At the Hospital

By Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
United Kingdom
June 20, 2008 3:21am CST
Well I thought I would tell you today of my Day at the Hospital as yesterday Gissi told me by waking Darkwing up and she caught me on here before I could put the Discussion in, boy was I in trouble I arrived at 7.30am, waited till 7.45 before someone came and showed me to the bed, then all the boring Paperwork had to be done. At 9am the Anaesthetist arrived, she asked me more Questions, I don't know how many times I repeated myself, I told her that I suffer with Panic attacks, claustrophobia and that I was scared specially as I had an Infection on my Lungs. She then said not to worry they will be looking out for it all, I asked her what time I was going down, she told me 5pm, I went straight into panic and told her there was no way I could stay there till then waiting to go down, she tried to calm me, but no success, she was checking my Lungs and said I had to calm down as my Heart rate was to fast, I told I was trying but I can't, she sent the Nurse in to take my Blood pressure and that, well the Blood pressure had shut up and my Oxygen level was really down, so she told me they where giving me something that would knock me out, yeah right, well the next thing I remember is a bloke shouting at the Nurse and I was coughing like mad and could not breathe, the bloke who was shouting was the Warden who had come to take me down, he had a go at the Nurse who said she had been a bit busy and he told her not busy enough to let someone cough themselves to Death, the Lady in the next bed had said I had been coughing like that for while and she had been concerned and as she decided to call for the Nurse the Guy had come in, he held and squirted the Inhaler for me and it calmed down. Of course I realised then where I was going and he was talking to me and telling me that I will be ok, that nothing will happen to me and if I have a fit like that again there will be Doctors and Nurses there to take action, he also had me laughing on the way down, he stayed until they took me into the room where they would have to give me my Anaesthetic, the Blood pressure had come down bt my Oxygen was in a bad way, so they had to put the Mask on me and wait till it went up, all I heard then was right it is up that was it and that was at 11.45am I woke up hitting round me and nearly smacked this Guy on the Nose, it turns out he was the Nurse, I started to cry, he asked why I was crying and I told him, that I didn't mean to hit I am so sorry. He laughed and said, well you did not aim well enough and you missed me, do not worry about it I have had worse, I still felt awful though I look at the clock and it is 13.50pm, I then looked at the Nurse and asked him if I was awake, he said yes, I then asked, I mean am I awake on earth, he laughed and said yes you are, we didn't want you to go to the Angels yet, I said that was so sweet that they would have sent me to the Angels and not the Devil lol, he said, no you look to nice a Lady to go to the Devil. He explained that they would now take to the word but the Oxygen had to stay on as my Oxygen has to go up a lot I got to the Ward and I have to admit I was well looked after At 5pm I wanted to go outside and asked the Nurse she asked if I was fit enough and I said I felt, another Patient was going out and he said he will keep an eye on me, I sat outside for half an hour and enjoyed the Weather At 9pm I wanted to sleep, well if anyone ever says to me again that Women talk more then Men I will disagree, the Men where talking or should I say shouting on their ward opposite my room, I was getting agitated so I decided to go outside and hoped they would have shut up by the time I got back, I sat outside for about an hour, then went back and nearly got myself lost going back on the Ward, Mummymo who I was on the Phone to would not let me get of the Phone till she knew I was back on the ward safe lol But hey bliss, the Men had gone to sleep, I got settled in my bed which took ages, and just as I am relaxing THEY START TO SNORE ALL 6 OF THEM Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I then drop of again half an hour later, someone slammed the door, then someone dropped a Tray and just as it went quiet and I was going the Nurse comes in Gabs we have to take your Blood pressure and Oxygen and this was every hour, at 5.30am I gave up and stayed awake I was told that I was aloud to go home at 11.30 (after I begged them to let me go earlier then the afternoon) and I was so glad Before I left the Sister told me that I had been one of their nicest and best Patients in ages lol How sweet was that of her I am still not able to be omn here long so please bear with me, I have now a severe Lung infection and coughing up Blood, the Nurse came yesterday and said not to worry as that could be from the Tube they had down me My Oxygen is still not normal to what it normally is but I suppose it will all take time Thank you to you all again for being here for me you all do not know how much you have helped me over the last few Months Oh and I do not normally make a habit of smacking People either Poor Guy
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@Erilyn (3020)
• United States
20 Jun 08
I am sorry that you had to go through all of that but I do thank GOD you are doing well now. You have been in my thoughts and prayers Gabs and will contiune to be. You rest up and get better hun, we all love and miss you!!!!!
