April 14, 2013
DAY 46 – HOSPITAL TIME.
WHAT I KNOW OF IT.
Been a bit slow here but I am determined to get decent
length post done today.
I was in the hospital 43 days and I doubt I fully remember
three of those days. As you may recall the first few days were easy but throw
in the drugs and a couple of allergic reactions and you have my little journey.
The TV sucked and the window was boring so I started keeping my eyes closed all
the time I’d watch the little movies that
played in my head. More than once I was
surprised to view a different scene when I opened my eyes.
Things were pretty dicey for a awhile. I believe Pauline
wrote a bit about my trips to the ICU. I
wanted to tell you a part of one of ICU trips that I will not forget.
I had a couple of panic type attacks over being able to
catch my breath. I don’t know where one occurred;
Probably in the ICU. I just know that I
couldn’t get a breath in and paniced.
The nurse looked at the monitor and told me I was fine. “Just breath in through your nose and out
through you mouth. You’ll be fine.” That is not work for me. I got more agitated and It to forever to settle
my breathing down. Heck they may have
sedated me. I don’t know.
The other attack I know was in the ICU, complete with arm
and leg restraints. My hands were in “boxing gloves” and strapped to the
bed. I could not get a breath in, or so
it seemed to me. I thinks its related to
the CPR because that spot is the same one where my chest won’t draw air. Anyway, I began to panic. I couldn’t breathe.. I did get them to understand. Nurse A looked at the monitor and pronounced
me fine. “Just breathe in through your
nose and out your mouth. Your fine.”
Then Nurse B took my “hand”
She told me she had panic attacks sometimes so she understood. She assured me that I was fine and that she
would stay with me until I felt OK. She
did too. She also very lightly sang when
she wasn’t talking. In fact at times it
seemed like she just sang and the rest was telepathic Slowly the panic subsided and then passed. It is no doubt the most comfortable I ever
felt in the ICU.
I never go the young ladies name but I will never forger her
kindness.
Boone
6 comments:
Such a helpless feeling. The reason some are called Angels of Mercy. We can only be thankful when we meet one who walks with us when we are so in need. I'm sorry you felt this but thankful you can tell. Let us continue to hear about things like that so you can speak of it and little by little put it behind you as you move on to gather strength and regain your health. I am pleased to ready the lengthy entry of this blog... I know the effort put into writing must have been great but you did it!
hey, dboonie!!!!! Glad to read from you again! Have missed telling you my dreams.
You're right. That happened in the ICU. You told me about it the next day. You still weren't clear that day, but you were emphatic about how much that nurse helped you. We need to find out her name.
It is so good to hear from you. I spoke with a friend who had a similar story. He said it is so scary to not be able to get that breath. He had his lungs drained in the same way that you did. He said that really helped. Sounds like what you did was a normal reaction. I cannot comprehend how scary that must have been.
Just SO Glad you are here to tell us about it.
Donor
What a great story. So happy you are on the road to recovery! We continue to pray for y'all.
They were so nice to you there. When I was there I could tell how much care they took with their patients and their caregivers. I hope we can find out her name. When I was there you were building and designing, since I had no idea what you were talking about I would just agree with you. Sooooo glad you are home. Love ya.
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