Things suck. I spent six hours in a ER yesterday with my wife. Ended up she had a twisted colon. Emergency surgery last night. I was able to be with her up to surgery. Now I am out for the duration. They ended up taking out her entire right side of her colon.
So, now we have pancreatic cancer, a colostomy bag, and the remaining chemo. But, I still smile.
The experience in the hospital was that of a locker room before the big game. Except, the big game was being played upstairs. The ICU floor was full. The telemetry floor (other “care” floors.) was full...built out as ICU.
Another floor was being transitioned today.
The ER nurses I spoke with were flu bro’s two weeks ago. Not any more. They were scared. That was the word they used. One just said, “All these people coming in intubated.”
I know it’s anecdotal. But since my wife and I both worked for the larger health system there was some “talking shop.” They are not—at the corporate direction—not releasing any numbers. Which is cool. But they are talking floors.
So, my wife gets to stay in that hell hole for 3-5 more days.
There is more stuff I will talk about on other posts, but it’s pretty identifiable. The nurses took pity on this white haired 60 year old weeping on the bench outside the ER and snuck me in. I would hate get them in Dutch with the hospital.
VT, I am so sorry for all you are going through. Please know that you and your wife are in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers up.
i had pain down there whereby I was worried about that exact thing and felt like I was going to die. I could barely move as I awaited going to urgent care in the morning or going to ER.
The only reason i didnt call an ambulance was because I didnt have a fever and I wasnt vomiting.
Never want to experience that pain level again
Ended up , I guess, being diverticulitis.
God Speed in the healing and hoping she doesn’t catch the ‘Rona.
God bless you FRiend. Wow. Thank you for your time and sanity here thru all you have faced. I wondered why you stopped hosting this thread, and Mariner is great. Now I understand.
You and your wife will be in my prayers each night.
I’m speechless
Wow, talk about heaping the stress on your shoulders! Get sleep. Lots of sleep. And know we’re sending positive energy and many prayers for you and your wife.
Prayers up for you.
I’m sorry you’re going through this at this time.
Prayers good soul
So sorry to hear.
Hang in there...I know you are. Sounds like you have a great attitude.
Your wife is blessed.
Thank you for the ‘on the ground’ report.
Prayers.
I amso sorry to hear this.
my prayers are with you and your wife tonight.
I hope that your wife is not being denied the treatment she needs. This is a good reminder for all of us that there is still non-pandemic suffering going on in the midst of this crisis. You are an inspiration to everyone by standing by her in this difficult time. You and your wife will be in my family's prayers.
God bless both of you and I will be praying for you and her to get through this and to get her out of the hospital. Home is a wonderful place when you’ve had to leave it for a while.
A colostomy bag is a hassle, naturally, but it is entirely doable with the right attitude. My dad had one for many months and my brother in law has had it twice, both times after a major surgery.
Thanks for the update on what your a seeing in your hospital.