Posted by ShelliR on July 11, 2002, at 9:56:46
In reply to hospital news » IsoM, posted by reese1 on July 10, 2002, at 13:11:33
Hi Doug,
I just wanted you to know that Iso has left the board because of the contraversy re a blocking error. So don't feel bad that she hasn't answered you.
If you want her e-mail address, write to me at stacy1012km@yahoo.com.
I HATE to confirm your negativity, but that is exactly what I experienced during my hospitalizations of this year. Exactly. The only thing that I see wrong in your post, is that you *do* have the right to refuse medications if you want to.
Bring some good books, and if you have a laptop computer, bring that. They did let me go on as much as I wanted, and that helped a lot. If you have close friends, have them visit you.Expect little from the staff. If you get more than nothing, that will be a pleasant surprise. Try not to take their lack of feeling, personally. Try to find one staff member that seems caring and ask to speak to him/her when you are scared. It sometimes is hard not to allow an impersonal staff break down whatever self esteem you have left. So go in and keep remembering that this is not about relationships, just about medications and getting you on track.
Give it a chance. Once I've got through the panic of the first few days, it didn't seem as bad as I initially felt. I absolutely felt panic once I signed myself in, but it did go away.
You can always sign yourself out.
Even if it's against medical advise, you are in charge of your treatment. There are always these threats that your insurance will not pay if you sign out AMA. Not true unless this is explicitly stated in your contract with your insurance company.Hopefully I am wrong, wrong, wrong, and your stay is much more positive than mine. It couldn't be worse and I survived it. And it may even be great, if you come out with a medication plan that feels right and good.
Remember, you really thought this pdoc guy knew what he was talking about and you felt a lot of support from him. And he's doing testing which is a very good sign. So there really is a good chance that he will be able to help you. Call him as soon as possible (or fax him) and ask the questions that you've said he hasn't answered, before you go into the hospital (if this feels appropriate to you.)
I'm sorry also that my post is so negative. I just want you to be prepared for the worst, just incase. Good luck Doug, and if you need support and are able to write to PB, we are here.Shelli R.
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