Oxnard Base here, Cathy has landed.
We had a little 'stutter start' but everything worked out. When the ambulance arrived to pick Cathy up at UCLA it was not properly equipped to care for and monitor Cathy during the trip to Oxnard (I think the discharge coordinator missed a paragraph or two in the doctor's discharge instructions). Two hours later a properly equipped ambulance arrived to carry Cathy to her new digs.
We knew it was going to be different, but BOY WERE WE SPOILED at UCLA. St. Johns is a newer hospital, 6 to 10 years old. The facilities are showing every minute of those years. I guess we are in the real world now. So far the staff has been great. When we finally arrived, it was just before shift change for the nurses so there was an elevated amount of rushing around and confusion.
We met with one of the doctor's that will be caring for Cathy - Dr Yanik. He is an internal medicine specialist. He will be taking care of Cathy for a couple days in the acute care unit to ensure she is stable and 'up to this hospital's standards' before being moved to the sub-acute (rehab) unit upstairs. Tomorrow Cathy will meet the pulmonologist that will be following her care - Dr Achira.
It will probably be a bit of a rough night for Cathy as she adjusts to her new surroundings and new routines. Knowing Cathy, by tomorrow she will have several new friends and will feel right at home.
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The facility might be showing its age but as long as the staff is friendly and competent.
That's our Cathy, by tomorrow she will be making new friends!
I pray for a peaceful night and a smooth transition as Cathy adjusts to her new "digs".
Congratulations C.J.! Another huge milestone and one step closer to your new lung! I imagine that this has been very nerve-wracking and exhausting, so I pray that you get a good night's sleep and are pleasantly surprised by what awaits you on your first full day at St. Johns. Be comforted.
I love you!
BonBon
XOXOXOX
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