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My cousin Lillian, whom I've written about before, in this blog, died this past Saturday at North Shore University Hospital. She was 85.
Went to her funeral on Monday, along with my brother and my daughter. Lill was one of our last close relatives in our small family. (that we had contact with, anyway) It was a nice service and internment was simple in rainy weather.
Lillian fought off many different catastrophic illnesses throughout her lifetime and always surprised everyone by bouncing back. But not this time. This last illness was just too much and she succumbed quietly in her sleep while in the hospital.
Even though confined to a wheel chair, she was an active member of her temple in Great Neck, NY, as well as, her community in general. Lillian touched many lives and many of those she touched came to the funeral service to express their condolences and respect. She is survived by her brother, two daughters and five grandchildren and many cousins.
We'll all miss her. May she rest in peace.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Diverticu what?
DISCLAIMER: The images and writing contained in this blog are the thoughts and opinions of the blogger. Obviously, all names have been left out to protect both the innocent and the guilty. Thank heavens for the 1st Amendment to the United States Constitution which allows presentation of my own feelings and opinions. There are those that feel I have violated privacy or confidences, however, with no names mentioned, attachment can only be made by inference. If by chance you don't agree with what is written here, or, feel you don't like what you have read, stop reading and don't bother coming back.
Well... out of sync but here goes anyway...
From October 7th through the 14th, my daughter and I were in Orlando Florida at the EMS EXPO 2007. This was the first convention either Rachel or I had been to, her in 5years plus, me in 21.
Very interesting... lots to see and learn about, plus a vacation like atmosphere that I have not enjoyed in many years. Forgot all about the craziness back home. It was great.
Anyway... learned a lot, ate a lot, played a lot, gambled a little..lol (and lost this time)...then went home.
I was to return to work the evening of the Sunday morning on which we arrived home. I called my job on Saturday and told them I would not be in until Monday night. I did not tell them why... just that I was tired and probably needed a good nights rest after a 1 week vacation. I just did not feel right but could not put a finger on why.
Well, I slept alot after returning home Sunday... and slept alot on Monday... Awoke around 2PM and started cleaning up our scattered mess of souvenirs, luggage and such. I moved a heavy and, as of that moment not emptied, large piece of luggage from the living room and put it downstairs in Rachels' room. It was then I felt a pain in my left mid abdomen. I have a double inguinal hernia and thought I blew it out... Then thought, aw... a gas pocket.. it will go away... so in order to get ready for work that night (Monday) I went to catch a nap at about 6:00PM. I got up at 8:45PM and was climbing the walls in pain. I really thought I busted my gut...lol...
Luckily, Rachel was just returning home from work and I told her how I felt, she called my son Dan and he quickly returned home from a friends house.
By 9:45PM I was in the emergency room at Brookhaven Hospital. I'm lucky that there are a lot of people at the E/R that know me and my daughter from the ambulance company we ride with. I got some immediate treatment.
My surgeon, who I had already called to alert that I was coming in, would stop into the E/R when finished in the O/R. He did. He immediately ordered a Cat Scan and said this is no hernia...For the pain I was given 5mg of Morphine. Wow... heavy stuff...lol I had a bad reaction to it and was loopy for quite some time... Anyway... was able to drink the contrast fluid... then passed out. I don't remember the Cat Scan at all...lol
The scan showed I had had an attack of diverticulitis. I was an inch or so away from needing surgery. Lucky for me the surgeon opted to see if heavy IV antibiotics would reduce the possibility of needing immediate surgery. He was right.
Spent the night in the E/R and some time Tuesday (11/16) was moved to a semi-private room on 2 East. This was the only the second time I had ever been hospitalized (one time prior with pneumonia) and I was not ready for it. However, all things being equal, the staff at 2 East both day and night were great. I was there until mid day on Sunday 11/21. The entire time I was in the hospital, I was nauseous from the 2 types of antibiotics at was being given via IV. Even with anti nausea medication I was nauseous.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Well... out of sync but here goes anyway...
