Dutch&Di Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Hi All I finally feel up to giving you an update on Dutch & me. We have had a pretty horrific month but are recovering--We Will Prevail!!! Dutch went in to the hospital on April 9th for knee replacement surgery. The surgery went well but they could not get him to coherent to do PT and we could not get him to stay out of A-Fib--great, just what we need--both of us in A-Fib at the same time. After a week of me by his side, they transferred him to a rehabilitation center back in Casa Grande so I was able to grab an hour or 2 of sleep once in awhile. Unfortunately, I got food poisoning so I was moving very slowly but I was moving. After 4 days of this, Dutch called me at midnight saying "something is wrong". I ran over and we monitored him for several hours. We finally called the ambulance and I followed him to the hospital ER. As they were working on him, he saw me slump down. I was having a stroke and they airlifted me to the #1 trauma center in Phoenix AZ. They brought Dutch up an hour later in the ambulance as this ER didn't have what Dutch needed. I woke the next day to the Dr. calling me his "Miracle Girl". When I questioned him, he said I was 19 minutes from a feeding tube--OK so maybe I am lucky afterall. They had removed a clot from my carotid artery {which I had just had an ultra sound on 2 weeks earlier}. Fortunately, they told me I made a complete recovery!!! They discharged me and I went up to get Dutch to bring him home and they decided to not discharge him for another 3 days so I just slept at his side. The doctor did not like the swelling in Dutch's leg so ordered an ultra sound and found a blood clot. Yikes! They put in an "umbrella" via the groin, which allows the blood to go through but not the clot. Whew. We had to take a "transport company" back to Casa as we had no truck with us. Once home, we worked hard to do his exercises and get him into out patient PT 3 times a week. After making several medication dosage changes, I feel pretty confident we will both get back to our old selves in maybe another month. We had to renew here until June 1st but the heat has been pretty bearable overall with a nice cool day today. Oh yeah, just to make it interesting, Dutch came down with a chest cold I'm looking forward to slowly start interacting with everyone again as I get my stamina back. I worked as hard as I could to take care of my customers and just about all were very understanding. Hugs, Di SKP #480482015 single Cab Ram 3500 Dually. Aisan Transmission, 410 gear. Pace Edwards automatic roll top cover. AMP running boards & tailgate step.1996/2010 Triple Slide Carriage, Mor/Ryde Suspension, Kodiak Disc Brakes, Big Foot Leveling System & Plug It Right Stabilizers.www.plugitright.com Plug It Right Stabilizer, TST, Quadra Big Foot Lever Tailgate Easy Lift Distrubitorshttp://www.plugitright.com/5thwheelREDO.html e-mail: plugitright@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyboots Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 I will never complain about the bumps in my life again....talk about a full plate! Sending you both positive energy and healing thoughts. Though we've never met, I always enjoy reading your posts. Take care! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa_desert_rat Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 What a terrible month for you two. You're remarkable, both of you. Hang in there!!! Nice to see you back. WDR 1993 Foretravel U225 with Pacbrake and 5.9 Cummins with Banks 1999 Jeep Wrangler, 4" lift and 33" tires Raspberry Pi Coach Computer Ham Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weaverworks Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 What a month. Glad you are the road to recovery! Paul & Marsha WeaverBella our cat2008 Carriage Cameo 35' SB32010 Ford F350 DRWBlog: http://wheresweaver.blogspot.comSKP# 102686 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Oh my goodness. So sorry for all of you. Hope you are both getting enough rest and that those good folks at Casa Grande are helping you out Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH2 Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Yikes! Any SINGLE facet of that story would be a lot to deal with let alone the combination. Hoping for a speedy recovery.Mark & Sue Mark & Sue---SKP#86611 '06 International 4400LoPro DT570 310hp 950ft-lbs.-Allison--3.70 gears '05 36' Teton Liberty '12 BMW F650 twin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 You make me feel fortunate as thus far we have only experienced one of us down at a time. Pam seems to be the "medical girl" of our operation but I'll not complain of being care giver as it sure beats being "co-patients" as you two have been! Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J6Pack Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Wow....I don't know you all, but you need to be poster folks for positive attitudes ! Hope everything keeps getting better! