THIS IS A DAY BY DAY RECORD OF WHAT CLAIRE BIANCO EXPERIENCED, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, ACCOMPLISHED:
It all began when Sal had a colonoscopy on August 29th 2013 because Dr Biaocco, his Gastroenterologist, had found some very small Polyps in his previous colonoscopy in 2011 and recommended he have another one in two years. After the 2013 procedure, Sal was told that he now has a “Phase-1 Cancer” and it needed immediate attention. The Doctor made an appointment his associate, Dr Goldberg, and said he who would begin a Chemotherapy and Radiation program. Although Sal was initially shocked by the news, he realized that he wanted more information before he met with Dr Goldberg, so he began researching where there was the best Cancer Hospital. On September 3rd 2013, Sal visited Dr Goldberg and was told that a stint would be put into his chest area and Chemo would begin at once. Afterwards, both Claire and Sal felt that before going forward they would look further into what was best to do next, as Sal felt he didn’t want to go in the direction of Chemo/Radiation. Our first thought was to visit with our family Doctors and friends, Ray and Dianne Magliullo, so we asked Dr Biaocco to send all records to our family doctors. We met them both on Sept 9th 2013 and they suggested we meet with Dr Landolphi, our Cardiologist, who saw us the next day, Sept 10th, who then said Sal needed a stress test and a PET scan. He performed the stress text in his office that same day and gave a prescription for the PET. While all this was going on, Claire’s Macular Degeneration was spreading to her left eye and she was getting injections in both her eyes, and besides all this, we were moving into a new apartment in three days. 2 On Sept 12th, Sal had a PET scan and met again with Dr Landolphi who said that Sal has a Ascending Aortic Aneurysm that was 4.1 cc and small enough to let alone for now, but it needs close watching, by having another PET scan in a few months to see if grows at all. Afterwards we discussed my Cancer and who best to remove it. He recommended a Dr Khalife. So I asked to have my records sent to Dr Khalife, after making an appointment with his office. On Sept 19th we met with Dr Khalife who gave a complete description of the operation and it’s after affects, including a temporary Colonoscopy bag. He said that he would perform the operation at Winthrop Hospital. We were impressed with Dr Khalife and he left Sal with a better understanding of what he had to go through in the next few weeks, as his memories of the bag that would stick out of his stomach, were not good. His first cousin, Vinci-boy had to wear one his whole life from the time he and Sal were very young. Because there was a possibility of an unclear reading from the PET scan, Sal was set up for another CAT scan. On Sept 24th at 9:00 am Sal had a CAT scan and it was confirmed that there was a Ascending Aortic Aneurism at 4.1cc above his heart. The Doctors all agreed that since it has not grown, and it fell under a size that was safe, that another CAT scan would be needed again within 6 months. On Sept 26th we went to the admitting office of Winthrop Hospital for Sal who then had an Endoscopic Rectal Ultrasound. The results came back that all was well, so now all was set for the Cancer operation to proceed forward. So who and where? Sal had already investigated Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in Manhattan, and knew there was a branch in Commack, on Long Island, so he made an appointment to meet with Dr Desai on Oct 2nd . On Monday Sept 27th, Dr Khalife’s office called to say they have set up for an operation for the Cancer removal on Oct 11th at Winthrop Hospital, saying all pertinent records should be sent to their office. That same day they went to Dr Magliullo to request the records, and their advice to us moving forward. They recommended that we visit with our Cardiologist Dr Landolphi for his opinion and release. On Sept 28th we visited Dr Landolphi and he agreed that Dr Khalife was very good and that he would give Sal a Release and send his records. Still not satisfied, and knowing Sal had an appointment with Dr Desai of Sloan Kettering, they decided to call Dr Biaocco, where it all began. His recommendation was that Memorial Sloan Kettering was the best hospital in the World for Cancer surgery, and we should meet with Dr Weiser their top Surgeon. That information made us wait till we met with Dr Desai. On Oct 2nd we went to Commack to meet with Dr Desai who recommended that we go to Manhattan and meet with Dr Weiser and/or a Dr Hullio Garcia for the surgery Sal Needed. She made an appointment to meet with them on Oct 4th. After leaving, we called Dr Michael Bianco, Sal’s cousin who is an Anesthesiologist at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, NY, and he agreed what was said about Sloan Kettering. On Oct 4th we went to the city and met with Dr Aguilar who said there was no question about surgery over Chemo/Radiation, as the cancer is only Phase 1, and is best to simply remove it, but what was necessary, was to find out how far the cancer was above the Anus. All this would be accomplished with another Colonoscopy that he would personally perform immediately, and Sal was also able to see the cancer at that time. Upon arriving home, Sal then cancelled the operation set for Oct 11th at Winthrop Hospital and called Dr Khalife telling him our plans were to have the operation done at Memorial Sloan Kettering. The next two weeks were spent doing just regular things together, seeing doctors for eyes, and teeth, and all other normal things that people do.
