Thread: Just out of ICU
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Old 04-28-2009, 03:57 PM
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First and for most, I'm so glad you did not go into resp. crisis...that is beyond scary. But I also have to tell you, that being put on a vent, isn't as bad as your imagination can make it. At least from my experience, my imagination was much worse. For some reason I was thinking it would be much more of a violent thing putting it in.
Right now, you're still fragile, and you will need to be careful, because you can go into another crisis, or severe crash.
You need to file ASAP. Ask the MDA to help. There are lawyers out there who will help you.
I'm so sorry you had to have this happen. I know how you feel about home town hospitals not being the best place to be. Mine is also like that. My nerves get to me when I have to go there, because I know, they're known for making serious mistakes.
The hospital my neuro's and specialists are at, is an hour's drive.
Best Wishes
Love Lizzie
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