8:00 AM
WOW! Talk about a 4 star hospital!
I am writing from Gord’s hospital room, pristine, laminate floors, wide marble hallways, some decorating (artificial plants, artwork). There is a TV and DVD player as well. I bet only the rich and famous can afford to come here. Like us -LOL! No food allowed though – just drink. So I have my peppermint tea I brought from Sanoviv, and a good book for the 2 hour wait.
WOW! Talk about a 4 star hospital!
I am writing from Gord’s hospital room, pristine, laminate floors, wide marble hallways, some decorating (artificial plants, artwork). There is a TV and DVD player as well. I bet only the rich and famous can afford to come here. Like us -LOL! No food allowed though – just drink. So I have my peppermint tea I brought from Sanoviv, and a good book for the 2 hour wait.
We were up at 4 AM – hooked up to an antibiotic IV at 5. We loaded into the Sanoviv van at 6:30, arriving at Angeles Hospital by 7:30. Another fellow, Tony, from Calgary came with us for the same procedure. Very little English is spoken here. A doctor from Sanoviv accompanied us and helped with the check in procedures. He will stay with the ‘boys’ when they have the procedure. Tony’s wife and I were taken to the hospital rooms to wait. Too bad we couldn’t wait together to chat! Gord should be back here by 10:30.
I have discovered the hospital has internet so I’ll deal with a few emails while I’m here – maybe do some surfing.
12:00 noon
Well, the wait was supposed to be 2 hours. It is now 4. Gord is just about to be brought up (not vomited) transported to his room “Beam me up Scotty!” I think I have been cooped up in this room too long! The Sanoviv doctor reported all went well – waiting for Gord to give me the info – straight from the horse’s mouth so to speak. Hark, I hear wheels…
He is very alert, awake through the whole thing, but going to have a nap, now. We go back to Sanoviv via ambulance at 2:00. The reason it was so long was that he had to wait for Tony to be done.
There was a blockage in the left vein, so much so that there was a backflow. Other veins were OK. It was an experience akin to going to the dentist – some discomfort at times, but quite a non-invasive procedure. No noticeable immediate effect when flow opened, but he senses less numbness in 3 fingers and a little more movement in his feet maybe – right now it’s a discovery process. More later.
Now I’ll play Spider Solitaire until my battery runs out since I finished my book and my crocheting!
12:00 noon
Well, the wait was supposed to be 2 hours. It is now 4. Gord is just about to be brought up (not vomited) transported to his room “Beam me up Scotty!” I think I have been cooped up in this room too long! The Sanoviv doctor reported all went well – waiting for Gord to give me the info – straight from the horse’s mouth so to speak. Hark, I hear wheels…
He is very alert, awake through the whole thing, but going to have a nap, now. We go back to Sanoviv via ambulance at 2:00. The reason it was so long was that he had to wait for Tony to be done.
There was a blockage in the left vein, so much so that there was a backflow. Other veins were OK. It was an experience akin to going to the dentist – some discomfort at times, but quite a non-invasive procedure. No noticeable immediate effect when flow opened, but he senses less numbness in 3 fingers and a little more movement in his feet maybe – right now it’s a discovery process. More later.
Now I’ll play Spider Solitaire until my battery runs out since I finished my book and my crocheting!
7:00 PM Just uploading some pictures and recounting the last part of our day. About 2:30 the EMT's and the Sanoviv Doctor came to transport Gord to the ambulance. In my position as shotgun I had a wonderful view of the very hilly coastal region of Tijuana. We made very good time as whenever we came to a red light the EMT driver just honked his horn and everyone let us through. No siren or lights needed! The first time I was a little unnerved, but after that I just expected it. We arrived safely nonetheless and continued to experience first class treatment as Gord was delivered to the hospital bed in our room. Dinner was even served 
to us up here. He needs to stay in bed for 8 hours so he doesn't cause bleeding at the puncture site. He is most anxious to get up, but that will have to wait until morning. I am convinced that his circulation has improved. His legs and feet are warm as toast still. Maybe it's just because he has had them up all day. We'll see tomorrow.
to us up here. He needs to stay in bed for 8 hours so he doesn't cause bleeding at the puncture site. He is most anxious to get up, but that will have to wait until morning. I am convinced that his circulation has improved. His legs and feet are warm as toast still. Maybe it's just because he has had them up all day. We'll see tomorrow.Gord's Office!
So far, so good. What wonderful treatment you've had. You deserve it! Both of you. Things sound promising...can't wait for tonight's update. I think half the choir is reading your blog. Any signs of Hallowe'en there?
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