On Oct 21st we went to Manhattan to have a EKG at 1:30 pm with Dr Gupta and afterwards at 5:30 pm for an MRI. The operation was set for Oct 29th . Claire visited Dr Magliullo for a cold she had on Oct 22nd (Sal had to be careful as he catches a cold easily.)
On Oct 23rd we went again to Manhattan for pre-surgical testing. At that time Dr Aguilar gave Sal another colonoscopy and Sal was then able to watch and saw his cancer as the Doctor showed it all on a screen. Sal asked if it might be removed by entering through the anus like a Colonoscopy, but instead, cut out the Cancer removing it that way. Doctor Aguilar, smiled and said no way.
As expected, Sal caught a cold on Oct 25th! and it got real bad, so they went to Dr Magliullo on Oct 28th to get drugs to combat the cold, as the operation was coming up, but when they told Dr. Aguilar’s office about the cold, they cancelled it and rescheduled it for Nov 12th.
On the first of November, Dr Aguilar called to ask about the cold and how he was doing. On Nov 6th Claire had an appointment with her eye Specialist, a Dr Canivalle, who impressed both Sal and Claire with his personality and dress. Claire’s left eye was now giving her trouble as well as the right.
On Nov7th- Dr Magliullo cleared Sal for the operation.
On Nov 12th- Robert Cuni, Claire’s son, dropped us off at the Hospital very early and Sal was operated later and all went well. Claire stayed the night waiting for Sal to wake up. Chris Kenny, Claire’s son in law, picked her up the next day and took her home. On Nov 14th Sal got up and walked a mile and felt great. Claire stayed home for the next 4 days having her own health problem to solve.
On Nov 18th Trey picked Sal and drove him home and all was happiness. It was Spenser’s birthday and Trey still brought me home. GREAT.
On Nov 19th a nurse came every day for a week, along with a therapist. All was well for a week, but Sal started having problems.
On Nov 26th- Sal went back to the hospital, and back to square one! On Nov 30th Sal came home and hopefully for good, or till January for the removal of the Ileostomy bag.
On Dec 4th- Sal became dehydrated and dizzy so, he drove to Good Samaritan Hospital and went the emergency ward and asked for Dr Michael Bianco. Michael came down and did wonders for Sal’s comfort. It turned out that his kidneys were failing. He had an appointment that day to visit with Dr Aguilar in Manhattan, so it was cancelled but they wanted to be kept in the loop.
On Dec 7th, “The day of Infamy”, Sal went home from the hospital. Claire was having difficulty with her eyes and needed attention as well.
On Dec 9th- Claire visited Dr Kiernan for injections in both her eyes. On Dec 14th, Claire’s birthday, Sal had a bad night with ear ache, nauthius, and dizziness so bad, he could not stand up. On Dec 15th a birthday party was held for Claire where her children, Grand Children, and Kimber(Dog) celebrated and it was fun for all.
On Dec 16th- Back to Dr Magliullo for Sal to combat his Ear Ache and Nausea. On Dec 18th Sal went back into Good Sam Hospital at 10:00PM. On Dec 19th When Claire visited she met with Dr James Ksia, a Cardiologist, who said that after tests, Sal has a very high Potassium level.
On Dec 20th at Good Sam, Sal was cauterized and the Doctors there said that Sal should be rushed to St Francis Hospital by Ambulance for open Heart surgery.
From here on out I will tell what happened to Sal by recording EXACTLY as Claire wrote it daily.
December 21st Sal texted me that Dr Rovenski came to visit him, and told him surgery would be tomorrow, but he was allowed to get up and walk around. Thank God! Perry and I will be going at 10:30 am.
