We left Rochester about 4:00 am and arrived in Pittsburgh at about 9:00am. I thought my appointment was at 9:00 am but it wasn’t until 10:30 am. So Kay, my mother-in-law and I decided to have breakfast at Ritter’s Diner. We both ordered eggs and bacon with a side of home fries and whole wheat toast.
After breakfast we checked in at the Hillman Center and had my blood drawn at that time. We were then escorted into the holding pen for patients until Pam was available. She is one of the physician assistants that are following my case. She gave me the once over and asked me if I had any questions at this time. I asked her jokingly if she had found a replacement for me, for this second round. She said no and proceeded to give me my marching papers for Shadyside Hospital. You know the ones that they forgot to give me the first time through.
She said I have an appointment at the Diagnostic Imaging –Registration at 12:30 pm to have a Picc put in.
So we headed to the waiting room in hopes that they would take me early and put the picc in. Well that wasn’t the case. We sat there for an hour and a half until I was called.It gave me a chance to cat nap while Kay did here crossword puzzles.
When they finally took me in, my electronic medical record was not entered and they could not start the procedure. It seemed to be Deja Vu all over again. I needed to go to Registration and Testing before going to the Diagnostic Imaging –Registration. Pam sent me to the wrong place first. Now, I think I am getting the hang of this Registration. After the Picc was put in my arm I had to go back to Registration and Testing to get my room assignment (Main section, room 724). It was now about 2:00 pm so Kay and I stopped in the cafeteria to get a bite to eat before we went up to the room.
So I missed the 3:30 start (I am Very upset –NOTTTTT) so I am starting my treatment at 11:00 pm. Freedom From Miss Daisy ( My IV pole) for a couple more hours.
That is it for now.
Take Care,
Jimmy B.
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