HELEN/GRAMMOM UPDATE

After trying several times to reach her, Helen and I finally connected last night.  She's doing okay, after another brief stint in the hospital for both the infection and having gotten a piece of bread stuck.  Then, she realized she wasn't getting enough nutrients.  I beat on her to stay on top of things, she said she is now, but of course, I ALSO question her surgeon's advice - or lack thereof. 

From what I know from the patients of this same doctor, there are very little post-op instructions given - and I don't get it.

Anyway, she's doing okay, hopes to be back to work soon.  She's dealing with both computer and phone issues, hence her not being on OH in a while.

She thanked everyone for their good thoughts and concern and said she'll be back when she can!

Thanks,

Tia

Poor thing..... she's been thru the ringer for sure.  Can't wait to have her back online and hear some of the stories she must have. :)

Oh, ya, you should've heard her last night!!!  I was cracking up!!!! 

Thanks Tia, I hope she can get well she has been through so much. I am  confused by her Doctors office as well. This is a real shame.

                                                                                            Julie

Julie -

I'm not only confused, I am freaking stunned at the lack of information she actually received.  HOWEVER, as a caveat, you need to remember that a well-informed patient is the best kind - it's up to us to educate ourselves, as well as relying on our surgeons.  It's when we can't rely on them for even the most basic of info that it gets dicey.

Tia

Thank you for the update!  She's been on my mind lately.

And I know she appreciates the good thoughts, Bernice!

That poor woman!  She is really going through it!  I'm sending well wishes!

And she hasn't lost her sense of humor through it all, Moe Moe!!!  I'll give her your best!

Oh I am so glad she is OK. Sending nothing but good wishes!

Thanks for the update!