Catching Up!

[debris4spike]

This is just to both catch you up with news of Mum .... but also to, first, explain why I didn't say Hi yesterday.

The second bit is the quick answer - Mum and Dad's computers both decided to lock themselves out of the internet.  So, although I know some of you were waiting for answers, there was nothing I could do.

It also meant no 366 MEME yesterday - although a photo was taken, and is on Dad's pc!  And, couldn't access my seasonal_spuffy  fic, which was on e-mail!

Anyway - I couldn't find out why, so if you don't see me again until Monday evening, that's the reason.  Still, I am writing today at Plymouth - and it must be an "answer to prayer" for you all ... my first 2 patients have cancelled, so I can catch you up with Mum's 48 hours!


I got to Mum and Dad's at 10.30 Tuesday morning ... and I was correct, the only one who hadn't guessed was Mum!

I took her to the hospital, to arrive at 11.45am, to be told she was last on the list and her op wouldn't be until 4pm.  She told me to leave her - but I stayed ... and was glad I did.  The waiting area was comfy, but no mags and the TV on a reality show!  So, we were able to chat - I filled her in on my day with Nick ... I shall also do that for you at some point, and about the horrific week Toni has had with her step-children and her mother.  So that took her mind off things.

We then saw the anaethatist - and again was glad I was there.  Mum is one of those anti-fuss people.  Last time she had an op, she had problems coming round - so I was able to explain that to the doctor.  He was basically pleased with her health, so that was good to know.

Then back to the day room - and I squeeeeeed about James - anough to side-track her.  She was able to vent about me "growing up" and not being around on a Saturday to take her shopping.  So, a great way to ignor my worries about the op ... if not hers!

Then we saw the registrar, who got her to sign the consent form ... and so back to the day-room!

Then we saw the consultant ... I was pleased to meet him.  He was a really nice guy, who was obviously concerned about Mum's lack of vision due to the paralised muscles around her eye.

Then, guess what ... back to the day room!

Just gone 4 pm they came and asked her to go to another room - this time to get changed ... and then ... back to ... another day room!!!!  At least we had a slightly different view!

At about 5 they came and collected her, and we walked  to the lift together, where she went down to level 5 and got out ... and I headed home.

We were told to phone at 7pm, as the op was due to last 90 minutes ... so Dad phoned at 7pm ... exactly!  Then at 7.30 ... then at 8 .... then at 8.30 .... then they said they would find out the problem and phone back.  Yes, you've guessed it, they couldn't bring her round again!

They phoned us back about 5 mins later to say she was in recovery and beginning to surface ... then at 9pm, we got the call to say she was conscious, and beginning to talk.  Dad phoned Tim as he had been on the phone all day ... and as he put the phone down, it rang ... panic!  It was a friend from Church!

Poor Dad was in a panic ...and little Jiffy just wandered aroung, looking at both of us, and looking lost.

Wednesday -

We were told to phone at 9.30 to find out how things were - and were told that she was ready and waiting!  So, off I went to collect her!

She looked like a panda (having a bad day) and although I took pics, it was on the understanding I wouldn't share - LOL.  One of our chats while waiting had been about you, my friends - and she is overawed by the messages I have passed on to her over these last few weeks.

She had a good day - even went for a short walk in the afternoon, as I needed to post some letters.  Tim and Claire left work early and came over for about an hour, so it was great to see them as well.

Then in the evening she and Dad watched their normal "stuff" before bedtime ... at her ususal hour!

So, as you can see we had panic, panic, panic on Tuesday evening ... but she is doing really well.
 

Well, I am now going to try to catch up with your Lj's ... Hope that you are all well.

Love, hugs and thanks again!

Comments

[jaded-jamie.livejournal.com]

Wow it seems you have been uber busy with all this. Hope you got sorted out in the end.

[debris4spike]

Yes, "normal" has returned ... if it was ever there in the first place!

