The Sick Room

[Cooking Goddess]

I hope all is well with you and your DD, msm. Prayers for you all.

 

[msmofet]

It is definitely a good day for me. DD came home last night. Her BP and pulse were very high before the surgery, and the surgeon was concerned about that. So they keep her several additional hours after for observation and monitoring her vitals. She's in a lot of pain. He didn't give any pain meds or antibiotics. He said to take ibuprofen. She couldn't get comfortable at all last night. She tried her bed and the sofa. Hopefully she will feel a bit better today. She has an appointment on Wednesday for her PCP to look at the wound and remove the packing. She'll need to get additional surgery to remove the sack at some point, so this won't recur. I didn't get much sleep last night either because I was helping her. I didn't expect her to be home last night. Last time she was in the hospital for 2 days. But it was such a relief to have her home. Now we will definitely have a merry Christmas and a happy new year. Hopefully I can get a nap at some point today. Thank you all for all the kind thoughts and words.



I am in a bit of pain. In the rush to get to the hospital to pick DD up, I took a fall. My back, knee, arm and hand are sore this morning.

 

[Just Cooking]

Good news, msmofet.

Hoping for quick recovery for you both.

Ross

 

[dragnlaw]

So glad your Christmas will be happier now! Take care of yourself, and of course, her. Cheers!

 

[GotGarlic]

Oh no, I hope you feel better soon. Great news that your DD will be home for Christmas. Take care.

 

[taxlady]

(((Gentle hugs))) to you msmofet and god bedring (Danish for good bettering) to you and your daughter.

 

[Chief Longwind Of The North]

To all, Ms. Moffet, and everyone with health challenges, you are in my prayers for a speedy recovery to health, and I sincerely hope that your holidays are full of joy an good spirit.

Seeeeya; Chie Longwind of the North

 

[msmofet]

Thank you everyone for the well-wishes!

 

[Andy M.]

So glad to hear DD is on the mend. Take it easy so you can heal from your fall.

 

[simonbaker]

Glad to hear she's home & you have a happy holiday season!
Hope you are both feeling better sooner than later! ��

 

[Kaneohegirlinaz]

Get some rest MsM so that you can help DD.

 

[msmofet]

2am, and I don't think sleep is coming soon. DD is in pain and can't sleep.

 

[msmofet]

Took DD to her doctor to check her wound, and it is badly infected. The ER surgeon was an idiot! He didn't get the entire cyst and didn't give DD an antibiotic for the infection. The doctor cleaned the wound and removed a lot of the infection. He gave her a script for antibiotic and packed the wound again. He wants to see her on Monday and said she needs more surgery to remove everything else. I'm really upset about this.

 

[taxlady]

Oh noes MsM. That sucks. (((Hugs)))

 

[Cooking Goddess]

msm, that's a shame about your DD and the ER mistakes. I hope your own doctor has her fixed up and back on the road to recovery soon

Keep in mind, though, that the doctor is probably not an idiot. Instead, he might have been on hour fourteen of a twelve hour shift and dog tired from working with a short staff. This Covid thing has put a dreadful strain on the medical community.

 

[taxlady]

msm, that's a shame about your DD and the ER mistakes. I hope your own doctor has her fixed up and back on the road to recovery soon

Keep in mind, though, that the doctor is probably not an idiot. Instead, he might have been on hour fourteen of a twelve hour shift and dog tired from working with a short staff. This Covid thing has put a dreadful strain on the medical community.

Good point. A whole lot of medical staff have quit their jobs because of the stress of working in the pandemic for so long.

 

[GinnyPNW]

Oh, dear MsM! I've just noticed this thread. Please know that I am sending prayers big time! For your DD, for you and for your family. This is just heartbreaking. Praying for healing and praying for strength! Do keep us posted, as you can.

 

[GotGarlic]

msm, that's a shame about your DD and the ER mistakes. I hope your own doctor has her fixed up and back on the road to recovery soon

Keep in mind, though, that the doctor is probably not an idiot. Instead, he might have been on hour fourteen of a twelve hour shift and dog tired from working with a short staff. This Covid thing has put a dreadful strain on the medical community.

I agree and I had another thought. ER surgeons are generalists - they work on everything. You didn't mention where the cyst is located, but maybe it's in a difficult place that requires a specialist surgeon to take care of it properly.

In any case, I'm sorry your daughter was in such pain and having to deal with this during the holidays. I hope you're both feeling better.

 

[Andy M.]

msm, that's very frustrating. You expect better from medical professionals. Hoping you DD will be fine with just the antibiotics.

 

[msmofet]

Thank you all. She’s going to need more surgery to remove all of the cyst.