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Hi Erylin, I will do fine believe me I am determent and I rather this now then the Pains I have been through for the past 14 Months My Lungs are able to cope with this but they where not able to cope with the other Pain Hugs Sweetie and hope things are ok with you
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@Erilyn (3020)
• United States
22 Jun 08
I am getting through it at least one hurdle is out of the way, I finished my site today YAY! I am glad to here that you are doing better sweetie, I have been worried about you and it is really nice to know that such a great friend is doing better :).
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• Regina, Saskatchewan
20 Jun 08
Well there was never any doubt in OUR minds Gabs that you are one of the nicest people alive! So the Sister was right. I'm so glad this ordeal is behind you now and eating should be a lot more fun! LOL Take care of yourself and your Nurse. Our prayers continue to be with you and do give Darkwing a huge mylot hug from us all for being there with you and taking such good care of you and Gissi.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Hi Spark, well still not eating to well, but I am eating when I am hungry and the Nurse said to just eat what I fancy and that the appetite will come back eventually I am not a big eater anyway lol but I have eaten Hugs to you
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• Regina, Saskatchewan
22 Jun 08
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@mfpsassy (2827)
• United States
20 Jun 08
Oh Yeah I love it when the nurses come in and wake you up to ask you if you want a sleeping aid. WTF I was sleeping before you woke me up LMAO Oh I hate that ! ! That guy deserves a raise lolol
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• United States
20 Jun 08
That guy sure does deserve a raise for making our friend, gabs, comfortable and taking her mind off her surgery like he did. Those kind of people are true angels in disguise for the patients.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Yes they certainly are and they looked after me well
@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
20 Jun 08
LOL Isn't it such fun being a patient at the hospital, gabs? I hated it when they kept waking me up to take my BP and other crap. I did end up swinging at a nurse and making solid contact one of the times when she was waking me up. She never did that again. They say your supposed to rest in the hospital. Well, as you found out, it's durn near impossible when the hospital is quiet and someone either coughs or drops something. Friggin' echos thru the halls and rooms. That guy was very sweet in making you comfortable and relaxed. Least he tried to and did a somewhat good job of it. As for your lungs, it's normal what you are experiencing being they are already compromised. You'll get better as you heal. I'm sure Gissi is helping you as best as he can with Darkwing's help. She is such a blessing to be there when you really need her. God bless her for that. Big hugs and prayers along with lots of love sent your way, my friend.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Yes she has been wonderful she has gone back home today and I think she needs a good rest now lol but I am so grateful to her for everything Big Hugs to you and I do hope that you have been sleeping better
• United States
22 Jun 08
I bet she crashed in bed soon after arriving back home. lol
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@ElicBxn (63635)
• United States
20 Jun 08
We're glad your back, Gabs. You just take it easy and let nature take its course. Darkwing and Gissi will take good care of you.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Hi Elic how are things I hope good I will have to take it slow Darkwing has returned home today and I hope that she rests well now she has been a treasure to me Hugs to you
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@ElicBxn (63635)
• United States
22 Jun 08
I'm sorry Darkwing couldn't stay longer, I know how hard it is to come back from surgery. But she has a life of her own...
