Oct 2: Delay in returning home
So much for easy.... Last night developed some more problems. The chest tube site, which was supposed to be closed, suddenly started leaking sero-sanguinuous stuff. Then it started coming out more and more. Soaked through several gauze pads, then through a much folded washcloth, then seemed to stop. Called the thoracic service, agreed to wait until today to be seen (it was after 9 pm and interfering with Desperate Housewives!).
Soaked thru another washcloth overnight. Seen today at 11am, and they think I developed a fluid collection under the area, hampered with a local infection from the suture material. X-ray looked better than Friday, which was good. It could have shot out of the side, which would have been more dramatic, but more upsetting, so glad I avoided that.
Then to fill the presciption, discovering that in the past 3 days my coverage had changed and they couldn't get it to go through. Paid $13.89 for three pills of generic Cipro while they straighten it out. Had to delay the flight with the ever co-operative USAir, who doesn't care that it is medical necessity and will not waive the change fee or the increased cost, so now costing $280 more to come home plus another hotel night at $130 a night. (Mom didn't think she could pack in time to make today's flight. I just want to come home.) But I am now so thoroughly over-extended financially from all of this that it really doesn't matter. It's going to be a lean Christmas, folks.
So, I am now tired and cranky, didn't sleep well last night, and have to keep checking the oozing hole in my side for dressing changes. Don't I sound like the perfect dinner companion?! Poor Mom and Fernando, who has just been the best. Did do some site-seeing with Mom on Saturday, then had a tasty dinner at Fernando's, then he came with me to a historic church for where there is a Unitarian Fellowship on Sunday, followed by coffee and chatting. Fernando's on his way over for a last dinner with us, and to pick up his laptop. So, next time I write it should be from the comfort of my home! TTFN, Laurie
Soaked thru another washcloth overnight. Seen today at 11am, and they think I developed a fluid collection under the area, hampered with a local infection from the suture material. X-ray looked better than Friday, which was good. It could have shot out of the side, which would have been more dramatic, but more upsetting, so glad I avoided that.
Then to fill the presciption, discovering that in the past 3 days my coverage had changed and they couldn't get it to go through. Paid $13.89 for three pills of generic Cipro while they straighten it out. Had to delay the flight with the ever co-operative USAir, who doesn't care that it is medical necessity and will not waive the change fee or the increased cost, so now costing $280 more to come home plus another hotel night at $130 a night. (Mom didn't think she could pack in time to make today's flight. I just want to come home.) But I am now so thoroughly over-extended financially from all of this that it really doesn't matter. It's going to be a lean Christmas, folks.
So, I am now tired and cranky, didn't sleep well last night, and have to keep checking the oozing hole in my side for dressing changes. Don't I sound like the perfect dinner companion?! Poor Mom and Fernando, who has just been the best. Did do some site-seeing with Mom on Saturday, then had a tasty dinner at Fernando's, then he came with me to a historic church for where there is a Unitarian Fellowship on Sunday, followed by coffee and chatting. Fernando's on his way over for a last dinner with us, and to pick up his laptop. So, next time I write it should be from the comfort of my home! TTFN, Laurie
posted by Laurie @ 5:17 PM
3 Comments:
At 7:18 PM,
Anonymous said…
Laurie,
I'm so sorry that you are having so many problems! My thoughts are with you. My phone number is on your answering machine so use it!
Take care!
Sherri
At 11:57 PM,
Anonymous said…
Laurie,
I will be relieved when I hear you are home. As always you are in my prayers.
Deneen O.
At 7:28 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hey Laurie,
Just wanted to say hello and we are thinking of you. Many people are asking about you at DCMH. I hope you are already home and resting. I will talk to you soon.
Angie:)
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