Home again!

seazr · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:33 pm Post subject: Home again!

I’m home from the hospital. The surgery went fine. My overnight stay was actually fun! I feel so bad for the hospital staff (non-nurses). They work such awful hours and are probably paid so little . . . They just crave attention and some words of encouragement. I had one little lady sneaking in to watch American Idol with me! And I made it a point to have personal (not too personal!) conversations with all of them. Each and every one of them, assistants to nurses, were great! Pays off too! I had cokes and cups of ice delivered to me at midnight—and before and after for that matter! The chaplain stopped in for a routine visit. I was very complimentary of all of the staff and the services and I told him that I truly appreciated their hard work. What was kind of sad was that he seemed taken aback by my overall reactions and said that I made his day! But it was true—I spent the night at the hospital and it was fun!! Don’t get me wrong I am glad to be home! Oh, and the meds are ‘OK’, too . . . !! Now the fun part—2 months of no weight at all on my ankle and then another 30 days before I get the boot off . . .
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Tink · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:46 pm Post subject:

Good luck Diane, I'm glad that part is behind you.
Hopefully you'll heal quickly and feel a lot better very soon.
That's great that you made a point to give the staff some pats on the back. There aren't a lot of "easy" jobs in health care and they're often seeing people who aren't at their best so forget to say thank you. I"m sure you were a breath of fresh air for them.

Well done!
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annabelles mom · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:52 pm Post subject:

Hi Diane !

thanks for checking in and letting us know you are doing alright. Glad to hear surgery went well

Take care and behave Wink

prayers and puppy hugs
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gene · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 5:23 am Post subject:

Welcome home Diane!! So glad it all went well. The hard part starts now. Dexter, be good and kind to your Mommy. The more she rests and does what the doctor says now, the sooner she'll be able to run and play with you!!

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annieG · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:21 am Post subject:

Maybe I am overlooking it but I read that you caught your heel...did you tumble down the stairs or did you twist it to break it......anyway, nice to hear that you are home where Dakota help in your recovery. Wink

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my Boo · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:38 am Post subject:

Glad you're back home! Bet the hospital staff misses you though! Very Happy

Hey Dakota- I'm sure that "boot" thing looks awfully tempting, but its not a chew toy, ok? Wink

Cinsmom · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:50 am Post subject:

Sit, Heal! Laughing

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lmtoth2 · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:08 am Post subject:

I'm glad to hear your surgery went well Smile

Hope those pain meds keep you feeling good and happy! Hope your weather is nice and sunny in CA and you can sit in a lounge chair and throw the ball for Dakota and watch him swim!!
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hmz819 · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:31 am Post subject:

Glad to hear everything went well. Now make sure you take it easy so everything heals properly.
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seazr · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:39 am Post subject:

blueteal · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject:

Ahhhhhhhhh great that you are back home
Happy to hear it was a great hospital experience!!!!!!!!!!!!
Take it easy(like you have a choice)
bahahahhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
Get your Mom some ice and cokes Dakota! good boy!!!
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sessa35 · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject:

We make our experiences happen.
How WONDERFUL that your positive attitude was felt by all--it is contagious and in a situation like yours, in the end, it works to your benefit to spread "the milk and honey" around!! Wink

I'm sorry to hear about this...but, I am glad that you are now back home.
I'll echo the others--couch time for you and pool retrieval exercises for Dakota!!!
Sending you (((hugs))) and continued positive thoughts so that you may heal that much quicker and thoroughly.
Very Happy

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FoodLady · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:43 pm Post subject:

Ahhhh .... pain meds .....

"Picture yourself on a boat with a doodle,
Where chew toys are free and poo disappears

Suddenly some pup is there at the back gate
Dakota, to calm all your fears"

... glad you are home and pointing toward recovery! Your kind heart is one that can't be down and out for long. Your kudos about the staff at the hospital were wonderful ... there are so many folks out there doing the jobs we don't want to do and we should always say thanks and appreciate their efforts.

Keep your wonderful Joie de vrie (sic) in tact and ...

HEAL HEAL HEAL HEAL Laughing

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sdrudge · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:10 pm Post subject:

Get this woman some really good DRUGS. I hope you feel better soon. Keep us posted on how you are doing.
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