December 22nd Perry, Robert, Angela, and Doctor Michael all came with me to the hospital. Well today Sal is having open heart surgery. “God protect him” I love him so much. He was operated a 9:00am. Sal had a second surgery at 9:00pm and his heart was bleeding a lot. He had a third surgery at 4:00am the next morning.
December 23rd even with Sal’s set back, he still is stable, no bleeding, or damage to his liver or kidneys. Trey came at 12:30 pm. Perry and I came at 11:00am. Dr Michael also came to see Sal and Big Neil also came. I talked to the nurse, and she said he’s stable… I told Trey the same. (It’s challenging) I stayed all night.
Christmas Eve, December 24th Tomorrow Perry and I will go at 10:00am Christmas Day
December 25th Went to see Sal
December 26th I went to see Sal. They did a cleaning inside his chest with antibiotics. His heart rate went way up. Left at 3:00pm… He was stable
December 27th Angela Birthday. Trey Cancelled Buying of the house’s Closing. Robert and I went to see Sal at 10:00am
December 28th Perry and I went to St Francis to see Sal at 11:30am, he is stable and doing good
December 29th Perry and I was going to see Sal. Trey was already there. The doctor said that he wants to wait to take pump out.
December 30th Today Doctor Rovenski is going to make a test which will see if Sal’s heart can tolerate them taking the pump out. Please God let it work. They did not make the test, as Sal’s blood pressure dropped.
December 31st All vital signs are good (Heart rate, Blood Pressure, urine. Dr. Rovenski called said he would do it Thursday Jan 2nd, if all stays the same. And we will not wake him-or close his chest for a few days. I stayed at Angela’s for New Years Eve with Perry
January 1st Called in the AM—all is the same except they gave him one unit of blood. I went at 12:30pm. They changed his food intake so he can urinate more, otherwise all is the same. Michael came and we had a nice visit. Talked to Trey and he will come tomorrow.
January 2nd They stopped the pump…it worked! They will give him Dialysis today and take the pump out. They did not take the pump out…I stayed the night. Called Dr’s Aguilar, Landolphi, and Magliullo with Sal’s status.
January 3rd I stayed at the hospital all day with Trey. Doctor Rovenski had two other emergency surgeries; it was too late for him to close Sal’s chest. He said that Dialysis seems to help, we shall wait and see. I went home at 4:00pm, and Trey drove me.
January 4th Went to see Sal at 11:30am. He was on Dialysis for 6 hours and again it seemed to be helping him. Dr Rovenski said he will be doing another dialysis tomorrow, then on Monday he will take out the pump.
January 5th I will go and stay over again. Perry will also. Angela came at 7:00am, it was a good day the next morning.
January 6th Please God bring him back to me. I miss him! Big day today! I pray that it works. Today is the 14th day!!! The doctor took the heart pump out today “Yea” a success!!! He is still not out of the woods, but tiny steps every day. He looks much better in his face, swelling is down. Dialysis again today.
January 7th Robert and I went today… he really looks good.
January 8th Today Angela and I will go. It was a good day, as Sal’s chest was closed today I could not go well. But it did. He is strong. ”Yea” “Yea” The Doctor was amazed! He keeps surprising everyone.
January 9th Today Sal looked better. He recognized me. They gave him dialysis again. It’s the 6th time. He is slowly coming back. They took the paralyzing drug off. Now they will slowly take him off the other drugs, then the breathing tube will come out on Monday.
January 10th Today they took away some of the wires and tubes. He only has feeding and breathing left. They switch the intravenous from his neck to his arm. He reacted to me and nodded and blinked his eyes when I told him to. Big Neil came while Robert and I were there. Today was the 21st day.
January 11th Today Perry and I went and Sal looked pretty good. His eyes were just open very little. He was more relaxed. He fround a lot. Kim, one of his 9 nurses, said that I could move his arms and feet. So I did, and he frond and pulled down. He did not like it. That was a good sign.
January 12th Perry and I will go today. They changed his RX. It will wake him up more and he will be more aware. I met the pulmonary Doctor, and he said that on Tuesday for the Breathing tube.
January 13th Today Robert took me. Sal had a fever of 101*. They gave him Tylenol and it was gone at night. They changed his bed so it’s easier to turn him. Tomorrow they will take a CAT scan.
