Phoenix--
Thanks for the information.
My guess is that everyone wants Mr. Noddy's own Internist who has been treating him for years to take the responsibility for sending him home. That would be on Monday.
Mental decline
So sleep all you can while you can, and in between naps, read up a storm.
I'm in the throes of preparing a book talk to be given on Wednesday, and owing to a communication confusion, it snuck up on me - I had thought it was to be given in June and hadn't even begun to consider commencing to start to think about it.
Once that's over I'll settle down to some serious personal reading before my library fines become astronomical.
I'm glad to hear you'll get at least one more day of respite, Noddy.
Mr. Noddy sounds like a Handful.
(((((HUGS)))))
Eva--
Thanks. Mr. Noddy has discovered that tests show his red cell count was very low indicating possible kidney trouble. (The dye from a cardio cath is not kind to diabetes-damaged kidneys). He's somewhat mollified about his weekend accommodations.
Of course, this could have been explained to him before when he wasn't listening.
TomKitten--
I find the older I get, the more my personal calendar diverges from that of the mundane, hum-drum world--and this is during "normal" times. Nixon Mondays and personal crises turn my temporal lines all cattywampus.
I slept for ten hours last night (not counting bathroom breaks, both for me and for the family dog).
Today the world starts all over again.
10 hours sounds good.
Glad Mr. Noddy is being cared for and you're getting a little break.
Mr. Noddy and the male nurse have come to a meeting of the minds. A new bed has been procured which promises to be kinder to The Back. The locum sat down and reviewed all of the bloodwork results.
Mr. Noddy: "It doesn't matter that I don't remember what he said. I heard what he said."
Translation: I didn't understand what I heard, but I was consulted.
Chances look good for a release tomorrow. Unfortunately I have a dental appointment I postponed last week when Mr. Noddy was admitted to Acute Coronary Care. A neighbor will ferry him home and, if necessary, tend to his ego until I get home.
Meanwhile, one more peaceful evening.
Yes, enjoy Noddy and never forget to take care of you too ;-)
Walter, Montana--
Thank you.
It's a long, long trail a-winding.....
Noddy24 wrote:Meanwhile, one more peaceful evening.
Good. Treat yourself well. You deserve it.
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Hopefully the in-charge doc will take some good time tomorrow to read the chart notes about Mr. Noddy's confusion.
Mental decline
Quote:Mr. Noddy: "It doesn't matter that I don't remember what he said. I heard what he said."
Translation: I didn't understand what I heard, but I was consulted.
Well, being consulted is kind to Mr Noddy's ego, and it's good to think that at least you aren't the only ego-stroker. Ego-stroking takes a lot of strength; thank goodness you've got that.
Hope all goes well tomorrow; you're lucky in your neighbor.
Unfortunately, most people with long-term disabilities tend to be very self-involved. Not only have I seen it in my mentally retarded brothers, I've seen it in so-called normal people.
It's that feeling of vulnerability, of not being properly cared for and even--true or not--danger. I know, first hand, how difficult that can be and how you have been coping while neglecting yourself, even while holding your dominion.
The only thing I found to be helpful, was to talk to my brother about other people, family, friends past and present. At his age, 74, memories are wonderful for getting him out of his misery, if only for an hour or so.
Will it work for Mr. Noddy? Maybe not, since he is so skilled at directing everything to himself, but it might be worth a try.
Hugs to you and Walter for your courage and self sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty.
Dear Noddy
OMMM OMMM OMMM OMMM
Reading along
thought before Monday you could indulge yourself a little
Fresh Fruit Salad
.
Cheese Board
BOTTLE (or 3
) of Harvey's Bristol Cream
And
Tea and cakes if you would like some friends over to have a chat.
In your room now Noddy. Thinking about you and wishing you strength. xxxx
EhBeth--
Mr. Noddy has been Officially Confused since he was hospitalized for his fracture back at the end of February.
TomKitten--
Mr. Noddy's ego problems were complicated this weekend by the XY chromosomes of medical personnel. Mr. Noddy remembers his days as the Powerful Old Bull of the Herd and wants everyone else to remember--or recognize--his mental prowess.
Diane--
You have the situation pegged. Every day is a vocabulary lesson and the word-of-the-day is "egocentric".
Izzie--
You're a two-footed wonder as a caterer--and in the middle of your moving, too. I owe you an elegant housewarming basket--and your favorites seem to be mine.
Mr. Noddy is home from the hospital. His Internist finally surfaced at about 7 last night to sign the paperwork. Medical efforts for the next few weeks are going to be focused on his Bad Back.
Meanwhile, my crown that cracked last Saturday can't be replaced--and it was a very useful molar. The dentist and the Insurance Company and I are dickering on what happens next.
Also, the pictures from the teeny-tiny camera that I swallowed last week show what well may be the signs of Crohn's Disease. This week I'll be getting bloodwork done to nail down the diagnosis. Auto-immune diseases aren't particularly delightful companions, but at least this diagnosis makes sense of a number of distasteful gastric symptoms.
I like having my problems identified.
Tune in tomorrow for the next thrilling installment in the Life & Times of Noddy24.
A bit too thrilling... a little boringness seems called for about now.
Crohn's, eh? My aunt has it and it seems well under control with medication. Not something I know a lot about though.
Information is good.
Hold that dominion.
Noddy- This is strange. Mr. P has had digestive problems for years that he has ascribed to either food allergies or sensitivities. It has gotten a lot worse recently.
We found a new gastro man, who sent his blood out to some special lab in California, that does something or other with DNA. The results showed a high probability for Crohn's disease. Mr. P. is taking that camera swallow test at the end of April. I will let you know what happens.
Noddy.....
We need to do BORING for a while OK!!!!!!!
Sending you lots of "well" "strong" "breathe" "oh no, what else now" "little bit of peace" wishes....
and thinking of you
Love Izzie x
Izzie--
Better contrary guts than a contrary child.
Phoenix--
My sympathies to Mr. P.
I'll be shamelessly relying on you for research.
Soz--
Character Building Experiences in this life and down the road....
I do hope, Noddy, that all and everything develops only to the -your- bright side!
