First, the physio-therapist approved the use of the quad cane my friend Pat had given Tony for Christmas, so he has now switched over to that from the hemi-walker. He really loves the new cane.
Today she also had him take the real stairs, instead of the practice stairs they have in the room. He went up and down 12 steps and said it went really well (I wasn't there, as that was done in the morning).
The other good news is that FINALLY, the PICC line has been removed, that was a source of constant aggravation to Tony as it was always getting caught in the clothing and had to be flushed by nurses constantly and for what, it wasn't used at all.
The occupational therapy went well too, he had better movement of his shoulder, hopefully that will continue to improve.
The home visit is now set for sure on Monday at 2:30pm or thereabout. And then I'll find out exactly what needs to be addressed and hopefully can get it all done next week so that he can come home next week-end.
Tonight was a new shift of week-end nurses, and I wasn't at all happy with the one that was there tonight and likely will be there Saturday and Sunday. First of all, she never came to offer to walk Tony - as she is supposed to do, so I did it myself, in point of fact, he can do without the nurse, it's just a precaution, in case he would feel weak, but I was holding the wheelchair behind him, he is walking pretty well, but not strong enough to be on his own. Anyway, at supper time he has to take his Coumadin. She comes over and hands him a pill container and says "here is your calcium tablet" - HUH????? That's not for him I said, he needs his Coumadin!!!! Geez, it's a good thing WE know what's going on!!! I decided to stay to put him to bed, as I wasn't trusting her to do that either, so I left the rehab around 9pm tonight, another long day!!! But it was nice tonight, after dinner, we watched a movie on his new laptop computer, he enjoyed it, so that's what is important!!
Of course I had to bring more laundry home to do, and the dryer is now screaming at me to take the clothes out, so I'll be running up to do that now and then off to bed I go, and hope to sleep!!! I didn't nap tonight, so I should be able to go to sleep.
moscreations wrote on Feb 1, '08
kandaphati said
Messing up stuff is awful for a nurse or any nurses! What was wrong with her or the system????? Worried!!!! What you wrote sounded no big difference from a hospital in a less developed country... I hope things are getting better by now! Glad to know Tony is making improvement. And I do hope you are getting enough rest each day, too, Mo. Take care...
Thanks Kanda. There are improvements, but so small, he can take stairs, but with someone's help on the way down, to straighten his leg, which has a tendency to drift to the left, so I have to be in front of him or beside him if there is enough room, to guide the leg to the right, otherwise he would trip over his foot. It's not going to be easy when he comes home!!! I better get going, I have my banking to do (online) and then get washed and dressed.
moscreations wrote on Feb 1, '08
dreamyone said
Believe me I've so missed you too Mo, Just I've been having a tuff month and just haven't had the energy to to type much, But you can believe me when I say, You and Tony have been continually in my heart and in my prayers. The Pic line hasn't been done to me yet but they keep wanting to do it, as my veins are so small they say it's so hard now for them to find any good ones from all the time I've spent in the hospital, But I've been so scared of the Pic line. I'm so glad that Tony got his out and doing so much better. Anyway sending my love your way. BTW just to let you know I'll have a spinal procedure on Thursday morning and then more surgery on Friday for the trach, I don't know when I'll be home.. but I'm hoping they wont keep me longer then the weekend.. Love to you both hugs again Les
Dear dear Les, you sure have had your share of problems this past year, by now you are of course in the hospital once again, and I hope that all is going well. I'm always worried about you. Hope the spinal procedure wasn't too painful for you!!
As for the PICC line, they never were able to use it to draw blood from, so it was so useless in that way, and that was the whole idea behind it, so they wouldn't have to keep pricking his arms and hands.
Big hugs to you my friend. Mo
kandaphati wrote on Jan 30, '08
Messing up stuff is awful for a nurse or any nurses! What was wrong with her or the system????? Worried!!!! What you wrote sounded no big difference from a hospital in a less developed country... I hope things are getting better by now! Glad to know Tony is making improvement. And I do hope you are getting enough rest each day, too, Mo. Take care...
dreamyone wrote on Jan 28, '08
Believe me I've so missed you too Mo, Just I've been having a tuff month and just haven't had the energy to to type much, But you can believe me when I say, You and Tony have been continually in my heart and in my prayers. The Pic line hasn't been done to me yet but they keep wanting to do it, as my veins are so small they say it's so hard now for them to find any good ones from all the time I've spent in the hospital, But I've been so scared of the Pic line. I'm so glad that Tony got his out and doing so much better. Anyway sending my love your way. BTW just to let you know I'll have a spinal procedure on Thursday morning and then more surgery on Friday for the trach, I don't know when I'll be home.. but I'm hoping they wont keep me longer then the weekend.. Love to you both hugs again Les
moscreations wrote on Jan 28, '08
dreamyone said
prayers.answered, I'm so happy to hear that Tony is going along so good now and that he's got that awful Pic line out.. Oh this is so great news. I'm only sorry I haven't been able to read more these past couple weeks.. But it's super to know all is getting so much better. I always keep you both in my prayers.. Big hugs Les
Thanks so much Les, I always worry so much about you too, haven't heard from you in ages, so I hope you're doing better too.