January 14th Went at 9:30 with Angela, Found him a little more awake, he moved his feet and hands a little and opened and closed his mouth. It looks like a reaction to me when I talk to him. The Neurologist talked to us and said that Sal may not come out of it. His brain all is good, no bleeding or strokes. He may have Nurapety in his legs and arms. I pray that he is wrong. He also said that he will have delirium, it may pass, or may not.
January 15th An appointment was cancelled today at 2:00 pm with Dr Aguilar, and a lab visit on the 4th floor. (It was originally planned to remove the Ileostomy bag, as this appointment was made after the removal of the Cancer). This is the first day I did not go into the Hospital, as they are taking the breathing tube out at 10:00pm. Trey is there. Angela, Chris, Rob and I took boxes and other stuff from the storage and brought it to the Photo studio at Angela’s.
January 16th Well, it didn’t happen again today, they still haven’t taken out the tube in his throat, they say tonight! I hope so, poor Sal. Robert and I went today and we stayed 1.5 hours. I feel so sad and upset that I can’t help him. I am so scared that he is not going to be himself. Trey feels the same. I am so scared, I love him so much! I know if he is aware and he can’t think straight, he will not want to live this way. The nurse called tonight at 11:45pm saying they were not taking it out. “I love him with all my heart”
January 17th I called AM today and said I want the procedure done today. Angela and I went in and when we got there, they were having a big meeting (nurses, Doctors, and all). I said to them that I was not leaving till it’s done. Dr Rovenski said I will get someone, or I’ll do it myself. He had been on vacation all this while and did not know it was not done. They did the procedure at 2:00pm and it took 15 minutes. They then put a Trek in his neck. He looks better.
January 18th Michael and Laurie came today. A great day today, no more Rx’s to make him sleep, just Santex to relax him, and Tylenol for the fever. He seems to recognize me, Trey, Perry, David, and Eric. We just hope and pray all goes well. The nurse said that he seems to be delirious.
January 19th It was a good day today, as he was alert and responsive. He moves a lot with his feet, hands and shoulders, but not so much his head. When I waved to him, he waved back. I was very, very happy.
January 20th He seemed aware when Robert and I arrived and the nurse has just given Sal Zantex to make him relax. He seemed a little sleepy. It looked like he didn’t want me to leave. He frowned and shook his head. It made me very sad.
January 21st “It’s snowing very hard today” Robert took me today at 9:30am and got there at 10:00am. He was alert! He tries very hard to talk and he is mouthing words… I understood…Water! I got a little sponge with water he liked it. I showed him pictures of himself…he fround and shook his head. It looked like he didn’t like it. I messaged his legs, feet and hands. He gets annoyed. They put a peg in his stomach for food intake (intravenous). So now thankly it’s out of his nose. They also will check the Trake and replace it, maybe with a collar.
January 22nd An appointment with Claire’s eye Doctor Kiernan at 2:15pm Today it snowed again but very light, yesterday it was very heavy (14”in), but it’s very cold and windy (6 degrees). I am not going to the hospital today as the roads are bad. I called Tonal Murium, a nurse, who said Sal is doing well, the same as yesterday. I will call again later. The nurse said that he shut off the oxygen for 1.5 hours. “GREAT” Dr Michael went to see him and said Sal recognized him, and some pictures of our Truck.
January 23rd Today Robert took me and when we got there Sal was sleeping. The nurse, Nina, gave him Zantex plus pain killer drugs, so he was out of it. I would like him to be awake so I’ll tell them, but he did wake up and it seems he recognized me and he smiled, so I have hope. January 24th It was a good day today, he recognizes Angela and me. While he was moving and waving his hands, Angela said to him… “I’m only half Italian I don’t understand your hand signals”. He smiled and winked at her. He is breathing on his own now. They are now giving him 40% oxygen and when he is down to 28%, he’ll be breathing room air. He now has a collar.
January 25th It’s snowing again. He asked the nurse to call me (his wife) so that was great. Perry and I walked into his room and he smiled. He was happy to see us. Angela had made index cards with large words she printed each of our 11 names, different words like “WATER”, ARE YOU COLD, each letter of the alphabet, etc. she used them to show to Sal who could then use them to ask for things while he couldn’t speak.
January 26th I went by myself since the weather was good. I got there at 11:00 and left about 2:30. He was happy to see me, but was getting very antsy. He thinks he’s paralyzed. He wanted to stand up. I hate leaving him.
