It would be funny if not so common

I’m so glad to have command of my thoughts and to be put to good use. I’m going through my infrequent rounds with folks who are incredulous without common sense. Someone woke up and discovered that the care provided was inconsistent with the submitted paperwork. Say what, Simon? Not kidding. I’m now not to eat anything orally until it’s cleared up. Aside from not asking me anything, it’s the untimely awareness that I asked for two nurses to suction out some fried green tomatoes because I couldn’t move them over to chew them thoroughly. I’m sorry that I didn’t just request some water and wash it over.

What paperwork was set in motion? Well, it started with me getting tired of cooks not coming to work and having unskilled staff feeding me. I got the bright idea that I could increase my weight and give myself the option to use the feeding tube. It was so helpful that I used liquids primarily. I had the Dietitian get involved. I also asked the Speech Therapist to help give me exercises so I would not lose my ability to speak.

What ended up happening is that there was an order written contrary to what was said. Now, I am being restricted from eating orally because I had a great idea to circumvent the poor service. Oh yeah, let’s not leave out the fried green tomatoes, my helpful nurses, and the unhelpful Speech Therapist that I thought I was done with.

This brings me back to thoughts controlling our emotions, feelings, decisions, and actions. I’m not allowing someone to control my mental well-being and happiness. Whether the malpractice agents figure it out or not, I will keep living until they kill me, or I die of natural causes with ALS. ALS – Awesome Long Survivor. Thanks, Belinda.