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HahnSolo Jul 03 2009 08:59 AM

I kind of feel a need to vent, and hope you guys understand.... I want to let you all know that my wife, Larissa is in the hospital. On Tuesday she began getting flu or stomach-virus like symptoms. After a trip to the doctor on Wednesday, her fever went down the next morning. But, she soon started to have shortness of breath and hyperventilation. Back to the doctors, where he was unable to get a blood sample or take a pulse. Her extremities were already not receiving enough blood. So she was rushed to Good Samaritan in Suffern. Without going into too much detail, and I certainly will forgot some important details, Larissa has a really bad infection. Unfortunately the doctors at this time do not know the root cause. So, Bad News first: Her kidneys are infected and had shut down. Her liver is infected. Her temperature spiked as high as 104, and her pulse rate was as high as 175 (which I am told is really high), and her blood pressure was down around 40. Without pulling any punches, I was told by two physicians that there was a chance she would not survive the night. Now the good news. First and foremost, she did survive the night. Her temperature is back to normal. Her pulse rate is down to 140 (still high, but much better than where we were), and her blood pressure was steady at around 90. She had some minor urine discharge overnight as well. This is good because: a) she hadn't urinated the past two days, and b) it shows there is some sign of life in her kidneys. Other good news: her chest xrays showed clear lungs, her heart is good and young, and no signs of brain damage. So where are we now? The doctors are somewhat encouraged that she took positive steps last night. Right now they are trying to maintain her bp around 90 and get her pulse rate down. Today could be a big day: there are cultures results coming back, plus some other tests. The longer her body can repel the infection, even in small steps, the better. Fingers crossed that we can get a grip on what the infection is. I spoke with multiple doctors today. There is still a chance she might need a dialysis on her kidney, but (and here is more good news), he wants to wait six hours to see. He doesn't feel it is an immediate need. And please, Mets, for the love of God, do something right for a change and sweep the fuckin' Phils. Do it for Larissa.

themetfairy Jul 03 2009 09:10 AM

Han - all the best of good vibes to Larissa. It does sound serious, but her overnight progress was very encouraging. Hang in there. Vent away however much you need to, and keep us informed about Larissa's progress. {{Hugs}}

HahnSolo Jul 03 2009 09:14 AM

Thanks TMF. I will try to keep you guys posted.

Methead Jul 03 2009 09:15 AM

Whoa. All the best, and good luck. I hope she whups that infection good, whatever it is.

A Boy Named Seo Jul 03 2009 09:20 AM

Many, many positive thoughts and vibes from California, man.

TransMonk Jul 03 2009 09:22 AM

Lots of good wishes coming your way from me.

Swan Swan H Jul 03 2009 09:24 AM

Hahn, you take care of Larissa, we'll take care of prodding on the Mets for you. Tell her a lot of people she never met are pulling real hard for her.

PiggiesTomatoes Jul 03 2009 09:26 AM

Prayers and positive thoughts from FL (and Orange County NY this evening as I'm flying up to see family). Good luck!

Kong76 Jul 03 2009 09:34 AM

Wow, scary stuff. Hope she's home soon and everything is back to normal before you know it.

bmfc1 Jul 03 2009 09:36 AM

Wishing you and your wife all the best.

Kong76 Jul 03 2009 09:39 AM

Keep after the doctors and hospital staff and make sure they remember there are no holiday weekends in that business. Sometimes the hospital can go into cruise control over a long weekend.

metirish Jul 03 2009 09:40 AM

WOW , very scary stuff , all the best from here, please keep us up to date.

TheOldMole Jul 03 2009 10:20 AM

Every good thought and wish for Larissa.

Nymr83 Jul 03 2009 10:20 AM

i hope your wife feels better soon

Mendoza Line Jul 03 2009 10:23 AM

Positive vibes from Reykjavik. I think we've pretty much got the whole Western Hemisphere covered now. Hang in there.

sharpie Jul 03 2009 11:10 AM

Best of luck to Larissa, Hahn.

Benjamin Grimm Jul 03 2009 11:17 AM

Wow. I can imagine how frightening this can be. I hope she has a full and speedy recovery.

MFS62 Jul 03 2009 11:34 AM

Hang in there. We're all with you in our thoughts and prayers. If you need to vent, VentsRUs. But that should be secondary. The health of your wife is most important. Later

seawolf17 Jul 03 2009 12:31 PM

Very scary, but we've got your back, and you've got hers. Hang in there.

dgwphotography Jul 03 2009 12:37 PM

Hahn - My thoughts and prayers go to you and your wife - I hope she makes a speedy and full recovery. It sounds like your wife was septic - mom went through this about 2 months ago - it was a real scary time for us. She's completely recovered now, and I pray for the same thing for your wife.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 03 2009 12:52 PM

Yeow. Best wishes for a full and fast recovery. Hang in there!

