Wife Having Open Heart Surgery
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ILBMF
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You guys have to hear this one. Almost 2 days after she was supposed to be transferred to a step down room they finally moved her to a wonderful room (not shared, single bed) on the 6th floor. This was at the end of a hall with two 5ft by 5ft windows on the corner of the building in downtown Baltimore. Now I'm talking about a corner view that is something else for a sick patient. We waited patiently until they had a room open up and really hoped it would be one without a neighbor and it was....but...
We were just settled in the room. I put all her junk in the closet, they got her hooked up with all the medical crap and I pulled a chair up next to her bed, sat down, held her hand for about 5-10 minutes while watching the TV and enjoying the view during this tough time in our lives when just then, a male RN walks in (not her nurse, but a nurse that volunteered to come in with the news) and said, ''Hello, I'm sorry, but we have to move you to the other side of the building to a dual bed unit because unfortunately we need this room for...'' Well, I cut him off right there and said, ''I don't think so pal! We aren't going anywhere and if you try to move her, I will make a scene you won't ever forget, so you need to go to your boss or whoever it is that needs to know that she ain't going anywhere, so get lost''. He walked out without a word, no exaggeration, that's how it went.
I stayed seated and thought to myself, ''I'm not bluffing and they will have to drag us out, so I was ready to have security on my a$$''. I guess 5 minutes passed and he walked back in and said, ''I went to the supervisor (or whoever it was) and told him exactly what you said. We will make other arrangements so you don't have to leave. Nobody was willing to come in here and confront you or start that ball rolling.'' I told him that I didn't mean to be rude, but I meant what I said and I appreciated him getting the message right. At that point he stayed in the room with us for about 10 minutes to get on my good side which wasn't difficult...I mean, I'm not unreasonable or hard to get along with. He even said that he thought I was completely right. He walked out and my wife just looked me in the eye, smiled and whispered, ''I'm glad you're here.''
This is one great hospital with huge resources and that was my first complaint. I'm now enjoying a nice homebrew IPA at home by myself and that's ok.
We were just settled in the room. I put all her junk in the closet, they got her hooked up with all the medical crap and I pulled a chair up next to her bed, sat down, held her hand for about 5-10 minutes while watching the TV and enjoying the view during this tough time in our lives when just then, a male RN walks in (not her nurse, but a nurse that volunteered to come in with the news) and said, ''Hello, I'm sorry, but we have to move you to the other side of the building to a dual bed unit because unfortunately we need this room for...'' Well, I cut him off right there and said, ''I don't think so pal! We aren't going anywhere and if you try to move her, I will make a scene you won't ever forget, so you need to go to your boss or whoever it is that needs to know that she ain't going anywhere, so get lost''. He walked out without a word, no exaggeration, that's how it went.
I stayed seated and thought to myself, ''I'm not bluffing and they will have to drag us out, so I was ready to have security on my a$$''. I guess 5 minutes passed and he walked back in and said, ''I went to the supervisor (or whoever it was) and told him exactly what you said. We will make other arrangements so you don't have to leave. Nobody was willing to come in here and confront you or start that ball rolling.'' I told him that I didn't mean to be rude, but I meant what I said and I appreciated him getting the message right. At that point he stayed in the room with us for about 10 minutes to get on my good side which wasn't difficult...I mean, I'm not unreasonable or hard to get along with. He even said that he thought I was completely right. He walked out and my wife just looked me in the eye, smiled and whispered, ''I'm glad you're here.''
This is one great hospital with huge resources and that was my first complaint. I'm now enjoying a nice homebrew IPA at home by myself and that's ok.
Wow! You and your wife have been through some trying times for sure. I can see why the two of you are winning this fight! Keep on doing what you're doing you guys are going to do fine. GB. Dan.
keep it up. my wife was in the hospital for 3 weeks recently with a major surgery, and something very rude and mean happened. i told the charge nurse i'd beat the hell out of 1 staff member, then physically throw him out and he'd be their next patient (i'm not a big guy by any means; i was just losing it) if he went into her room again. glad to see more men stand up for their families
ChshreCat
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My thoughts are with you. My wife recently had fairly major spinal surgery in November and just had her first shifts back to work this week. Folks on here also know I went though a scary time with our daughter in the ICU after being struck by the car. I know how trying this can be, planned or not. Will be thinking about you and your wife. Good health to you both!
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ILBMF
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What did this jackbag do?
android
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glad to hear she's doing better! also glad you told them how it's gonna be! kudos man.
ILBMF
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Again, thank you all. I think there's a chance I'll be able to take her home tomorrow. (thursday) They removed the drain tube from her chest today and she's talking about wanting to leave. They said it's very possible so my fingers are crossed.
Penguinetti
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Hey ILBME,
Just read this for the first time. Very sorry you and your wife had to go through all of this, but I am extremely happy it turned out well. I know how important the difference is between 'an OK doctor' and a 'good docotr'. I'm glad yours seemed to be a good one.
Also, na zdrowie! (cheers) for keeping your wife where she needs to be (i.e., not moving from room to room). A lot of people would just stay silent to not 'cause a scene' and it's a terrible thing. Sometimes, a 'scene' needs to be caused.
Prayers to you and yours, and I'll make sure to have a drink as well!
Just read this for the first time. Very sorry you and your wife had to go through all of this, but I am extremely happy it turned out well. I know how important the difference is between 'an OK doctor' and a 'good docotr'. I'm glad yours seemed to be a good one.
Also, na zdrowie! (cheers) for keeping your wife where she needs to be (i.e., not moving from room to room). A lot of people would just stay silent to not 'cause a scene' and it's a terrible thing. Sometimes, a 'scene' needs to be caused.
Prayers to you and yours, and I'll make sure to have a drink as well!
Daybis
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Glad to hear she's doing better. I hope she gets to come home today.
ILBMF
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Brought her home today. Every dip and crack in the road for the 1 hour drive was brutal, but she's a strong girl. It made her nauseated as hell. Got her meds filled on the way, got a new hand held shower head and went home. Made her some soup, set her up in her brand new electric recliner and she crashed for a while and I installed the shower head. She's asking to get a shower so I'm going to finish this well deserved IPA (Ranger IPA, good stuff) and get her in there. I guess I'll get in with her, but I'll behave myself. That will be a first.
You guys are great. After she levels off, I'll show her this thread. She knows beer drinkers are the most fun people alive.
You guys are great. After she levels off, I'll show her this thread. She knows beer drinkers are the most fun people alive.
Bedlam
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Yay! I know you are looking forward to the day when she's feeling well enough that showering together just sounds fun, rather than necessary. Please don't post details when that happens, tho...TMI. Lol.
On a serious note, I have to point out how great you are being to her. Lots of folks have a hard time dealing with their own worries and fears in a way that makes then available to support their lived ones. It ain't easy! You deserve some applause... She's lucky to have you.
My best to you both!
On a serious note, I have to point out how great you are being to her. Lots of folks have a hard time dealing with their own worries and fears in a way that makes then available to support their lived ones. It ain't easy! You deserve some applause... She's lucky to have you.
My best to you both!
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