From The Past: July 1, 2007

Last night (6/30), mom had fluid drained from her lung via a needle in the side of her chest. She said the fluid was a nasty brown color. She said they inserted a catheter and it was very painful. They gave her a sponge bath at midnight. She didn’t mind having the sponge bath at such a late hour, however she did say they were too rough with her. Mom never complains about anything to anyone, so I was surprised when she said she told them, “You’re being too rough.” I asked her what their response was (there were three of them). She said they didn’t say anything.

It really ticks me off that they were rough with her. I’m sure her skin is sensitive right now and they should know this and have a little more consideration. Mom said, “They haven’t been through this.”

Today she had another CAT scan, but I don’t know the results yet. With her not being in an actual room where I can be with her all the time, I don’t see the doctor or hear anything he has to say. When I call, the nurse will tell me how she is doing, but they don’t say anything about test results being back or anything of that sort. I’m sure they aren’t allowed, but I want some news! I am very optimistic about hearing something tomorrow though since it will be Monday, a weekday.