Edgy DC Jul 03 2009 01:18 PM

I think it goes without saying that we'd all give up all Met rallies for Larissa rallies. But yeah, our best thoughts are with you in DC.

smg58 Jul 03 2009 01:28 PM

Hang in there, and best wishes to your wife.

Rockin' Doc Jul 03 2009 02:13 PM

You aned Larissa are both in my prayers. May she have a complete recovery.

Gwreck Jul 03 2009 02:35 PM

All the best to your family and your wife. Hope for a speedy recovery.

G-Fafif Jul 03 2009 03:41 PM

Best of luck, Hahn, to you and your wife.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 03 2009 04:11 PM

Am crossing every appendage I have for Larissa, H.

DocTee Jul 03 2009 05:04 PM

Best wishes from NorCal. Sounds like the worst might be over. Hang in there.

Fman99 Jul 03 2009 08:34 PM

="Edgy DC":lz7e1un1]I think it goes without saying that we'd all give up all Met rallies for Larissa rallies. But yeah, our best thoughts are with you in DC.[/quote:lz7e1un1] I agree. I have the inside out hat on for your wife, metaphorically speaking. Hope everything turns out all right. HahnSolo Jul 03 2009 09:05 PM Wow, thanks for the response. An update: she had a good day today, taking small, baby steps (not literally). Blood pressure is strong, lungs strong, fever stayed down. Kidney and liver are still problem areas, but she is getting some urine out, which is a good sign. Gotta go (little kids with lots of questions), but will do my best to keep you guys updated. And yes, the CCU unit has SNY. I saw that debacle. themetfairy Jul 03 2009 09:09 PM Thanks for the update Han. That all sounds like excellent news. Continued good vibes for Larissa! Fman99 Jul 03 2009 09:15 PM How they could air SNY in a CCU is a mystery. That's the last thing a sick person needs. Glad Mrs. Solo is on a road to recovery, or hoping that to be the case. Edgy DC Jul 03 2009 09:22 PM ="HahnSolo":2v5aa12r]And yes, the CCU unit has SNY. I saw that debacle.[/quote:2v5aa12r] Like I said, if Larissa gets all the rallies and the Mets don't, I'll be one happy fan. Centerfield Jul 04 2009 06:06 AM Pulling for you and your wife Hahn. I'm glad to see things are moving in the right direction. metsmarathon Jul 04 2009 06:28 AM jeez, best of luck to the solos! i'll go out on a limb and volunteer all of philly's rallies your way, too. Kong76 Jul 04 2009 07:17 AM HS: And yes, the CCU unit has SNY <<< Aside from maybe prepping for upcoming stress tests or something this would seem counter productive. Hope she's out soon. cooby Jul 05 2009 12:57 PM Hahn Solo, I just saw this...I hope and pray she is continuing to improve. HahnSolo Jul 06 2009 10:23 AM Thanks again everybody. The hopes and prayers we are getting from friends, family, (you guys too!) mean a lot. At this time she has suffered no setbacks. She is still critical, but is making some nice progress with her blood pressure, oxygenation, pulse rate, and temperature. They even took her off her paralyzing agent for a while and she was quite cognizant of her surroundings and moving her hands (quite demonstratively, I might add). So things are hopeful up in Suffern. Not so much in Flushing. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 06 2009 10:35 AM So gratifying to hear, man. (I wouldn't put on the Dodger series, though.) themetfairy Jul 06 2009 11:11 AM Good to hear Han - tell Larissa that we're all pulling for her :) metirish Jul 06 2009 11:45 AM When I see you post here Hahn I really hope it's good news so this is great , continued improvement for Larissa. dgwphotography Jul 06 2009 12:04 PM Hahn - this is really great news - I'll keep her in my thoughts and prayers. TheOldMole Jul 06 2009 02:32 PM Suffern is where it counts. This is the good news we all care about. Kong76 Jul 06 2009 05:24 PM Good to hear an upbeat update ... hang in there Hahn and family. HahnSolo Jul 11 2009 07:26 AM Been a few days with an update, but things are really looking up. We are not out of the woods entirely, but we've emerged from the deep stuff, and now we can see the sun through the tree coverings. She is awake and alert, talking, complaining (that's actually a good thing), and on the road to recovery. Her kidneys are still not quite where they need to be (though she has had a couple of positive dialyssis procedures), but they are confident she will be able to get her kidneys going again on their own. Also her room is now Infection Free, meaning we can bring things in, and we don't have to suit up in mask and gown to see