Daxia is in the hospital

[KPKicker]

Hi Folks...

I just wanted to let you all know that my wife, Daxia (Ruth) is in the hospital. She was rushed there by ambulance today after with complaints of shortness of breath, confusion and other symptoms. She has a long history of congestive heart failure (pulmonary edema). Sure enough, that's what it is. Unfortunately, she also has pneumonia and anemia. She has a hemoglobin of 6, which is pretty bad.

She is in the ICU tonight and will likely be in the hospital for a good chunk of this week. The prognosis is good, but she is still in serious condition. And, the treatment for this stuff can be dangerous for someone with her medical history.

I will keep y'all up to date.

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

Oh Howard, I'm so sorry to hear about Ruth! Please tell her I'm sending my best wishes for a speedy recovery when you see her.

 

[pipes1]

Our thoughts and best wishes to you both.
Bob

 

[vapeopotamus]

I don't know the two of you but my wife and I will keep you and her in our thoughts. I hope for a speedy recovery! Nobody likes to be in the hospital.

 

[KPKicker]

Thank you folks.

I wish I had better news. Sadly, I do not. Tonight, Ruth is still in the hospital and is in very big trouble. She is in the ICU in very critical condition. She is in a drug-induced coma and is being treated with an incredibly powerful drug. It's an extreme measure, but it has to be taken. Her lungs have almost totally shut down and she is in acute renal failure. If this drug doesn't work, there is nowhere left to turn. The doctors say her chances are very poor. It will take a miracle. But, she has been known to make fools of doctors before. She is a fighter. She has beaten horrible odds in the past. I pray she can do it again.

I will let you know

Howard

 

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

I'll keep you both in my prayers. Keep us updated when you can. OK?

What hospital is she at? (if you can say, if you don't want to, no worries just ignore)

 

[proudlion]

I just saw this - Howard, our prayers for Ruth and for you.

 

[pkj]

You are both in my thoughts and prayers for a complete and speedy recovery.

 

[MrsJaaxx]

I'm so sorry, Howard. Sending good vibes to you and Ruth from Atlanta, GA. <3

 

[Catwhisperer]

I just saw this! I've been so busy I didn't even make the last ECF meeting. Howard, I'll be thinking of you and Ruth, I only met her once but found her to be very personable and charming. Hopefully your lack of updates is because she's doing better and you've been too busy to let us know.

Best wishes - Jenny

 

[Godzilla]

Howard, Prayers from us here in California! Our Good Lord, please help Ruth fight through this!

 

[SheerLuckHolmes]

Here is hoping that health and wellbeing is blowing your way!

 

[whiskey]

Good wishes to you & your wife..I hope she recovers fast & gets home to you!!!!