Friday, July 17, 2009

Moving forward

Last night was his first night out of the ICU and it was an adjustment from the 2:1 care. He got some good sleep but then woke up in some amount of pain when the nurses read the orders wrong and turned the suction back on the chest tube... it was supposed to be on drainage only. SO that sucked, also since he was sleeping soundly they didn't do the breathing treatment so his chest was tight. . . Then they also didn't help rotate him so he was stuck in the same position...all equalling discomfort. But not to worry he rapidly pushed the PCP pump and started to feel better.
On a more comical...well for us girls....his trip from the ICU to the regular room was quite a challenge. His "driver" kept running into things and insisting that he not walk to the chair and then let his catheter bag drag and the chest tube drainage...then when trying to get him into bed it was on the wrong side and he told her and she insisted she was right. But swung him around and then ran over the catheter bag...pulling....pain!!! he just stood up and walked away from her. We no longer like her...and he is recovering from the yank! So, Bob, there was no SPARTA yelled but maybe and f*** you!...No he is really nice to everyone, even the janitors, he asks their name and how they are doing. As you can all imagine, I was not there. If i was this lady would have been dropped...we have not have kids yet!

5 comments:

  1. Ouch! Sounds like you got stuck with the "B" Team. Hang in there! Mark

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  2. Ok, sorry Rob but this just cracked me up, probably cause I could just see your face when you finally got up and walked away from the retarded chick! Thank you Keegan for sharing that story...so funny! ok not really but you know!
    Sending all my love and good wishes that nurses are such dumbass'

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  3. Hi Rob and Keagan,
    Thanks for the updates! So glad to hear that everything is going so well! We all miss you and are excited for your return.
    Lots of love to you both,
    Katherine

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  4. Thanks for keeping us updated. Hang in there! We Miss You!
    Jerry & Leanne

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  5. I am so sorry that you had to go through that! Although it did make a really funny story! I will send one of my nurse friends by to check on the staff! What room are you in?
    Lots of hugs and continued prayers,
    Love,
    Barb

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