this is only a test
Written by patty on February 22nd, 2009My sister had a seizure yesterday. She is now out of the hospital, and having recently become a connoisseur of these local establishments I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that Norwalk sucks monkey chimpanzee eggs when it comes to both quality of care and patient services. Having spent most of the past 24 hours there, I feel eminently qualified to give them a good old fashioned Bronx cheer.
More importantly: the seizure isn’t necessarily a sign that things are worse. In fact, she just had a scan early last week that showed no changes with the tumors.
The neurologist we saw told us emotional stress (hello! Good to see you, old friend!) may be an exacerbating factor on top of the tumor, causing the brain to seize. And yes, emotional stress, we’ve got plenty of it.
She’s staying in Stamford, electing to get treated here with all of us around her rather than returning to her home (thousands of miles from here). And for that I am grateful. The next question becomes whether she can continue with her cyber knife treatment this week, or if the seizure changes the plan for moving forward.
Enough. Enough of seeing people I love on gurneys. Enough scary phone calls. Enough with the hospitals and the Purell dispensers and the MRSA and the endless days of waiting. Enough.
She’s at my dad’s now, resting. Off I go to cook them dinner.
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Wingdangdoo, you know I spent upwards of 7 weeks at Stamford last year and know that save for a couple of jerk on call doctors in ICU, the staff was incredible at Stamford.
I wish you only the best and I hope this reassures you somewhat.
I have also seen the trauma that all that I went through put others through and can relate completely.
Pest Patty, peace!
Whitemist’s last blog post: Almost disaster
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enough indeed… you and yours deserve a BREAK!
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For God’s sake.
I’m really truly sorry. Put up your trusty shield (you made it and you know it’s tougher than tough) and walk into the storm. Keep your eyes peeled for a rainbow, too.
Peace.
For Myself’s last blog post: Wanna Get Away?
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Nothing to say to make this crap situation better but, I am sending blasts of care and love. This life is all too tough. Take it slow, and really, just one day at a time, though that is a cliche, it really works. Trust yourself, because you know – you really are doing all you can and all the right things.
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Hey girl. THink of the good stuff, your big sister is here with you and not 1000’s of miles away. Yes, you can give the finger to 2009 and Norwalk hospital and whoever else you think may need a wooping. It will make you laugh. I promise. Love you always. Crystal
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Joey K, I know… I draw a lot of strength from your experiences.
Thanks Rick.
For Myself, I’m looking for that rainbow. Promise it’s there?
PJ, as my mother in law always tells me, BABY STEPS. You are so right.
Crystal, promise you will make me laugh? And tell your son, if he wants to catch an Irishman in that trap he’d better put some alcohol
patty’s last blog post: this is only a test
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Except it was not supposed to say pest….(With egg on my face) It was suppose to say peace.
Whitemist’s last blog post: I will Survive
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Enough. I hope the fates or gods or whatever hear you.
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Fuck, is all I can say. I’m really sorry.