On Thursday 6th I went back to our doctor and reported to him why I had done what I had done and he agreed, But he telephoned the duty doctor and this time he put it all down on paper and wrote a letter to the senior doctor.= which he gave me to deliver. Again I organised Annabell and we went up to the hospital; at 5:15 pm. We did not get seen to until after 9pm and then we were put into the same old side room. Once again it was cold, but this time I called John, asked him to go and feed Benji then bring the big yellow blanket to the side waiting room. This he did and we wrapped Annabell in the blanket. At 10:20 the nurse came in and took the OBS. At 11:30 it was decided that she could go to a bed in the clinic for the moment and it was suggested that I go home.
Friday 7th.. Saturday 8th This I did, but was back up at the hospital at 9am. I was told she was in one ward, so I went there, was told that she had been moved upstairs, went there and was told that she had been moved to the Women and Children’s ward at the far end of the hospital. Knew where this was so I made my way there. I stayed with her for much of the day as did John & Andrew. I left the hospital and John Andrew and I had dinner together then I went back to the hospital for the last hour. The same routine on Sunday except that I went home for dinner and to feed Benji I spent much of my days walking the long corridors in the hospital to the W & C Ward. Oh – for fitbit people there are 715 steps from my car to the Women and Children Ward – 1430 x 4 each day – give or take a few steps depending on where I park the car.
On Monday 10th June she had an assessment from My Care, but I don’t see much coming from that. There was a few people coming and going and a young “doctor” said that she could go home in the morning. I stayed with her for much of the day and she still has problems standing unaided and her walking is really not great, but there you are…..
Tuesday 11th and just after 11:40am I took her home. I went and got a wheelchair and took her along the corridors out to the car. I got her into the car, took the wheelchair back and drove home. Managed to get her out of the car- took a while and was not easy. Not sure my arm will recover from the gripping :o) Still, got her into the house and into her recliner and put her blanket over her. It is now Wednesday 11th and that’s how things are at the moment.
She slept well last night and I did not go out in the morning with Benji since she had not been awake. Did get out with him sometime around 11am.
Finally concluded. Sorry I have taken up so much of your time. I hope I have not bored you too much….
One last thing – the nurses were great and really looked after Annabell. I am thankful to them for all they did.
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You’ve all been through so much! I’m so sorry!! Thank goodness the nurses have all been great!
From Part B – That one doctor saying to give Annabell an aspirin? What I think of his medical knowledge isn’t fit to be read. And I would have been tempted to say it to his face. But that wouldn’t have changed anything. I hope things remain quiet for a while so you can all get some rest.
Sending prayers and lots of positive thoughts for all of you.
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I have read your last three posts one after another with increasing distress. I have Liked the other to to show I was there, but Like is not really an appropriate response! I am so sorry you and Annabell are going through such a difficult time.
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Thank you Anabel. We are getting there and she is home, which is good. Benji and I will look after her and the boys do help where they can.
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Oh John, your healthcare sounds a bit like ours. Great personal care, but the red tape (go to this floor, only to be told to go to another floor and while we’re here, let’s take more tests). the bureaucracy is maddening. Thinking of you and sending thoughts of comfort and healing energy Annabell’s way.
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Our hospital never used to be like this. It was an excellent place and your own doctor (G.P.) was able to come in and look after you.. Then the Labor Government amalgamated, Port Augusta and Whyalla Hospitals and medical facilities. and it’s been downhill ever since. No one knows these “doctors” which – I understand- are rotated through Port Augusta and have no links to the community here. Your Family Doctor has no rights at this hospital and is not allowed to visit.
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