Tom going into hospital today

[nellbelles]

We are leaving for the hospital in about an hour I'm still not sure if I have made the right decision. Although it now only take a few minutes of walking before he complains of pain in his calf. He is due to have angioplasty to open an artery in his thigh, he will just have an overnight stay. (he will not need a general anesthetic)

I am just hoping (praying) that if it a normal surgical ward there will be enough staff if he needs anything while I'm no there (will stay as long as I can)

Why does everything have to be so difficult.

Oh for one quiet boring day

Love Helen x

 

[Grannie G]

I hope the staff are able to communicate with Tom, Helen.

The angioplasty is OK, he won`t feel any pain , just a heavy pressure in his groin. I just hope the medics will tell him what they are doing as they are doing it.
There will be no soreness afterwards. He will have a heavy dressing on the opening.

Good luck.

 

[nellbelles]

Sylvia

Yes my biggest fear is that they will not keep telling him what is happening and he will forget and get upset, although he does (sometimes) seem to understand what is going to happen.

The main thing is his blindness, some nurses are not good at helping or walking with someone without sight.

Helen

 

[Grannie G]

Hi Helen

I hope you will be able to have a word.
I would also ask if the staff on today`s shift will make sure the night shift is informed of Tom`s difficulties on the change over.

 

[BeckyJan]

I hope all goes well for Tom this morning; and for you too of course.

 

[turbo]

Hello Helen, I hope all goes well today for you and Tom.


Turbo

 

[creativesarah]

hope it goes ok nellbelles
luv, prayers and support Sarah

 

[Helen33]

Dear Helen,

Thinking of you both. Fingers crossed you get really good staff day and night.

Love x

 

[nellbelles]

Don't think they have any beds

 

[Grannie G]

Oh Heck! How long till you find out?

 

[nellbelles]

God knows ;-(

 

[nellbelles]

Tom is now having the procedure done so there is a bed somewhere. Bit worried he is now getting tired and confused. Still most staff are good only shouted at the silly woman who tried to insist that I left Tom onhis own while we waited.

Helen x

 

[sallyc]

Hope it all goes ok xxx

 

[Helen33]

Hi Helen,

Hope the procedure goes well and that Tom settles well once they've found where he is to stay for the night!!

Love x

 

[larivy]

Hope it's all going well love larivy

 

[piedwarbler]

Lots of love to you and Tom xx

 

[DeborahBlythe]

Hoping no news is good news Helen.

 

[Grannie G]

Well at least Tom is in hospital..... I hope.

 

[nellbelles]

Back on ward so far so good. Nurses
Good he got to lay flat for 4 hours . That could be fun.

Love Helen x

 

[Grannie G]

Let`s hope he falls asleep. He must be tired.

The worst is over. xx.