Back to Home after ten days of ordeal
With a bag full of medicines.
After ten days of ordeal, finally I decided to get him discharged because the doctors were not very keen to let him go even though, the original issue for which he got admitted was fixed when he was shifted to the room and keeping him in the hospital and giving him heavy medicines won't bring back him on his feet.
They did all kind of tests including endoscopy, colonoscopy and several blood tests and finally they were telling it's more of his aging problem and there is no solution for that. Then why do we keep him here ? Ya, you can take him home, but make sure to come back and do regular check ups - they want to ensure their share is safe.
Dad is only happy only when he is eating, that too good tasty food - if food is not one of his liking ,he out-rightly refuses. That clearly showcases the stubbornness with which he has lived his life all along. But the moment we ask him to walk, he starts showing symptoms of withdrawal and all the dissatisfaction pops up on his face. I don't know why his brain behaves like this, and even doctors can't explain - they say probably brain is able to preserve only what he likes but then do you control your brain or your brain controls you ? These are some straight forward odd questions that I often ask and people don't like that, but at times, I often question myself, why can't I change myself !!!! The world does not have straight answers to many things - accepting that, and moving on is the only way forward.
Couple of elderly Nurses from ICU treated Dad like their own father and came to the room to meet him, encouraged him to walk and engage in activities and Yes was the answer from Dad for everything but then he does not want to remember them afterwards ( or not sure, if his brain does that).
And his brain is always behind water - I moved the desk kept near to his bed and he tried his best and was success to grab that water.
Look at his expression when caught - I was watching him silently and came forward after he did it - if you push your brain this much to walk, then you will not need to come to hospital. But whatever I do, there is no change, giving me sleepless nights in the hospital.
The doctors had given green signal the previous day, but the hospital could not prepare the discharge summary even after 24 hours and I had to fight with them to get it ready. Such is their responsibility and unfortunately, there is no place where you can complain. On top of that Insurance had several queries on why thy did what they did, so that further delayed our discharge to evening. After waiting till 9.30 pm, I decided to pay them in full and come home, didn't have patience to stay another day and again they submit a fresh bill. Before coming, made sure to understand his medications, they forgot to procure couple of medicines and even mention one regular medicine, that I repeatedly had reminded them.
These are the experiences that reminds me to be fit and avoid going to hospital - once you give them control, you won't get it back easily. And keeping Dad at home in a schedule for next few days with so many medicines is our next challenge, I know once he feels good, he will push me to take him to my native or his home, because he has more freedom there, which he can easily abuse. Does his brain tell him that ? Do we control our brain or our brain controls us ?
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People belong at home. If there is something the hospital can do for him, then let them do it. The hospital cannot cure aging.
This brings back so many memories. Years ago, 1986, my mother was admitted in acute distress. I was told her life could be saved if I allowed them to ventilate her. I didn't know what that meant. She was put on a respirator.
Once the doctor had her on that respirator, she was trapped. The fight I had to get her off. Then, once she was off, the fight I had to get her out of the hospital. We all knew she was facing the last battle of her life. She knew it. But she wanted to go home. She wanted to be with her family, in her bed, at home, for those last days.
After threatening lawsuits and bringing in outside medical staff, we got her home. The last days were much longer than the hospital predicted. She lived another four months, with her family, eating (sparsely) the delicacies she enjoyed. Her final moments were with me and my sister. She passed so quietly and calmly that we didn't know she was gone.
She was happy, accepting, and peaceful.
Kudos to you for bringing your father home. That's where he belongs.
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Happy for your father. Need to have more rest at home to restore his vigor.
Im so glad that your dad has been given a green light to go back home after 10 days of ordeal. He has been discharged after a long period of being I the hospital. I wish him quick recovery as he continues his medication at home.
Great, I'm so glad your dad's been discharged. I don't like to stay in the hospital for long periods. It's easy to catch other illnesses.
Congratulations to daddy for being discharged. Staying in the hospital can be tiring, since the doctors have already given him a green light, it's better he goes home to a more calming environment while taking his medicine.
Wishing your dad a quick recovery
Thank you so much.
Welcome sir
Hospitals can be draining for both patients and families. Being back home usually lifts the spirit and also speeds up recovery. We all continue to wish your wonderful dad steady health ahead and hopd the home environment keeps him more comfortable too
Glad that he's finally discharged from hospital! May he regain his strength the soonest.
Spending ten days in a hospital, whether it's a government or private hospital, is a really difficult experience. Anyway, I'm glad your father is finally recovering.
Sir first of all best wishes for your dad...
May your dad get well soon...
Unfortunately in a subcontinent if we came across hospital or police station, we get frustrated because of their behavior.....
Growing age might be the issue with your father and it is bitter reality that everyone grow old one day.....
I think you are very lucky that you are serving your parents...Unfortunately Nowadays people don't care about their parents, which is not good at all....
The question you raused that very interesting "Is our mind control us or we control our mind?"
This topic require reseach....
Some sickness are because of aging, mostly when people aged. They need follow up check up to monitor like pressure, sugar etc. Get well soon to your dad.
what a nice, stubborn, grumpy old man. :P gotta love him. <3
That's so lovely. I remember how lovely the nurses were with Dad. They truly are gems.
This is hard work for you too. Hope you are looking after yourself.
I'm so glad you're going home. If there's nothing else to be done at the hospital, he'll feel happier at home. I wish him a speedy recovery.
This really touched me. Taking care of a parent in the hospital is never easy, and I can imagine how hard those decisions must have been. It shows the struggle between trusting the system and wanting what feels best for your loved one. Much respect for your strength.
I'm glad you're back home after a difficult few days. Reading your post, I can sense your exhaustion, but also your love and care for your father.
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First of all, I'm happy, my friend, that your dad was discharged from the hospital. Second, that's how it is. He must maintain a strict schedule to get better, but as soon as he feels better, he'll want to leave to find that freedom after a while of not feeling it, that's for sure.
We all do our best to stay away from the hospital, but accidents happen. That's great, but as long as we can avoid them, it's better that way because these are experiences I wouldn't wish on anyone. Greetings, my friend, and remember to get your father checked regularly.
When we talked in the previous post, I had also discussed this topic, that there are some diseases in which the doctor is just doing experiments. Even the doctor does not know what the result will be. In such cases, the patient is very upset. Along with this, the patient's family is also upset. As far as I understand from your post, the decision you have taken is absolutely right. Your father will get the atmosphere of home, so he will recover faster. Otherwise, I can only pray that he recovers soon. @sanjeevm
The important thing, my friend, is that you have your dad at home and, well, follow the treatment to the letter for a more noticeable improvement. Spending days in the hospital is complicated, but hey, keep going, everything will be fine.
He will feel better at home I'm sure, and it's very true, once you enter, you are giving them yourself, and they will rarely tell you anything at all
Ah, I saw a little bit of a smile in that one photo! I'd probably be grumpy if I was in the hospital that long too! I'm glad he gets to come home finally.
Yes, he is happy to come home.
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There is always no place like home. Reading this post just makes me realise I have been far from home for years
Too often I feel they just are in it to make money not heal the patient properly! I hope Dad is back on his feet now!