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Ruby Hondros posted an update

5 years ago (November 18, 2020)

I'm at home on IV antibiotics therapy for another 3-1/2 weeks. They had planned on having me 4 weeks on antibiotics. Surgery on Nov 24 and another 2 weeks of antibiotics. Cancelled surgery on 24th as my back is still not there. The good news is additional TEE shows infection... Read more.

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Shannon Gray

5 years ago (November 18, 2020)

Thinking of you and thankful you're in the mend and have family support throughout this.

Anonymous

5 years ago (November 18, 2020)

Hi Ruby, it's good to hear from and you are being looked after and taken care of. Glad you will be able to have your surgery in January. Be well and take good care of yourself. God bless you and have a Happy Thanksgiving

Ruby Hondros posted an update

5 years ago (October 29, 2020)

My surgery scheduled for yesterday Oct 28 was canceled as I ended up with slight fever and the blood cultures they did came back positive so I'm back in the hospital today sent to ER so they can ck me in an administer intervenous antiobiotics to identify the infection to... Read more.

Susan Lynn

5 years ago (October 29, 2020)

Oh, Ruby! Sorry to hear that, but every decision is made with your best interest in mind. These medical professionals know what they're doing and will ensure you have the greatest chance for an optimum result and recovery. You'll have to wait just a few more days to be our... Read more.

Anonymous

5 years ago (October 29, 2020)

Hi Ruby, it's frustrating to have a new health issue just when you were ready for surgery. But as Susan Lynn says, the medical professionals have your best interest at heart. When they feel you are ready it will happen and everything is going to be ok. Hang in there... Read more.

Steven Methot

5 years ago (October 29, 2020)

Drat. Drat, drat, drat. But... at least you know that they act in an abundance of care. Hang in there!

Rose Madura

5 years ago (October 29, 2020)

Yes. I always say trust the doctors because they know what they are doing. I'm sorry for this setback but I believe everything happens for a reason. God bless you.

Ruby Hondros

5 years ago (October 29, 2020)

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and encouragement . They are planning on finding this culprit and get the right antibiotics to hopefully resolve this. They also did MRI today to see if the infection has attacked my spine since I can nearly move. I'm optimistic as they plan... Read more.

Shannon Gray

5 years ago (October 30, 2020)

I'm so sorry... it's so hard to change course. Prayers that all will be resolved very soon.

Marie Myers

5 years ago (October 30, 2020)

Hope you get the source of infection figured out and treated. Keep us posted!

Lorraine Willmann

5 years ago (October 30, 2020)

Hi Ruby, I know the frustration of added issues and hoping for a quick response to your infection.

Elyse Sherman

5 years ago (October 30, 2020)

I'm so sorry, Ruby. That must have been so disappointing for you, but you're in a good, safe place where this will be taken care of and you'll get you'r surgery shortly and safely. ❤️

Ruby Hondros

5 years ago (October 30, 2020)

You are all an inspiration. They do have a good team here. They have identified the infection type but not completely certain on origination but ruling things out. Have begun intravenous antibiotics and more specific ones today. Did another Echo and MRI for lower back issue which could be related,... Read more.

Ginger Marine

5 years ago (October 31, 2020)

Ruby, like you my original AVR 5 years ago had to be postponed the day before-/because of a rooster attack! I was putting him up the day before the surgery when he turned on me and attacked my face! I can kind of laugh now. I had to be on... Read more.

Ruby Hondros posted an update

5 years ago (October 27, 2020)

It's the day before my surgery for mitral valve repair and what I didn't expect was my back to go out completely 5 days ago. I will still be doing surgery on Wednesday the 28th, but told them I will need assist in getting up and down , but can... Read more.

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Jim Archer

5 years ago (October 27, 2020)

Ruby, I am diagnosed with degenerative disk disease, stenosis in the lumbar and cervical spine, then toss in a bit of scoliosis. This is just the result of an active lifestyle after 70 years. Because I was pumped full of painkillers, I had no back pain while in the hospital,... Read more.

Anonymous

5 years ago (October 27, 2020)

Sorry about your back. I will pray for a successful surgery and a recovery. You just have to be more careful. God bless you and will be thinking of you. Blessings

Ruby Hondros

5 years ago (October 28, 2020)

Thank you Jim and Ana for encouraging comments. I'm hoping the drugs they give you at the hospital will keep the pain to subside. Major spasms have subsided and I'm trying to go in with a positive mind. I think the stress and trying to get ready for surgery just... Read more.

Ruby Hondros

5 years ago (October 28, 2020)

I have had back issues from time to time with scoliosis but it was never this bad before. Mind body are connected for sure.

Lee Wright

5 years ago (October 28, 2020)

Maybe go for some acupuncture for your back before surgery, I have heard it is helpful for back issues, I find it helpful for other stuff of mine.

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