tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post1936750241470984699..comments2024-03-22T02:19:36.295-07:00Comments on Carmen's Chronicles: "H" is for A Hospital Tale - Alphabe Thursday, 3-11-10RNSANEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-47258815575784407432010-03-13T22:53:25.878-08:002010-03-13T22:53:25.878-08:00Really interesting and "surprising" post...Really interesting and "surprising" post. Thank you for sharing this glimpse of hospital work and life.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994393735624178443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-7533304165254224532010-03-13T02:46:40.865-08:002010-03-13T02:46:40.865-08:00Loved your story! What a memory for you.Loved your story! What a memory for you.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-1015616977565293692010-03-12T21:36:00.040-08:002010-03-12T21:36:00.040-08:00Oh my. What a touching H story. I love this!
...Oh my. What a touching H story. I love this!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing!<br /><br />A+Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-20198924068092966702010-03-12T14:59:07.800-08:002010-03-12T14:59:07.800-08:00what a wonderful & moving story!what a wonderful & moving story!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03270665398498790951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-56070867174690652452010-03-12T13:26:40.410-08:002010-03-12T13:26:40.410-08:00Maggie B -
No doubt, he was reinforcing the right ...Maggie B -<br />No doubt, he was reinforcing the right leg which needed surgery. I'd seen another case where the man painted a bullseye on his knee but this one was way more elaborate!<br /><br /><br />Viki -<br />I appreciate your thanks. As an OR nurse, and, having been a surgical patient myself, I understand all too well the anxiety people feel in that atmosphere, with the staff busy preparing for the operation. Sometimes, they seem to forget there is a living, breathing anxious soul waiting for the surgery to begin. It was at that time I began using eyeshadow as well...since all that was exposed above my mask were my eyes!<br /><br /><br />Betty (picture circa 1951) -<br />I think I would have been bawling but this man was so sweet!<br /><br /><br />laterg84 -<br />He sure had a better sense of humor than I do!!!<br /><br /><br />Anna -<br />I could not be so cheerful if I were facing such a surgery as the loss of a limb! Some people are amazing. Your hearts are lovely...I especially liked that dark blue heart necklace you had in your shop!<br /><br /><br /><br />Dulce -<br />I have had some wonderful nurses care for me and they made all the difference in the world. I hope you never need one but, if you do, I hope you are cherished. Let them read some of your poetry.<br /><br /><br />Melinda Cornish -<br />I have seen some amazing patients in my 45 years of nursing, especially in the last 21 years as a forensic nurse dealing with adult and child victims of sexual abuse.<br /><br /><br />Tongue Trip -<br />I'll tell you, there was not a dry eye in the operating room that day, including the surgeon!<br /><br /><br />Sarah -<br />I guess this man had reconciled the necessity of the loss of his leg to maintaining his health. I would have been so distressed, I couldn't have been pleasant to anyone, I don't think.<br /><br /><br />Trotter -<br />Greetings, you world traveler. I am so jealous since my job loss has me basically grounded! Glad you are reading some of my posts!<br /><br /><br />Mickle in NZ -<br />I can feel the warm fuzzies from you and Zebby in far away New Zealand. I wish I could transport myself over your way for a good lamb dinner and some fine wine! It is good to be home in San Francisco!<br /><br /><br />chicoreal -<br />You are such a dear, saying such nice things about nurses. Having just gone through three weeks of my mother's hospitalization after a stroke and heart attack and her subsequent admission to a nursing home, I can offer nothing but praise for the wonderful nurses and assistants who have helped her throughout this journey. <br /><br />You had some brilliant comments about this man's adjustments to the loss of his leg...what a time he will face and his way of dealing with it might just have made the adjustment easier.<br /><br /><br />My Farmhouse Kitchen -<br />Kary, I cannot even imagine the sadness you are feeling...I can certainly cry with you, though. I feel horrible about Buddy...pets are so precious in our lives.RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-79824750241512104722010-03-12T12:58:31.195-08:002010-03-12T12:58:31.195-08:00lakeviewer -
