Jeanne called me about 10:00 this morning just as I was approaching Hill City. The doctor told her that he was working on her discharge. Remember that she need s to get to 2.3 on the soup scale? Well she was at 1.4 this morning. What is this all about?
Jeanne and I talked to the nurse and she was more than a little confused at the doctors comment as well. I asked to see him and he came back about ten minutes later. When the conversation started I asked if it was his wife would he let her go home with me. I got a very quick NO. So why is it okay with you if I take Jeanne home. His answer was because she wants to go home.
Okay I now have it figured out. There is a cultural problem as well as a language problem here. Jeanne always tells the Doc that she wants to go home but he took it as a demand. Needless to say we have it settled and she is not going to be released until she hits that 2.3 number!
This event did give us reason to talk with the Docs assistants in Denver and just give them an update on Jeanne's condition. They asked a lot of questions and will get with her doctor there and give her a call on Monday with any thoughts they have. I think that did give her some relief that we are doing the right thing here.
It was a good afternoon and spirits were good.
Pray for a 2.3
Sorry you're still in the "clink", but it's sure the best place to be right now :-) I hope your days are interesting and your nights go quickly! It was fun visiting with you the other day. I hope the next time I see you you are resting on your couch!
ReplyDeleteI know your looking forward to getting back home. Dani had the same issue with getting her numbers up. Hang in there it can happen in a flash.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you.... 2.3 here we come! Love, Emily
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