I Survived
Viewing comments for Chapter 7 "My Code Blue Experience"A book for people to share stories of survival.
40 total reviews
Comment from Esther Brown
Debi, you must have been terrified. I am so sad that happened to you. Sounds like you have struggled for years. When were you diagnosed with lupus? Chronic disease exhausts you without any further medical drama. Esther
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
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Debi, you must have been terrified. I am so sad that happened to you. Sounds like you have struggled for years. When were you diagnosed with lupus? Chronic disease exhausts you without any further medical drama. Esther
Comment Written 18-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
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Hi Esther, I was diagnosed actually at 25 after my last child was born. But I noticed the pain was excruciating much earlier. My medical history is actually a little unbelievable as it started as a child from being a DES baby.
I will tell you about it sometime. Thanks so much for the kind words.
Love, Debi
Comment from Mintybee
What a terrifying ordeal! I am so glad you're okay. I'm glad you felt the Lord with you, and that your son was able to advocate with you for your other surgery.
Mintybee
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
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What a terrifying ordeal! I am so glad you're okay. I'm glad you felt the Lord with you, and that your son was able to advocate with you for your other surgery.
Mintybee
Comment Written 18-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2024
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Mintybee, I am so touched by your lovely review and words for my story.
Yes, I am proud of my son for giving me that peace of mind before I went in again and so thankful to Jesus for seeing me through that horrible night, Thankfully it is just a distant memory now.
Thanks so very much for your generous six stars and once again for your kind words. Love, Debi
Comment from patcelaw
This story of your surviving the cold blue is very interesting. It is a shame when doctors and nurses don't listen to the patient. I've had a couple times in my life when I've had to make the doctors understand that I have adverse reactions to many medication's and they need to listen to me when I tell them that I do not want to try a new medication. I am glad you survived the ordeal and you're still with us to write your beautiful work. Patricia.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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This story of your surviving the cold blue is very interesting. It is a shame when doctors and nurses don't listen to the patient. I've had a couple times in my life when I've had to make the doctors understand that I have adverse reactions to many medication's and they need to listen to me when I tell them that I do not want to try a new medication. I am glad you survived the ordeal and you're still with us to write your beautiful work. Patricia.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Hi Patricia, and would you believe this is the hospital that most trauma patients are taken to? It is called North Memorial Hospital and Trauma Center. go figure, huh?? When my daughter, Bridget was little she had a bike accident where she hit a rock and her head hit another one. Our local hospital couldn't handle her fractured skull so they flew her to North Memorial. I am not kidding!! LOL and that is why they wanted me to have my surgeries there
I thank you so very much for the kindest and compassionate words for my story. I am hoping that something good has come from it if maybe they stopped taking meds away from people without their knowledge. I appreciate you so very much, my dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from Dr. Nad
Wow, that was intense! One we're young we kind of think we live forever and have all the vitality that is required to have fun. Time has a way of tracking us down and holding us accountable. If it's not one thing it's another, but life goes on. I didn't like reading your story, it hurt my heart. I did however Love the fact that you were aware that your elder brother Jesus was there to help you through. As we continue to get older I think things will likely get tougher but we can rest assured that our heavenly father, our elder brother, and the Holy Spirit will accompany us through life's challenges and escort us through the pearly gates when we have been promoted. God bless you sis.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Wow, that was intense! One we're young we kind of think we live forever and have all the vitality that is required to have fun. Time has a way of tracking us down and holding us accountable. If it's not one thing it's another, but life goes on. I didn't like reading your story, it hurt my heart. I did however Love the fact that you were aware that your elder brother Jesus was there to help you through. As we continue to get older I think things will likely get tougher but we can rest assured that our heavenly father, our elder brother, and the Holy Spirit will accompany us through life's challenges and escort us through the pearly gates when we have been promoted. God bless you sis.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Hey there Bro, and would you believe this is the hospital that most trauma patients are taken to? It is called North Memorial Hospital and Trauma Center. go figure, huh?? When my daughter, Bridget was little she had a bike accident where she hit a rock and her head hit another one. Our local hospital couldn't handle her fractured skull so they flew her to North Memorial. I am not kidding!! LOL and that is why they wanted me to have my surgeries there
I thank you so very much for the kindest and compassionate words for my story. I am hoping that something good has come from it if maybe they stopped taking meds away from people without their knowledge. I appreciate you and your six stars so very much, my dear bro. Love, Debi
Comment from jmdg1954
Debi, I'm learning more and more about my dear, sweet sister. Reading this even more solidifies my feeling for you as my friend and family.
Your strength and courage goes above and beyond. And it shows that your children have inherited those attributes.
I'll leave my nursing comments at bey because I don't want to go on a rant!
You are an amazing individual that I'm glad I've gotten to meet!
Love ya sis.
John
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Debi, I'm learning more and more about my dear, sweet sister. Reading this even more solidifies my feeling for you as my friend and family.
Your strength and courage goes above and beyond. And it shows that your children have inherited those attributes.
I'll leave my nursing comments at bey because I don't want to go on a rant!
You are an amazing individual that I'm glad I've gotten to meet!
Love ya sis.
John
Comment Written 18-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Oh John, you simply amaze me with your ability to always make me feel so good about myself. I thank you with all my heart for your kind and compassionate response to my story of my code blue experience. I appreciate it, the generous six stars and you so very much, my sweet little brother. Love, Deb
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I'm glad to make you smile!
