Bree was exercising with a new physical therapist and was finishing up with a brisk walk. She started getting tired and frustrated because she was having trouble catching her breathe. The physical therapist took her back to her room and tried to calm her down. She was getting hot and claustrophobic trying to catch her breathe, we quickly tried to give her some oxygen and called for the doctor because something was wrong. Nurses and doctors rushed in to help her, they gave her more oxygen, checked her chest tubes for kinks, did an ABG (air blood gas blood draw), took an x-ray, and gave her a breathing treatment. They slowly waited to see if her oxygen level would go up, and ever so slowly it did. They rushed her to the ICU once she was able to sit on the bed. She slowly has been recovering in the ICU.
So that's what happened; I am doing better now though. The doctors think that I may have had a blood clot in my lungs, but they couldn't give us a 100%, this is why this happened, answer.
Christmas was thus spent in ICU. My sister and her boyfriend came by my room this morning so we could wish each other a Merry Christmas. He and his family have been a great support for her and my family.
My parents have been going back and forth from each room to spend some time with each of us.
So that's what happened yesterday, and a little bit about how we spent today.
OH, MY SISTER GETS TO GO HOME TODAY!!
Oh, how very scary and frustrating. I'm praying this is just a minor bump in the road and that you are out of ICU quickly.
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I'm sorry to hear you had a rough time yesterday. You are going to have some obstacles to overcome but once you're home you will realize that it was all worth it. Trust me, there were times when I was in the hospital and felt like I was on a downspiral but then I would imagine myself out of the hospital and with my family or on a beautiful sandy beach like hawaii and It really did lift my spirits. And what do u know, I did end up going to hawaii among other places. So hang in there and think happy thoughts. I don't mean to sound cheesy but being optimistic and having faith will get you through all of this. Merry Christmas to u and ur family. I hope to see u again soon.
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Cassie
I hope that this experience you wrote about is soon a faded memory. I spoke to your grandma (my aunt) on Christmas Day. She says that I must be sure and greet you when I write you on the internet. She loves you so much. Maybe someday you can come to Minnesota. Though, after my wonderful trip to LA last summer, I would prefer to go your direction to see you!
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Sheryl (I think we're "first cousins once removed".)
Oh Breeeeeeeeeee... How are you feeling now??? I will come and find you tomorrow!!! :) Hugs and Prayers friend!!!
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