After all the stories about hospital ...lakeviewer -<br />After all the stories about hospital mistakes, I am sure he wanted to make sure no errors were made!!<br /><br /><br />Icy BC -<br />It is good to be home though I am very slow at catch up in the blogsphere! Thanks, as always, for your kind comments.<br /><br /><br />My name is P.J.-<br />You are so correct...much of our health care is<br />directly related to our minds and how we feel and think!<br /><br /><br />hitesh rawat -<br />I always admire people who can stay positive, regardless of the stresses they face. I don't think I am particularly good at that. I do, however, since I chose caring for patients as my life's profession, try my best to be there for them, and maintain a positive, supportive spirit. Some are so brave, in spite of the worst odds..and many survive them, with their faith and the love of those around them.<br /><br /><br />Lilly -<br />In my 45 years as an RN, I have gotten so much more from patients, than I have ever given. It has meant so much to me to be in this profession.<br /><br /><br />5thsister -<br />As another healer, you know, as I do, how much patients endure. This man was a special person and, though I am sure he was suffering, his effort made it all a little easier for us.<br /><br /><br />Donna -<br />This was, indeed, a sad story but with a touch of humor, nonetheless.<br /><br /><br />Sh@KiR@ CK -<br />Thank you for your sweet comments. This man was the special one, though.RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-33043567197430817092010-03-12T07:42:24.650-08:002010-03-12T07:42:24.650-08:00Carmen..I have been such a wreck I must have misse...Carmen..I have been such a wreck I must have missed the info on the Tuesday lunch...<br /><br />Where were you going to meet?<br /><br />I would love to meet you, but to be perfectly honest with you, I have not gone out in public because I can not stop crying. I'll see how it goes..<br /><br />email me at: myfarmhousekitchen@yahoo.com<br /><br />sending love,<br />Kary<br />xxxMy Farmhouse Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00594238190107766755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-1754218112486643532010-03-12T07:42:24.651-08:002010-03-12T07:42:24.651-08:00Dear Carmen: Maybe in some neanderthal-like manne...Dear Carmen: Maybe in some neanderthal-like manner the man was trying to remember his leg in his mind's eye, like a personalized snapshot of what the leg had meant to him. This souvenir, like a tattoo recalled when he needed to remember his loss. The man's post op recovery may be easier too. Also, he could recall his old leg, thereby getting over the longing for his old leg. In this way, the man could lessen or stop the dreaded phantom pain later, the psychologically induced pain associated with amputations; he had already grieved and buried his leg. Love to see the pic. I think I'll do this if the need ever arises, hopefully no time soon! Thank-you for your many years of helping people. Your service invaluable and so underated. Nurses are truly Angels!chiccorealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16902834462795623856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-86621725331326643082010-03-12T07:16:34.871-08:002010-03-12T07:16:34.871-08:00A patient who was making absolutely sure the corre...A patient who was making absolutely sure the correct leg was operated on, and with a great sense of humour.<br /><br />Relieved that your sense of hunour in intact too, dear Carmen. What a chellenging time you've had to face up to.<br /><br />Sending very much sincere care, concern and love for you, Michelle over in NZ with that cat snoring once more (bless him), xxxxx and purrsfrom within those snores from Zebbycat.Mickle in NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432796020646607634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-59155898252736830842010-03-12T00:31:51.232-08:002010-03-12T00:31:51.232-08:00Hi Carmen! Touching! Great reading to start the da...Hi Carmen! Touching! Great reading to start the day!!<br /><br />Blogtrotter 2 is still in Jamaica. Enjoy and have a great weekend!!Trotterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13403056056512006654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-11917693270675185562010-03-11T21:13:10.161-08:002010-03-11T21:13:10.161-08:00What a sweet story! He must have been a peace wit...What a sweet story! He must have been a peace with the thought of living without his leg.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-11541325906702526482010-03-11T20:19:50.911-08:002010-03-11T20:19:50.911-08:00beautiful, just as you are. but you made me so wee...beautiful, just as you are. but you made me so weepy!!!!!!!Tongue Triphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17357978662867516949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-50964479332967139882010-03-11T20:01:35.639-08:002010-03-11T20:01:35.639-08:00it is a great story.......What a character this ma...it is a great story.......What a character this man was.....and courageous....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15021606262983197541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-52183546243139724472010-03-11T13:44:25.626-08:002010-03-11T13:44:25.626-08:00I usually relate hospital stories to sad ones... ...I usually relate hospital stories to sad ones... but this has Made me smile, and moved me at the same time... if i ever need a nurse i want them to be like you!!!