January 27th Today we moved all our furniture from our storage area to Angela’s studio/barn. Robert and I went to see Sal at 12:30pm and stayed till 4:00pm. He was very sleepy when we got there as they had sedated him and I think it was too much. He was very groggy, so I told the nurse not to give him so much. She said she would make a note on his file for them. He had Zantex at night and the Psychiatrist gave him something for his anxiety, so we’ll see tomorrow. January 28th Robert and I went at 2:00pm until 5:00pm. Sal was sitting up in the chair and was awake. The physical therapist and I did about 20 minutes of moving arms, legs, and overall body. Sal was pretty good. I think he is asking for Harry and his wife Joanne… Maybe he means Eric and Joanne, or Harry and his wife who was in the next next to him at MSK. He want his sweater! January 29th Great day today, Angela and I went today and when we got there, they were taking Sal to the second floor, as the ICU on the 3rd floor is for surgery. He did good today in therapy. Angela went home. Sal wanted me to stay as he did not like the nurse as he did not trust her, so I stayed, and he drove me crazy.”Fix my legs”, “Pull Me up”, “I’m Cold”, “Water”, and so on. He said “Don’t leave me”, I could not go even into the hall!
January 30th Today Robert and I went at 11:30am. Sal said where were you… it’s late! I been waiting since 6am. He said he is hanging in there for me. “My body doesn’t work”. The Physical Therapist was there and gave him a good workout and he can reach his face with his hands now. He can kick his legs too! They took the catheter off, so he can tell them when he has to pee, also the breather tube in his throat is smaller. They are now weaning him off of oxygen. Great! He tells me not to leave him, but then he says to go home. I am home and going to sleep, We Face Timed just when Joanne and Ali came to visit.
January 31st Robert and I went at 9:30am. Sal said “I’ve been waiting for you since 6:00am”. He is better with his arms and legs today. They may take out the treak on Monday. When Sal is not tired his voice is stronger. I will speak the nurse to tell the psychiatrist to not give Sal the drug Sanquill as it makes him very tired.
February 1st Robert and I went to see a rehab center in Medford, NY, and it seems like a good place. We will go to others. Sal was pretty good today, as he seemed relaxed. I ordered TV service today at $6:00/day. At least he has something to look at.
February 2nd Great visit today. I went by myself, and Sal looked good and was very happy to see me. It was very foggy, but Trey came and had a nice visit. The Doctor for breathing came and said “All looks good”. Maybe tomorrow they will take out the Treak. ”YEA”. Got there at 8:30am and left at 1:30.
February 3rd Today it snowed, so we did not go as it was very heavy, 1 foot by 10:00am. Sal understood. They took his collar treak out today. They were supposed to take out the stitches on his chest, but they did not. He called a few times, and he is hard to understand, but he is getting better. Dr Sorette, the floor doctor, called me and said Sal did well, he is a miracle. Doctor Como called to say he took out the Treak. He said Sal did well. Dr Sorette said he will be released in a few day to go to rehab.
February 4th Today Sal sat up in a chair. He was able to drink some water, and had something to eat. The speech and swallow Doctor came while we were there. She said he is doing good. They were moving him to the first floor, but it did not happen. Robert and I went to look at another rehab called Island Nursing and Rehab Center. Not as good as Medford. Sal called me 3 times to come back, he needs me, and he hates it. The third time he said it’s ok, not to come as Trey is coming tonight.
February 5th Did not go today as snow and ice was on the roads. Called Sal and told him I was not coming. He said Ok! We FaceTime’d in the afternoon that was great; it was Nurse Heather who helped him. Sal had a meal today of Grilled cheese and tomato. At night he had Salmon. And… COFFEE!!! “YEA”. That’s pretty good for someone who hasn’t eaten since December 20th .
He calls to say “Rehab”, “Rehab”, “Rehab”!!!
February 6th Today Sal was transferred to rehab. He is now in Medford Multi-care Center He arrived at 5:00pm by Ambulance. We’ll see how it goes! He is not happy!! Robert and I went to the hospital in the morning, then went to rehab at 5:00pm, stayed till 7:00pm. Trey was coming tonight. Sal now weighs 153lbs .. he was 184 when this all started. February 7th Today was the first day of physical therapy and it went great. They sat him up and stood him up and he walked two steps. He is starting to eat. He also liked the Therapist and Nutritionist (two Girls). I think we will get there little by little. Sal gained 3.5lbs (158.4)… Wrong!