her. Otherwise there are no major setbacks to this point. Still in CCU, but again that is good...you get more attentive care as a CCU patient than you do as a "regular" patient. But they will reevaluate on Monday to see if she is OK to go to the general population (is that a hospital term or a prison term?). Thanks again for all your support. Give me two weeks and I should be back to bitching about Manuel, Omar, and the medical/training staffs. Swan Swan H Jul 11 2009 07:44 AM I was really hoping that no news was good news, and here it is. Great stuff, Hahn, and it sounds like her medical staff deserves no bitching. Make sure she has some cigarettes to trade for favors when she goes into the general population. metirish Jul 11 2009 08:06 AM ="HahnSolo":2w580de7]Been a few days with an update, but things are really looking up. We are not out of the woods entirely, but we've emerged from the deep stuff, and now we can see the sun through the tree coverings. .[/quote:2w580de7] Wish we could say this about the Mets..... really great news about Larrisa , best place for her is the CCU.... TheOldMole Jul 11 2009 08:40 AM Wonderful news. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 11 2009 10:22 AM Remember hearing my grandfather talk again for the first time after he went briefly comatose following chemo for liver cancer. He opened his eyes, croaked a cough... and called the nurses racist. "And," he hissed, "I think they're talking about me! Jerks!" I don't think I've laughed so hard since. So very glad to hear the ol' lady's in complaining shape, herself. Edgy DC Jul 11 2009 10:24 AM Clapping for Larissa. themetfairy Jul 11 2009 10:41 AM Very glad to hear about Larissa's progress. Tell her to keep up the great work :) Kong76 Jul 11 2009 11:55 AM Glad to hear that she's progressing nicely! I too was hoping that a few days without news was a good thing. Fman99 Jul 13 2009 07:54 AM Got to see Fdad this past weekend for the first time since he started his chemo. He seemed upbeat. Bald, yes, though he has retained his moustache and eyebrows. He looked good. Two treatments to go for him. themetfairy Jul 13 2009 09:02 AM Great news Fman! LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 13 2009 10:14 AM ="Fman99":agqkgpmx]Bald, yes, though he has retained his moustache and eyebrows. [/quote:agqkgpmx] Like an oncological Wooly Willy? That's kind of awesome. Not quite as awesome as the other news, though. Good to hear. Rockin' Doc Jul 13 2009 07:57 PM Glad to see that Larissa Solo and Fdad are both on the mend. Continued prayers ans best wishes for both your families. Triple Dee Jul 14 2009 01:18 AM I wish both your loved ones have a speedy recovery. Centerfield Jul 14 2009 07:57 AM Those Organa women are tough. Good news all around. Edgy DC Jul 16 2009 09:58 PM Not to steal Han's thunder, but he just threw up a Facebook posting reporting that his wife is out of CCU. Some news, I figure, shouldn't wait. Kong76 Jul 17 2009 04:19 AM Nice news to sign-on to. metirish Jul 17 2009 04:42 AM Great news :) Rockin' Doc Jul 17 2009 07:04 PM Awesome. HahnSolo Jul 18 2009 09:56 PM FMan, my thoughts are with your dad. Good luck to him. I will return the favor and put on my metaphorical rally cap for him. HahnSolo Jul 21 2009 02:23 PM The news I am extremely happy to report: She's home. Thanks to all of you for your messages of support. I appreciated it greatly. Larissa has also read this thread and was overwhelmed. She even got a few chuckles along the way. I said this earlier to TMF. The next time anybody talks smack to me about Mets fans, I'm directing them to this thread. Edgy DC Jul 21 2009 02:30 PM Welcome home, Larissa. I'm satisfied. The Mets can stop being awful now. HahnSolo Jul 21 2009 02:34 PM ="Edgy DC"]Welcome home, Larissa. I'm satisfied. The Mets can stop being awful now. Yes, I have noticed that the Mets complete turn for the worst began the day after she entered the hospital. John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 21 2009 02:35 PM Great news. metirish Jul 21 2009 02:44 PM "S o I said to Larissa , I said - hey Larissa great that you are now home , I got some great news too , Jeff told me I get to keep my job" themetfairy Jul 21 2009 02:54 PM That's fabulous - I'm thrilled for you and your whole family :) Kong76 Jul 21 2009 07:58 PM Good to hear, hope things are back to normal soon for everyone. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Jul 21 2009 09:52 PM (Smiling broadly.)