It is great that the PICC line is finally out and doesn't get in the way of him getting dressed all the time, darned thing was always getting caught in his t-shirt sleeves.
You take care gf, Hugs!!
moscreations wrote on Jan 28, '08
mistyshadows2u said
Well you certainly sound much better..the best in weeks. Kudos to Tony for doing the stairs and graduating to the new cane. Won't be long now!
Thanks Misty, he's certainly has improved a whole lot in the last week. And hopefully will continue to go that way every week :) he's doing stairs daily now, but still needs help to straighten the leg as he goes up and down!
moscreations wrote on Jan 28, '08
hooverchild said
Awesome news all around, Monique. Well...except for the ditz of a nurse. Is there anyway that you can report her to the head nurse on staff? Giving the wrong meds could have devastating effects!!! I would assume the hospital staff would want to know this at the Rehab center.
All of the good wishes and prayers seem to be working, and Tony is working his little heart out to get better. I know that he is counting down the days to when he can come home. Such great news, Mo, and I am so glad that you shared it.
Thanks Jules. I like to be able to report on what goes on, but don't always have the time of feel like being on the computer, I actually haven't been on since I last posted this blog on Friday :)
I told the regular nurse the next day, but don't know that anything was done about it.
Yes Tony does work pretty hard, or at least the therapists make him work :) on his own he doesn't do much, he needs to be prodded, which I guess I'll be doing when he's home :)
moscreations wrote on Jan 28, '08
barbarab1313 said
Sounds good, except for the pill mix up, you think they would have enough sense to check.
Yeah I know Barbara, she did have both in her little box, which identifies (or supposed to) the room number. the regular nurse told me the next day the other pill was meant for the lady in the room across from Tony, who is away on week-ends!!
moscreations wrote on Jan 28, '08
barb5t said
I love to see all the good stuff.
I know this lack of good care goes on in health care. It just seems so much more frequent these days. It makes me cringe. You should have been able to go home and know Tony would get the help and [Heaven help us!] the medicine he needs. I hope you mention all of it to all who will listen.
Hugs, Barb
I did mention it to the regular nurse who was back the next day, don't know if she made note of it in the file though. The problem is with nurses and orderlies that are hired from agencies when they are short of personnel!!!
moscreations wrote on Jan 28, '08
fickow said
That's great news, Mo. We are so pleased that things are heading in the right direction. Just keep taking it a day at a time......you'll get there.
Love Sue & Bill
Thanks Bill & Sue, yes it is progressing well, finally, but still a long road ahead. Sorry I haven't yet replied to your email Bill, I will soon :) hope you are improving as well!!
dreamyone wrote on Jan 26, '08
prayers.answered, I'm so happy to hear that Tony is going along so good now and that he's got that awful Pic line out.. Oh this is so great news. I'm only sorry I haven't been able to read more these past couple weeks.. But it's super to know all is getting so much better. I always keep you both in my prayers.. Big hugs Les
mistyshadows2u wrote on Jan 26, '08
Well you certainly sound much better..the best in weeks. Kudos to Tony for doing the stairs and graduating to the new cane. Won't be long now!
hooverchild wrote on Jan 26, '08
Awesome news all around, Monique. Well...except for the ditz of a nurse. Is there anyway that you can report her to the head nurse on staff? Giving the wrong meds could have devastating effects!!! I would assume the hospital staff would want to know this at the Rehab center.
All of the good wishes and prayers seem to be working, and Tony is working his little heart out to get better. I know that he is counting down the days to when he can come home. Such great news, Mo, and I am so glad that you shared it.
barbarab1313 wrote on Jan 26, '08
Sounds good, except for the pill mix up, you think they would have enough sense to check.
barb5t wrote on Jan 26, '08
I love to see all the good stuff.
I know this lack of good care goes on in health care. It just seems so much more frequent these days. It makes me cringe. You should have been able to go home and know Tony would get the help and [Heaven help us!] the medicine he needs. I hope you mention all of it to all who will listen.
Hugs, Barb
fickow wrote on Jan 26, '08
That's great news, Mo. We are so pleased that things are heading in the right direction. Just keep taking it a day at a time......you'll get there.
Love Sue & Bill
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