1/29/10 Yesterday was FRUSTRATING (to put it lightly). Melanie and I took Mom to her scheduled appointment with surgeon. Well - he wasn't in the office. Worse yet, they had the wrong patient information! They had her as Carol Clawson (interesting, since she hasn't had that name for over 20 years), with Dad's old, old, old, address and probably his phone number - yet, Mom's social security number. Needless to say, confidence in the system is shaken.
The surgeon is Dr. Doty. My Bishop's wife says she has heard great things about him.
Where we are now... Mom is scheduled for an angiograhm Tuesday morning 2/2 at Lakeview Hosp (Beth is taking her to that appt). On Thursday 2/4 she goes back to the surgeon (Barb is taking her to that appt.) Mom will check into the hospital on Sunday at 11:30 for Surgery on Monday 2/8.
Things to remember:
2/2 Tues before angio - no food or drink after midnight
2/4 Thurs take list of all meds and write down all questions for the surgeon. Quit taking certain meds.
2/7 Sunday - no food or drink after 8am. Check into the Emergency room at 11:30. After bloodwork and tests, she will be able to eat and drink. Mom will stay at the hospital that night.
2/8 Monday morning - surgery day. The surgeon wanted the whole day clear for Moms surgery. Typical hospital stay is 5 days (out Friday). She will need round the clock care for about 2 weeks - Aunt Ev is coming in to stay with Mom (probably arriving on 2/11).
Much more to come!
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Merri,
ReplyDeleteThis blog is wonderful!
I find I'm in such an anxious state every time I think about Mom's upcoming surgery that it is hard to keep everything straight.
This will help so much!
I'll be sending all my happiest, most positive thoughts Mom's way.
Love you!
Melly
Hi Merri,
ReplyDeleteThis is Julie, Uncle Glenn's daughter. He sent the email last night about Aunt Carol. I want you all to know we'll be praying, and checking in for updates.
Love,
Julie Huff