[lupina78.livejournal.com]

Good to hear your mom is doing okay!! I know how stressful such an OP can be..and oh my..I so hoped that the waiting-thing is slightly better than here, but nope, it´s the same..all you do is waiting and having some docs take look at you, and then you are send you back waiting again..*arggh*

Lots of love to you and your family!

[debris4spike]

Thanks Andy - yes, waiting rooms (and not even any pictures on the walls!)

*hugs*

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

So glad to hear your Mum's surgery went well! Sending lots of love and hugs out to you both. *hugs*

[debris4spike]

Thanks Cal - *hugs* back

[kazzy-cee.livejournal.com]

I glad everything went so well and you were able to support your mum through the whole process. Will hope for a speedy recovery! :)

[debris4spike]

Thanks Karen - it did seem a long day, but she is on the mend now.

[jaded-jamie.livejournal.com]

You have been tagged by me in a meme.

I consider this contractual and an obligation for you now to adhere to my brutal tagging of you that will hold up in a court of law. Don't make me sue you for huge damages... hehehe ;-)

http://jaded-jamie.livejournal.com/509296.html

[debris4spike]

Mmmmm - I saw .... so does both contacts cancel each other out?

[jaded-jamie.livejournal.com]

No they run concurrently :-p

[mountainheather.livejournal.com]

So glad "normal" is returning for your mum! Sounds like a pretty stressful day too. Everyone must be glad it's behind you now. :) ::hugs to you both::

[debris4spike]

Thanks Heather - certainly a long day. Glad I was able to be there.

[jamalov29.livejournal.com]

I'm glad for these good news about your mother. You were right to stay with her during the waiting, she certainly appreciated it.
:love and husg:

[debris4spike]

Thank Caroline. I was glad to be there for her.

Love and *hugs* back

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

So glad to hear that she is doing well now.

[debris4spike]

Thanks - it is good news.

[kudagirl.livejournal.com]

So please to hear you mum went through it all and came out okay. I spent a great deal of time doing this sort of thing with my mom as well over the years. I hold those moments percious and dear. We were close. Hate the whole "Hurry up and wait" thing of hospitals.

[debris4spike]

Yes it was a long afternoon - but very special.

Those waiting rooms didn't even have pictures up!

[auntiero.livejournal.com]

I'm glad she's doing well and is home. Here's hoping that she continues to do well! :)

[debris4spike]

Thanks - she is certainly sounding positive about life.

*hugs*

[debris4spike]

Hope to - although I don't actually work in the city, but near-by - It would be good to meet at some point.

[sarian71]

It is so nice to hear that the operationg went well. :)

Nerve-wracking long waits are the worst! Especially at the hospitals...

[debris4spike]

Thanks - it seemed a very long day! But good news, so that is the main thing.

[laura-writes.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad she is doing okay. It's a little scary when folks are older and in need of surgery and anesthesia.

[debris4spike]

Thanks - yes, those last couple of hours seemed like centuries!

[cordykitten]

Awe :) So good to hear she is well - the waiting is the worst. And to get a late phone call if somebody is in the hospital - but not from said hospital. *hugs*
I hope she'll recover quickly.

[debris4spike]

Thanks Cordy - yes, it was a worrying few hours, but things are slowly progressing fro her.

*hugs* back

[winsomeone.livejournal.com]

So glad to hear everything went well and she's back home again.

((hugs))

[debris4spike]

Thanks D, it is good to see her doing well.

*hugs* back

[ukchrisp.livejournal.com]

Oh i'm so glad to hear she's making a good recovery - although the late coming round from the anaesthetic is a bit scary o_O

[debris4spike]

Thanks Chris - yes, that gave us a worrting couple of hours - but she seems to be doing OK now.

[aa-eve-aa.livejournal.com]

After that stress in the hospital I'm happy she is well. Sending lots of good thought to your mom and the rest of the family :)

[debris4spike]

Thanks Eve - it is most appreciated.

*hugs*