Vickster

**carbonhed** · 24th July 2014, 20:56

Not good.

My Dad went through that, full isolation unit, the whole nine yards.... but he came through it. So chin up and best wishes.

**Robbo** · 25th July 2014, 06:38

Our thoughts are with you Paul and for a speedy recovery for Vicky.

**Paul in NZ** · 25th July 2014, 20:06

Todays update.... Vicki had a pretty major emergency this morning. The whole ICU team with every machine in the hospital (including the one that goes 'bing') ready to pounce. The respiratory team got her going again ... She had a CPAC mask that would have scared Darth Vader and looked like an octopus on her face... Gleep.. Pretty intense...

However she also had a specialised nurse and frequent visits from ICU team member doing their best to keep her out of ICU and in High Dependency Unit.. HOWEVER this was the crisis we were waiting for and from the look of her this afternoon I would suggest we have turned a corner.

Before we get excited lets remember that this means we are now not fearing the worst but planning for the best and there is still no talk of going home as her lungs still need time and work to repair. She had an x/ray in bed this afternoon and the doctors were not that happy with it...

Still - I'm at home and will sleep tonight....

**Swoop** · 25th July 2014, 20:09

Bugger.

Sorry to hear of this Paul. Let's hope she has turned the corner, as you say.
Stay strong mate!

**caseye** · 25th July 2014, 20:12

Sleep well, you need rest too Paul.
Keep reading everything you get to Vicki, she's hearing them alright.
Best wishes and thoughts for you both.

**Ocean1** · 25th July 2014, 20:15

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Todays update.... Vicki had a pretty major emergency this morning. The whole ICU team with every machine in the hospital (including the one that goes 'bing') ready to pounce. The respiratory team got her going again ... She had a CPAC mask that would have scared Darth Vader and looked like an octopus on her face... Gleep.. Pretty intense...

However she also had a specialised nurse and frequent visits from ICU team member doing their best to keep her out of ICU and in High Dependency Unit.. HOWEVER this was the crisis we were waiting for and from the look of her this afternoon I would suggest we have turned a corner.

Before we get excited lets remember that this means we are now not fearing the worst but planning for the best and there is still no talk of going home as her lungs still need time and work to repair. She had an x/ray in bed this afternoon and the doctors were not that happy with it...

Still - I'm at home and will sleep tonight....

Sounds promising Paul, here's hoping for more good news tomorrow.

Fucking wonderful stuff is modern healthcare.

Eat something.

**Sharry** · 25th July 2014, 20:53

Wow she has been one tough lady to come through all this. I am pleased you are going to sleep tonight... after a good feed I hope.
Hope tomorrow brings more recovery.

**Paul in NZ** · 25th July 2014, 20:56

Thanks guys... I saw her back behind her eyes today... Pretty emotional to get her back....

**Paul in NZ** · 25th July 2014, 21:09

One thing that needs to be said .... Our GP Dr Jan Lavery is all pure CLASS. She was at home tonight and rang me on my cell this afternoon when she got a courtesy copy of Vickis last xray. She was worried about Vicki and called me on her dime after she had already gone above and beyond getting us into hospital...

She had an initial consult with Vicki Monday - had us in and out of xray at another location, prescription filled and in our hand, documents done and medical team at hospital contacted in 30 mins... She came out to the car at her practise to check on Vicki....

Dr Lavery is a credit to GP's everywhere and without a doubt the best and kindest doctor we have ever had...

**Edbear** · 25th July 2014, 21:14

We're all with you both, mate. I may be only stating the obvious, but is it Pneumonia or Pleurisy?

**Edbear** · 25th July 2014, 21:16

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

One thing that needs to be said .... Our GP Dr Jan Lavery is all pure CLASS. She was at home tonight and rang me on my cell this afternoon when she got a courtesy copy of Vickis last xray. She was worried about Vicki and called me on her dime after she had already gone above and beyond getting us into hospital...

She had an initial consult with Vicki Monday - had us in and out of xray at another location, prescription filled and in our hand, documents done and medical team at hospital contacted in 30 mins... She came out to the car at her practise to check on Vicki....

Dr Lavery is a credit to GP's everywhere and without a doubt the best and kindest doctor we have ever had...

Do tell her that we all appreciate and admire her kindness and dedication.

**Paul in NZ** · 25th July 2014, 21:36

Originally Posted by Edbear

We're all with you both, mate. I may be only stating the obvious, but is it Pneumonia or Pleurisy?

Pneumonia

At the oh crap end of the scale

**cc rider** · 26th July 2014, 02:04

looking forward to hearing from you on KB Vicki when you're all tickety-boo

Glad to hear you're taking care of yourself Paul

CC

**Paul in NZ** · 26th July 2014, 19:40

No great progress today (day 6 in hospital) but no falling back either so we will call it a draw... Managed to eat a little again by herself so its all helping towards the first goal of getting her into a ward and out of high dependency...