February 8th It was a good day. He feels good because he had rehab in the gym for the first time. His weight is 158.4. “YEA”
February 9th We took a walk as I pushed in the Wheelchair. It was a nice visit for both of us. He was tired because he was in a wheelchair from 9:30am till 1:00pm.
February 10th Today was a good day. He had rehab and walked 8 steps with a walker, and did other exercises. He seems more positive. February 11th I went today at 9:00am; he looks better and walked with a walker about 10 feet.
February 12th A good day today! He walked about 15 feet with a walker. He is complaining about the drinks, as they make him put a thinner into them. He hates it. He called last night and said he has a chest cold and cough. So I called Perry who picked me up and we went. The Doctor ordered x-rays and all is clear. He is also giving him an AV.
February 13th Today it is snowing, raining and then freezing. I am not going as it’s too bad! Sal is not happy about the drinks, so I called the rehab and spoke to the head nurse in charge. She agreed to give him intravenous liquids so that should help. 14
February 14th – Happy Valentines Day Flowers from Sal and Trey… Beautiful I arrived at Sal’s rehab and he was going down to the rehab center. He did great,,, Standing for % minutes and walked about 20 steps. Perry and Robert came. Nice!! Sal was upset because the dietician had told him not to drink water, coffee or juice without thinners.
February 15th I went at 8:00am to see Sal, he was happy to see me. He did not have rehab by the professionals that day, so he did it himself. I took him via wheelchair to the gym and he used the machines. He put himself into his bed. “YEA”. Trey, Debbie, Hallie and Danny came at night to see Sal.
February 16th I went at 8:30am to see Sal. He looks better everyday. He does not like the food. So I will bring some in of my own. He had rehab and did well.
February 17th It was a good day and he is getting better every day.
February 18th Today it snowed and then rained. I brought him brown rice plus shrimp, which he always loved. He is tired, so He slept good at night.
February 19th Went at 9:00am and he was doing rehab. Robert brought Subway sandwiches, but Sal could not eat it. His weight is143.6lbs.. not good! He is having trouble getting his food down.
February 20th I went at 8:30 . Robert came and we had a meeting with the staff, who were: The head nurse, Social worker, Swallow and speech neutricianist, and the head of physical therapy. We talked about Sal’s progress. Sal had an EKG. He is coughing and they want to know why. His voice is horse and raspy. They did say if Sal can walk 100ft on his own, he can go home. “YEA”
February 21st Went in about 8:30am, and Sal was good, but is so very thin, as he has lost a total of 40lbs since it all started. I brought him Pasta Pizzle and he loved it. He saw the Doctor for another x-ray for his chest to see about Sal’s cough.
February 22nd I went at 9:39am and he was good, but he was very tired. I took him outside for a little while and he loved it. It was 50 degrees outside. He had Pasta Pizzle again.
February 23rd HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE!!! Had a nice visit with Sal as he did rehab and I left at 2:00pm to go to Jakes birthday… had a nice time.
February 24th Went at 9:30am and Sal felt good. He had rehab in the morning, then occupational (learning how to use utensils and everyday things) in the afternoon. I had a great visit! He walked around the gym with a walker. Wanted to be heavier, but he is now 140.4lbs… NOT GOOD!!!
February 25th Got there at 10:00am. Sal had an ex-ray test at Brookhaven Hospital for swallowing. It went well, but he still can’t have water without a thickener.
February 26th Went at 8:30am today. Sal had a Photo shoot with all the rehab people. They delivered a wheelchair and a bath chair today to our home. The walker will come tomorrow. Sal will come home tomorrow.
February 27th “HOME” “YEA” —20days in the Rehab WELCOME HOME SAL Taking over the pill program now that he is home: 5:30pm- 1 pill- Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg 11:30pm 1 pill- Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg
February 28th First visit from Nurse Tamara 6:00am 1 pill- Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg 9:30am 3-pills- Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg 12:00pm 1 pill- Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg 6:00pm 1 pill- Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg 16
March 1st 6:00am 1 pill- Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg 9:30am 3-pills- Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg 12:00pm 1 pill- Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg 6:00pm 1 pill- Metoprolol Tartrate 25mg.
