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Carol is in the Hospital
NMB, Florida November 21, 2001 A.H. Schectman
THINKING ALLOWED
Essays on Issues, Ideas and Reflections on the Times. Published Now and
Then. Opinions Pro or Con Are Welcome.
I'M THINKING OF MY WIFE IN A HOSPITAL BED
Carol had both knees replaced yesterday between the hours of 9:00 and
10:45 a.m. We got up at 5 a.m. and were at the hospital about 5:35. The
rest of the day was waiting with Carol under sedation and prepped for the
operation. And, then afterwards she was sedated some more.
Carole Berman came to sit with me and her presence was a treasure I will
remember. I needed and appreciated the company and friendship.
Carol was delivered to her room 5409 maybe four hours later - I can't
exactly remember - and the first words to me were: "You've had a long day."
Housekeeping delivered a folding cot and I slept or, I tried to sleep, next
to Carol in what was a long, long night. She was asked to wiggle her toes
and to put pressure on her knees while flat and she could do this. A
trapeze was erected over the bed with a triangle to hold onto to raise her
shoulders and put pressure on muscles needing exercise. She was able to do
all these things. She is in pain but this is a different kind of pain than
what her knees caused before.
I was of limited value except for company that she could not appreciate.
Sips of water were about all she could tolerate. At the present moment she
is not interested in talking on the phone but I am including all the
information if you should wish to send your good wishes.
Carol Schectman Room 5409
Miami Heart Institute and Medical Center
4701 N. Meridian Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Tel: (305) 672 1111 Extension 65409
Aaron
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