I Survived
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "My Code Blue Experience"A book for people to share stories of survival.
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Comment from lyenochka
How scary for you and your family! I know if any of your family were treated like that you would be advocating for them! I think it's critical for all of us to have an advocate when in the hospital because when we are barely conscious we can't speak up for ourselves.
Kudos to Margaret for sending out that prayer call. I think that must have been before we were reading each other's works.
You are one living miracle, Debi!!
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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How scary for you and your family! I know if any of your family were treated like that you would be advocating for them! I think it's critical for all of us to have an advocate when in the hospital because when we are barely conscious we can't speak up for ourselves.
Kudos to Margaret for sending out that prayer call. I think that must have been before we were reading each other's works.
You are one living miracle, Debi!!
Comment Written 17-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Oh Helen, thank you for the amazing review. I forgot that I did write a poem about this but I think most people forgot I thank you with all my heart for your kind and compassionate response to my story of my code blue experience. I appreciate it, the generous six stars and you so very much.
Love, Deb
Comment from Begin Again
What a horrible and scary situation. We think that hospitals and doctors are there to help us but they have gotten into such routines that they they the patient doesn't know what they are talking about. I know that they almost gave Mike the wrong meds and double insulin plus the doctor was going to shoot die in his brain for a test (which he was allergic to). I am so sorry this happened to you but thankful that God was there to save you.
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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What a horrible and scary situation. We think that hospitals and doctors are there to help us but they have gotten into such routines that they they the patient doesn't know what they are talking about. I know that they almost gave Mike the wrong meds and double insulin plus the doctor was going to shoot die in his brain for a test (which he was allergic to). I am so sorry this happened to you but thankful that God was there to save you.
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 17-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Hi Carol, oh, I shouldn't even tell you about our ordeals when you have been through so much yourself. But I will because it is sad that would you believe this is the hospital that most trauma patients are taken to? It is called North Memorial Hospital and Trauma Center. go figure, huh?? When my daughter, Bridget was little she had a bike accident where she hit a rock and her head hit another one. Our local hospital couldn't handle her fractured skull so they flew her to North Memorial. I am not kidding!! LOL and that is why they wanted me to have my surgeries there
I thank you so very much for the kindest and compassionate words for my story. I am hoping that something good has come from it if maybe they stopped taking meds away from people without their knowledge. I appreciate you so very much, my dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from NanaGaye
Wow What a ordeal you went through. So sorry the hospital staff didn't listen to you, but your friend Jesus did and you lived on to write great stories and poems Lots love and best wishes
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Wow What a ordeal you went through. So sorry the hospital staff didn't listen to you, but your friend Jesus did and you lived on to write great stories and poems Lots love and best wishes
Comment Written 17-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Hi there, Gaye, I thank you with all my heart for your kind and compassionate response to my story of my code blue experience. I appreciate it, the generous six stars and you so very much. Love, Deb
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Comment from GWHARGIS
I hate to say it, but I don't have a lot of faith in the medical community. Half the time they've already decided your diagnosis five minutes into your appointment. You are one lucky lady that you escaped any permanent damage. Gretchen
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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I hate to say it, but I don't have a lot of faith in the medical community. Half the time they've already decided your diagnosis five minutes into your appointment. You are one lucky lady that you escaped any permanent damage. Gretchen
Comment Written 17-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Oh Gretchen, then you don't want to hear that this is the hospital that most trauma patients are taken to. It is called North Memorial Hospital and Trauma Center. go figure, huh?? When my daughter, Bridget was little she had a bike accident where she hit a rock and her head hit another one. Our local hospital couldn't handle her fractured skull so they flew her to North Memorial. I am not kidding!! LOL and that is why they wanted me to have my surgeries there
I thank you so very much for the kindest and compassionate words for my story. I am hoping that something good has come from it if maybe they stopped taking meds away from people without their knowledge. I appreciate you so very much, my dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
I can understand you didn't write about this earlier. The further you get from such a traumatic event, the easier it is to talk about without feeling a little panicky. Nothing good could be said about the nurse who told you to just relax. Restless leg is a physical problem that can't be cured with suggestions to calm down. It is a good thing your son demanded to talk to your next surgeon.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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I can understand you didn't write about this earlier. The further you get from such a traumatic event, the easier it is to talk about without feeling a little panicky. Nothing good could be said about the nurse who told you to just relax. Restless leg is a physical problem that can't be cured with suggestions to calm down. It is a good thing your son demanded to talk to your next surgeon.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Hi Carol, would you believe this is the hospital that most trauma patients are taken to? It is called North Memorial Hospital and Trauma Center. go figure, huh?? When my daughter, Bridget was little she had a bike accident where she hit a rock and her head hit another one. Our local hospital couldn't handle her fractured skull so they flew her to North Memorial. I am not kidding!! LOL and that is why they wanted me to have my surgeries there
I thank you so very much for the kindest and compassionate words for my story. I am hoping that something good has come from it if maybe they stopped taking meds away from people without their knowledge. I appreciate you so very much, my dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from joann r romei
