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July 1, 2007
Update On Mom
Last night (6/30), mom had fluid drained from her lung via a needle in the side of her chest. She said the fluid was a nasty brown color. She said they also put a catheter in her and it was very painful. They gave her a sponge bath at midnight, but she didn’t mind having it at this hour. She did say they were too rough with her though. Mom never complains about anything to anyone, so I was surprised when she said she told them, “You’re being too rough.” I asked her what their response was (she said there were three of them). She said they didn’t say anything.
It really ticks me off that they were rough with her. I’m sure her skin is sensitive right now, but these people should know this and have a little more consideration. Mom said, “They haven’t been through this.”
Today she had another CAT scan, but I don’t know the results of that. With her not being in an actual room where I can be with her all the time, I don’t see the doctor or hear anything he has to say. When I call, the nurse will tell me how she is doing, but they don’t say anything about test results being back or anything of that sort. I’m sure they aren’t allowed, but I want some news! I am very optimistic about hearing something tomorrow though since it will be Monday, a weekday.
Posted by tami at July 1, 2007 11:41 PM
Comments
I sometimes think that some nurses don't understand that their attitudes can have a huge affect on their patients. I have given birth at two different hospitals and at one certain hospital, the nurses were horrible to me, acting like they didn't care about my pain and I had a really rough time. The nurses were more caring at the other hospital and it made such a difference in my labor. I was much calmer and I had a much easier time.
I'm still praying for your mom. If there's anything I can do for you guys, please let me know.
Posted by: Stacey at July 2, 2007 4:09 PM