Mimi, I'm sure this is a worrisome time for y'all but may good and positive thoughts be with both you and James from everyone.
Jon Cradit -----Original Message----- From: Texascavers <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mimi Jasek Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 3:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Texascavers] James Jasek Sunday doctor update External Email Current doctor update. As far as they can tell, it was a clot from heart that caused strokes on both sides of brain. Could have been seizure along with that, and intense evidence of major trauma to tongue from thrashing around caused subdural hematoma ( in sack or area around right side brain - bleed NOT in brain!). All tests so far today show bleed is stable, and no more strokes. Watchman procedure was successful and a good try to get Jim off Eliquis - super high level blood thinner - but obviously Jim is one who needs the heavy duty blood thinners☹️ Hence the strokes. Nothing we did was wrong, but did not give him the protection he needed 😢 Still on IV, total liquid diet, but can swallow, and this is improving. Is more alert, moving better, speech better, and WANTS OUT TO GO HOME!! Main concerns are high blood pressure and renal - kidney - function. Changed blood pressure IV meds to kidney friendly ones, put in a catheter for urine help, and have run every test possible to find cause of kidney decline. No medical cause so far, so could be a massive drop in blood pressure during stroke event. Have no idea how long event lasted, but serious low bp can cause ATN - acute tubular necrosis. Wait, treat, and see on this - heavy good thought and prayers here. DO NOT WANT DIALYSIS! Also, since no blood thinner protection due to bleed, could throw another clot. Still very weak, so only me can call. Doctor does not think he could pick up phone by himself. In hospital probably another 3-5 days, then thinking rehab for a bit. With lockdown and me not with him, could cause mental stress bigtime☹️ He is strong, stubborn, and wants to get home, so please keep lifting us up with prayer and positive thoughts. Happy Mother’s Day to any it applies to 😊🌸❤️ My daughter Amy, her boyfriend Walt, and my beloved granddaughter will be up later to give me a lovely outdoor picnic in backyard. Good time and great food coming my way 😊❤️ Mimi Jasek [email protected] 254-495-0416 Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ Texascavers mailing list | https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftexascavers.com%2F&data=01%7C01%7Cjcradit%40edwardsaquifer.org%7Ce75eddb88e3c4c85ee4208d7f51df089%7C5c22012be3bb4a79903b5ca9e5027fc5%7C0&sdata=D6u72fIBQM1xTyNpVmq3SobBDetJ0RxhBp9vghLfaBY%3D&reserved=0 [email protected] | Archives: https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mail-archive.com%2Ftexascavers%40texascavers.com%2F&data=01%7C01%7Cjcradit%40edwardsaquifer.org%7Ce75eddb88e3c4c85ee4208d7f51df089%7C5c22012be3bb4a79903b5ca9e5027fc5%7C0&sdata=QtzvPg%2FR%2BzRU%2B%2Fkdk5yM96IPEfvjy6fXwV0JjMwKqC0%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.texascavers.com%2Flistinfo%2Ftexascavers&data=01%7C01%7Cjcradit%40edwardsaquifer.org%7Ce75eddb88e3c4c85ee4208d7f51df089%7C5c22012be3bb4a79903b5ca9e5027fc5%7C0&sdata=pyPi2NQZmUNkXhxRtfcT8HhvoZzAXman2Q4QJ7XxvdY%3D&reserved=0 Don't click links or attachments unless you know they're safe. - EAA Helpdesk ________________________________ _______________________________________________ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com [email protected] | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
