Hi Lottie

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Hi Lottie,

Sorry to hear of Jimmy's troubles. I've been away from the computer for the last

week or so while trying to get my floors done before company descends this

weekend for Mother's Day, my husband's bday (Monday) and our 30th anniversary

(Tuesday). Plus trying to get ready to go to Oregon the week after to see my 96

year old mother in law. Include in all this my friend, who needs me to drive her

to Coeur d'Alene and Spokane to pick up supplies for their new house, and I'm

one busy lady! LOL

I remember the cardiac floor well. LOL Though, I found all the nurses wonderful

and caring. Well except for the night nurses, they always seemed bored and not

too happy to be working the graveyard shift (is anyone?).

Cardiac diets are devoid of any spices and tasteless. You get more of your share

of mystery meat and green jello (yuck).

I never experienced the after-surgery grouchiness that affects a lot of

patients. Don't know why, but guess it just isn't in my nature. My wonderful

husband drove 95 miles one way every day to visit with me. He was working the

graveyard shift then (ha ha) and I don't know how he managed it. I felt sorry

for him because I was always hot so had the a/c on in the room with a fan

running. Poor Dave would sit there in his winter coat! I think he was happy when

that part passed lol.

Tell Jimmy to keep his humor intact, especially with the poor nurses! Remember

that they are just doing whatever the doctor tells them to do. Maybe it is

because both my boys dated nursing students that I feel this way. But I do know

how hard they work.

Take care,

Zazz

[ ] Latest update

I think if Jimmy had known the surgery would have entailed all of this, he

would have kept his blockages and taken his chances. Still no word on when he

will be discharged. They are about to transfuse him again and they are having a

hard time controlling his anemia and arrhythmia. Until that is resolved, I don't

suppose he will be coming home. He says he can't sleep because someone is always

there fussing over him to get up and walk, physical therapy and inhalation

therapy. As the bags of heparin are emptied, the machines start beeping and it

takes them about 10 or 15 min. for someone to come and change the bags. He's

calling for me, so duty calls and I will go. Just between us, I'm tired of the

hospital and the food, too. LOL.

Blessings and watch your diet and quit smoking so you won't have to endure

this type of treatment and surgery,

Lottie