Early yesterday evening Mara had a seizure. It was more than a fainting spell. It lasted at least a minute and caused Mara's leg to twitch. Once again Mara threw up everything in her stomach. Carol was alone at the house and called 911. An excellent emergency medical team picked them up and took them to Sloan-Kettering where Mara is now. Mara complained that she felt some numbness in her right foot. The Urgent Care unit was overrun with cases last night, so Mara patiently waited hours and hours before doctors could treat her and determine that she should remain at the hospital overnight.
The good news is that a CT scan showed no change since Saturday. The doctors said that under the circumstances it is not unusual for a patient to start to have seizures. Mara is comfortable now. She is getting anti-seizure medication, something that she will have to take for the rest of her life. Mara will stay at the hospital for the time being in order to get tests like an MRI and an EEG.
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19 comments:
Dearest Mara, I'm so sorry to hear about this, but am glad that, as always, you have immediate access to fantastic medical care (well maybe "immediate" is pushing it given your hospital wait :)).
And Carol, this must have been scary for you. I just want to let you know I've been thinking about you a lot these last several weeks and am sending you lots of love and strength, too.
Love to all of you,
Julie (in Argentina)
Dearest Mara, David and Carol,
Despite little setbacks I have no doubts that Mara with her superpower strengths is winning this thing. I was in Florida with Malia to visit Mr. Ambassador and it was great seeing him. We were walking on the beach and sending love, and positive wibes ALL THE TIME. Dear, dear Mara, I can hardly wait to see you and talk to you in person. I know it will come soon. Please send the address of Aung Mary. I have a little something for you since Package of Love somehow missed me. In the meantime rest, eat organic, hydrate and get well sooooooooooooooon. LOVE Katarina and Fedja
David and Carol - just a note to tell you again how much we all appreciate these daily updates. Mara is in my thoughts and prayers...hoping this hospital stay won't be long...
Jules
From all of us in Istanbul--we hold you tenderly and Julia says she strokes your arm.
Loving thoughts again today for all of you. Thank you for taking the time to keep in touch with us. Even when the news is not so good, it's better to know. Win
Mara sweetie,
We're so sorry to hear what happened yesterday, though we are grateful you are getting such good care. We can't wait to see you again and talk to you. We both miss you very much and are sending tons of warm wishes and positive thoughts your way. Know that you never leave our thoughts.
Love,
Luke and Chris
Thinking of all of you right now and sending you strength. The last couple of days have been a bit stressful here, so I have thought of all of you as examples of grace and strength. I hope that your stay in the hospital is short, Mara, and that you are able to rest. We love you, JMRR
Dear dear Mara-- I am so so sorry to read about the seizure but am glad that you are under good care. Prayers and thoughts to you as you weather this storm.
Sarah
Dear Carol and David,
I'm so sorry to hear about the seizure! But then, out of numerous experiences - when my son was little he used to often have seizures (of course they were different kinds of it) - I remember a doctor saying that no matter what a seizure is caused by, it is always more scary to see than to actually go through it. So, let's stay on the alert but not panic.
Carol, dear, it must have been verry scary for you, though. Please, be strong, my dear, and try to get some rest, too. You, too, David! I can imagine what a tough time you are going through, but just keep praying and believing that our brave princess will win yet another fight!
I can never thank you enough, for sharing that with all of us on the blog! Please know, that Mara and all of you - her dear ones - are CONSTANTLY in our thoughts and prayers!
Sending you love, and hugs, and strength,
Zlatna, and the whole Bulgarian family.
Mara,
I'm so sorry to hear about the seizure. I called David this morning hoping for some good news and heard about it. I take solace in the fact that you are getting good care and that you are a fighter, but my heart also goes out to you due to the challenges that are consistently put before you. As I mentioned to David this morning, you will have a "welcome home" gift bag from us upon your return to Aunt Mary's house. As always, you are in our thoughts and prayers. xo, kristina
So many thoughts of and for you from Chicago.
Love, Didi Cosentino
Verdomme!! This was not in the planning !
Thinking of you all, we are, here in foggy, misty Holland. Love and strength from Jeroen and me, ( and I ?) ; many sophisticated ear-movements from Kiphond and plain tail-waggings (and farts) (sorry) from Loodi and Barend .
big kiss Ems
p.s. Rhodesian Ridgebacks can fart like..well...I"ll tell you later but when you'ld say to David : "pens" he'll explain ((remember, David ? ))
hugs!!!!
Hello Mara,
Ugh, it's must've been extradorinary stressfull being held up in the ER for hours on end just wanting someone to take care of you. Although it must not be easy being back in the hospital, at least you can get all the care that is needed without much delay. It's great that nothing new was found on the CT. You are all in my deepest thoughts all the time. I am so grateful for these updates, thank you so much.
With much love to you all,
Blanche
Dearest Mara,
I am thinking of you so much. I am SO sorry you had to go through this after getting a taste of resting in a cozy home again but I am so glad you have good care all around in every way and I hold you in my thoughts all the time. I am sending you continued strength and love. Hugs and kisses, Paula
urggh Mara - sending you lots and lots of light and love and laughter (quiet laughter so it doesn't stop you sleeping at night).
we love you soooooo much
Anna and Nick
Dear Mara,
So sorry to hear about the latest news- but glad as always that you have such wonderful care. I hope this hospital stay won't be long. We are thinking about you all the time and sending you lots and lots of love.
Love to all of you,
Jodi
Dear Mara, David and Carol,
So sorry to hear of this recent development but hopefully things will calm down and you will all be able to breathe again. Thank you for keeping us in the loop. It must be hard to share these events, but we do want to know. Our love and prayers are with you all.
Go Mara!!!!!
Love, Karen
Dear Mara, As always, we are sending much love and positive energy your way. Seizures are scary (you might remember that Jon had them frequently for many years) but I also remember that they were scarier for us as observers than for him. Please keep your strength up knowing that all of us are with you in spirit. Miss you very much.
Love,
Eden & Steven
Dear Mara,
I am sending love and prayers to you -- and to Carol, David and all in your family.
Love,
Claudia
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