RE: Re: 6am to the hospital for us!

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In a message dated 5/16/2004 4:05:31 PM Pacific Standard Time,

cherrys_shorty@... writes:

i remember Minnie being very calm too!

so was I, and my children thought I was odd.

lee

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In a message dated 5/16/2004 4:05:31 PM Pacific Standard Time,

cherrys_shorty@... writes:

wish it would rub off on me!

I think relatives are more nervous..... my kids told me they were pacing like

crazy.

Lee

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In a message dated 5/16/2004 4:13:02 PM Pacific Standard Time,

spottedlee@... writes:

I think relatives are more nervous..... my kids told me they were pacing like

crazy.

I forgot to add,,,,, just remember,, stay happy as a clam for him,,, it is

natural to worry, but we know what we are doing, be assure that our calmness is

a sign of great faith.

lee

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In a message dated 5/16/2004 5:53:22 PM Pacific Standard Time,

cherrys_shorty@... writes:

i will be serving as

interpreter going with him to rite before the surgery room.

Sorry for stepping in, if Cherry have qualified interpreter, he will have

someone to sign to him inside operating room, up to when he zonked out and when

he wakes up. My concern,, when my girls first saw me in recovery, they both

did got " upset " with what they saw even though they were TOLD before they went

in as to what to expect.

A qualified interpreter will be able to be in recovery long before he wakes

up, all ready to sign. When I had an allergic reaction, I was forced awake,

the terp signing, when being told that they are giving me bendryl. They said

that I signed " OK " , rather than saying it verbally, which was odd for me cuz I

tend to voice for myself. I have no recollection of that short time.

Cherry, as per federal law is entitled to qualified interpreter. Please for

everyone's sake, ask the hospital for a qualifying interpreter. It need to be

someone who will not be over-emotional thoughout the process.

Lee

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In a message dated 5/16/2004 6:17:39 PM Pacific Standard Time,

snoopy1964@... writes:

They are able to go into areas that you as a family member cant go into .

so true,, even into recovery room just as you leave OR. while family have to

wait a while.

Lee

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,

I'll have you and Chauncey in my thoughts tomorrow and know that it is going to

be a long wait for you while he's in surgery but for him.. he'll be sound

asleep. Take something to occupy your time and please tell Chauncey that he is

doing something wonderful for himself and that I am very proud that he is taking

this step. It's a huge one. We will be here thru all the next steps so do get

his e mail cleaned out so he can ask all the questions that come to mind.

This time tomorrow.. the hardest part will all be over.

Alice

[Guest guest]

When I was at NYU for my preop appt, They had 2 terps ready to interpret for me

since on their ppw it said Cochlear Implant Surgery. I politely turned them but

thanked them since I was wearing one CI and was lip reading. If I wanted to they

would have provided me with the terp right up to the time I zonked out. I was

glad for the offer because I knew that they are professional and neutral. They

are able to go into areas that you as a family member cant go into . So when you

arrive at the hospital, for your and Cherry's sake get a terp. Both of you then

can enjoy the experience. You are still part of it

But it is up to you really. But I would think that Cherry would want a nice calm

person.

--

Snoopy

bilateral

RI

[Guest guest]

,

It's too late now, but as a former interpreter, I strongly advise

against serving as your husband's interpreter for medical procedures.

It is impossible for you to maintain the objectivity ethically required

in the interpreter scenario. Besides, it is the responsibility of the

hospital to provide a qualified interpreter.

I never interpret for my son because I am there as his father. If the

hospital or doctor can't find an interpreter, assuming it's not an

emergency, we reschedule the appointment.

You are Cherry's wife. In the future, be there for him in that capacity

and let the hospital fulfill their obligation to provide the

communication access he has a legal right to.

____________________________________________

Best Regards,

Brad Ingrao, M.S.Ed. CCC-A, FAAA

Editor

EDEN - The Electronic Deaf Education Network

www.bradingrao.com

e-mail: info@...

Re: 6am to the hospital for us!

i know i will do my best for him to see nothing but delight on my face

when he wakes up.

i will have to be calm and collected as i will be serving as interpreter

going with him to rite before the surgery room. and then the hardest

part, when they first bring him out. for the pain survey questions and

such. it wasnt the greatest experience last time with his

toncilectomy/uvulaplasty, but only because of a bit of a scare with his

blood pressure after unexpected bleeding. its fine now, had a

cardiologist give the go ahead.

i did see why it's important to have an objective unattached person

there, but i wouldn't then, and wont now, give up the opportunity to go

all the way with him. i know i can be very emotional, but i did manage

to remain calm that day, and as excited, and worried, and happy, and

everything i am now and will be more tomorrow, i'm sure it will all be

just fine in the end.

he just came in for a minute, i have been telling him all day of the

posts. i told him that it makes me feel so much better to be talkin

with all of you all day, and his responce, (and please do have fun with

this one!) i'm glad you are feeling better, that's women! love to talk,

talk, talk! (but i gotta clean out his email first!) just wait until he

can hear the sound in my voice change when he makes those silly mistakes

men make!

we were just joking about him turning off the processor while i'm having

my most emotional days!!! he laughed that he'll just switch it off,

then when it looks like i'm through, back on again! i think i'm about

to cry! and he's lucky this isnt one of those days! (yep i'm a little

emotional!) but he is starting to come out of his quiet shell now. i

know we will find it hard to stop talking tonight, but whatever he

wants.

this is finally his time.

ty,

m

> In a message dated 5/16/2004 4:13:02 PM Pacific Standard Time,

> spottedlee@a... writes:

> I think relatives are more nervous..... my kids told me they were

pacing like

> crazy.

>

> I forgot to add,,,,, just remember,, stay happy as a clam for

him,,, it is

> natural to worry, but we know what we are doing, be assure that our

calmness is

> a sign of great faith.

>

> lee

>

>

>