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 (because there was bad weather at Hamilton) 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. The glue should fall off in a couple of months. There was a lot of bruising, as you can see below.
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 almost immediately. 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. And I hope it will continue to improve.
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 :)
4 comments:
It's nice to hear a positive hospital tale. Sounds like excellent care. Lovely to hear you feel so much better.
Good treatment..a friend from Whanganui went to Wellington for his heart treatment...just as satisfied as you,thanks for you both!!
Nice to have hubby to collect you...you Bionic Woman!! xx
Wow - I ended up going from the local doctors surgery, bypassing the local hospital, direct to Waikato hospital a few weeks ago... stellar treatment there also.
Glad to hear you are feeling the benefits of the pacemaker - they are amazing creations! And what a man to be there to take you home :)
Blessings
Maxine
I am so glad you received a pacemaker and that it is working out so well for you!! I live in a very rural area, so helicopter rides to large hospitals happen frequently here.
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