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Update on Senyah
The purrs and prayers will continue. I hope you get definitive answers
soon, and that the problem turns out to be easy to fix. -- Joy "You can never do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late." _Ralph Waldo Emerson "Mark Edwards" wrote in message news Well, we went in for the tests today, although most of the day was spent waiting. We arrived early, as requested. After 'registration' at the Admissions office (say 'more paperwork, please'), we ended up late for the appointment, but were ushered right into the holding area, which included a mobile bed and a hospital gown. We filled in more paperwork (hey, I thought this was all finished!), and they brought Senyah a complementary breakfast, of which she only ate a little. The hot food was cold, the cold parts were lukewarm. Oh well. I helped Senyah change from street clothes to hospital gown, got her into the bed, and got her adjusted comfortably in the bed. The nursing staff were very friendly, and very helpful. Their attitude was that they care about what they do, and about how the patients feel. They took Senyah off, and performed many tests, including a "lumbar puncture" - basically a spinal tap, so she has to remain pretty much flat on her back through Friday, to ensure that the puncture heals. They told her, 'bedrest, and no bending over', so I guess that means she can't wax the car tomorrow - heavy sigh (evil grin). For a little while, the headaches backed off, probably die to the slightly lower spinal fluid pressure, but they did come back at their usual strength within the hour. When we got home, I moved a small TV/VCR into the bedroom - it's the one I bought specifically so I could record Star Trek Enterprise if I end up working late on Wednesday nights. Then I went through my collection of phone cords and connected an extra long cord to a spare phone (we don't normally keep a phone in the bedroom). Called the kids and let them know how everything went, emailed the folks at work to arrange a third day off, and got Senyah all settled in to bed. I went to Long John Silver's, a fast-food, fish and chips place, and bought her a fish and shrimp meal, which Little Feet kept offering to help with - he kept getting up on her pillow, and staring at the food, all the while being slightly in the way (grin). As she was lying down, she couldn't quite see where she was squeezing out tartar sauce, so kept missing the sauce when she tried to dip the fish in. I told her that I believed the fish must be eating the sauce, and that one fillet definitely looked more plump than when she started eating (grin). Dulce and Buster came in, and settled right in on either side of Senyah's feet. Buster is still there, but Dulce wanted back out. While Senyah is enjoying being waited on, hand and foot, she doesn't particularly care that she *has to be* waited on hand and foot. She is currently lying back, and watching Diagnosis Murder on the TV, and dipping the edge of a grilled cheese sandwich in mustard (grin). I am going to be talking to her doctor tomorrow (at least I'm going to try), to find out what these tests will tell them about fixing the headaches. I am getting really tired of throwing money at doctors, with no resolution of the problem... Anyway, the purrs are appreciated. Senyah says hello, and thank you. Hugs and Purrs, Mark |
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Adding to the chorus of purrs for Senyah Yowie "Yoj" wrote in message ... The purrs and prayers will continue. I hope you get definitive answers soon, and that the problem turns out to be easy to fix. -- Joy "You can never do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late." _Ralph Waldo Emerson "Mark Edwards" wrote in message news Well, we went in for the tests today, although most of the day was spent waiting. We arrived early, as requested. After 'registration' at the Admissions office (say 'more paperwork, please'), we ended up late for the appointment, but were ushered right into the holding area, which included a mobile bed and a hospital gown. We filled in more paperwork (hey, I thought this was all finished!), and they brought Senyah a complementary breakfast, of which she only ate a little. The hot food was cold, the cold parts were lukewarm. Oh well. I helped Senyah change from street clothes to hospital gown, got her into the bed, and got her adjusted comfortably in the bed. The nursing staff were very friendly, and very helpful. Their attitude was that they care about what they do, and about how the patients feel. They took Senyah off, and performed many tests, including a "lumbar puncture" - basically a spinal tap, so she has to remain pretty much flat on her back through Friday, to ensure that the puncture heals. They told her, 'bedrest, and no bending over', so I guess that means she can't wax the car tomorrow - heavy sigh (evil grin). For a little while, the headaches backed off, probably die to the slightly lower spinal fluid pressure, but they did come back at their usual strength within the hour. When we got home, I moved a small TV/VCR into the bedroom - it's the one I bought specifically so I could record Star Trek Enterprise if I end up working late on Wednesday nights. Then I went through my collection of phone cords and connected an extra long cord to a spare