Orneriness

I got home and thought ALL my problems were over until I got to SLC. WRONG. Home health called. They were under the impression that they were coming to do all my IV antibiotics. I told them that I would take care of that. All they needed to do was put in peripheral lines as I need them for a few days. They arranged to come Sat AM to do the paperwork and I told them that I would be ready to have a new line put in then. The nurse asks a bunch of questions that I have answered at least 20 times in the last 3 days. Then I asked her if she was going to put in a new line for me today. All she brought in with her was paperwork. She asked if I had the starter kit or whatever it is called with the needle for the IV. I said no. She told me that they do not supply those, they just put them in. DANG. With all the IV stuff I have, you'd sure think I would have a couple of those laying around. NOPE. Now I was NOT happy. The only thing they were to do and we were not set up to have it done. They did tell me that they could have the supplies Tues and take care of me then. I told her that would be a little too late.Well there was one more thing. As long as they were coming anyway, they were supposed to draw the blood for my cultures on Mon. Apparently they didn't know about that either. We mutually agreed that I had no use for their services. The nurse left and Mike and I went to the ER for a new line.

In triage, I was asked what my normal temp was. I asked what's normal? It has gone from 98 to 101 frequently lately.  Then he asked if I was in any pain. I said no except for the bad IV line when I touch it. He asked what my pain level was on a scale of 1-10. I told him to pick a number. So he chose my pain level for me. About then, he found a room for me.

I know the charge nurse so she took good care of me and the nurse putting in my line is in our ward. I don't know her real well but I know she is good at putting in IV lines. Then I went home to solitary confinement because I was too ornery to be around anyone.

Today has been a great day. No one asked me stupid questions. Let's see, I guess I didn't see anyone. I think word got out for everyone to stay away from me. I'd just had too much fun for several days and it all hit yesterday. Sorry world.