# Dondra Not Doing Well **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 6, 2011, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789 "2011-10-06T15:00:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/1 "2011-10-06T15:00:29Z")
Dear Guys and Ladies I mentioned this in another thread, but wanted to explain a bit further: 1. We originally admitted D to the hospital Tuesday to “fine-tune” her meds., Because of her chronic lymphidimia and the swelling it causes, they were no longer working. 2. While she was here though, she developed atrial fibrillation, chest tightness and other cardiac irregularities, (PAC’s for instance). So now she’s become a cardiac patient. 3. Because she is also short of breath, they have also now diagnosed pulmonary hypertension. She has had a pulmonary artery pressur of 55 before, and it hasn’t improved. 4. The A-Fib continues, as does the shortness of breath and weakness. She’s on a LOT of meds, including anti-arrrythmia medications, blood thinners, diueritics, albumen and pain meds, not to mention 5 specialists. So I am here ATC, and being HER caregiver for a change. This is all a little overwhelming for both of us, so we’d like to see if y’all would send some love her way. We sure could use it. I’ll try to keep the blog updated, but right now, this is where we are. Thanks Bill ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/2 "2011-10-06T15:05:24Z")
D’s where she needs to be right now. They’ll get the meds sorted out, and get her functioning again. You both are in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![Isamu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/7c8e57/32.png) [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/3 "2011-10-06T15:05:34Z")
Love **Quasi**. Be strong, and be there for her. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Onimous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea5d25/32.png) [@Ann\_Onimous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Onimous)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/4 "2011-10-06T15:07:10Z")
I’ve been reading your blog. We’re praying for both of you. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/5 "2011-10-06T15:08:12Z")
> [@Isamu](#): > > Love **Quasi**. > > Be strong, and be there for her. Seconded. Hang in there. Scary times for both of you, I’m hoping they get things evened out quickly. You two are such lovely people, I hate to see you guys in this fix. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/6 "2011-10-06T15:20:17Z")
{{{{{{Quasi & Dondra}}}}}} ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/7 "2011-10-06T15:24:53Z")
I know you’re each others’ rocks. Good luck to you both. I, um, may have something in my eye right now… ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/8 "2011-10-06T15:27:29Z")
> [@Quasimodem](#): > > This is all a little overwhelming for both of us, so we’d like to see if y’all would send some love her way. Always. ---
**Author:** ![MoodIndigo1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e8c25b/32.png) [@MoodIndigo1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoodIndigo1)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/9 "2011-10-06T15:30:42Z")
Sending some love and mojo your way, Dondra and Bill. ---
**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/10 "2011-10-06T16:13:35Z")
wow … I seriously wish her [and you] well … ---
**Author:** ![Infovore](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/infovore/32/420_2.png) [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/11 "2011-10-06T16:57:47Z")
Oh, **Quasi** , I’m so sorry to hear this. I am sending plenty of good thoughts and love to you and Dondra, in hopes of a quick and full recovery. ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/12 "2011-10-06T18:01:57Z")
Thank you, everyone!!! I just showed her all your posts/well-wishes and they made her smile. It’s beginning to look more like a right-sided cath. We should know more tomorrow. You know, I’ve told her many times she should sign up here, but she really doesn’t spend much leisure time on her computer. Plus, as she once told me, “One bat-shit Craig is enough.” Can you tell why I lover her so much? 🙂 Thanks, Quasi ---
**Author:** ![Poysyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/13 "2011-10-06T19:31:29Z")
You are doing great Quasi! Healing vibes… ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/14 "2011-10-06T20:28:05Z")
## I’m sitting here waiting on D to get back from a PFT (Pulmonary Function Test\Study) when in walks a gentleman carrying a shopping bag and asks me to sign a slip of paper for a get well gift for **Dondra** from none other than **Mama Zappa** and **Typo Knig**!!! I’m gonna hand her the lappie and let her write… This is Dondra… Thanks so much you two!!!. I really needed someone in my bed to sleep with, and the cute little Burton Bear is just the guy. And you’re also among the first to send me those pretty sunflowers. Thanks for all the good vibes, wishes, prayers and most of all the **love** from all of you. I have had a day full of very tiring tests, but your gift and all the notes really lifted my spirits. God bless you all! Thanks also from **me** , **Mama Z** and **Typo Knig** and everybody! Bill Dondra ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/15 "2011-10-06T20:46:56Z")
Love and best wishes to both of you. Hope things turn around fast. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/16 "2011-10-06T21:05:28Z")
> [@Quasimodem](#): > > I’m sitting here waiting on D to get back from a PFT (Pulmonary Function Test\Study) when in walks a gentleman carrying a shopping bag and asks me to sign a slip of paper for a get well gift for **Dondra** from none other than **Mama Zappa** and **Typo Knig**!!! There’s something in my eye… ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/17 "2011-10-06T21:35:53Z")
Oh, I forgot… we found the little button on the side of the flower which played “Heatwave”. Cute as it can be!!! Q ---
**Author:** ![MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c0e974/32.png) [@MPB\_in\_Salt\_Lake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MPB_in_Salt_Lake)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/18 "2011-10-06T22:49:33Z")
Bill, my best thoughts & prayers for your lovely wife on their way from Utah. Get well soon Dondra!!! ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/19 "2011-10-06T22:53:22Z")
As always, Quasi, my most heartfelt wishes for the health of you and yours. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2011, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789/20 "2011-10-06T22:59:43Z")
Positive vibes to you both! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dondra-not-doing-well/598789.md?page=2)