phone (we don't normally keep a phone in the bedroom). Called the kids and let them know how everything went, emailed the folks at work to arrange a third day off, and got Senyah all settled in to bed. I went to Long John Silver's, a fast-food, fish and chips place, and bought her a fish and shrimp meal, which Little Feet kept offering to help with - he kept getting up on her pillow, and staring at the food, all the while being slightly in the way (grin). As she was lying down, she couldn't quite see where she was squeezing out tartar sauce, so kept missing the sauce when she tried to dip the fish in. I told her that I believed the fish must be eating the sauce, and that one fillet definitely looked more plump than when she started eating (grin). Dulce and Buster came in, and settled right in on either side of Senyah's feet. Buster is still there, but Dulce wanted back out. While Senyah is enjoying being waited on, hand and foot, she doesn't particularly care that she *has to be* waited on hand and foot. She is currently lying back, and watching Diagnosis Murder on the TV, and dipping the edge of a grilled cheese sandwich in mustard (grin). I am going to be talking to her doctor tomorrow (at least I'm going to try), to find out what these tests will tell them about fixing the headaches. I am getting really tired of throwing money at doctors, with no resolution of the problem... Anyway, the purrs are appreciated. Senyah says hello, and thank you. Hugs and Purrs, Mark |
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Mark, please tell Senyah we are still remembering her in our prayers. We
hope this is nothing serious, although a bad headache is a real pain (no pun intended). Please tell the furbabies to get gentle with their meowmie. I bet their healing purrs are helping out a lot too. Jazz & his mama -- Irulan from the stars we came, to the stars we return from now until the end of time "Mark Edwards" wrote in message news Well, we went in for the tests today, although most of the day was spent waiting. We arrived early, as requested. After 'registration' at the Admissions office (say 'more paperwork, please'), we ended up late for the appointment, but were ushered right into the holding area, which included a mobile bed and a hospital gown. We filled in more paperwork (hey, I thought this was all finished!), and they brought Senyah a complementary breakfast, of which she only ate a little. The hot food was cold, the cold parts were lukewarm. Oh well. I helped Senyah change from street clothes to hospital gown, got her into the bed, and got her adjusted comfortably in the bed. The nursing staff were very friendly, and very helpful. Their attitude was that they care about what they do, and about how the patients feel. They took Senyah off, and performed many tests, including a "lumbar puncture" - basically a spinal tap, so she has to remain pretty much flat on her back through Friday, to ensure that the puncture heals. They told her, 'bedrest, and no bending over', so I guess that means she can't wax the car tomorrow - heavy sigh (evil grin). For a little while, the headaches backed off, probably die to the slightly lower spinal fluid pressure, but they did come back at their usual strength within the hour. When we got home, I moved a small TV/VCR into the bedroom - it's the one I bought specifically so I could record Star Trek Enterprise if I end up working late on Wednesday nights. Then I went through my collection of phone cords and connected an extra long cord to a spare phone (we don't normally keep a phone in the bedroom). Called the kids and let them know how everything went, emailed the folks at work to arrange a third day off, and got Senyah all settled in to bed. I went to Long John Silver's, a fast-food, fish and chips place, and bought her a fish and shrimp meal, which Little Feet kept offering to help with - he kept getting up on her pillow, and staring at the food, all the while being slightly in the way (grin). As she was lying down, she couldn't quite see where she was squeezing out tartar sauce, so kept missing the sauce when she tried to dip the fish in. I told her that I believed the fish must be eating the sauce, and that one fillet definitely looked more plump than when she started eating (grin). Dulce and Buster came in, and settled right in on either side of Senyah's feet. Buster is still there, but Dulce wanted back out. While Senyah is enjoying being waited on, hand and foot, she doesn't particularly care that she *has to be* waited on hand and foot. She is currently lying back, and watching Diagnosis Murder on the TV, and dipping the edge of a grilled cheese sandwich in mustard (grin). I am going to be talking to her doctor tomorrow (at least I'm going to try), to find out what these tests will tell them about fixing the headaches. I am getting really tired of throwing money at doctors, with no resolution of the problem... Anyway, the purrs are appreciated. Senyah says hello, and thank you. Hugs and Purrs, Mark |
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So nice to hear the kitties are being great nurses for Senyah. And you
