My leukemia's back.

[Blooie]

Phil, that badge looks mighty good on ya!!

 

[donrae]

I'm just going to go out on a limb and say I hate cigarettes.

My father is normally the most soft spoken, patient man. Non-confrontational, will just shake his head gently and walk away. Not a mean bone, always nice to everyone. Until he can't get his **** smokes, then he apparently turns into a monster. Part of me is glad I live far enough away I've never seen him act this way.

He's been fighting a respiratory infection, on antibiotics. Last night he had respiratory distress and confusion, couldn't remember how to use his nebulizer. Mom called the bus and in the ED the Dr said his chest X-ray was actually worse than before he'd started the antibiotics and admitted him. She goes down there this morning and they're discharging him. Huh? Well, he's being an *** and wants to go home. All because of those **** cigarettes.

I just don't get this. I mean, I'm a nurse, and I agree 100% about not smoking in the hospital. But they've reached the point where, when an alcoholic with a history of DTs comes in for something non-alcohol related, they order enough booze for them to get through the stay without hitting withdrawal. Why not do the same thing for nicotine? I really don't understand why he can't go outside and get his fix, then back to his room. I see patients outside smoking all the time when I'm at the hospitals. It's just so frustrating. It's like all the other addictions are recognized and treated or adjusted for, but not this perfectly legal, formerly social acceptable one.

So, I guess he's back home today. I have no idea what meds he was discharged on. I mean, he'd already failed outpatient therapy, I'm not sure what else they're going to do? And my Mom's memory is getting so bad, and her thinking isn't always clear. We kids are planning on having a meeting this summer when we're all together and make some contingency plans......this sucks.


Okay, thanks for listening.

Went to the livestock auction today and should have bought that pretty red heifer. But, we didn't get the horses moved to summer pasture until later tonight, and it would have been too stressful bringing in another animal. She sure was pretty, though. I think my first paycheck might have to go toward something with hooves.

I put zip ties on all my chicks today. 50 little chickie legs and toes. Guess what I'm going to dream about tonight?

 

[FridayYet]

Sorry to hear about your dad, Rachel. I hope he gets better soon. . I'm with you, I hate cigarettes too.

Wonder why they didn't put nicotine patches on him? We used to do that all the time on the units I worked on. I know it doesn't take all the cravings away, but it helps patients tolerate hospitalization.

 

[N F C]

Rachel, sorry to hear your dad is having problems. My brother and I are getting close to the point of having to make those same sort of plans for my mother. Not easy for anyone involved.

Phil, congrats again on the new badge!

LG, hope you're feeling better every day.

HBH, good job with the funnies!

 

[Outpost JWB]

I threw in the white flag and went to the doctor Thursday. Been sick for about 2weeks. Congestion, coughing, mainly. Dr said bronchitis and sinus infection. Now taking prednisone, z pack, Flonase, inhaler, and a handful of over the counter stuff. Still not feeling much better. Took off work 3 hours early Thursday and all day Friday. Worked yesterday, and all went ok. Only had a few coughing spells. Hoping today is a magically turning point day.

Rachel, sorry to hear your dad is having problems. My brother and I are getting close to the point of having to make those same sort of plans for my mother. Not easy for anyone involved.

Phil, congrats again on the new badge!

LG, hope you're feeling better every day.

HBH, good job with the funnies!

X2 on everything NFC said.

Rachel, I certainly understand your frustration. Been there done that with the whole cigarette issue with hubby. Has your dad tried e-cigarettes? They seem to work a little for DH. If he gets hospitalized again, that fake cigarette is going with him. It still has nicotine in it, so it helps curb the craving. Plus he is going thru the motions of smoking. Idk. So glad I never smoked, but feel bad for the ones that did give in to the bad habit.

 

[sourland]

to all dealing with the unfairness of life. I have always been confused about why it is that GOOD people have to deal with such crap while others (not so good) seem to escape unscathed.

 

[N F C]

Good morning sour

 

[FridayYet]

Good morning everyone, hope you have a great day!

 

[Outpost JWB]

 to all dealing with the unfairness of life.  I have always been confused about why it is that GOOD people have to deal with such crap while others (not so good) seem to escape unscathed. 

Our rewards are not of this earth. Besides, we Are stronger than people that don't face the challenges that we do

Good morning all. Breakfast is a lot later than normal, but eggs and sausage patties are cooking up now

 

[LittleLakePhil]

Phil, that badge looks mighty good on ya!!  