It was a miracle, your children saved your life, I'm upset you were not taken care of properly and post op in a hospital, so glad you survived and on Fan story to explore your creative writing talents, be well
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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It was a miracle, your children saved your life, I'm upset you were not taken care of properly and post op in a hospital, so glad you survived and on Fan story to explore your creative writing talents, be well
Comment Written 17-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Joanne, you are always so sweet. I thank you with all my heart for your kind and compassionate response to my story of my code blue experience. I appreciate it, the generous six stars and you so very much. Love, Deb
Comment from DonandVicki
A truly trying time, well written documentary, I enjoyed reading this and could not imagine what you and your husband were/ are going through. Well written. Don
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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A truly trying time, well written documentary, I enjoyed reading this and could not imagine what you and your husband were/ are going through. Well written. Don
Comment Written 17-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Hey you two, and would you believe this is the hospital that most trauma patients are taken to? It is called North Memorial Hospital and Trauma Center. go figure, huh?? When my daughter, Bridget was little she had a bike accident where she hit a rock and her head hit another one. Our local hospital couldn't handle her fractured skull so they flew her to North Memorial. I am not kidding!! LOL and that is why they wanted me to have my surgeries there
I thank you so very much for the kindest and compassionate words for my story. I am hoping that something good has come from it if maybe they stopped taking meds away from people without their knowledge. I appreciate you so very much, my dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from Karen Cherry Threadgill
You are very brave to share all of that with us. A lot of us have trouble sharing our trials. But because of your story, next time I am going to the hospital, I have added items to my check list for my sister. She will not let errors go unnoticed. My others surgeries I faced basically on my own when I was an adult.
My family thought since I was smarter than the average bear, and strong of faith and will, that I did not need anyone. I am extremely happy you have a good network of warriors for Debbie. We all keep praying for you. Maybe all your troubles be little ones. I love that old Irish saying.
Karen
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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You are very brave to share all of that with us. A lot of us have trouble sharing our trials. But because of your story, next time I am going to the hospital, I have added items to my check list for my sister. She will not let errors go unnoticed. My others surgeries I faced basically on my own when I was an adult.
My family thought since I was smarter than the average bear, and strong of faith and will, that I did not need anyone. I am extremely happy you have a good network of warriors for Debbie. We all keep praying for you. Maybe all your troubles be little ones. I love that old Irish saying.
Karen
Comment Written 17-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Hey Sweetie, and would you believe this is the hospital that most trauma patients are taken to? It is called North Memorial Hospital and Trauma Center. go figure, huh?? When my daughter, Bridget was little she had a bike accident where she hit a rock and her head hit another one. Our local hospital couldn't handle her fractured skull so they flew her to North Memorial. I am not kidding!! LOL and that is why they wanted me to have my surgeries there
I thank you so very much for the kindest and compassionate words for my story. I am hoping that something good has come from it if maybe they stopped taking meds away from people without their knowledge. I appreciate you so very much, my dear friend. Love, Debi
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I guess they would have the most experience fixing bones and so forth. I hope everything works out as you wish it too. Karen
Comment from Carol Clark2
This is a well-written survival story. It's distressing that nobody listened to you, and they didn't tell you they took you off the restless leg meds. A small fix: 'high doses of OxyContin...to (wean) off.' I'm glad your son insisted he speak with the doctor before your second surgery. Jesus met you at your time of need, and gave you peace. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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This is a well-written survival story. It's distressing that nobody listened to you, and they didn't tell you they took you off the restless leg meds. A small fix: 'high doses of OxyContin...to (wean) off.' I'm glad your son insisted he speak with the doctor before your second surgery. Jesus met you at your time of need, and gave you peace. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 17-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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LOL, Carol, you can tell I don't use the word wean too often. Haha. I know better than that. But I thank you for pointing it out to me. LOL
I thank you so very much for the kindest and compassionate words for my story. I am hoping that something good has come from it and they will listen, like you said and if maybe they stopped taking meds away from people without their knowledge. I appreciate your generous six stars and you so very much, my dear friend. Love, Debi
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You're welcome. I'm glad you survived all that needless stress they put on you.
Have a blessed week. Carol
Comment from mermaids
Lady you have been through the ringer! I am appalled that the nurse did not notify the doctor about your restless leg issue. And the doctors are always there in the hospital! I have to contact doctors and nurse practitioners on an Ipad on the weekends I work. It wasn't your time to leave this earth yet and I am glad Jesus came through. Best wishes regarding all your health issues. This story is important for all to read and it also has some important points. we definitely need good communication with our healthcare providers.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Lady you have been through the ringer! I am appalled that the nurse did not notify the doctor about your restless leg issue. And the doctors are always there in the hospital! I have to contact doctors and nurse practitioners on an Ipad on the weekends I work. It wasn't your time to leave this earth yet and I am glad Jesus came through. Best wishes regarding all your health issues. This story is important for all to read and it also has some important points. we definitely need good communication with our healthcare providers.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Awe Elaine, I thank you so very much for the kindest and compassionate words for my story. I am hoping that something good has come from it if maybe they stopped taking meds away from people without their knowledge. I appreciate your generous six stars and you so very much, my dear friend. Love, Debi