I'm worried about the status of the blood clots in my heart. The removal of the Trifusion Hickman Catheter went well without any imaging - so, we do not know the status of the blood clots in my heart that were detected via echocardiogram on November 2 2011 and MRI November 3 2011. I've been taking Fragmin (blood thinning) injections daily since November 2nd.
I emailed my transplant nurse coordinator about my apprehension. As a result, they have ordered a repeat echocardiogram. I have to wait for the echo lab to call and schedule the actual appointment.
I really want to travel home to Mackay, Idaho after my December 1 2011 appointment with my transplant doctor, Dr. Myint. However, if I have potentially dangerous blood clots, it probably would not be a good idea to be home in Mackay where I'd be a 100 mile drive from the doctor in Idaho Falls. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the clots are resolving and this will all be a non-issue by then end of next week.
Showing posts with label Day 71. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Day 71. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Day 71 - Dressing over Trifusion Hickman Catheter Site - November 23 2011
I slept much of the evening last night which was nice. My left chest is sore and I took 1/2 pain pill twice in the night. I haven't had any shortness of breath. Today, the dressing over the site of my former Trifusion Hickman Catheter has a little more serous drainage. I've been instructed to keep the Tegaderm dressing on for 48 hours and not to get it wet (no shower). I supposed to take the dressing off tomorrow and put a new one on with just a gauze and tape - no tegaderm.
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