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Wednesday, June 14

Yeah. Remember when I said there'd be no "next week" about removing my dad's catheter? I was right. It's going to be 4 weeks.

11:19 PM | Comments (31) |

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Catheters are like foreplay.

Ok...no they're not. They are convenient for long road trips, however.

Posted by: muzik | June 14, 2006 11:54 PM

Bizarre! Is there anything that can be done?

Good luck. Best wishes to both your dad and your mom.

Posted by: Library Mama | June 15, 2006 12:05 AM

Yikes! That is a monster long time to have a tube stuck up you. Keep us posted!

Posted by: Judy | June 15, 2006 12:24 AM

Holy crap! That's a BIG change! Ditto on keeping us posted.

Posted by: Deanna | June 15, 2006 4:12 AM

4 weeks at home?

Posted by: cas | June 15, 2006 5:00 AM

That told them

Posted by: steve | June 15, 2006 5:56 AM

Did they give a reason why they just added three weeks to your dad's sentence?

Posted by: Rhonda | June 15, 2006 7:16 AM

Ow. I've heard of people removing theirs; I hope he doesn't get that desperate.

Posted by: Lesley | June 15, 2006 7:17 AM

Oh. My. God. That just seems insane to me. Did they give you good justification? Hmmm... Do they qualify for temporary home health care? Just a thought. Good luck, hon.

Posted by: Erin | June 15, 2006 7:47 AM

Can he go out and about with it? Or is he stuck at home. Major pain in the ....

Posted by: carolyn | June 15, 2006 7:58 AM

Oh my!! Why in the world would he have to keep it for 4 weeks? That is insane. Keep us posted.

Posted by: Paige | June 15, 2006 8:07 AM

Oh my.

Posted by: R*belle | June 15, 2006 8:18 AM

Noooooooooooooooooooo

Posted by: cursingmama | June 15, 2006 8:24 AM

Wow,poor dad!

Posted by: emily | June 15, 2006 9:11 AM

Yikes. My jaw literally dropped.

Posted by: Kerri | June 15, 2006 10:24 AM

what the hell!
-d

Posted by: -d | June 15, 2006 11:21 AM

Well, at least you didn't have to wait a week to find out that things needed to be extended.

(Yeah, so what if I am grasping at straws here. Just trying to be positive. Not that it makes it any easier I understand)

Posted by: Latte Man | June 15, 2006 11:56 AM

Well, crap.

Posted by: Chelle | June 15, 2006 2:09 PM

Get some Pop Tarts. Right now.

And maybe some vodka, too.

Posted by: Susan | June 15, 2006 7:37 PM

Been there and done that **BUT** NOT AT HOME. Yikes. He's going to be screaming to get that thing out before 4 weeks is up and you know it! As a medical person, I know you know how to remove it but personally, I would not like to see any of my parents private parts!!!! =)

Posted by: Nanny Doon | June 15, 2006 8:00 PM

4 weeks!!!!!
That is insane!

Posted by: Tracie | June 15, 2006 9:34 PM

OUCH, OUCH, and OOOOOUCH

Posted by: Brent | June 15, 2006 9:35 PM

Is this because of swelling or what? The whole thing seems odd...

Posted by: Michelle | June 15, 2006 10:46 PM

Bad news! It must be shocking for him. I m really feeling his pain now.
...........those fucking, did they gave any relevant reason for extending it to 4 weeks??????
hope he recovers soon.

Posted by: Alva | June 16, 2006 6:27 AM

4 weeks seems like a long time???? is he taking this news ok?? ouch.

Posted by: cmhl | June 16, 2006 6:52 AM

Oh dear. Hope he is on the mend soon. It'll be a trial, but if it helps him in the long run, then I guess it has to be that way. Best wishes to you all.

Posted by: Dozeymagz | June 16, 2006 10:14 AM

That's HORRIBLE. Crossing fingers that it's sooner than that.

Posted by: Hula Doula | June 16, 2006 7:28 PM

Oh no! Next they'll be extending it to 2 months. Yuck! I hope they decide that's not necessary.

Posted by: Julie | June 16, 2006 9:51 PM

Sorry to hear that. I really hope they can change that time frame for both of your sakes.

Posted by: Malia | June 16, 2006 10:37 PM

ok, this may sound weird. but... you're a nurse. Can't you just pull a 'do it yourself' project?

Posted by: HolyMama! | June 16, 2006 10:50 PM

4 weeks?? EEEK! Won't it be "ingrown" by then??!!! ugh

Posted by: Bev | June 17, 2006 7:56 AM