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Mini Vacay...

{ 10:47, 2008-Sep-3 } { 6 comments } { Link }
I need to update. I am not sure when life became so busy, and I have no more time for blogging, because it really seems like nothing has changed in my life. However, I do spend far less time here than I used to.

At any rate. Donna is going in for her surgery on Sept 8 for her feeding tube. It is a small procedure so I am pretty confident all should go well. However, because she has been undernourished for so long she will have to stay in the hospital for a full week, to make sure her body tolerates the feeds, I know how to work the pump, and the staff is confident we can do everything at home. Not really excited about the week's stay, but there isn't much that can be done about that. Also, the ward she will be staying in at the hospital, is not equipped to handle a ventilated patient so if Donna wants to have this procedure done, then I have to sign a waiver, and be her 24-hour care during her stay. Now most certainly I don't mind doing that, because I know she feels much more confident knowing I will be there to care for her, but why aren't nurses trained in the simple art of suctioning??? It's really not all that complicated. However, I shall not bitch and I am looking at this hospital stay as a mini vacation. I wish the accommodations were a bit more luxurious than hospital drab, but I will do anything to make Donna more comfortable!

I have to take a week off work, so we decided to make our time enjoyable and ordered Season 1 and 2 of Wires to watch on DVD, bought some yarn to knit a sweater and Donna is going to do a cross-stitch. I am hoping to get home for a shower every day as the caregiver can stay with D for a couple of hours. So, although the accommodations aren't 5-star, they are free, I don't have to cook, clean or work, and I should get some nap time in the afternoon, barring visitors.

On that note, I am off to complete my day's work and hopefully get in an hour of yoga as well. I have been popping around to read everyone's blogs, but often I do not have time to comment.

Peace out!

I will be sure to update after it's all over with the outcome of the surgery etc.


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{ 03:15, 2008-Sep-3 } { Posted by logis }
I know i dont have to say it since it will all go smoothly but i will say it anyway.

'I hope everything goes smoothly'.

Have a lovely mini vacation.

Donna

{ 03:24, 2008-Sep-3 } { Posted by Chandramoon }
I really hope the procedure all goes well and that it improves her quality of life and nourishment. Will be thinking of you both. xx

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{ 08:38, 2008-Sep-3 } { Posted by indigomoonarts }
I know it will all go well too. I think you might enjoy your stay if the nurses are like the ones we have here. I was in bliss after having Jemma. They did everything for me. Course the food might leave some to be desired.
Well enjoy and who is the sweater for? I am still learning to knit but can crochet a mean hat and scarf or blanket!
Give Donna my best.
many hugsssss to you both.

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{ 10:16, 2008-Sep-4 } { Posted by drdog }
Best wishes and our prayers to Donna next Monday. Hope everything works like clockwork and she is able to return home quickly.

Did you arrange to have a comfy chair in the room? You're the private duty nurse, so enjoy the break from the routine as much as you can.

.

{ 05:54, 2008-Sep-4 } { Posted by Cam }

My very best to you & Donna...

Please let us know how it goes !

( you damn Yaz hater )

*snicker*



Good luck to Donna

{ 10:24, 2008-Sep-5 } { Posted by Patty }
And Mom, hope all goes well and the week is over before you know it. Sounds like you're getting things ready so neither of you will get bored. Have a great week-end.

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