I have to re-phrase what I've been writing about on my blog. My life is no longer a sitcom....it is now a "Dramaedy"! (For those of you without broadcast TV, that's a drama and comedy wrapped up into one).
So, I'm ready for surgery tomorrow and do you think I can manage a quiet evening at home? NOOOO!
(Flashback to 12 noon earlier today) We had a meeting at the Rehab Center with the staff concerning Mom's treatment etc. All went well and she is progressing nicely.
(Flash even further back at 5:30 am earlier today) Routine blood work drawn from Mom.
(Flash forward to 5 pm this evening) Dr. calls to let her know that her potassium levels are too high and she has elevated kidney function. Renal failure is possible if they do not get her potassium down. Heart problems if it goes to low. She is now back in Ocean County Medical Center. She will see a kidney doc tomorrow. They gave her meds to lower her potassium and as of 11 pm it is now normal. When this is stable she will go back to the rehab center.
Meanwhile back in the ER at OC Med Center: Who do we see laying in a bed? Dad! Feeling tired and runned down he had the ER check him out since he has been on antibiotics twice in the past two weeks. Diagnosis? Phnemonia! Another round of Zithromax and bedrest. So, "Maucauley Culkin" will be "Home Alone" tomorrow while Mom is in OC Med Ctr. Bandits BEWARE! Any Questions? Call Richard. After having my throat cut open, I'll be the one with the morphine pump taking a nap. (and.... CURTAIN) GOODNIGHT!!!!!
Simmy ;)
P.S. - "See you on the other side!" -- Grannie Annie circa 1985
