I am getting familiar with this new hospital. It’s clean, the nursing staff is fine, and the doctors I have met so far seem to be on the same page. As is with most hospitals we have been to, weekends are basically keeping him on schedule with medications, doing his blood pressure, etc. I spent about 11 hours at the hospital on Saturday. I told Tony that I would be back yesterday around mid-morning. I had no clean underwear, and had to do some things around the house. I basically needed to get some of my energy out knowing that I was going to sit around most of the day.
Just as I was leaving the house Tony called me and wondered where I was. I told him I was on my way, and the disappointment in his voice nearly brought tears to my eyes. I was still over an hour away. Luckily I made it in time for doctors rounds. We have an important test today. One that will determine whether is heart is even strong enough to go through with transplant surgery. I decided to spend the night so I could be with him. Luckily my office is letting me take the day off.
When Tony is sick, he doesn’t talk very much. He’s now beginning week three of being in the hospital so he’s weak. It’s actually hard to understand him so I think when I am here he can relax and sleep, because he knows that I will be his voice.
He still doesn’t have much of an appetite and so far has not gotten any choice on what food gets brought to him. Case in point – one meal brought to him? Chicken parmesan with vegetables.
And almost every meal comes with milk, fruit punch, a roll and butter. So much food! Last night I decided to get some hot soup or a hot sandwich for dinner. Imagine my surprise when the cafeteria was closed on Sunday.
They have a 24 hour kiosk that has prepared food. Sandwiches, which I am kind of sick of, so I ended up getting an “Asian” noodle salad. The dressing in the container tasted like peanut butter and water mixed together. Oh how I needed Sriracha!
I luckily bought a cheese stick and some nuts to snack on last night. This is the first time I am using the tablet to do a post, so not sure how it’s going to look. Also I can’t access Gmail from the hospital, so you can reach me by email at bizvela@yahoo.com or via Facebook or instagram (mybizzykitchen).
Keep sending your well wishes our way! We appreciate it! Hugs!
This is so hard for the both of you.
I was wondering: aren’t there friends or family that live close enough to pay Tony a visit in the hospital so that you can do some things at home before visiting him? Back in the day when my Dad was in the hospital, they had visiting hours from 2 pm till 8 pm and my Mom went there every afternoon from 2 till around 5 and my sister or I would go in the evening. If family or friends wanted to go, they would call my Mom and then she or one of us could stay home. It was also nice for my Dad to see other people than just us.
And as for the food, if he’s not limited to eat something, just bring him what he likes. Hospital food isn’t usually the best food there is.
Hang in Vat!! Sending continued good wishes to you and Tony! “hug”
Take him food that he likes. They can’t force him to eat that stuff and you can probably get him to eat if he has things he likes!
Tried the best I could – even brought him Chuckles candies (remember those?!) but so far nothing sticks. I’ll keep trying. š
I will never understand hospital cafeterias that close on the weekends. When MAK was in the VA hospital here in Omaha, I lived on vending machine chips and the little coffee shop that was open for seriously like 2 hours on the weekends. A few people brought me food or whatever, but I just don’t get it.
Anyway, I continue to pray for you guys – strength and healing for Tony, and strength and tenacity for you, Biz. Thanks for keeping us posted through it all, you have a bigger support system than you realize! xoxo
I am so thankful for you and other people out there who don’t even know me in real life but pull me up when I need it most. I agree, not only is hospital food mostly nasty, but shouldn’t there be a place that is open 24/7 that has better options – what if you were sent to the ER in the middle of the night?!
Although I saw today on the news that kids are protesting Michelle Obama’s food plan for school lunches – using a special hash tag – I have to agree with the kids on this one!
http://www.mtv.com/news/2006215/teens-school-lunches-thanks-michelle-obama-hashtag/
I keep praying for ya’ll, Biz! xo~
Thanks Amee! I appreciate it š
Oh…I feel so bad for Tony, it’s really got to be hard on him. He is blessed to have you by his side. Hope he passes that test and can have the transplant that is needed. Glad you got to spend the night with Tony. I was wondering if you would be able to do that. That’s such a long drive for you every day.
We are supposed to get 5-7 inches between tonight and tomorrow morning….Hopefully Chicago won’t get that much and you will have traveling mercies there and home for however long Tony is at that hospital. Take care Biz.
It wasn’t that bad Louise, although they say that Wednesday we might get more accumulation. It wasn’t a bad drive home until I got about 5 miles from our house – the plows didn’t ice yet and the roads were pretty slick. I looked at the cards you sent and I love them! Waiting until I have better light to blog about them š
Biz, my heart goes out to both of you. I hope you get good news!
