut him loose. I had day 3 of my pork chop and quiche! I didn’t even take a picture of it, so this is a re-run picture from the day before.
I was going to work out, but turns out i had a phone interview! Tony sent an email to our local paper back in December about my national recipe contest win, and they finally contacted me and want to run a story in our local paper Sunday. Brooke, I feel like you! Except, um, I think you losing 176 pounds is a bit of a bigger deal!
I ended up making me and my co-worker a taco salad. Ground sirloin, romaine lettuce, broccoli slaw, a tiny bit of ranch dressing mixed with hot sauce, and guacamole.
I found this six pack of guacamole at my store. Avocados are $2 EACH, so paying $3.99 for six didn’t seem too bad. And you always know that you are getting something delicious with these packs. Love them Wholly Guacamole! So not bad for .50 cents to make this taco salad go from good to wow!
I was trying to cut out of work early, but one of my bosses came in late and I worked right up until 5:00. I left so quick I forgot to put my boots back on! But turns out I didn’t really have to worry. Tony had been waiting since 12:30 from the time they said he could go home, and they wouldn’t let him go until the doctor came by – which he didn’t until 6:15! But after talking to the doctor, we feel good. He still has to follow up with his liver to make sure that they don’t cause more verices, which in turn could bleed. But we’ve switched up a couple of his meds and working with our primary care physician, I know we’ll come up with a game plan.
It was just the longest 8 days of Tony’s life. And a roller coaster of emotions. One doctor would come in and say “if your biliruben numbers get any higher, just so you know, I plan on rushing you to Rush Presbyterian to do a liver transplant. Um, turns out his coumadin medication causes a false high biliruben count – none of the other factors associated with liver failure were high or abnormal at all. So we went from one extreme to another day after day. I’ve never seen him so tired.
By the time we got out of there, it was nearly 7, Tony was hungry so we ended up picking up Jimmy John’s. Yep, I ate bread, but it was quick and easy. I think I have been doing pretty good on the 21 day detox diet considering everything that is going on!
Even though he was so tired, we stayed up until 10:30 and then both went to bed. I slept like a rock, per usual. Tony woke up around 5:00, but seems rested, so that’s good! He has to go back to the coumadin clinic today to test his INR – it wasn’t high enough but Tony compromised and said he’d go to the clinic every day until it reaches the 2.5 number they were looking for. Beats spending all day in the hospital!
I have to thank you guys for your generosity!! On January 1 I mentioned that the pediatric ward, which Tony just happened to be placed because it was a private room, didn’t have any current DVDs. So I asked if you could help me pay it forward and send me a new DVD to be donated. So far, I’ve gotten $130 dollars in my paypal account, 12 DVDs shipped to my house already, and probably at least a dozen more on their way. With my donation and the money in paypal, I think I’ll be able to donate 50 DVDs!!! If you want to help, just email me at mybizzykitchen@gmail.com. I pass by this hospital on my way to work every day, so it’s not a big deal to drop them off.
Alright, off to scrape Tony’s car so he can get to his appointment this afternoon. Today is our last cold day – right now its –4, with a wind chill feels like –15. Tomorrow our high is 36 degrees! I’ll probably wear shorts!
Make it a great day!!
Congrats on Tony being home! Now he can finally get some rest!
For all the partial fresh avocados I’ve let go bad in my fridge in the past, it would be worth my money to try the Wholly Guac stuff – no waste!
Welcome home, Tony! I hope he continues to get better and better; being at home is more comfortable anyway. I am glad they let him check in daily.
I am just now getting around to mailing the DVDs we bought for you – what a crazy week!
Great news Biz! Happy for the both of you that Tony’s home again!
So happy he’s home and doing OK, and also that you got so many DVD’s to donate! So much good, so much happy. 🙂
So glad he got to go home!!!
Yay, so glad Tony is home!!! 🙂 Thank you for organizing the DVD donations, I’m so glad to be part of it! 🙂
Such good news! Sleeping at the hospital is nearly impossible – wishing you both all things good!
Yay!!! I’m SO incredibly happy that Tony is home – that’s wonderful news!!
Great news to hear – Tony’s home! I hope all is going well and stay warm.
Glad Tony is home! Now both of you get some rest!
Your salad looks delish. I love guacamole. We tend to buy the bigger packages, but can still only eat 1/2 one with the four of us. I may have to try that. I like ranch mixed with salsa as a dressing, or salsa mixed with balsamic sometimes.
I think you are doing really well, considering. I ended up at Chik Fil A last night because my hubby has the stomach flu and I wanted to keep the kids out of the house. So, not my best choice but it was my 7 year old’s choice. I am hoping by the weekend we get our lives back to normal. I’d been keeping the baby home for two days because the babysitter’s kids had the bug, and then my hubby got it, and then all heck broke loose.
Keep taking care of yourself and your hubby!
Yay! So glad Tony is home & I’m sure with your TLC he will improve each & every day! And I was very happy & privileged to be a part of your special ‘pay it forward’. 🙂 Hopefully you will receive them tomorrow.
The taco salad looks so yummy! Mine never look that good. lol
Congrats on the interview! That is so cool! And yes, please link it so we can read it too! Stay warm! 😀
Glad Tony is home!
I think we’re all ready for the January thaw at this point 😉
Great news! Glad Tony’s back where he belongs and things are heading in the right direction…and the temps are rising!! PTL! Have a great day.
So glad Tony is home! And yaaay to warmer weather! 🙂
GREAT news Vat!!! So glad things are turning around for you and Tony!!! Take care! thinking of you!
So glad Tony is back home! Hope everything continues to look up for you guys.
GREAT NEWS!!! And, isn’t it crazy how one doc is so willing to do such a drastic procedure (liver transplant???) without looking at the whole of the situation?
I finally went to the post office yesterday (hey, it was cold!) and you should have four more DVDs by Friday. 🙂
So good to hear!
Yayayayayay!! I’m so so glad!
And that taco salad looks ridiculously amazing. Yum.
Great to read he is HOME! I continue to send you both positive thoughts, can you feel them? Ha! 😉 Have a great day!
Awesome news both about Tony being home and all of the DVDs- yayyyyyy! Jimmy John’s bread is so good! Congrats on the news story- you must link once its up!
What a relief! So happy he’s doing better AND that it’s getting warmer! You are doing great on the 21 day Detox. Go easier on yourself.
So happy that Tony is home and I hope he continues to improve (I’m sure the better rest and being with you will help!!).
You had a big day yesterday with the interview (congrats!!) and getting Tony home!
Let’s just pretend that today is the start of the year – Happy 2014!!!
So glad Tony is back home. Here’s to staying healthy in the new year!
WOO HOO!!!! So glad to hear he is home. Mmmmm there is the taco salad that always looks so good. I was so excitied for Brooke when I read about her “fame”. Wow to think I’m reading the blogs of two celebrities. I’m a a bit giddy 🙂 You girls both deserve the acknowledgements and you both are great at motivating people.
Great news that Tony is home. Stay warm. 🙂
So glad Tony is home…speedy recovery wishes sent!
SO glad to hear he’s home and doing well! 🙂