<br />great one, dear Carmen!<br />:)Dulçe ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/14958592985938279356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-51758808093436853702010-03-11T10:25:03.692-08:002010-03-11T10:25:03.692-08:00Wow, what a tale of gallows humour! You are an ama...Wow, what a tale of gallows humour! You are an amazing story-teller!<br />I'd like to comment more about this text and an earlier one where make-up played a roll. But I have fever and a sore throat and don't feel very witty right now! I'm not as strong as your older gentleman.<br /><br />My H-word is "hearts":<br /><br />http://annasadornments.blogspot.com/2010/03/alphab-thursday-h-h-as-in-hearts.html#links<br /><br />as well as:<br /><br />http://annasadornments.blogspot.com/2010/03/abc-wednesday-h-is-for-heart.html#links<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />AnnaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926688000745346961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-9732190568956740252010-03-11T10:03:30.690-08:002010-03-11T10:03:30.690-08:00totally funny TFS :Dtotally funny TFS :Dlaterg8rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533233029216326644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-62778524041219597212010-03-11T09:51:51.945-08:002010-03-11T09:51:51.945-08:00What a wonderful hospital tale. That older gentle...What a wonderful hospital tale. That older gentleman had a wonderful sense of humor.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09068151073417372746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-72948538826232100882010-03-11T09:45:55.239-08:002010-03-11T09:45:55.239-08:00What a lovely story. So moving. I'd also on ...What a lovely story. So moving. I'd also on behalf of all patients thank you for holding peoples hands like that. Going in for surgery is always scary, I know the patients appreciate your tender touch. I know I would.Vikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14421161703991840468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-34925109213970607622010-03-11T07:18:26.558-08:002010-03-11T07:18:26.558-08:00What an amazing sight that must have been! :)What an amazing sight that must have been! :)Sheila @ A Postcard a Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140046386364588303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-55177475566625559832010-03-11T05:41:15.747-08:002010-03-11T05:41:15.747-08:00How amazing! Guess he wanted to make sure you all ...How amazing! Guess he wanted to make sure you all knew which leg!<br />~Maggie~Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778709902157945708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-25287438021834577322010-03-11T05:38:55.537-08:002010-03-11T05:38:55.537-08:00You are such a remarkable lady!
Happy Thursday!
...You are such a remarkable lady!<br /><br />Happy Thursday! <br /><br />hugs <br /><br />shakira <br /><br /><a href="http://justmeshakirack.blogspot.com/2010/03/save-great-lakes-now.html" rel="nofollow">HOPE FOR GREAT LAKES NOW!</a> <br /><br /><a href="http://justmeshakirack.blogspot.com/2010/03/theme-thursday-hats.html" rel="nofollow">THEME THURSDAY-HATS</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10264352891639027269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-79215875408978070582010-03-11T05:04:26.381-08:002010-03-11T05:04:26.381-08:00I did NOT want to cry this morning...Oh Lord...Ble...I did NOT want to cry this morning...Oh Lord...Bless your heart...<br />((((HUG))))Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-44048896055722399322010-03-11T04:51:52.553-08:002010-03-11T04:51:52.553-08:00What a heartening post. That patient instinctively...What a heartening post. That patient instinctively knew what you all needed that day! (PS...I "pass gas, too, only as a Respiratory Therapist)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169693305157071792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-61129453988844729632010-03-11T04:19:18.974-08:002010-03-11T04:19:18.974-08:00I LOVE it. What a great story that is. It should b...I LOVE it. What a great story that is. It should be published somewhere. Just wonderful. My father is similar to this patient, he has had loads of operations and always goes into the theatre joking and making everyone laugh.Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35775558.post-67708416007637996372010-03-11T04:15:32.163-08:002010-03-11T04:15:32.163-08:00some people always see a bright side even in the w...some people always see a bright side even in the worst of conditions......always imagine where do they all this positive energy from.....<br /><br />holding hand of a person....at that situation must be wonderful feeling......atleast when you know that person will see you again and recongize as the last person before he went through the operation .....Hitesh Rawathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445682649449414508noreply@blogger.com