Much Relieved

GG, everyone's already said, what I'd like to say, so just :hug from me. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

Thanks Gnat and Sylviane. I really appreciate everyone's encouragement and kind thoughts especially since I've not been about to get near him since Easter. He did get to come home today, but Mom implied there was a bit more in her phone call last night, so I'm hoping to talk to her tomorrow when she is rested. I'm quite relieved they didn't have to do a bi-pass. Awe, thank you Gnat, I tried to be good yesterday and today at work I begged out of doing some work outside because of my asthma, normally I don't ask for special favors, but I did today. I hope that your Grandmother's results are benign and that they are able to treat the tumor with minimal pain and great success. It's terrible when you're already nervous and upset to be treated that way. Most nurses and doctors are very caring people(as we know from our own Stevie). It is a shame, they acted that way.

But to top it off, the nursing staff were really rude and nasty to her...... Apparently her doctor instructed her to take the heart medication and the nurse yelled at her for it - saying the doctors don't know what they're talking about. Nice. *sigh* I'm sorry to hear your Gran is having this trouble, Gnat, and that the staff were so unpleasant. We are supposed to be the 'caring profession' but, I guess there are all types of people in every job. It's just that people are so vulnerable when they're ill (and often the elderly more so) It's also very daunting to complain when your loved ones are 'at the mercy' of those you're complaining about, but I would suggest you, as a family have a word with the Nurse in Charge - she may be unaware of how her nurses are treating vulnerable patients. I had to smile when the nurse said the doctor didn't know what he was talking about, though! (sorry!)When doctors in an area change regularly, it often transpires that the nurses do know more about that area than them - to our lead consultant's credit, it's the first thing he teaches each set of new doctors :wink: But the patients should never be used in this 'exchange of knowledge'. Bad form, indeed! Wishing your Gran well, Gnat. Colonoscopies aren't pleasant. :hug to her.

It's also very daunting to complain when your loved ones are 'at the mercy' of those you're complaining about, but I would suggest you, as a family have a word with the Nurse in Charge - she may be unaware of how her nurses are treating vulnerable patients. That sounds like good advice. I had to smile when the nurse said the doctor didn't know what he was talking about, though! (sorry!) I had to smile, too, because I was reminded of my uncle - who is a doctor - who once told me that he looked up at nurses for advice sometimes in his early years in a hospital because some nurses he worked with were already there well before he started university and because of their experience they knew more about how to diagnose diseases and how treat them than he did. However, it really not nice to 'exchange knowledge' in front of patients.

Hi everyone! Thanks for the encouragement. The doctor did call today and said the mass they found was not cancerous. YAY!!! :clap: We're all very much releaved in this. My grandma's doing much better today as well. In fact, she wanted in on our email conversation (me and my aunts). So she's in good spirits and all is well. Stevie - I don't really know if my grandma will do or say anything about the nursing staff. Hopefully this means she won't have to be back there for some time. I do agree with what you say about nurses and doctors. I know for a fact that most nurses do know more about diagnoses, patient care and other stuff than many doctors and trust me I give you all major credit!!! But as you said, even if you're frustrated at how a doctor has treated his patient, there shouldn't be an exchange like that in front of the patient. Especially when the patient is already apprehensive and a little on the scared side as it is. To hear some comment like that only confuses a person and that could make them panic more. However, that wasnt' the case this time. And like I said - all has turned out for the best in the end anyway. Gaff - how's your dad?? Have you talked to your mom yet??? I'm still hoping for the best for you all! And how are YOU feeling today missy?

:clap: That's great news, Gnat!!!!! Here's hoping your Gran goes from strength to strength now. Wish i still had a Granny - they're so special :crying

I'm relieved, too, to hear your grandma doesn't have cancer and she's doing better today, :clap:

Great news all around then Gnat. Glad to hear she is doing well. Mom stopped by for a minute as she needed to check her modem for her computer as it is on the fritz. I guess Dad must be feeling better because he's driving her crazy. ( A good sign). :wink: I'm still wheezing a bit though not congested ( another good sign). Hopefully, this too shall pass. I work tomorrow and then I'm off for four days, so that might be a good thing.

Hi Gnat, I haven't been online the past few days,so didn't hear about your Gran 'til now. So sorry! But, I'm tickled to hear the better news now about her! My good wishes to her ,and you,too! ------------------- GG, Continued good wishes go out to you and your parents. As Gilda Radner used to say: "It's ALWAYS something...", right?!

Like Shipmate I have been away. Gaffer's Girl I am so glad that your dad is well and that everything is going on like it should be. Great to hear some good news! Gnato happy that the results for your grandmother came trough and that they are good!

Thanks ladies. Selma, I hope the news about your parents will be as good soon and they will recover quickly, too. :hug

My mum has 4 more chemotherapy sessions to go and after that we will see when will she start with radiation. As for my dad he is still uneager to go trough chemo. His other results came out fine. Thanks so much for the support!

Good news about your father's results, Selma! And continuing hugs to your Mum. :hug

Good to hear your father's results came are fine. :hug to you Mum, Selma.

Dear girls, I wish you all a lot of strenght and courage. Never give up. We are here to listen to each other. :love:

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