Ghost written by Sandra Bennett; notes of Beth/Mom/Grama
Here I am in a 4 bed room in the Royal Columbian Hospital.
So far all the people, the nurses, staff and care have been friendly and nice.
I found getting ready for the surgery challenging? ( writing on note pad bit small)
Two showers in the evening and clean sheets in the bed and getting ready to pack a little can be a bother.
It has been a long day. Dad & I were up awake at 3:00 am. I knew I had to be up and have two showers. One with the head washed and one without. I had to pack my purse with with.....stuff?
No breakfast but I was too nervous to be hungry. I did not miss my coffee.
Sandra picked me up in good time & helped me organize a bit. ( I took stuff out of her purse, no wallet or money needed at the hospital)
I had wanted to visit Carol before I left for the hospital. Very happy she called.
I was terrified? to have a catheter and a tube down my throat for the operation.
My vertebrae have crumpled and needed to be repaired & filled to stop the pain in my spine.
Because of the pain I consented to the surgery. I had given up the hope it would heal. It was too painful to take walks or to do little tasks in the garden.
I could not find my little suitcase that had been packed earlier.
Christine lady was being prayed for. Next to be a your girl about 10 to something about parents...and talking reading to her. They left when she fell asleep. I think mom is taking about the other people in the room with her. The curtains are all kept closed around the beds so you can just listen, not see anyone.
A gentleman with a bad cough has moved in nest to me. His nurses name is Sandra.
A bit of incoherent writing, I think someones cell phone was vibrating.
I am not in any pain at the moment. (that changed by the next day) What a relief, pain has aged me. I walked very slumped over and tire very easily. My brain is confused and frustrates me. My writing is awful. I am miserable (this is the day after the surgery, pain meds being cut back a bit, getting instructions and cations before going home)
I will not do this again! Too much pain, sleepless night.
Was taken for an ex-ray to check on the vertebrae. Waiting for lunch but not really hungry.
Love the visits from Sandra, Randy and Dad.
Hope to go home tomorrow (Saturday)
7 comments:
Hopefully home by Monday!
Love,
Rick
Hi Grandma so sorry to hear about your current condition.I pray that you return home safe , blessed and well rested as well as much relief from the pain.May God continue to bless you with eternal health, strength and happiness in this sick time .
Lovely to see you posting on the blog again. I hope the surgery went well and you are mending. I hope there is no more pain! Also I love that Sandra put your notes out for you. Hopefully the writing and the typing will come back for you to share. I know how much it means to you. Wishing you a quick recovery. Lots of love.
I hope that operation will turn out to be succussful and the pain in your back will decrease. Too bad you couldnt get in a private room. You will be back home soon enough.
ken
Thank you, Sandra, for putting this together. I've been wondering how Beth is doing. I'm sure she's looking forward to regaining more function, like going for walks again.
So sorry to hear you are in pain Beth. I pray the surgery helps and you are able to do the things you used to. I am sure you miss walking Spenser. Good for you having the courage to Ho ahead with the surgery. I think it will just be a matter of time and you will feel better.
We are doing really well. Busy with the garden. Freezing tomatoes and beans. Picking gladiolas and selling them. I love glade. My purple ones with a white throat are so pretty.
Sandra is so special. Always there to help you including bring your secretary when you aren’t able to type on your blog. Thank you Sandra. Sure wish I had a daughter. Maybe we can clone you.
Have you thought of using a laptop rather than a desktop? Beth. It may be easier. Sending love to you and Larry and a big hug to Sandra.
So glad to hear your surgery is over. Now you can focus on healing. Thank God you have your Sandra to help with so many things. Reminds me of when I still had my mom and it was my job. 😊. Rest and heal well. Looking forward to more blog posts from you.
Hugs, Germaine.
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