OT: Prayers needed

Sandy,

I'll say a prayer for him and you make sure that you stick to your position and don't let the hospital tell you that you can't transfer him or get your own doctor. They think that most people will just go along with whatever they tell you. You have to be an advocate for him and make sure that you know that they have to do what you tell them.

If you don't like what the nurse is saying, go over her head, go to the hospital director if you have to. We've been doing this for my grandmother and it's been working. They don't like it but that's too bad. You're talking about his life and that's more important than their pride.

Good luck!

Alida

Sandy, I will say prayers for your DH and family. Take care of yourself.

I hope you all come through this relatively unscaved! You have the right to deal or not deal with any doctor you wish! You and your son need to feel comfortable with who you depend on for good health! Barb:o)

Sandy my prayers are with you and your hubby.

Sandy, prayer being said for you and your family.

Hugs, Lynne

:::sending lots of healing thoughts your hubby's way, & supportive ones to you & your family:::

Alicia

Hi Sandy I'm sorry you have to deal with hospital and town politics! We are in that position often becaus e of my daughters disease and our need to use a local hospital for some things and the childrens hospital for others...unfortunately! One time a friend reminded me that the hospital, the doctors, all of them are your employees when you are the one paying their salaries. So be the boss, stand up for what you want and if need be, fire them and move on to another place. Your husband can simply walk out, as painful as it may be, to your waiting car and go to another hospital of your choice. It would be great if it didn't come to that, but hospital politics can be fierce and the only one who truly, 100% advocates for yourself or your family is you. Be strong, Jodi

I'll keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I know that you'll do whatever needs doing and stick to your guns!

M-C

Prayers are going your way Sandy.

Hugs!!

Sandy - many many good thought. wishes and prayers for you and DH!!!!!

I hate it when you can get the care you need. Please keep us up to date - I'll be thinking of you.

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Jessica

Sandy wrote:

Prayers going up. My father and sister had kidney problems for many years, and did the whole dialysis thing. I'll be praying that God will be with your doctors, nurses, and caretakers as they deal with your DH.

{{{{{{{{{{{{Gentle Healing Hugs}}}}}}}}

Carolyne in TX

You and DH are in my prayers Sandy. I hope things work out soon so he can go home to his family!

Sandy, how is your husband doing? Prayers are being sent he way.

Sandy I'm sorry, I must have missed this one the other day. I hope things are going better with your DH. How is he?I I will be thinking of you all..good luck with the doc! Linda

Your DH and family are in thoughts and prayers. I know how scary this can be for you. My Dh has kidney troubles also he did years on dialysis and finally a few years ago we lucked out with a kidney transplant. Even after the transplant it was all roses. Stick your ground, do not give in. I had many arguements with the dr. and nurses. They will try to walk over you until they see that you stand your ground. If no one listens to you take it above their heads. Don't stop until you are satisfied with the care your DH is getting. If you need to talk I'm here for you.

Chrissy

Your DH and family are in thoughts and prayers. I know how scary this can be for you. My Dh has kidney troubles also he did years on dialysis and finally a few years ago we lucked out with a kidney transplant. Even after the transplant it was all roses. Stick your ground, do not give in. I had many arguements with the dr. and nurses. They will try to walk over you until they see that you stand your ground. If no one listens to you take it above their heads. Don't stop until you are satisfied with the care your DH is getting. If you need to talk I'm here for you.

Chrissy

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts, prayers and words of encouragement. I was finally able to bring DH home on Friday afternoon. His kidney function has dropped another 10% but are still working. Once they changed the pain medication and he was able to relax and finally sleep it helped so much. This was the worst bout of pancreatitis he has had since the first one. He is still weak and cold all of the time......lost fifteen pounds, and is still not on solid foods yet. In spite of all of that, he looks and feels much better than he did on last Monday morning. Now, if I can only keep him from trying to do too much to soon and get rested up Sandy