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Post by Karen on Dec 7, 2009 21:35:45 GMT -5
*nods* Be safe and much love and hugs to rich and family. Hey, Karen? How's it with you? I'm being totally indulgent and not doing any of the many things I should be doing, just vegging to the pretty that is Bride and Prejudice instead. Hey Lola! I'm being very industrious - making a rum cake for my co-workers birthday. And also being indulgent by watching Gossip Girl - such a bad, bad show, but also pretty.
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Post by Karen on Dec 7, 2009 21:41:58 GMT -5
Aged P update: My mom visited my dad at the hospital today - she says he's wandering of mind, tried to get up and pull out his catheter, so they had to tie him down to the bed. He's still not allowed anything by mouth, not even ice chips, the surgical team want to work on him (never mind that abdominal surgery probably caused the problem in the first place), he may have pneumonia (although that could be from rapid rehydration, it happened the last couple times). They were wheeling him off for another ultrasound, so she had to leave, and there is talk of filling him with antibiotics. It's all very scary. I'm about ready to curl up in a corner and rock back and forth. I don't know what to do, and honestly, there isn't anything I can do. S'cubies. I'm so sorry, Anne.
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Post by Lola m on Dec 7, 2009 21:43:20 GMT -5
Hey, Karen? How's it with you? I'm being totally indulgent and not doing any of the many things I should be doing, just vegging to the pretty that is Bride and Prejudice instead. Hey Lola! I'm being very industrious - making a rum cake for my co-workers birthday. And also being indulgent by watching Gossip Girl - such a bad, bad show. Ooooh, you multi-tasker! Industrious and indulgent! I'm such a slug next to you. ;D
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Post by Onjel on Dec 7, 2009 21:57:01 GMT -5
Aged P update: My mom visited my dad at the hospital today - she says he's wandering of mind, tried to get up and pull out his catheter, so they had to tie him down to the bed. He's still not allowed anything by mouth, not even ice chips, the surgical team want to work on him (never mind that abdominal surgery probably caused the problem in the first place), he may have pneumonia (although that could be from rapid rehydration, it happened the last couple times). They were wheeling him off for another ultrasound, so she had to leave, and there is talk of filling him with antibiotics. It's all very scary. I'm about ready to curl up in a corner and rock back and forth. I don't know what to do, and honestly, there isn't anything I can do. S'cubies. I'm sorry, Anne. If there's one thing I learned from my experience with my father, it's that questions must be asked and answers demanded from the doctors. I don't know if your mother can handle that, but if your bil is still there he should be taking a role. Do your parents have medical powers of attorney prepared? I know this is probably the last thing you want to hear about right now, but if you have any questions, please feel free to p.m. me and if you want to talk, I can give you my number.
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Dec 7, 2009 22:05:49 GMT -5
Aged P update: My mom visited my dad at the hospital today - she says he's wandering of mind, tried to get up and pull out his catheter, so they had to tie him down to the bed. He's still not allowed anything by mouth, not even ice chips, the surgical team want to work on him (never mind that abdominal surgery probably caused the problem in the first place), he may have pneumonia (although that could be from rapid rehydration, it happened the last couple times). They were wheeling him off for another ultrasound, so she had to leave, and there is talk of filling him with antibiotics. It's all very scary. I'm about ready to curl up in a corner and rock back and forth. I don't know what to do, and honestly, there isn't anything I can do. S'cubies. There isn't anything you can do, and that is kind of the worst part, isn't it? Yeah, it is, and there was nothing I could do to make him call the doctor earlier in the week, either. I tried and tried and tried, and he just wouldn't listen, and now I feel like I didn't try hard enough.
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Dec 7, 2009 22:09:03 GMT -5
Aged P update: My mom visited my dad at the hospital today - she says he's wandering of mind, tried to get up and pull out his catheter, so they had to tie him down to the bed. He's still not allowed anything by mouth, not even ice chips, the surgical team want to work on him (never mind that abdominal surgery probably caused the problem in the first place), he may have pneumonia (although that could be from rapid rehydration, it happened the last couple times). They were wheeling him off for another ultrasound, so she had to leave, and there is talk of filling him with antibiotics. It's all very scary. I'm about ready to curl up in a corner and rock back and forth. I don't know what to do, and honestly, there isn't anything I can do. S'cubies. I'm sorry, Anne. If there's one thing I learned from my experience with my father, it's that questions must be asked and answers demanded from the doctors. I don't know if your mother can handle that, but if your bil is still there he should be taking a role. Do your parents have medical powers of attorney prepared? I know this is probably the last thing you want to hear about right now, but if you have any questions, please feel free to p.m. me and if you want to talk, I can give you my number. I think after my dad's last surgery, they set up DNRs and all that stuff. I know they have funeral arrangements all ready and prepaid as well; they've talked to me about it. Emma is stepping up and asking questions; she has their doctor's home number and has no qualms about using it. Their doctor is very good, and well-respected within Kaiser, and people listen to her, which really helps. Thanks for the offer to talk, and I will keep it in mind. Thanks, all of you S'cubies, for your good thoughts and support. This is a wonderful place full of wonderful people, and I love you all.
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Post by Sara on Dec 7, 2009 22:10:02 GMT -5
I'm sorry, Anne. If there's one thing I learned from my experience with my father, it's that questions must be asked and answers demanded from the doctors. I don't know if your mother can handle that, but if your bil is still there he should be taking a role. Do your parents have medical powers of attorney prepared? I know this is probably the last thing you want to hear about right now, but if you have any questions, please feel free to p.m. me and if you want to talk, I can give you my number. I think after my dad's last surgery, they set up DNRs and all that stuff. I know they have funeral arrangements all ready and prepaid as well; they've talked to me about it. Emma is stepping up and asking questions; she has their doctor's home number and has no qualms about using it. Their doctor is very good, and well-respected within Kaiser, and people listen to her, which really helps. Thanks for the offer to talk, and I will keep it in mind. Thanks, all of you S'cubies, for your good thoughts and support. This is a wonderful place full of wonderful people, and I love you all.
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Post by Onjel on Dec 7, 2009 22:15:08 GMT -5
I'm sorry, Anne. If there's one thing I learned from my experience with my father, it's that questions must be asked and answers demanded from the doctors. I don't know if your mother can handle that, but if your bil is still there he should be taking a role. Do your parents have medical powers of attorney prepared? I know this is probably the last thing you want to hear about right now, but if you have any questions, please feel free to p.m. me and if you want to talk, I can give you my number. I think after my dad's last surgery, they set up DNRs and all that stuff. I know they have funeral arrangements all ready and prepaid as well; they've talked to me about it. Emma is stepping up and asking questions; she has their doctor's home number and has no qualms about using it. Their doctor is very good, and well-respected within Kaiser, and people listen to her, which really helps. Thanks for the offer to talk, and I will keep it in mind. Thanks, all of you S'cubies, for your good thoughts and support. This is a wonderful place full of wonderful people, and I love you all. I'm glad to hear that your mom won't hesitate to call the doctor and ask questions, etc. I'll keep my fingers crossed for your dad and in the meantime, stop kicking my Better Half!
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Post by Onjel on Dec 7, 2009 22:36:48 GMT -5
Hmmmmm. Maybe a shorter part today? Since I'm tired and getting to the point where I have to go to bed, I think I'll go ahead and get a new one in the hopper. 5 minutes, folks.
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Post by Onjel on Dec 7, 2009 22:42:56 GMT -5
Taking advantage of the dearth of people to lock it up. Party continues over here.
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