Justwondering
Well-Known Member
Today was a good day.
236 mile round trip to a quality ENT (ear, nose, throat) to have my husband's vocal cords looked over by yet another doctor.
Such a pleasure to visit :
a hospital that does the parking right,
a door/mask/temperature nazi that doesn't complain when he can't walk, wear a mask, and keep his oxygen level high enough to not pass out,
an office staff that was friendly, courteous, and thoughtful
a nurse that didn't get offended when I had to remind her twice that my husband has no normal blood pressure-he has an LVAD- doh! She kept trying to get a pulse..
a doctor not scared of treating an LVAD patient, was patient with him to explain everything and gave him hope that he will have a more normal (although not perfect) voice
a scheduling possibility of no more than 3 weeks out instead of 6 months
an honest expectation that this will be an annual procedure once every 12 months --- but very doable
a drive to and from (while a long distance) had no ice, snow, or muck -- just a bit of wind and cold temps
a husband whose attitude went from bummer to upbeat in the course of just an hour...
Hope
A very powerful player in the world of chronic medical problems.
I'm officially sharing and sending out good vibes and good karma to all!
JW
236 mile round trip to a quality ENT (ear, nose, throat) to have my husband's vocal cords looked over by yet another doctor.
Such a pleasure to visit :
a hospital that does the parking right,
a door/mask/temperature nazi that doesn't complain when he can't walk, wear a mask, and keep his oxygen level high enough to not pass out,
an office staff that was friendly, courteous, and thoughtful
a nurse that didn't get offended when I had to remind her twice that my husband has no normal blood pressure-he has an LVAD- doh! She kept trying to get a pulse..
a doctor not scared of treating an LVAD patient, was patient with him to explain everything and gave him hope that he will have a more normal (although not perfect) voice
a scheduling possibility of no more than 3 weeks out instead of 6 months
an honest expectation that this will be an annual procedure once every 12 months --- but very doable
a drive to and from (while a long distance) had no ice, snow, or muck -- just a bit of wind and cold temps
a husband whose attitude went from bummer to upbeat in the course of just an hour...
Hope
A very powerful player in the world of chronic medical problems.
I'm officially sharing and sending out good vibes and good karma to all!
JW