Last night, the patient tricked the caregivers into a double dose of pain medication. Of course, Jo did not do it intentionally, but we learned a valuable lesson - never trust the patient. Jo had gotten into bed for the night and I had given her some pain pills. After dosing for a few minutes, Jo woke up and asked Emily if it was time for some medication. I have a new understanding of why hospitals have a system for everything.
Today will be a day filled with visitors. The home care nurse is already here to draw blood and check Jo over. Later today the physical therapist and the occupational therapist will come by. Then tonight, the reserve forces get called into action. Meema is flying in from Minnesota to help out for a week. We really need Emily for another year, and preserving her sanity will help us make that possible. Thanks Meem!
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What is wrong with our medical system?
Releasing a woman within 24 hours of childbirth is one thing. Releasing a patient within 3 days of major surgery is a CRIME. I feel for all of you and I know that Thoughts, Love and Prayers don't make up for hospitals and trained medical personnel. Feel free to call me and I will come down and provide some needed relief to the overworked staff.
As for Anna's earaches, dip a cotton ball in cooking oil and black pepper. Squeeze out excess oil. Insert the cotton into the ear canal. It will clear up the earache and prevent the need for antibiotics. The stomach problem is always caused by middle ear infections.
Hang In There!!!!!!!!!!!! Love, JAM
Jo, Tim, Anna, & Emily -
Hang in there - it will start to improve a little every day. And when you are feeling better you are not even going to remember all this discomfort and pain.
Believe me - my mom had to have major thoracic surgery and when she talks about it now she claims she was up and doing yard work in a couple weeks! NOT! The mind is quite good at selective memory when it comes to remembering the good stuff over the bad!
; )rms
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