Not a "Happy" New Year
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BoxerMoments
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I just caught this thread and I'm so sorry to hear about Cami. Sending lots and lots of healing vibes and we will be keeping Cami, you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Cami
Boxer Insane
Had a visit with Cami last night. She was so happy to spend time with her daddy. He is her most favorite toy.
Sadly she didn't seem as well as she did earlier in the day on my first visit with her.
The outlook was promising however and we had high hopes of bringing her home with us today before having to head back in tomorrow for further testing to check how she was doing on only oral medications.
Just spoke with the resident cardiologist and set up an appointment to meet with Cami's cardiologist today at 3pm.
We more than likely won't be bringing her home with us today. A few symptoms have come into play and they are not sure what the causes are. She had a 30 second period this morning where she was "bobbing" her head and the tech assigned to her felt that Cami was unaware of the tech's presence during the episode. Could be a side effect of one of the new meds. Could be a neurological problem coming to light that could have been caused by a lack of oxygen to her brain. Could be an electrolyte imbalance and they will be doing blood work to check on that. When it happened her heart rate started out at 150 and dropped down to between 70 & 80 so that too could be the cause. We may never know but I don't feel it is something neurological. I feel we would have seen something before now if it were.
Her BP that has remained very stable throughout has dropped down to about 75. They would like to see it at least at 80. That is something that very well could be related to one of the new oral meds.
She also vomited again. Recovered from that and wanted to drink water and showed a slight interest in food. She sure as heck was into the treats we brought for her yesterday! I don't feel as if they are getting enough food into her, hence the oral meds taking their toll on her already sensitive tummy. They are giving her an injection of Zofran (strong anti-nausea med) in addition to her Pepcid.
On a positive note IF there is one now....she seems to be maintaining a good rhythm (arrhythmia) more often than not so the med for that is working. It won't matter though if she has to be taken off of it due to side effects.
I suppose the plan now is to give these meds another 24 hours. Ride out the storm so to speak MINUS continued side effects/symptoms. See if she can get over the hump since they are helping. Could also change them up completely and see if new meds can help as well without producing side effects.
We are growing very tired both physically and emotionally. I am trying to stay positive. I wish I had better news to share and actually prayed that my next post here on BW was of Cami's homecoming.
I can't thank all of you enough for your warm well wishes and prayers. I imagine night skies filled with stars shooting upwards to Heaven and God grasping all of your prayers and combining them together to perform a miracle for my sweet girl.
My home, now quiet since she has been at the hospital..... is the loudest noise I have ever heard.
Sadly she didn't seem as well as she did earlier in the day on my first visit with her.
The outlook was promising however and we had high hopes of bringing her home with us today before having to head back in tomorrow for further testing to check how she was doing on only oral medications.
Just spoke with the resident cardiologist and set up an appointment to meet with Cami's cardiologist today at 3pm.
We more than likely won't be bringing her home with us today. A few symptoms have come into play and they are not sure what the causes are. She had a 30 second period this morning where she was "bobbing" her head and the tech assigned to her felt that Cami was unaware of the tech's presence during the episode. Could be a side effect of one of the new meds. Could be a neurological problem coming to light that could have been caused by a lack of oxygen to her brain. Could be an electrolyte imbalance and they will be doing blood work to check on that. When it happened her heart rate started out at 150 and dropped down to between 70 & 80 so that too could be the cause. We may never know but I don't feel it is something neurological. I feel we would have seen something before now if it were.
Her BP that has remained very stable throughout has dropped down to about 75. They would like to see it at least at 80. That is something that very well could be related to one of the new oral meds.
She also vomited again. Recovered from that and wanted to drink water and showed a slight interest in food. She sure as heck was into the treats we brought for her yesterday! I don't feel as if they are getting enough food into her, hence the oral meds taking their toll on her already sensitive tummy. They are giving her an injection of Zofran (strong anti-nausea med) in addition to her Pepcid.