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
21 Jun 08
Oh that was funny how you woke up and wanted to deck the guy...LOL Yes hospitals can be a weird place to be..I've only been in one myself twice...once when I was born and then when I had to have an operation in 1980--what was REALLY amusing...around 6 in the morning the nurses would start waking everyone up, but only to come in to give everyone mouthwash to rinse their mouths...uh, like duh? Guess we had bad breath, huh? LOL Don't know why they woke us up so early just to give us mouthwash, and before we ate any breakfast..which they didn't start serving until about eight...I actually had to request moving into a different room. The one roommate was all right, but the other was a moaner...who moan, moan, moan..for no reason...not like she was in pain...just a moaner....so I asked to move cause I just couldn't get any sleep Glad to hear you're back home and resting now and I sure hope Gissi is taking care of you...and so great Darkwing is there for you as well (((hugs))))
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Thank you Pye and also for being here for me Darkwing is back home now and she needs to rest herself now She has been wonderful Big Hugs
@weemam (13372)
20 Jun 08
I am just so pleased that you are through it all and able to let us know how you are , Take care and just take it easy for a while :) xx
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
I am glad to it is over and done with and the Pain I have now I can cope with even the Lungs lol Hugs xxxxx
@addysmum (1225)
• Canada
20 Jun 08
Gabs, I am so glad you are home. Love, hugs and prayers for you my dear.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Thank you Dear Friend Love and Hugs to you
@jeanena (2198)
• Bucklin, Kansas
20 Jun 08
Gabs it is great to have you back, i know darkwing and Gissi will take good care of you as you recoup . Your too sweet a lady to smack people often, that just coming out from under the Anaesthetia. I am still lighting your Gaby candle each day for healing . Hugs Jodi
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Hi Jodi yes I am ok and back the Set backs where expected Darkwing has gone home today but I have lovely Neighbours so they are taking Gissi out for me I am going to try Monday but will not be going far with him Hugs to you and thank you for the Candle
@1grnthmb (2055)
• United States
20 Jun 08
Hi Sweet Gaby, Wow! What eventful day at the hospital. I could not believe that you were up walking around and even going outside in such a short time. And how in the world are you supposed to sleep and recuperate when the other patients are so rude and the nurses wake you up every hour to take your blood pressure. I really hope that you get feeling better quickly and the lung infection clears up. Now you need to go get yourself back in bed and rest and recuperate so that your body will heal. And don't you worry about almost smacking that poor guy. After all you did miss. Love you much, Mark
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Lol I am one determent Person believe me Yes I got tired but I did it and that is all that mattered to me Apparently the Lung Infection was expected as I am a copd Patient and yes the Lungs did well during the Op which is good but then got weak after but as I know the Signs it is all under control now As for nearly hitting the poor Guy well I felt so awful
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
20 Jun 08
Oh Gabs Im just glad your home and feeling better. At least you dont have that terrible pain. That was funny about you trying to hit that poor guy after waking up from surgery.LOL I hope you get rid of that darn Lung infection. Why is it things seem to happen to us when we're down? Feel better sweetie and say to Darkwing from me. Love you and get lots of rest! Hugs
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Sweet the Lunginfection was not to be avoided the Nurse told me they should have warned me but it is a good Job I know the Signs It will take a little while I just hope that the Oxygen is back up on Monday but we will see Love you Sweetie xxxx
@skinnychick (6905)
• United States
20 Jun 08
I'm so glad your ok! Rest up and heal hun! Take good care of yourself. Hospitals can be nightmares, I can't stand them either!
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Thank you Chick
@gemini_rose (16264)
20 Jun 08
I think that you did so well to be outta there that fast! I remember when I had my hysterectomy I was told that I would be out within a day or two, but I ended up in nearly a week! So you did so well considering all the problems that you have! It sounds like you had a lot to contend with though being near the men! And yes they do talk way more than women!
