What an odd day. Waking up in a hospital is based on the schedule of the professionals looking after you. In order to get everything necessary done and recorded for the oncoming shift I was awoken around 6 am to have my vitals taken which was followed not long after by the lab tech for blood. The next adventure was a walk down for x-rays being led by a curious older gentleman porter who wore his mask under his nose most of the time. The Surgeon whose name I seem unable to retain came to tell me there was no change so I needed to still stay but he was upping me to clear fluids for lunch. I was thrilled to say the least. After lunch my nurse for the day, Summer brought me a coffee and finally my headache went away. Dr Chesney arrived and was explaining to me that the ultrasound may not happen today and I would have to come back as an outpatient if I were released before it were done. I was honest with her that it was what I am most concerned about, the unknown. Just then Summer came in to tell me they were ready for me at Ultrasound. She sent me walking with a binder and it was so eerie to go through two floors and not see another person. Upon my return the lovely lady next to me with a new hip was released, I will miss her company. I did however take first opportunity to ask summer if I could have an upgrade to her spot by the window. She went off to ask the charge nurse and came back to make the move in time for dinner. Most of the afternoon and night I have been watching a Star Wars Marathon while checking email, texting, Facebooking and playing crib online with Mark and the Diane. He kicked my butt and I kicked hers. Poor Ashlée has misplaced the key to my house and mailbox which were on my Wookiee keychain! I had to tell her how to break in so she could get my watch charger and feed Missy. Poor cat must wonder why she’s been abandoned.
The outpouring of love and support has been amazing. I have had messages from 4 continents! What a blessing.
triumphgal 