Guest guest Posted April 18, 2004 Report Share Posted April 18, 2004 Thanks for the update a. I am so glad that someone always seems to have a 'connection' to get us news from our members when we are all thinking and praying for them! Do you live near her a? I just think its neat how this RA family supports each other. Cant wait to hear from you Tess! Hugs and prayers... (and Joe) in PA [ ] Tess > I spoke to Tess and she is doing very well according to her doctors. > Tess wishes she felt a little better, but that is to be expected so soon > after surgery. She is still in ICU and may stay there until she is > released, so she still doesn't have a phone in her room. Her main problem > is back spasms that are worse than the surgery pain. She sends everyone a > big hug and misses us all. > a > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 a, Thank you so much for the update on Tess. I was so worried when I could not reach anyone. I knew that sometimes some docs like to keep there patients in ICU until they go home because they get better care from the nursing staff. I am glad she is doing well. If you speak to her again, please tell her I am sending my best wishes and still praying for her! Toni In a message dated 4/18/04 10:29:25 PM Central Daylight Time, writes: > Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 17:35:04 -0400 > From: a <paula54@...> > Subject: Tess > > I spoke to Tess and she is doing very well according to her doctors. > Tess wishes she felt a little better, but that is to be expected so soon > after surgery. She is still in ICU and may stay there until she is > released, so she still doesn't have a phone in her room. Her main problem > is back spasms that are worse than the surgery pain. She sends everyone a > big hug and misses us all. > a > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 In a message dated 18/04/2004 16:35:48 Central Standard Time, paula54@... writes: > Her main problem > is back spasms that are worse than the surgery pain. I hope they are treating her for these....she needs to walk post-op and can't do that with terrible spasms. I have to tell you, many MDs are even more phobic about treating pain in the hospital than in outpatients. And don't get me started on some of the nurses! If you speak to Tess again, please encourage her to demand appropriate pain and muscle relaxer treatment to get her up and moving asap. IV valium is ideal for those spasms in someone with a restricted diet. aaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhhhhh, a, I get angry just thinking about her laying there with spasms. I better go settle down now, heeehee.....thanks for the update. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 In a message dated 19/04/2004 15:46:08 Central Standard Time, aclavern33@... writes: > because they get better care from the nursing staff They get " better " care because in the ICU the RNs have 2 patients, on the floor they have 6. :>( Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Tess.......YIPPEE.....so glad you are safe at home.......love you my web footed friend.....Kathi in OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 Hello Tess, Glad you are recovering well. Congrads on new recliner! I am now less than 13 days away from my surgery date. I am getting excited! I go back next week for vena cava filter insertion and the remainder of my pre-op tests. How are the liquids going? Have you found a protein supplement that you prefer? Take care Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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