From October 7th through the 14th, my daughter and I were in Orlando Florida at the EMS EXPO 2007. This was the first convention either Rachel or I had been to, her in 5years plus, me in 21.
Very interesting... lots to see and learn about, plus a vacation like atmosphere that I have not enjoyed in many years. Forgot all about the craziness back home. It was great.
Anyway... learned a lot, ate a lot, played a lot, gambled a little..lol (and lost this time)...then went home.
I was to return to work the evening of the Sunday morning on which we arrived home. I called my job on Saturday and told them I would not be in until Monday night. I did not tell them why... just that I was tired and probably needed a good nights rest after a 1 week vacation. I just did not feel right but could not put a finger on why.
Well, I slept alot after returning home Sunday... and slept alot on Monday... Awoke around 2PM and started cleaning up our scattered mess of souvenirs, luggage and such. I moved a heavy and, as of that moment not emptied, large piece of luggage from the living room and put it downstairs in Rachels' room. It was then I felt a pain in my left mid abdomen. I have a double inguinal hernia and thought I blew it out... Then thought, aw... a gas pocket.. it will go away... so in order to get ready for work that night (Monday) I went to catch a nap at about 6:00PM. I got up at 8:45PM and was climbing the walls in pain. I really thought I busted my gut...lol...
Luckily, Rachel was just returning home from work and I told her how I felt, she called my son Dan and he quickly returned home from a friends house.
By 9:45PM I was in the emergency room at Brookhaven Hospital. I'm lucky that there are a lot of people at the E/R that know me and my daughter from the ambulance company we ride with. I got some immediate treatment.
My surgeon, who I had already called to alert that I was coming in, would stop into the E/R when finished in the O/R. He did. He immediately ordered a Cat Scan and said this is no hernia...For the pain I was given 5mg of Morphine. Wow... heavy stuff...lol I had a bad reaction to it and was loopy for quite some time... Anyway... was able to drink the contrast fluid... then passed out. I don't remember the Cat Scan at all...lol
The scan showed I had had an attack of diverticulitis. I was an inch or so away from needing surgery. Lucky for me the surgeon opted to see if heavy IV antibiotics would reduce the possibility of needing immediate surgery. He was right.
Spent the night in the E/R and some time Tuesday (11/16) was moved to a semi-private room on 2 East. This was the only the second time I had ever been hospitalized (one time prior with pneumonia) and I was not ready for it. However, all things being equal, the staff at 2 East both day and night were great. I was there until mid day on Sunday 11/21. The entire time I was in the hospital, I was nauseous from the 2 types of antibiotics at was being given via IV. Even with anti nausea medication I was nauseous.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Regarding an old lawsuit...
DISCLAIMER: The images and writing contained in this blog are the thoughts and opinions of the blogger. Obviously, all names have been left out to protect both the innocent and the guilty. Thank heavens for the 1st Amendment to the United States Constitution which allows presentation of my own feelings and opinions. There are those that feel I have violated privacy or confidences, however, with no names mentioned, attachment can only be made by inference. If by chance you don't agree with what is written here, or, feel you don't like what you have read, stop reading and don't bother coming back.
Seems like one part of a lawsuit has been dismissed as I had previously forecast (July 2007)... Seems a Supreme Court Judge (NYS) found no harm done by the newspaper involved and as such, dismissed the them from the suit. Now it's just a one on one thing.
Notice... no names here... only those involved might have the slightest idea what I am alluding to...Have a great day!:)
Seems like one part of a lawsuit has been dismissed as I had previously forecast (July 2007)... Seems a Supreme Court Judge (NYS) found no harm done by the newspaper involved and as such, dismissed the them from the suit. Now it's just a one on one thing.
Notice... no names here... only those involved might have the slightest idea what I am alluding to...Have a great day!:)
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