Monday, March 30, 2009

A new nurse

Monday turned out to be a good day! I realize I now have a new nurse - Bev! No degree, but she is now doing so much for me just like a real nurse. Since Friday, she has been giving me shots, and now today she worked with a visiting nurse at the house and drained me all on her own. As they had put a spigot in my right lung cavity yesterday, we now have the capability to do it at home and not go to the ER or hospital. Not sure if that's the correct way to go but Bev had the process down perfect. She had learned from the Doc who had put in the catheter yesterday. She drained me of almost a couple of liters. The visiting nurse Marlene was a big help and just knowing someone with some experience was here put us both at ease somewhat. Marlene will visit the house at least a couple of more times which will finally cut down some costs being incurred. She checked me out and all my wounds and thought everything is going okay. I also had chemo earlier. Turned out it was a good day. Hope you have a good day whenever you may be reading this!

3 comments:

  1. I am so glad to hear that your surgery for the catheter placement went well Ken. Great job Nurse Bev - hope Ken is behaving like a good patient. Please hollar if you need anything. I am so glad that you got hooked up with a home health nurse too. Have a great week and enjoy your time away from the local ERs!

    Heidi

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  2. You've both been so strong through this, We're so proud of you. Let us know if there's anything we can do.

    Love,
    Sara and Jeff

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  3. HI Ken and Bev,
    I had a darn cold this weekend, so I couldn't come to see you. Expect a really sick and funny card in a couple of days. I need to apologize in advance for the card's crude and coarse humor. I thought it is funny, but then you guys know me. Sick and twisted cousin Jeff.

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