The doctor was in this afternoon. Since we were able to get Tony into the ER fast enough that her "stroke" was downgraded to a TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) -- at least that's what the doctor told us (according to American Heart Association's web site, the TIA is a mini-stroke or a warning stroke -- yet he told us the only difference between a stroke and a TIA is the fact that there is no permanent brain damage with the TIA. It's a little confusing, but that's not what's important, because the most important words in the consultation were "no permanent brain damage."
He has ordered a carotid CT Angiogram to check out the vessels of brain to confirm there are no clots left. We probably won't have the results of that until sometime tomorrow.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
She Walked!
When I got to the hospital this morning (I got here a little late today because I had to meet someone to take Walkir to church camp this morning), the physical therapist was in the room. She got Tony up and Tony was able to stand. I was excited to see that she could put her weight on her right leg. Then Pam, the pt, got a walker and walked with Tony outside the room and back. Tony was in a lot of pain when she was finished, but what a sight!
Tony also smiled at me, and the corners of her mouth were even. I have never seen such a beautiful smile.
The nurse told me the neurologist is on the floor. Hopefully, we'll be able to get the results of the TEE and MRI.
Tony also smiled at me, and the corners of her mouth were even. I have never seen such a beautiful smile.
The nurse told me the neurologist is on the floor. Hopefully, we'll be able to get the results of the TEE and MRI.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Overwhelmed
The love, prayers, energy and even money has been poured out on Tony's behalf. We are receiving messages from people we've never met.
A dear friend of ours, Tony Mast, even set up an accout to take donations to help offset some of the financial issues we have had come up -- even before the stroke: http://tonymast.chipin.com/mark-and-tonykimberly
Thank you, Tony. Thank you all who have shared yourselves with us. Money is helpful, but not everyone has money to share. Prayers and good energy are invaluable at this time.
A dear friend of ours, Tony Mast, even set up an accout to take donations to help offset some of the financial issues we have had come up -- even before the stroke: http://tonymast.chipin.com/mark-and-tonykimberly
Thank you, Tony. Thank you all who have shared yourselves with us. Money is helpful, but not everyone has money to share. Prayers and good energy are invaluable at this time.
The Adventure Begins before it Starts
Tony is in the Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO, in the Neural Trauma ICU. She had a stroke on June 4th. They were able to get her to the hospital early enough to get TPA for her. TPA is a drug they call the "clot buster". She is responding to the TPA well. TPA has a 6-8% mortality rate - is one out of twelve, so it was a very hard decision to make, but, they believe, the right choice for her. She seems to be responding well, and the hospital staff watched her very carefully overnight. Tony's right side is affected, which means that the stroke hit the left side of her brain.
Today she was scheduled for an MRI, and a TEE. The MRI is to make sure there aren't any clots lurking anywhere in her body. The TEE involves running a scope down her esophagus to check out the top lobe of her heart. Apparently, strokes are often caused by a weak muscle or valve at the top of the heart that doesn't pump correctly and the blood coagulates. Then, when the heart does pump the blood, it sends the clots through the body. They are testing to make sure that doesn't happen. We don't know what the course of action is if that is the case. However, it will be good to know the cause of the stroke, if possible, so they can better assure another will not happen.
Today she was scheduled for an MRI, and a TEE. The MRI is to make sure there aren't any clots lurking anywhere in her body. The TEE involves running a scope down her esophagus to check out the top lobe of her heart. Apparently, strokes are often caused by a weak muscle or valve at the top of the heart that doesn't pump correctly and the blood coagulates. Then, when the heart does pump the blood, it sends the clots through the body. They are testing to make sure that doesn't happen. We don't know what the course of action is if that is the case. However, it will be good to know the cause of the stroke, if possible, so they can better assure another will not happen.
The Great Korol-Evans Adventure
Welcome to The Great Korol-Evans Adventure. In this blog we will document our family's adventure beginning the Summer of 2009.
Due to the economic situation of our times, Tony and Mark have not been able to find lucrative full-time jobs. Tony has a PhD in Theatre from Northwestern University and Mark has a B.S. of Organizational Leadership from Greenville College. Since we were unable to find jobs, we have decided to sell our SUV, purchase a RV and go on the road performing, working, and otherwise making ourselves available to Rennaissance Festivals.
Tony has performed and worked at Rennaissance Festivals since 1998 where she started in the Maryland Rennaissance Festival (MDRF). Tony is also the foremost scholar of Rennaissance Festivals as she has written the first scholarly book on Rennaissance festivals titled Rennaissance Festivals: Merrying the Past and Present -- due out late summer or early autumn, 2009. Mark has performed in numerous operas, concerts and recitals and has been professionally trained in vocal performance for over twenty years.
Since we are both professionally trained entertainers, we decided to put together a troupe along with our son, Wallace, called A Klasse Acte AKA Rogues to Royals. We specialize in interactive improvisation, and will soon be putting together stage shows as well.
This blog is for our friends and family to follow along on our adventure.
Let the adventure begin...
Due to the economic situation of our times, Tony and Mark have not been able to find lucrative full-time jobs. Tony has a PhD in Theatre from Northwestern University and Mark has a B.S. of Organizational Leadership from Greenville College. Since we were unable to find jobs, we have decided to sell our SUV, purchase a RV and go on the road performing, working, and otherwise making ourselves available to Rennaissance Festivals.
Tony has performed and worked at Rennaissance Festivals since 1998 where she started in the Maryland Rennaissance Festival (MDRF). Tony is also the foremost scholar of Rennaissance Festivals as she has written the first scholarly book on Rennaissance festivals titled Rennaissance Festivals: Merrying the Past and Present -- due out late summer or early autumn, 2009. Mark has performed in numerous operas, concerts and recitals and has been professionally trained in vocal performance for over twenty years.
Since we are both professionally trained entertainers, we decided to put together a troupe along with our son, Wallace, called A Klasse Acte AKA Rogues to Royals. We specialize in interactive improvisation, and will soon be putting together stage shows as well.
This blog is for our friends and family to follow along on our adventure.
Let the adventure begin...
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