We tell our patients that lol. If you need your phone, you can talk, you can go to the bathroom. It’s time to transfer to Medsurg. I guess we’re used to non-moving, non-speaking patients. You can say we’re introverts lol.
02 Jun 23 by member: PinayRN
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Good morning shirl, I am totally missing something. Why are you in ICU? Are you OK? Unfortunately I don’t have time to go back and read but I just wanna make sure you’re OK. I hope you’re doing well. Please feel better and well done on being strong and recovering.
02 Jun 23 by member: ocean_girl
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That's funny Piney! Of course, in my case, we were just waiting to see if my organs were going to start functioning again or not. Fortunately, they did.
02 Jun 23 by member: shirfleur 1
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Ocean_girl, I was in ICU, recovered and home now. All is good.
02 Jun 23 by member: shirfleur 1
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Good morning sweet Shir. You are so strong. I’m so proud of you. You are full of guts and glory!
02 Jun 23 by member: wifey9707
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So glad to hear you are home! You are amazing!
02 Jun 23 by member: Sternfan
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So happy that you are doing better and are now home ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
03 Jun 23 by member: ocean_girl
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shirfleur, you'd be surprised how some folks are when they get older. I hope to be like you! I was in PT a few weeks ago and there was an 87 year old lady in there, no walker or anything doing her exercises. you all inspire me ❤️ so glad you're back home now and doing better 😁
03 Jun 23 by member: Asarver
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Thanks Asaver, I appreciate that. The reason I use a walker is because I have severe arthritis in my right ankle, it has basically collapsed and is therefore very painful to stand or walk unaided.
03 Jun 23 by member: shirfleur 1
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You’re scaring the crap out of me, why are you in the ICU????😳
You’re French and we have spunk no matter what anyone says!👍❤️☀️
Thank goodness you’re better, no matter what the reason was!!! i’m grateful for the nurses that help me and I try to make them smile because I know 90% of the people give them hell. You’re so wonderful to make them happy just by being you!❤️❤️❤️❤️
03 Jun 23 by member: Shrewdness
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Ah, that stinks about your ankle! That's great you're still able to get around!
03 Jun 23 by member: Asarver
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It always amazes me to find out how old people are! You are doing great Shirl! My mom was like that for a long time! She is 95 and starting to age very quickly now but she used to go to the gym and had a trainer until she had a stroke and she was in her late 80s! After that she still stayed pretty active until her body began to tell her differently about 2 years ago...
03 Jun 23 by member: Diana 1234
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Scared the crap out of me too, Shrewd.
03 Jun 23 by member: shirfleur 1
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you'd be amazed at how many people don't want to take care of themselves and are constantly in and out the hospital, because they don't follow up with the Drs like their supposed, take their meds or stop doing drugs and smoking and drinking. they come to the hospital and all of a sudden can't do anything for themselves and want us to do everything for them like we're their personal maids
03 Jun 23 by member: RN16
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RN16, you nurses are angels, and you have more patience in your little finger than I have in my whole body. (((HUGS)))
03 Jun 23 by member: shirfleur 1
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It must be all that spicy food!? That's great you're so fit and independent!!!!
03 Jun 23 by member: bearnoggin
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Get well and get home we have goals to meet together.❤️
04 Jun 23 by member: Jennifer Vander Meer
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I am home Jennifer, got home Thursday.
04 Jun 23 by member: shirfleur 1
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