I had a bit of a problem with my heart a few days ago. The local hospital wasn't equipped (I assume) to deal with me in Hawera, so they sent me by ambulance to New Plymouth, the largest town in the district.
Well, they weren't able to help, either, so I got a lovely night-time helicopter ride to Auckland's Starship Hospital where I met lots of nurses and doctors who came to introduce themselves to me.
After they all consulted and read my file, they ended up putting a pacemaker in above my heart. Now, when they told me it was done, after I woke up, my mind went to an old episode of Cheers and Cliff Claven dancing like a puppet on a string because someone else had control of him (I guess that ages me!!)
Anyway, I had asked them to call Hubby each time they moved me and I'm very pleased to tell you that they did. So he knew where to go, since he's not the 'stay at home and watch tv' sort.
They let me go home after only one night away, with a big blob of glue of some sort covering the line of stitches.
I imagine they would have found a way for me to get home, but Hubby was there and talking to the staff and ready whenever they released me.
There was such a difference in my body from then on. So far, I don't complain of cold and I actually have energy to get up and do stuff! It's been a very long time since either of those happened.
I think Hubby is just as happy as I am, cuz he won't have to bring in as much firewood as last year to keep me warm. But he always does a good job at keeping me happy :)
1 comment:
It's nice to hear a positive hospital tale. Sounds like excellent care. Lovely to hear you feel so much better.
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