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.....

I'm just going to go out on a limb and say I hate cigarettes. 

My father is normally the most soft spoken, patient man. Non-confrontational, will just shake his head gently and walk away. Not a mean bone, always nice to everyone. Until he can't get his **** smokes, then he apparently turns into a monster. Part of me is glad I live far enough away I've never seen him act this way.

He's been fighting a respiratory infection, on antibiotics. Last night he had respiratory distress and confusion, couldn't remember how to use his nebulizer. Mom called the bus and in the ED the Dr said his chest X-ray was actually worse than before he'd started the antibiotics and admitted him. She goes down there this morning and they're discharging him. Huh? Well, he's being an *** and wants to go home. All because of those **** cigarettes. 

I just don't get this. I mean, I'm a nurse, and I agree 100% about not smoking in the hospital. But they've reached the point where, when an alcoholic with a history of DTs comes in for something non-alcohol related, they order enough booze for them to get through the stay without hitting withdrawal. Why not do the same thing for nicotine? I really don't understand why he can't go outside and get his fix, then back to his room. I see patients outside smoking all the time when I'm at the hospitals. It's just so frustrating. It's like all the other addictions are recognized and treated or adjusted for, but not this perfectly legal, formerly social acceptable one. 

So, I guess he's back home today. I have no idea what meds he was discharged on. I mean, he'd already failed outpatient therapy, I'm not sure what else they're going to do? And my Mom's memory is getting so bad, and her thinking isn't always clear. We kids are planning on having a meeting this summer when we're all together and make some contingency plans......this sucks. 


Okay, thanks for listening. 

Went to the livestock auction today and should have bought that pretty red heifer. But, we didn't get the horses moved to summer pasture until later tonight, and it would have been too stressful bringing in another animal. She sure was pretty, though. I think my first paycheck might have to go toward something with hooves. 

I put zip ties on all my chicks today. 50 little chickie legs and toes. Guess what I'm going to dream about tonight? 

It's an addiction Rachael....just how it is...sorry.....yes they should have E cigarettes available....patches do nothing for the "Habit" portion of the addiction...that's the hard part....if it wasn't knowbody who could make it after the 72 hour detox would ever go back...that psychological "rush"...I,, know I was a chain smoker in my 20's....if course 5 years after I quit I got asthma....

Sorry to hear about your dad, Rachel. I hope he gets better soon. . I'm with you, I hate cigarettes too.

Wonder why they didn't put nicotine patches on him? We used to do that all the time on the units I worked on. I know it doesn't take all the cravings away, but it helps patients tolerate hospitalization.

I agree but e cigs would be better....gives him that "cigarette break" experience.

Rachel, sorry to hear your dad is having problems. My brother and I are getting close to the point of having to make those same sort of plans for my mother. Not easy for anyone involved.

Phil, congrats again on the new badge!

LG, hope you're feeling better every day.

HBH, good job with the funnies!

Thanks again....yeah those decisions are tough....I feel for you all.

I threw in the white flag and went to the doctor Thursday. Been sick for about 2weeks. Congestion, coughing, mainly. Dr said bronchitis and sinus infection. Now taking prednisone, z pack, Flonase, inhaler, and a handful of over the counter stuff. Still not feeling much better. Took off work 3 hours early Thursday and all day Friday. Worked yesterday, and all went ok. Only had a few coughing spells. Hoping today is a magically turning point day.
X2 on everything NFC said.

Rachel, I certainly understand your frustration. Been there done that with the whole cigarette issue with hubby. Has your dad tried e-cigarettes? They seem to work a little for DH. If he gets hospitalized again, that fake cigarette is going with him. It still has nicotine in it, so it helps curb the craving. Plus he is going thru the motions of smoking. Idk. So glad I never smoked, but feel bad for the ones that did give in to the bad habit.

Good post....get better...

 to all dealing with the unfairness of life.  I have always been confused about why it is that GOOD people have to deal with such crap while others (not so good) seem to escape unscathed. 

It makes us stronger.....maybe God just thinks we're the best equipped to deal with them...

Our rewards are not of this earth. Besides, we Are stronger than people that don't face the challenges that we do

Good morning all. Breakfast is a lot later than normal, but eggs and sausage patties are cooking up now

Amen....we are having "French Toast Custard"