Thank you for all your good wishes for Lou. Unfortunately, it doesn't look good. He can't speak,

[meryl]

can't open his eyes, and is on a feeding tube. I blame the hospital for this, since they lowered his coumadin levels last week in order to do some tests. Then he came home for Thanksgiving, and his levels were way too low, and this was most probably the cause of his stroke. I can't tell you how terrified, grief-stricken and alone I feel right now. To make matters worse, we were just in the middle of doing our wills and health directives, so they're not completed in time.

I hate to say it, but I don't know if he'll recover, and it kills me to see him suffer. I'll be speaking to the doctor tomorrow in the morning. I don't know how I'm going to make it.

 

[michael-in-phoenix]

Meryl, I'm so sorry. My heart is broken for you, my friend.

 

[orchid]

I'm so sorry Meryl. Please think positive until you know more.

Warm hugs to you.

 

[deb-in-mi]

Oh Meryl, I am so sorry to hear this. Is there anyway we can support your from afar?

 

[mariadnoca]

Yes...if we can do anything please share. I'm so very sorry to hear this. Still sending healing and

positive vibes. They've improved meds for this, so hoping for a much improved outcome.

((((((((((((((((BIG hugs to you))))))))))))))))))))

 

[melissa-dallas]

I know nothing I say can help, but know I am holding you both close to my heart.

 

[emtd]

Meryl: I am so very sorry you are going through this difficult time. Do you know a health

professional who might help you with questions you want to ask the doctor? I'm afraid that's not me - but hopefully there is someone who could assist you.
We are praying for you.
Betty

 

[marilynfl]

Melissa said this perfectly.

 

[anna_x]

We're praying for you. Wish we could be there with you.

 

[barb_b]

Oh Meryl, I am so sorry to hear this... You know we are all here for you.

 

[joe]

This is so very sad. We are all thinking of you.

 

[dawn_mo]

Even having another person along with you when you are dealing with

health issues like this helps. They can help ask questions and remember what the doctors are saying to you. My mother-in-law accompanied me to doctor visits because as soon as I would leave, I would remember what was said. If there is someone that can be there with you when you talk to the doctors, I think that would be a great help.
You and Lou and in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[curious1]

Meryl, I am sending you and Lou many prayers and positive thoughts. I'm so sorry.

 

[curious1]

Amen.

 

[carianna-in-wa]

I don't have the right words at all, but please know that I am sending you love and strength.

 

[barbara-in-va]

Meryl, the brain is an amazing thing. Please don't give up, things could turn around...

my dad's stroke was not massive but he could not speak, walk, do personal hygiene, etc at first and did have a feed tube. He had to have lots of PT but learned to swallow and got rid of the feed tube. If you have time read some about strokes and how they effect men (very different from women). It is fascinating and will help you understand what is happening.

Having someone else with you, if possible, is a very good thing.

I can't imagine how you feel right now but please know you have lots of folks thinking about you and wishing you both the very best.

Do not hesitate to let us all know if we can help in any little way...

Take care of yourself please.

 

[gayr]

Meryl, Here is a saying that is so meaningful.....I hope it helps

Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
Lao Tzu

I hope you have all the strength and courage to get through this and I hope Lou does also.

 

[Guest]

So sorry. Thinking of you.

 

[erininny]

I'm so sorry. You and Lou are in my thoughts.