Friday Frustrations: Waiting
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In general, I’m the type of person that does not like to wait for things. It’s the main reason why I don’t like shopping at places like WalMart where I know I’ll have to wait for 10 customers to pass in front of me on every cash line.
Yesterday, was especially frustrating. My Dad was told at 6 a.m that he was going to get to come home. He just had to wait for the Neurologist to give him the go ahead. I got to the hospital at 9 a.m with my Mom, thinking that this was going to be the best birthday gift.
We waited for the doctor to come……
then kept waiting……
then kept waiting…..
and waiting….
Finally, at 14:00 in the afternoon, the neurologist came in. He explained once again that one of his arteries leading to his brain was completely blocked but that there was nothing they could do about it. His recommendation was just to avoid the risk factors that could lead to another stroke (stress, smoking, poor diet, cholestorol etc…). That of course and to continue his medication.
He told my Dad that he was signing his release papers and that he should make sure to be followed regularly by his Doctor. We were just to wait for his renewal prescription for Lipitor.
My Dad quickly got dressed and he was ready to get out the door anxious to leave after 5 days at the hospital. While waiting for the neurologist to return, the resident neurologist came in and told us, “I know the other neurologist gave your Dad the o.k to be released, but I don’t agree. He’s still going to go home today but the cardiologist simply has to sign off on it. It shouldn’t be long.”
So we waited,
and waited
and waited.
Finally at 18:00, we got the cardiologist to sign off on his release.
So from 6:00 a.m till 6:00 p.m all we did was wait for two doctors to sign a piece of paper.
The good news is, my Dad is home.
That is wonderful news, your dad is home! But, how frustrating to wait all of that time for some paperwork.
How frustrating! If it helps any, they’ve been like that at every hospital I’ve ever known anyone at…
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Great news that he is home, but it is ridiculous to make a patient wait so long!
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Doctors are the absolute worst for making you wait… and it is soooo frustrating! But I’m glad to hear that your Dad is home
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I’m glad he’s home but I know waiting is awful especially when you’re ready to go home! I remember after I had my youngest daughter they told me I could go but to wait for some paperwork and it took another three hours!!! I was ready to forget the paperwork and walk out lol
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It’s good that he’s finally back home. I went through this very same thing just a few weeks ago with my dad! It’s crazy, I know Doctors are very busy but…..shouldn’t there be an easier way?
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I am glad to hear your Dad is home. I don’t like hospitals. I hate waiting and waiting either to be seen or be released. I like to be in and out. I can understand your Dad wanting to get out. When I was in the hospital with Brittany I was there for 5 days too. I was happy to rush out!! Hope your Dad continues to make a good recovery!
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My BFF has been in jail for 2 weeks and no one is helping him. I can’t get a hold of his mom, who I hear is posting bail, but it’s 5 grand and I want to punch him in the face for being stupid. I’ve known him since we were kids and always felt responsible and want to hit him in the knees with a baseball bat for stressing me out.
There. I feel better.
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That seems absolutely ridiculous to have had to wait that long. I have to say that I’m not thrilled with the fact that they can’t do anything. That’s scary to me. I am glad your dad is home as I’m sure that’s where he wants to be.