Monday. Finally. Two of the surgeons will get together and resolve the confusion of which surgery will be first and by whom. The second will be the following day and none of us agree with this. A high risk surgical patient should not be put under two days in a row. One doctor said the gallbladder removal is not urgent, the other disagrees. I want to know why she is so short of breath after the first bout with anesthesia. Did the risk of weakening the heart already start? We have no answers from anyone. Tuesday is the first surgery. I have enough Ativan for a few days! I may take a few of mine to the hospital and talk to the nurse. They were ordered for Carole to help with the anxiety but of course, the hospital doesn't have any. There is a large Rite Aid across the street and a Walgreens on the corner. When my brother worked at the hospital he was always running to one of them to purchase medications. Now, new owners, new rules. So since they can't supply her I will ask if she can have one tomorrow since she is terribly upset. What surprised me was when I kiddingly asked if we could bring our own drugs, the answer was yes. They are scanned from the Rx bottle, taken to the hospital's pharmacy and dispensed as ordered. The patient takes their meds back home when they leave. I don't know if I mentioned that they also do not have Nexium which she needs at night so we took her bottle from home and she is now getting them.
I came across more corner squares waiting to be attached and it was hard to throw them out.
I also changed the Hannah Haines sampler bag to a stuffed small. It did not sell as the pouch so maybe this will be more appealing. Trying to keep busy and get things ready for a sale.
I will post surgery results Tuesday at some point, and hope all the prayers and wishes will be answered.
Thank you all.
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Everything crossed over here Barbara, stressful times, you take care and be sure thoughts are with you.xx
I have paused before commenting on your troubles with Carole. It is impossible to accurately assess her standing from a distance. That said, this situation with your sister reads like a disaster waiting to happen. I am a retired advanced practice nurse with 44 years of experience and have never witnessed or heard of a scenario quite like this. That said, the facility where she is being treated is inadequate. I would not permit this procedure to continue. Being based in Pittsburgh with superior medical care available at many hospitals I strongly feel that you need to move her. Here or Cleveland Clinic, where ever you can manage. Is there a case manager or social worker at the facility who can help you? Finding a doctor to accept her will not be without its complications. You need someone in your corner to facilitate a move. The risk for her is high no matter where she is treated, however, a hospital that has to dispense medications at a retail pharmacy across the street is not acceptable. If I am out of bounds I apologize but I feel strongly that with her overall health so compromised any procedure will be dangerous. Please consider all options carefully not just for her but for your own peace of mind.
Wishing, hoping, praying for the very best for Carole and you.
You both will be on my mind until I hear more.
God bless both of you.
Hugs,
Charlotte in Va.
Marly , agreeing with celkalee, if possible. You can stay with me as I am only 35 mins from Pittsburgh
hi marly
My prayers continue. I can only shake my head and hope they do the right thing by you. Hang in there.
Hi Marly ... 'tis me Barb. Still can not leave a comment with google. must sign in anonymous. Will pray for you and your Sis. celkalee sounds knowledgeable. Hope it is not too late to get her out of there.
Warm regards with prayers for you both, Barb - Village Folk Art
there are really no words...just know that I am thinking of you and your family...hugs
Continuing to pray for Carole, her doctors and of course, you.
As a retired nurse I concur with celkalee. If you have those nagging concerns about your sister and the treatment she is getting I think you need to listen to them. You, after all, know her better than anyone. Sending prayers that all will be fine.
I have been away in NH off the grid...mountains, have not been able to read all of posts. You and Carole have been through an absolute horror show. Unfortunately you must be your own advocate. Take loudly and to the highest staff member you can find. Other wise you can shall we say go unnoticed. Carole is in my thoughts, hoping all goes well.
When in doubt, don't...Celkalee poses some very valid
considerations, Marly.. Don't mean to muddy the waters,
but that situation sounds untenable and Carole requires
and deserves the height of skill and professionalism.
Hold fast to your determination and peace.
Whatever decision is made I'm praying for a good outcome for Carole and some peace for you.
Sandra in Texas
Oh Marly, just catching up on some blogs and can't believe all that Carole has been going through (and you as well). Sending prayers and wishes that all goes well and goes quickly.
I continue to pray!
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