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        			    November 14, 2009 - 6:46pm			  			

			
			
Hi All,


The dilation and drain removal all went fine but it seems that the tech that did the barium

swollow the day before was a little to aggressive in making Al drink that horrible stuff and some of it got into his lungs. The home care nurse came on Thursday and had me cal 911

Als pulse ox was only 74 by the time we got to the ER he had a temp of 102.  So the DR.s who did the procedure the day before came to the ER to check things out and they were not to happy when they looked at his chest x-ray.  The put him on IV antibiotics and watched him yesterday and he is home now.


I had a little chat with the Dr.s about the situation and the talked to Al and told him

that if he ever feels that he is being pushed or rushed when someone is doing a test to tell them to STOP AND TO GET A SUPERVISOR.


So I had to wear my BGPs for a couple of days, Its a good thing a have extra.  


We have 3 weeks before we have to see another Dr. Hopefully God willing they will be very

uneventful.


God Bless each of you.

Kath


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November 14, 2009 - 7:14pm

			
Oh bummer. I'm sorry the
			
Oh bummer. I'm sorry the tech. acted that way and made him feel rushed.  That's not good - I hope he was given a talkin' to.

I'm so glad that Al is back home and doing well now.  Hopefully, the next 3 weeks (and more) will be smooth sailing for you guys.

Blessings,

Shelly



			
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November 14, 2009 - 7:21pm

			
KITTEN HAS HAD ALOT OF BUMPS, AL HAS ONLY HAD 1
			
Just remember this is just a minor bump look what our good friend kitten has went through alot of bumps in the road.  You hang in there wear those BGP and I am sure if they are worn, I can ship you some new ones through FAITH FEDERAL EXPRESS, you hang in there, and remember we/all will keep you in our prayers.


Loves and hugs

Lori aka MOE



			
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November 15, 2009 - 4:09pm

			
wow, isn't it amazing...
			
How your treatment so well orchestrated by surgeons can be set back by a technician?  We have to always remember to listen to our bodies...and when things don't feel right, remember they might not BE right.  


I am sorry to hear about this bump...hope it is smooth sailing from here.



			
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November 15, 2009 - 9:50pm

			
Kath,
I have read your post
			
Kath,

I have read your post twice and just shake my head---unfortunately not every health care worker is imagining what it would be like if the "patient" was actually one of their OWN family members!!!  If they did---they would proceed differently... Al's tough---he can get over this in no time, but posting this make s us realize that we need to talk to our family members about this kind of situation! I know my dad tries to not complain and "be a good Patient"---he would be in the same boat as Al! we're thinking and praying for you guys!

Kim



			
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November 16, 2009 - 10:02am

			
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Hi Kath,

Sorry to hear that, I wonder if you can go in with Al when he is getting tests to oversee what the techs do? I know I have a medical background so I speak up for myself but many people my husband included will listen to any medical person no matter what. Glad the home nurse got right on it, but it is a shame to have anything happen after the surgeons did such a great job. Hope all goes well from now forward. take care,

Donna70



			
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November 16, 2009 - 5:53pm

			
Feeling  a little better.
			
Hi All, 


Thank you for all of your well wishes! Al is feeling alot better today, except the antibiotics are making him a little sick to his stomach so he is back on compazine for a couple of days.  He actually had a real dinner he had some fish and rice pilaf and peas.

I was amazed, he said to me make dinner I'm hungry!


The nurse will be here in the morning to check his lungs and to make sure he's doing o.k.


Donna unfortunately they won't let me go back due to radiation exposure, but I will make it

very clear that they only get on shot and they better get it right the first time.

Al also knows that if there is any question about whats going on to have them get me.


Just to all of you be careful and don't let them rush you into anything!


Thanks again!

God Bless

Kath



			
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November 16, 2009 - 7:10pm

			
Follow Ollie North's advice-"Forgive..don't forget their names!"
			
Hey Kath-


Take names and kick "butt" is sometimes in order.  I would certainly let those folks know of my displeasure in the way Al was rushed through.  Incidentally, I can never drink the entire amount of anything they give me when I take a test.  I just announce to them, "I can't drink all this."  Their reply, we understand, just drink what you can. 


 Sure hope they don't have any "government interns already practicing medicine in anticipation of the new "One-pill-cures-all" and the "One-pill-kills-all".  The way I read that, those will be our CHOICES now being considered behind closed doors in the halls of Congress!    After all, in order to have a CHOICE, one must have at least 2 items from which to choose.


  Those 2 choices are my own code words for what I can expect when the Ford Motor Company dumps me onto the welfare gov't. health care roll.  The "Unions" are hurting.  They've argued for more retirement & health care benefits than Ford can give based on today's economy.  The fix--dump the retirees (at least the salaried personnel, because we were not part of the Union.) onto the government's proposed health care plan.


Oh well--I only gave them 42 years of the best years of my life.  I, in turn, expected a secure retirement from them.  Seems I will soon be on the "I'm from the Government and I'm here to HELP you" rolls instead of a "HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY" Health care plan.  But there is always one good thing about my time at Ford.  At least I had a steady job with good benefits--something my grandchildren will not be able to say.  Just wish the lawmakers handing down these stringent job-killing mandates had to lose a few of their jobs.  


This certainly is a "new world order" all right.  I am glad I'm 72.  I'm also glad I've been able to have the very best health care anywhere in the world. My doctor Luketich in Pittsburgh is as good as was Ted Kennedy's in NC.  Ted didn't go overseas.  He "went South".  If there is better care elsewhere, why aren't we hearing about it? 


 I don't like to hear our doctors run down.  But on the other hand, when you do have an unpleasant experience, you should document it on paper.  It's sorta' like Ollie North said.  "Mama said, forgive your enemies, but don't ever forget their names".  No one who messes up me or one of my family gets a "do over"!  After all you and Al have been through who would have expected this?  


If I were Al, there would be a letter from me citing the mix-up (complete with names and dates).  Who knows what difficulties may arise in due time?  All the bumps in the road should be duly noted.  Any letter that you write becomes a part of Al's file.  Loretta wouldn't settle for a promise of  "if anything happens, etc." even if I wanted to let it ride!   By the time you're 72, you usually know "which end is up!"


Wishing Al a bump free, not bump eeee, road ahead!


William W. Marshall

AKA "William66"

Virginia Beach, VA 23464



			
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November 16, 2009 - 7:55pm

			
FOOD MEANS HE IS BETTER
			
Fish is great for a soft meal, with the rice and peas, that is something to celebrate, and this time last month you thought he would never have the surgery.


Hang in there you have alot to be thankful for at Thanksgiving, his taste buds will be different now i know.


Take care

Lori 



			
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