Comment from Jacob1395
This must have been horrific and scary for you to go through, Debi and I can well and truly understand your family's frustration at the medical team as well. I thought you wrote it really well and I found it really engaging.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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This must have been horrific and scary for you to go through, Debi and I can well and truly understand your family's frustration at the medical team as well. I thought you wrote it really well and I found it really engaging.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Dear Jacob, and would you believe this is the hospital that most trauma patients are taken to? It is called North Memorial Hospital and Trauma Center. go figure, huh?? When my daughter, Bridget was little she had a bike accident where she hit a rock and her head hit another one. Our local hospital couldn't handle her fractured skull so they flew her to North Memorial. I am not kidding!! LOL and that is why they wanted me to have my surgeries there
I thank you so very much for the kindest and compassionate words for my story. I am hoping that something good has come from it if maybe they stopped taking meds away from people without their knowledge. I appreciate you so very much, my dear friend. Love, Debi
Comment from Pearl Edwards
I knew about your Lupus but I didn't realise how many other medical issues you have been dealing with Debi. That nurse that suggested you just relax and breathe through it needs to be reminded that it nursing is a 'caring' position. I hope you are doing much better now, Debi. Your poems are always so positive they don't show what you have been through. Keep smiling,
cheers
valda
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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I knew about your Lupus but I didn't realise how many other medical issues you have been dealing with Debi. That nurse that suggested you just relax and breathe through it needs to be reminded that it nursing is a 'caring' position. I hope you are doing much better now, Debi. Your poems are always so positive they don't show what you have been through. Keep smiling,
cheers
valda
Comment Written 18-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Dearest Valda, I thank you with all my heart for your kind and compassionate response to my story of my code blue experience. I appreciate it, the generous six stars and you so very much. Love, Deb
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
What a catastrophe, Debi! And thank God, you came through in the end. But the moral of the story is that medical staff have to learn the most basic rule of nursing and treating patients. And that is, listen to the patient! I feel angry just thinking about. But, sadly, it's all too common. And what with that nonsense about no doctors available? Debi, you've been through the mill but, in the end, (and I hope you don't mind me using Wilde's quote): "What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise." And you don't need me to say what or who those blessings are:) Well done, Debi, on such a skilfully composed write with your message inspired by faith. Just a small suggestion below, Love Debbie
"..pointed out that (on call) doctors are on call..." It might be clearer to put inverted commas around '"on call" or leave this out altogether?
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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What a catastrophe, Debi! And thank God, you came through in the end. But the moral of the story is that medical staff have to learn the most basic rule of nursing and treating patients. And that is, listen to the patient! I feel angry just thinking about. But, sadly, it's all too common. And what with that nonsense about no doctors available? Debi, you've been through the mill but, in the end, (and I hope you don't mind me using Wilde's quote): "What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise." And you don't need me to say what or who those blessings are:) Well done, Debi, on such a skilfully composed write with your message inspired by faith. Just a small suggestion below, Love Debbie
"..pointed out that (on call) doctors are on call..." It might be clearer to put inverted commas around '"on call" or leave this out altogether?
Comment Written 18-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Great suggestion, Debbie. I will go do it right away.
I love your quote right there. That was awesome. If I have learned one thing through those blessings in disguise, they have served their purpose.
So what the heck, God has to get through to us somehow. LOL.
And that purpose is to be blessings to others and look on the bright side.
Speaking of blessings, thank you for being one of mine. As a friend and a reviewer. I appreciate you so very much as you always write your review as beautifully as you do your post. Thank you for your gift of six stars.
Also a big thanks for all your thoughtful and kind words, my sweet friend.
Lotsa Love, Debi
The main thing is that we don't walk around feeling sorry for ourselves after.
I have had many of those experience, none quite as profound as a code blue, but many good ones.
Comment from Bill Schott
So glad you lived through that ordeal. It's amazing how a nurse's outfit makes some people think they're someone they are not. Medical professionals are only as good as their balanced levels of accountability and deniability.
You are a marvel and also surrounded by loving and dependable family.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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So glad you lived through that ordeal. It's amazing how a nurse's outfit makes some people think they're someone they are not. Medical professionals are only as good as their balanced levels of accountability and deniability.
You are a marvel and also surrounded by loving and dependable family.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Bill, this is the most amazing review I have ever received from you. I thank you with all my heart for your kind and compassionate response to my story of my code blue experience. I appreciate it, the generous six stars and you so very much. Love, Debi
Comment from Sanku
It is very distressing when the doctors and nurse who are there to look after you donot do that properly...Jesus really saved you .It must have been a harrowing time for all of you..
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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It is very distressing when the doctors and nurse who are there to look after you donot do that properly...Jesus really saved you .It must have been a harrowing time for all of you..
Comment Written 18-Nov-2024
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2024
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Hi Santha, and would you believe this is the hospital that most trauma patients are taken to? It is called North Memorial Hospital and Trauma Center. go figure, huh?? When my daughter, Bridget was little she had a bike accident where she hit a rock and her head hit another one. Our local hospital couldn't handle her fractured skull so they flew her to North Memorial. I am not kidding!! LOL and that is why they wanted me to have my surgeries there
I thank you so very much for the kindest and compassionate words for my story. I am hoping that something good has come from it if maybe they stopped taking meds away from people without their knowledge. I appreciate you so very much, my dear friend. Love, Debi