So they decided to admit Rubin last night around 2 am, but then never moved him up to a bed. They kept him down in his ER room (which was a room with a camera and straps on the bed to hold down crazy people) the entire time. He did see one of the GI doctors there, and she told him that his doctor was completely wrong to send him there to the ER. She said they would treat him, but didnt seem to be interested in trying to figure out the problem. He eventually got fed up tonight and I went and picked him up. He did speak to this GI dr again as she was writing his discharge paperwork, and she again told him that she couldn't believe his doctor sent him there - that the ER there is scary (and it was pretty crazy). She did say that if he calls her directly, she will pull some strings and try to get him in for an appointment sometime this week or next week. So although he spent over 24 hours in ER hell, it hopefully did some good in putting us in touch with one of these doctors. It at least feels like a step in the right direction.
So anyway, long story short, don't ever go to the ER at U of C, even if your doctor tells you to. Rubin is home now and feeling a little better. Hopefully he will stay that way for a while, or at least until he can get in to see this specialist.
2 comments:
amie, i am so sorry! i know that doesn't help, but you guys have been through hadies and back. i feel like you are being so positive and strong...what a great example to me! you are such an amazing supportive and calm wife! Wow!!! I pray things get turned aroudn quickly for you guys and you all can enjoy being a family again!
this is insane. i'd pitch a tent on the dr's lawn and not move until he treated me. why is the medical field so SLOW? I hope Rubin doesn't have any more complications. We are praying for you guys and I wish I lived closer so I could help out!
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