Andy finished his wet food, cleaned up, now has a nap to take.I’m always cold. Here I was yesterday at dialysis: sanity mask (I was sneezing a lot); a hospital blanket over a dialysis hoodie over a winter jacket; the heat function of the dialysis recliner punched to the maximum time. Seriously, are hospitals ever at a comfortable temperature?
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Hi dear Doug and Andy… hoping you both are staying warm and cozy during this storm… between the cold day at hospital appointment and now the snow storm… wishing you both a restful day and evening… lots of rest, warmth and good sleep…
I just recently learned there is such a thing as dialysis clothes. The hoodie arms have zippers the full length so the blood pressure cuff and dialysis needles can be applied, but a lot of the exposed arm can be covered. I love it!
That sounds wonderful. My dermatologist used to have a cold office. They have you take off your clothes and put on a paper sheet. Brrr. I started to take a fleece throw to use while I was waiting. Finally, they cranked up the heat and I no longer have to do that.
You reminded me of the time I developed extremeGI issues and quit eating. A few days later, being triggered by water, I quit fluids. About a day later, I accepted that Inerded to go to ER. They gave me a saline IV that felt cold and WONDERFUL going into mg bloodstream! Dunno if it was actually cool or just a result of my extreme dehydration… but I think about it often.
The waiting area at my neighborhood hospital’s ER is stuffy and hot, maybe from all the bodies crammed next to each other while waiting to be called. But once you’re inside the treatment area it’s freezing: the doctors and nurses are all wearing sweaters, hoodies and long sleeve t shirts. The last time I was there, I kept my coat on the entire time, and I was still shivering. A nurse kindly placed a warm blanket over me, but what a relief to be finally discharged so I could sit in my car with the heat blasting. Hope you are better, Doug! What an ordeal.
You use the same relief I do! Sometimes, I’ll drive around, even take a forty-five highway loop north if town, putting the heater on “cremate”since my car’s heater is heaven on maximum! Sadly, after getting nicely toasted, I have to get back out in the cold, briefly, to get to my apartment
Once inside. I leave a heavy neck scarf on and wrap myself in blankets. Though the electric heat is pretty good, the apartment was built in WWII
Insulation? Apparently not because on the coldest days it’s as warm as a hospital here!
Smart move Andy, a nap sounds good and comfy! Hospitals are always way too cold for me! I think I heard a long time ago that it’s to discourage the growth of bacteria, but it seems to me that being too cold would make people more likely to catch a bug or two.
The best place to. Watch a bug…a hospital! I have no problem putting on a sanitary mask if I’m contagious, but zi live in a part of the country where “men are men, and so are the women” so doing anything that shows respect for the health of others is uncool. TB, pneumonia, measles, cickenpox
..etc. “Tough it out. It’ll be good to expose others to it so they can become immune, too.”
It’s good to see Andy doing so well, Doug. I get cold too, even at home. I thought it was just me. I hope your analysis went well.
Stay warm, Doug! Sometimes a facility can microwave a blanket for you.
I think they keep them cold so germs won’t multiply.
Glad you got there and back safely !
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You might try a heated mattress pad. I LOOOOVE mine! A boyfriend referred to my bed as, “feels like a damn jacuzzi!”
Hi dear Doug and Andy… hoping you both are staying warm and cozy during this storm… between the cold day at hospital appointment and now the snow storm… wishing you both a restful day and evening… lots of rest, warmth and good sleep…
They swear that the lower temperature is to decrease the spread of germs. Maybe they’re trying to freeze them out.
…or keep the frozen bodies chilled till they are found and taken to the morgue??? LOL!
Doug
I get cold easily too. I always carry a hoodie with me even in the hot summer.
I just recently learned there is such a thing as dialysis clothes. The hoodie arms have zippers the full length so the blood pressure cuff and dialysis needles can be applied, but a lot of the exposed arm can be covered. I love it!
Doug
That sounds wonderful. My dermatologist used to have a cold office. They have you take off your clothes and put on a paper sheet. Brrr. I started to take a fleece throw to use while I was waiting. Finally, they cranked up the heat and I no longer have to do that.
Doug it seems the older I get the easier it is to get a chill. Have a good day chuq
Chuq, my sister and I were just talking about ita couple days ago – shiver!
Doug
You reminded me of the time I developed extremeGI issues and quit eating. A few days later, being triggered by water, I quit fluids. About a day later, I accepted that Inerded to go to ER. They gave me a saline IV that felt cold and WONDERFUL going into mg bloodstream! Dunno if it was actually cool or just a result of my extreme dehydration… but I think about it often.
I hope you find a way to stay warm!!
It is room temperature, which typically seems to be in the low 70s in hospitals….
Doug
Hello Andy. Have a good nap.
He had several!
Doug
I feel for you, Doug
Someone said “It isn’t easy being you.” A bit mellow dramatic, but some days it seems right on mark! LOL!
Doug
The waiting area at my neighborhood hospital’s ER is stuffy and hot, maybe from all the bodies crammed next to each other while waiting to be called. But once you’re inside the treatment area it’s freezing: the doctors and nurses are all wearing sweaters, hoodies and long sleeve t shirts. The last time I was there, I kept my coat on the entire time, and I was still shivering. A nurse kindly placed a warm blanket over me, but what a relief to be finally discharged so I could sit in my car with the heat blasting. Hope you are better, Doug! What an ordeal.
You made me remember (and kinda miss) the hot air tube that blew warm air under my blankies after one of my surgeries.
Oh my! I’ve never heard about such luxury! I want one. Now! Seriously, I’m looking for something like that on Amazon prime next thing.
Doug
You use the same relief I do! Sometimes, I’ll drive around, even take a forty-five highway loop north if town, putting the heater on “cremate”since my car’s heater is heaven on maximum! Sadly, after getting nicely toasted, I have to get back out in the cold, briefly, to get to my apartment
Once inside. I leave a heavy neck scarf on and wrap myself in blankets. Though the electric heat is pretty good, the apartment was built in WWII
Insulation? Apparently not because on the coldest days it’s as warm as a hospital here!
Doug
Smart move Andy, a nap sounds good and comfy! Hospitals are always way too cold for me! I think I heard a long time ago that it’s to discourage the growth of bacteria, but it seems to me that being too cold would make people more likely to catch a bug or two.
The best place to. Watch a bug…a hospital! I have no problem putting on a sanitary mask if I’m contagious, but zi live in a part of the country where “men are men, and so are the women” so doing anything that shows respect for the health of others is uncool. TB, pneumonia, measles, cickenpox
..etc. “Tough it out. It’ll be good to expose others to it so they can become immune, too.”
Doug