yourself are doing a very good job. Hopefully the doctors will be able to tell you more soon. Best wishes and purrs, -- Polonca & Soncek "Mark Edwards" wrote in message news snip Dulce and Buster came in, and settled right in on either side of Senyah's feet. Buster is still there, but Dulce wanted back out. While Senyah is enjoying being waited on, hand and foot, she doesn't particularly care that she *has to be* waited on hand and foot. She is currently lying back, and watching Diagnosis Murder on the TV, and dipping the edge of a grilled cheese sandwich in mustard (grin). I am going to be talking to her doctor tomorrow (at least I'm going to try), to find out what these tests will tell them about fixing the headaches. I am getting really tired of throwing money at doctors, with no resolution of the problem... Anyway, the purrs are appreciated. Senyah says hello, and thank you. Hugs and Purrs, Mark |
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"Mark Edwards" wrote in message news Well, we went in for the tests today, although most of the day was spent waiting. We arrived early, as requested. After 'registration' at the Admissions office (say 'more paperwork, please'), we ended up late for the appointment, but were ushered right into the holding area, which included a mobile bed and a hospital gown. We filled in more paperwork (hey, I thought this was all finished!), and they brought Senyah a complementary breakfast, of which she only ate a little. The hot food was cold, the cold parts were lukewarm. Oh well. I helped Senyah change from street clothes to hospital gown, got her into the bed, and got her adjusted comfortably in the bed. The nursing staff were very friendly, and very helpful. Their attitude was that they care about what they do, and about how the patients feel. They took Senyah off, and performed many tests, including a "lumbar puncture" - basically a spinal tap, so she has to remain pretty much flat on her back through Friday, to ensure that the puncture heals. They told her, 'bedrest, and no bending over', so I guess that means she can't wax the car tomorrow - heavy sigh (evil grin). For a little while, the headaches backed off, probably die to the slightly lower spinal fluid pressure, but they did come back at their usual strength within the hour. When we got home, I moved a small TV/VCR into the bedroom - it's the one I bought specifically so I could record Star Trek Enterprise if I end up working late on Wednesday nights. Then I went through my collection of phone cords and connected an extra long cord to a spare phone (we don't normally keep a phone in the bedroom). Called the kids and let them know how everything went, emailed the folks at work to arrange a third day off, and got Senyah all settled in to bed. I went to Long John Silver's, a fast-food, fish and chips place, and bought her a fish and shrimp meal, which Little Feet kept offering to help with - he kept getting up on her pillow, and staring at the food, all the while being slightly in the way (grin). As she was lying down, she couldn't quite see where she was squeezing out tartar sauce, so kept missing the sauce when she tried to dip the fish in. I told her that I believed the fish must be eating the sauce, and that one fillet definitely looked more plump than when she started eating (grin). Dulce and Buster came in, and settled right in on either side of Senyah's feet. Buster is still there, but Dulce wanted back out. While Senyah is enjoying being waited on, hand and foot, she doesn't particularly care that she *has to be* waited on hand and foot. She is currently lying back, and watching Diagnosis Murder on the TV, and dipping the edge of a grilled cheese sandwich in mustard (grin). I am going to be talking to her doctor tomorrow (at least I'm going to try), to find out what these tests will tell them about fixing the headaches. I am getting really tired of throwing money at doctors, with no resolution of the problem... Anyway, the purrs are appreciated. Senyah says hello, and thank you. Hugs and Purrs, Mark we'll keep purring! Brenda |
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"Mark Edwards" wrote in message
news Well, we went in for the tests today, although most of the day was spent waiting. (snipped for length) I am going to be talking to her doctor tomorrow (at least I'm going to try), to find out what these tests will tell them about fixing the headaches. I am getting really tired of throwing money at doctors, with no resolution of the problem... Anyway, the purrs are appreciated. Senyah says hello, and thank you. Hugs and Purrs, Mark We are continuing to send purrs for Senyah and you - I hope the doctors can figure out the problem and get her some relief right away. ------ Krista |
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Mark Edwards wrote:
Well, we went in for the tests today, although most of the day was spent waiting. We arrived early, as requested. After 'registration' at the Admissions office (say 'more paperwork, please'), we ended up late for the appointment, but were ushered right into the holding area, which included a mobile bed and a hospital gown. Continuing purrs for Senyah to make a full recovery. Let the car stay dirty for a while.;-) -- Adrian A House Is Not A Home, Without A Cat. |
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"Mark Edwards" wrote in message news Well, we went in for the tests today, although most of the day was spent waiting. snipped Purrs and prayers continuing for Senyah's improvement Sam |
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