Day 46 - Monday 13th June - Part One
All Change
Karen's moving wards today. From Ward 3 to Ward 22, the stroke rehab reward - a sure sign that she is on the up and up.
Next week, she will be trialing for England's Women's Football team.
Well, maybe not the first team :-)
She had a bad night. Lots of pain and tears. She was kn+ckered when I went in, and within 30 mins, she was fast asleep.
The consultant came round on his rounds and he has upped the pain medication. Bigger Morphine Patch and bigger "nerve pain" drug. Fingers crossed that will sort the pain.
I went to check out the ward at kp's bequest, but was told I couldn't check it out because it was "Protected Patient's Meal Times" whatever that is.
I do hope we don't have to go through the faff of meetings with key staff again to ensure quality of care. It's early days, but its not the best of starts.
I counted the cards on kp's wall today. It's the kind of thing you do when kp is fast asleep and you have read "Bella" and "Take a Break" from cover to cover. 83 ! And Marie, Michelle and I took them all down ready for replastering them on her next private room.
That's 83 cards and about 20 photos on the other wall to remind kp of home, dogs, relatives etc....
Poor Marie is on the shift that will probably involve her redecorating the next room with the cards. She always seems to cop that one !
Karen's moving wards today. From Ward 3 to Ward 22, the stroke rehab reward - a sure sign that she is on the up and up.
Next week, she will be trialing for England's Women's Football team.
Well, maybe not the first team :-)
She had a bad night. Lots of pain and tears. She was kn+ckered when I went in, and within 30 mins, she was fast asleep.
The consultant came round on his rounds and he has upped the pain medication. Bigger Morphine Patch and bigger "nerve pain" drug. Fingers crossed that will sort the pain.
I went to check out the ward at kp's bequest, but was told I couldn't check it out because it was "Protected Patient's Meal Times" whatever that is.
I do hope we don't have to go through the faff of meetings with key staff again to ensure quality of care. It's early days, but its not the best of starts.
I counted the cards on kp's wall today. It's the kind of thing you do when kp is fast asleep and you have read "Bella" and "Take a Break" from cover to cover. 83 ! And Marie, Michelle and I took them all down ready for replastering them on her next private room.
That's 83 cards and about 20 photos on the other wall to remind kp of home, dogs, relatives etc....
Poor Marie is on the shift that will probably involve her redecorating the next room with the cards. She always seems to cop that one !
posted by David Pollard at Monday, June 13, 2005
2 Comments:
I hope the move goes ok and is hassle and pain free for you Karen and the staff are briefed and prepared to provide the TLC needed.
Even though the move is a bit of a faff it is for the right reasons, ie you are making great progress! Looked great yesterday, keep it up.
Sue xxx
good luck on the move kp...and marie you could always take up interiour decorateing when kp's out of hospital.......
either that or a job with 'pickfords.....'
lydia was back at work today....you wait till she tells you about the sports massage she had in hull......give you a hint......she almost needed to hand her notice in.....lol
ok sleep well chuck you too david..
will blogg again tomorrow..
debsxx
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