I’ve never seen a hospital that doesn’t give the patients a menu. Maybe because he hasn’t been well enough they haven’t bothered him. Can you call dietary and see what the options are for him?
Hugs and prayers from San Diego!
Hey Kay Lynn! All it says on the menu that comes with his food is “heart failure” which basically means low salt. Maybe the choose the menu based on your medical condition? Not sure – San Diego is on my bucket list! š
Can you pack food for Tony that he likes to eat?
Make sure you take care of yourself as well, Biz.
Nothing appeals to him Lori. And unlike the old hospital like I knew like the back of my hand, I don’t have access to a fridge, although I did find out where the microwaves are. Thanks! š
Hope your Monday went well. Thinking of you and Tony
Thanks Paula – I appreciate it! š
So glad you had off work that day – I can’t imagine all that you are going through on top of being steady at your job. I’m sorry things are rough right now and I really hope you begin to get positive news soon! hang in there and please be safe in this weather!
Actually the drive home tonight wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be! Great job on the shower – the pics you posted looked great – you are the best party planner! Safe travels to Florida! š
Glad your office let you have the day off so you could spend the night – hope the test today goes well.
I don’t understand why they aren’t more concerned with a patient’s food needs.
They definitely are Kim, it’s like my Dad always used to say, “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” Same goes with Tony and food, I can’t make him eat it if he doesn’t want to. š
Thinking of you guys! Hope the test today goes well!!!
Thanks Andrea! Hope you are doing well, I am way behind on my blog reading. š
Hugs to you and I hope he passes his tests. I will be thinking of you both..
Larry
Thank you Larry š
And so happy the surprise worked for your Mom for her birthday – the video was awesome!
Thinking of you guys and sending warm wishes for healing.
Thanks Suzi! š
Always thinking and praying for you two. Hoping the test goes well (and you get some yummy food ;))
Thanks E – I appreciate it!
I’m happy that your work let you have the day off. You’re right where you need to be. HUGS
Thanks Karli! Still going to do a blog post about the loot you sent me – I haven’t had any good light yet. š
Are you allowed to bring Tony food? Because yeah…after that long in the hospital, I bet something familiar would spark his appetite. Hope today goes well.
I brought him fresh fruit, which he seemed to enjoy – it’s just hard to say what works and what doesn’t.
You guys are lucky to have each other – keep thinking positive thoughts!
**bear hugs**
I feel them Heather – thank you! š And tell your son to stop growing up so fast! š
I hope your work is gifting you some days off, so you don;t have to stress about it. Glad you are able to be there today, sending good thoughts your way. Hope the news is positive today.
Thanks Jacky – and thanks for the loot you sent me! Someday I’ll have the time to meet up with your for dinner or drinks š
Those sure were some large pics. š Just an FYI, it looked great in the email. Great that you can post from the hospital and that the tablet is working out for you! Those noodles looked good, too bad they were a little bland. I hope the test is a success today and the result is what you want! Sending more positive thoughts your way! š
I know, right? They looked so huge on the tablet, but looking at them at home, I think they look okay. I usually use Live Writer to write my posts, so doing it straight from WordPress was kind of weird.
Thanks for the positive thoughts Christine! š
It is funny what Joyce said. My husband has also made some Biz comments. Here I thought he didn’t “hear” me some times š I am so frustrated for the two of you. Tony needs some form of food, or shake to keep his strength up. I can’t imagine what you are feeling. I would probably be locked up in jail or the psych ward š Thinking of you and sending healing positive thoughts and energy your way. Remember to take care of you too and let us know if we can do anything.
I can bring Tony outside food, but he’s not interested. I have convinced him to eat Italian ice and some fresh fruit, but that’s about it. Nice to know that your hubs listens sometimes Kym! š
Hugs and prayers from me and my Hubby. He has me keep him updated and we both feel like we really know you guys. Your’s is the only “blog lady” the Hubs wants to hear about. He is great at praying too and has prayed me out of a ton of sicknesses. We BOTH are there with you in our hearts and prayers. Now he even wants to know what exactly is…..Fit Bit! So I try to explain and he is convinced it must just be a “girl thing.” And I just smile and tell him to keep shoveling that snow……..
That is so sweet – yep, I have several “blog lady” friends that Tony knows I talk about all the time. Thanks for the virtual hugs and prayers! š
Tony is so very lucky to have you. Hang in there! Sending positive thoughts and prayers your way.
Thanks Kimberly! I appreciate it! š