March 2nd Nurse Tamara came at noon
March 3rd Appointment 10:30 Dr Kiernan I cancelled
March 4th Occupational rehab with Mike Fisher 11:30 at home 3:00pm to 3:30pm speech and swallow Liz
March 5th App Dr Magliullo 10:00am Sal App dentist for Claire 2:00pm x-rays
March 6th Sal’s appointment with Dr Rizzo 1991 Marcus Ave Lake Success, NY suite 101… Cancelled Physical rehab with Mike Fisher 11:00am, Nurse Tamara 5:30 pm
March 7th Mike Fisher 12:30 pm, Tom at 2:30pm for occupational therapy (cancelled)
March 10th Appt with Dr Aguilar for pre-surgical testing, and x-ray cancelled Dr Sorin, Sal’s old Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor at 1:15 pm Dr Rovenski 10:30 am (see him again in one month)
March 11th Dentist Sal and me, Nurse Tamara 4:00 pm
March 12th Dr Landolphi heart doctor 11:00 am come next week for an ECO Cardiogram
March 13th Sal has app with Dr Rovenski at noon at Good Sam Hospital 3rd flr Blood test at Quest at 8:30 am, Liz at 3:00 pm, Mike at 4:00 pm 17
March 14th Mike at 10:00 am, Nurse Tarama at 4:pm
March 15h Vinnies birthday
March 17th Mike at 2:00pm, Tamara at 4:00pm
March 18th Tom at 3:30pm, I’m feeling Palpitations at night
March 19th Bad night last Night, Liz- 3:00pm, Mike at 1:30pm Palpitations a little today and tonight, Went for a pedicure
March 20th Dr London at 4:40pm Claire has palpitations, Tom 3”00pm cancelled Dr Vaccaro for Claire’s eyes
March 21st More palpitations, Liz at 3:00pm, appt- Dr Vaccaro eye exam March 22nd more palpitations
March 23rd slight palpitations March 24th Tamara- at 4:00pm, Mike at 2:30pm I have noticed I seem to have palpitations whenever I’m relaxed
March 25th Dr Landolphi at 1:30 getting a EKG Dr Marc Berlin 9:00am speech and swallowing test (Cancelled) 1550 Deer Park Ave Deer Park, NY 631-782-3888 now at 10:40
March 26th Mike at 2:15pm, Dr Magliullo at 10:am
March 27th Dr John Rizzo, a Gastroenterologist at 1:45pm (A nice Doctor) 516-365-4949 March 28th Liz at 11:30am Tom at 3:30pm A company Coram, called about a nutrient drink for Sal 888-334 7978
March 29th Went to see Vinnie and Phyllis’s new home
March 30th Tamara at 1:00pm
March 31st Dr Kiernan at 3:45pm eye tests Mike at 2:30pm Tamara at 4:00pm (canceled) Suffolk ophthalmology Association Dr Marbito 631-665-1330 345 East Main St. Suite 24 Bat Shore 11706 (Cancelled)
April 1st I said to Sal “I’m pregnant”……………………….”April Fool”!!! Tom at 3:30 –400 pm Put Ice cubes in new Orchid plant once a week April 2nd Sal to the Dentist at 11:00 am, then Liz at 2:00 pm
April 3rd Dr Moribito at 10:00 am for Claire, Tamara at 5:00 pm
April 4th Mike at 3:00 pm, All are coming at 5:30 pm
April 7th Tom at 3:00 pm his last time, Tamara at 5:00 pm, Liz at 2:00 pm Call Dr Rovenski for an appointment, Made it for 12:15 pm on 4/8/14
April 8th Dr Landolphi at 2:45 pm for Sal Dr Rovenski at 12:15 pm 1111 Main across from Good Sam Hospital.
April 9th Mike at 2:30, Dr Keirnan at 11:45 for Claire’s eyes April 10th Dr Zeva dentist for Sal, Tamara at 5:00pm
April 12th Went to see Netter Real Estate Co. (Robert does his Photography) then went to see a home in Babylon.
April 14th Liz at 2:00 pm (last day,) Tamara at 5:00 pm
April 15th Dr Landolphi at 2:00 pm for my heart palpitations and a now a new condition, Vertigo
April 16th Mike at 4:00 pm April 20th !!!! HAPPY EASTER !!!!! 19 FROM HERE TO THE PRESENT, 12/13/14, IT HAS BEEN A SLOW, UP HILL BATTLE TO GET BACK TO NORMAL. Just Twenty-five pounds to go