Just wanted to post a quick summary of the past week:
Ivy's replacement defibrillator was successfully installed. The recovery from surgery will set her physical therapy back a week. But by Tuesday she should be picking up her exercise regimen roughly where she left off. Friday and Saturday were difficult at best. I won't go into details, but I will say: the staff overlooked something very basic to Ivy's health, which caused her pain ranging from mild discomfort to complete agony for a couple days. We raised hell, problems were rectified, apologies were issued, and now she's feeling comfortable again. Today, in my opinion, was the best day Ivy's had since the last six weeks.
**A quick note to anyone overseeing the care of a loved one in the hospital: Pay attention to EVERY detail because there is a chance that "the professionals" are not. I know that people in the medical field are overworked. I understand that most professionals take their jobs very seriously and work really hard. But there's always a chance of being blindsided by incompetence and if you're unprepared, it can set the person you love back a couple of days or even worse. Additional note: Nothing like this happened while we were at French hospital. End of rant**
To close, a message from Ivy's Aunt Leann:
Hi Ivy - I have been following your blog, and I'm so impressed by all that I have read from all the people that love you. Wish I could say that I know you as well as they, but what I do know is that you have touched the hearts of many and we are blessed as a family to have you. Just wanted to let you know that all of us here are pulling for you and that you are in our prayers.
With Love
Leann Feliz
4 comments:
You know, like any other occupation, there are some that do a good job and some that don't. Not saying that being a nurse or doctor is like any other occupation, but there are those that will pay attention and go above and beyond and those that won't. It must be difficult being in that situation and relying on strangers to do what is best for a loved one. Like you said, paying attention and having the family there that knows their loved one more than anyone else has got to be part of the answer.
Ivy's got lots of good days ahead. She's got so many positive thoughts and love coming her way! Thank you again for the updates.
Hi Ivy,
I wish I could be there with you every day. I know you are a strong young woman and will bounce back from this. It is so good to read that you are doing better and better every day. I call Ellen all the time and tell her to kiss you for me, so she better be doing it! Hurry up and get better, God has so many plans for your future!
Love always,
Rae
we are not sure where to put our comment, so we are leaving it here. Hi, this is Ivy's little sister, Jolene from S.L.O. we spoke with Cayse today and heard the good news about your progress. we love you very much and pray for you everyday! God Bless, Jolene, Jody,Joe
Ivy was my husbands next door neighbor in the icu at french hospital. We have never met but I felt the love coming from her family and was very moved by her plight. I am so glad things are better. i think of Ivy often and wish all of you the very best. know that a family in sonoma is sending healing and loving thoughts your way. diane
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