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Tag: Hospital
January 30, 2020
Surviving the ICU
I shared a post about how I almost died and I was very touched about the positive and supportive comments from everyone. Maybe I’m being reflective because it’s been almost a year since then, but it seems to help me to review what happened to me. The “code blue” was only the start of a very harrowing journey. That journey isn’t even over yet, but I’m glad I survived several Intensive Care Units (ICU) and can share my experience. I’ll warn readers again that this could be a disturbing and frightening entry. I had genuine nightmares, anxiety, and panic attacks re-living[…continue reading]
December 5, 2019
The Evening I Died…. Briefly
This isn’t a story for the faint of heart; this is the story of a near-death event. Consider yourself warned. I have hesitated to post this, but considering how much of my life now pivots on this, I thought it was important to share this moment. This is the story of the night I died. Well, I was dead for a short time. Rumours of my demise were only slightly exaggerated. It’s hard to believe this was 10 months ago today. It seems like a lifetime ago, and I’ve been through so much since. But in some ways, it also feels[…continue reading]
November 7, 2019
8 Things to Know About Staying in Hospital
Yesterday I posted about 10 Things to Pack for the Hospital. I have some more general experience and wisdom to share on the topic. As I said before, even though I don’t work in a hospital, I have been a frequent “customer” over the last 12 months and hope this helps others navigate the Ontario Health Care system. Health care is certainly not free! Parking can be Expensive Learn the Nurses’ Schedules Put Your Family to Work Internet Plans can be Expensive Surviving Hospital Food is Part of the Challenge Learn to rely on “health care team” not just the[…continue reading]