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNRon Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Dutch and Di - Sorry to hear about all the "excitement" but glad you're on the mend. Only know you through reading your posts, but agree with J6Pack about your wonderful attitude. Best of luck, and know that you will be in many prayers from you internet friends. God's Peace. Ron and Pat, and 2 Portuguese Water Dogs 2013 Silverado 3500 SRW Duramax w/SuperGlide 2005 NuWa HitchHiker DA 31.5 LK w/MorRyde IS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 I'm happy to see you're both on the mend after some really scary times. My thoughts are with you both, and keep up that positive attitude! Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Well, now that all of the excitement is over, y'all need to get back to a nice relaxed pace for life. Glad everyone is doing better. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberdave Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 What a month!! Dave & TishBeagle Bagles & Snoopy RIP Snoopy we lost you 5-11-14 but you'll always travel with us On the road somewhere.AF retired, 70-90A truck and a trailer“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion” -unknown HoD vay' wej qoH SoH je nep! ngebmo' vIt neH 'ach SoHbe' loD Hem, wa' ngebmo'. nuqneH... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champ_49 Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Dang.......at least it sounds like a positive outcome. That's way to much to deal with all at once. Good job you two. Dave Dave & Linda 2011 Bighorn 3670 2000 Ford 7.3 PS diesel white and tan in color Now Fulltiming since May15, 2010 Semper Fi Marines!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Makes me think of the old saying...If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Get well and stay well! I have a few more items to purchase from you! Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defboater Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 We have only been following this forum for less than a year, but everywhere I read, you guys are giving positive advice, pics and words, thank you for that. You are optimistic, constructive and helpful advice givers and here is that back at you tenfold! Rest well and heal well. 2008 Carriage Cameo F31KS3 Mor Ryde Ford F350 diesel 4x4 traveling with our pretty kitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch&Di Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 We have only been following this forum for less than a year, but everywhere I read, you guys are giving positive advice, pics and words, thank you for that. You are optimistic, constructive and helpful advice givers and here is that back at you tenfold! Rest well and heal well. Thank you for such a beautiful post. I so appreciate it. Hugs, Di SKP #480482015 single Cab Ram 3500 Dually. Aisan Transmission, 410 gear. Pace Edwards automatic roll top cover. AMP running boards & tailgate step.1996/2010 Triple Slide Carriage, Mor/Ryde Suspension, Kodiak Disc Brakes, Big Foot Leveling System & Plug It Right Stabilizers.www.plugitright.com Plug It Right Stabilizer, TST, Quadra Big Foot Lever Tailgate Easy Lift Distrubitorshttp://www.plugitright.com/5thwheelREDO.html e-mail: plugitright@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch&Di Posted May 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 Well, we are still in Casa Grande, AZ. Dutch, knee surgery wise, has been cleared and is looking forward to being able to golf in another 4 weeks. His stamina and strength are slowly coming back but not fast enough for him. Heart wise, he will always be in and out of A-Fib and he has to work on not "working" so hard which should do the trick. He did pick up an infection in the hospital that was just found so we are just starting on meds that should make him "all better" in a week or so--we hope! My A-Fib seems to be under control and I thought I was in the clear but I was told on Thursday that I need a few more tests next week. I've got my fingers crossed for good results. My goal this weekend is to get out and do more walking to build up my strength. We still hope to get back to RV'ing the beginning of June but we just don't know for sure yet. We want to wish those who can travel; safe travels a very Happy Memorial Day! We hope to see you all on the road soon. Thank you all for the cards that arrived in our last several mail batches. Hugs, Di SKP #480482015 single Cab Ram 3500 Dually. Aisan Transmission, 410 gear. Pace Edwards automatic roll top cover. AMP running boards & tailgate step.1996/2010 Triple Slide Carriage, Mor/Ryde Suspension, Kodiak Disc Brakes, Big Foot Leveling System & Plug It Right Stabilizers.www.plugitright.com Plug It Right Stabilizer, TST, Quadra Big Foot Lever Tailgate Easy Lift Distrubitorshttp://www.plugitright.com/5thwheelREDO.html e-mail: plugitright@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkhorse Posted May 24, 2015 Report Share Posted May 24, 2015 You and Dutch are in our prayers, keep up the positive attitude and good health to you. 2006 Peterbilt 387 -2013 Dutchmen Voltage 3950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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