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Hi Sweetie well if I did not have someone here I would not have been aloud out for over a week so I was lucky and I think they know I am better of at Home lol Big Hugs xxxx
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
20 Jun 08
hi Gabs it sounds like all of them took really good care of you and monitored you all the way through. Those tubes they put in your throat often cause some bleeding as I'know I did that also. Aren't hospitals the noisest places when you want to sleep? Last time I was in the hospital I had bleeding diverticulitis and all night every three hours a lab tech would come in and draw a blood test so just try to get some sleep. My roomate snored, and they gave'me blood transfusions at the ungodly hour of four a m. I did not get'much sleep until I got home in my own bed.lol. I am so glad you had the surgery done though as once you are allrecuperated' you are not going to have that grinding gall bladder pain. I agree the men in hospitals do talk a lot and so noisy too' take care Gabs hugs for you and Gissi too. love hatley
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
It is just so scary and I have to admit in my mind I was saying bye to everyone while I waited to get the Anaesthetic and my Oxygen to go up so they could give me it, but I am doing ok and everything is under control now Big Hugs to you and Gissi sends Hugs and Kisses
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
22 Jun 08
sorry it took so long for me to get to this one, I am working on my articles and I don't have much time for mylot at all. I am glad you had such a nice man and not another idiot, hope you are starting to feel a bit better now.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
25 Jun 08
Hi Rose yes I am starting to feel better now I still can't do much but I am certainly feeling better and it will take time but I will get there
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
26 Jun 08
oh hon, I am so happy that you are starting to feel better.
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
24 Jun 08
Sounds like your recovery went well and dont worry about hitting any one for I think I kicked my people lol you do do weird things comeing too again! and now you have been home a few day am hopeing things are getting better and that you are doing good. I guess Darkwing has gone home by now and that you are on your own so I will just say take good care of yourself and do what ya can when ya can but dont rush hugs
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
25 Jun 08
Lol you spoke to me today so you know how things are Hugs
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
28 Jun 08
yup was good to talk ty for calling hugs
@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
20 Jun 08
Sounds like you had quite the experience. I am so glad that is now over. Do get better real soon. I am continuing to keep you in my prayers. You should try to get some sleep and lots of rest also. Have a good day.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Hi there Royal yes I am glad to that it is all over now and I am certainly taking things easy and resting a lot I have no choice lol as I am so tired all the time Hugs to you
@rx4life (1930)
• United States
20 Jun 08
God Bless you Gabs...so happy to hear from you..You just stop worrying about everything and take a good rest and heal up... I am just DELIGHTED that you are home and preparing to stop worrying and put all that energy into healing!!! Talk to you soon...and Bless Darkwing for being such and angel...and taking care of you for us!! Be well...Big Hug...Linda
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Hi Linda I am glad to be home now to Darkwing has gone back home today but I will be just fine as my Neighbour is taking Gissi out and Darkwing did today what had to be done in the House so that can be left for a while now Big Hugs
@arkaf61 (10881)
• Canada
24 Jun 08
Dear twin, I'm so glad to know everything went welle. Sure you smacked the poor nurse, but I"m sure it was just a friendly pat LOL Now you rest, girl, and make sure that infection gets better. Big, big hug
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
25 Jun 08
Hey there Twin I hope everything is well for your Son I really hope so I have 2 Infections in my Lungs but they are slowly clearing now so I am getting there Sweetie I am resting believe me lol, but I am also happy that I am not sleeping as much any more as I was Big masive Hugs and please let me know how your Son is Twin
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@arkaf61 (10881)
• Canada
28 Jun 08
Hope those infections are clearing up and that you're feeling better each day :):):) Hugs
@Gollywog (1092)
20 Jun 08
What a day? I get panic attacks I have to have local anesthetic as my lungs are not up to much! I had nemonia(not spelt right) a few years ago and I have had trouble since? Its hell isnt it never easy when there is so many obsticals, chin up at least you will not have those snoring chaps around BLISS you can have some rest! You better get yourself off the computer? If you are caught you will be baned forever.lol Lots of love and hugs for you,hugs for Gissi and Darkwing they are so good to you.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
21 Jun 08
Hey there Gollywog Well my Lungs are in a bad way now lol but it is all part of it if you have COPD and all that lol I can deal with that though Lol I am not much on the Computer do not worry I can't and I did not want to be told of again Lots of Love to you to and a big Hug and you take care of yourself there