On a positive note IF there is one now....she seems to be maintaining a good rhythm (arrhythmia) more often than not so the med for that is working. It won't matter though if she has to be taken off of it due to side effects.
I suppose the plan now is to give these meds another 24 hours. Ride out the storm so to speak MINUS continued side effects/symptoms. See if she can get over the hump since they are helping. Could also change them up completely and see if new meds can help as well without producing side effects.
We are growing very tired both physically and emotionally. I am trying to stay positive. I wish I had better news to share and actually prayed that my next post here on BW was of Cami's homecoming.
I can't thank all of you enough for your warm well wishes and prayers. I imagine night skies filled with stars shooting upwards to Heaven and God grasping all of your prayers and combining them together to perform a miracle for my sweet girl.
My home, now quiet since she has been at the hospital..... is the loudest noise I have ever heard.
RockyCody
Completely Boxer Crazy
Prayers for Cami
We are thinking about Cami and praying everything turns out okay and that she can return home with her family.
I just want to say your post a few days ago - amazing. You can tell what love you have for Cami and how blessed she is to have such a wonderful family. I got chills just reading it.
We are thinking about Cami and praying everything turns out okay and that she can return home with her family.
I just want to say your post a few days ago - amazing. You can tell what love you have for Cami and how blessed she is to have such a wonderful family. I got chills just reading it.
RoxiesEcho
Boxer Insane
I can't even imagine what you are going through but continue to stay strong for your sweet girl. Take comfort in even the smallest positive turns that Cami is taking and we will all continue to pray that the positives soon over power any of the negatives. We've seen the power of the Boxerworld energy work miracles for others and we all will stand strong for Cami and your family.
kelseighgirl
Completely Boxer Crazy
Continued thoughts and prayers for Cami's recovery. My heart is breaking for you that you and your husband are dealing with so many what ifs right now.
With the love that you have for your sweet girl I hope that is where you find comfort.
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With the love that you have for your sweet girl I hope that is where you find comfort.
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Cami
Boxer Insane
Cami is home !!!!!! appicon
Still fighting. No where near being out of the woods yet but she is back with her family where she belongs.
Still eating. Has diarrhea but hopefully a side effect of the ER feeding her other food than HER regular food which we kept bringing in. Hopefully it is not a side effect of the medication.
Couple of scares last night after bringing her home and within 2 hours we were almost headed back. Thankfully those episodes were short lived, she recovered from them and SO FAR they have not showed up again. Have the cardio's home phone number now so that makes us feel better.
She is very weak and tired. Knew she didn't have a chance if she stayed there. Hubby, myself and cardiologist spoke for about an hour and all agreed to bring her home. There was no way she was going to get any kind of rest needed there. Been sleeping at home for about 90% of the time. Gets up to go out to potty quite a bit as she is consuming a large quantity of water. Don't know what that is about. Liver values are through the roof when they were totally normal a week ago. Hopefully that will right itself with the next blood test.
Assuming nothing happens between now and Friday she heads back to the cardiologist for another round of tests.
Keep the prayers coming and thanks for all your support.
Still fighting. No where near being out of the woods yet but she is back with her family where she belongs.
Still eating. Has diarrhea but hopefully a side effect of the ER feeding her other food than HER regular food which we kept bringing in. Hopefully it is not a side effect of the medication.
Couple of scares last night after bringing her home and within 2 hours we were almost headed back. Thankfully those episodes were short lived, she recovered from them and SO FAR they have not showed up again. Have the cardio's home phone number now so that makes us feel better.
She is very weak and tired. Knew she didn't have a chance if she stayed there. Hubby, myself and cardiologist spoke for about an hour and all agreed to bring her home. There was no way she was going to get any kind of rest needed there. Been sleeping at home for about 90% of the time. Gets up to go out to potty quite a bit as she is consuming a large quantity of water. Don't know what that is about. Liver values are through the roof when they were totally normal a week ago. Hopefully that will right itself with the next blood test.
Assuming nothing happens between now and Friday she heads back to the cardiologist for another round of tests.
Keep the prayers coming and thanks for all your support.
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