Remember when I said there would be a lot of ups and downs and that this whole experience would feel like a roller coaster of emotions? Well, that was true today.
This morning, Scott just wasn't wanting to wake up very much. He wasn't as responsive and had us all a little worried (ok...a lot worried!). He went down for another CT mid-morning and that came back ok. Nothing worse. They repositioned him and that helped a little.
Mom and I went in there after being in the cafeteria and saw his BP jump up to 205/100!! We pretty much peed our pants. I ran out to find a nurse and they quickly gave him some medication that lowered it to around 164/84 in about 3 minutes. They really want his systolic to be between 140-180. This is still high...but they want it high due to vasospasms. After they lowered his BP, he did wake up a lot more and was able to do all the things he was doing all day yesterday. It was good to see him like this again after not having him do that as much this morning. We were able to leave feeling a 'tiny' bit better.
We're all ready for this roller coaster to be over, especially Scott who looks at you as if he is really hating all this. Hopefully with the tube out, he'll be much happier given the circumstances. I am sure that he is so confused and scared when he wakes up. It breaks your heart to see him look at you with his eyes like that. We all just want to see a smile. :)
~Betsy
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It IS going to be a roller coaster ride... we will be with you the WHOLE WAY. Keep going Scott. YOU can do it!!! Love, Pary
ReplyDeleteBetsy, I was just wondering if they know what caused the spike in his BP? - Dora
ReplyDeleteLove you guys!
ReplyDeleteThank yous need to go out to John's siblings and their spouses for their long drives to see Scott. For bringing a little bit of his dad to the hospital to be with him and us. So many caring people and loving comments. Scott R., Jake, Randy and Cathy...you guys rock also..so good to see you this weekend! Come back to us soon Scott...we all love you very much.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a magical cure to make this all go away. Just remember how much your family is loved and how many people are praying for all of you. We are here to help in any way we can. Love you all.
ReplyDeleteHey ladies, know this doesn't help you, but my heart sinks with the bad news and soars when it's good, so next time you are riding that rollercoaster, please think of me holding your hand as your being tossed about. We're all in this together. Love you Scott.
ReplyDeleteI wish there was more Brant and I could do. Know that we are reading your posts every single day and love you all very much. Remember that if you need ANYTHING, we're only 15 minutes away. Even if it's a nap while you are at home and we can watch the kids downstairs. call us. I can cook more too. Please let me know. Tell Scott we miss him and that we're thinking about him lots. XO ~Jen
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