Jim in Toronto- Back From the Hospital

NotCompSavy said:
Lol because they do .

Every " tough guy " Union brother I know who went in and stayed several days or longer looked like they got hit by a truck and took them weeks perhaps months depending on surgery / hospital; stay to recover .

ALL recovered but yes they got '' hospital; beat up '' .
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this needs addressing as an institutional challenge?? - I don't think it happened 50 yrs ago - not so much heavy machinery about maybe - I can remember strict sisters insisting on peace and quiet throughout wards etc etc
 

jimintoronto said:
Thanks Patti. Being able to sleep in my own bed is nice. Today I am getting caught up on the computer , doing things I didn't feel like doing in the hospital, like reviewing my investments on the TSX, and the gold market numbers. I had 124 messages in my Email inbox, to work through and delete.

I have a whole new sheet of medications to take daily, plus trying to stay within the bounds of a new food program, which aims to reduce my salt and sugar intakes, and increase my consumption of probiotics. I have found that my sense of taste has changed quite a bit, to the point that I poured out my usual mug of coffee this morning. It just didn't taste right.

Toronto Western Hospital is a part of the University Health Network group, so every day I had nursing students in my unit, as well as the regular Registered Nursing staff. I found it interesting to talk with the young nursing students, who were all third year types. I became a popular patient because I was able to pass along information about how to do a medical history assessment in 5 minutes, based on my past experience with Metro Toronto Ambulance in the 70's and 80's. Some medical facts don't change over time, such as using all of your senses when doing an assessment of a person.

During the course of my three weeks in Toronto Western, I met at least 75 nurses, technicians, and Doctors. Every last one of them addressed me by my full name, and asked for my date of birth, every time I was getting meds, or being subjected to a test or procedure, and every one of them showed me their proper UHN identity photo badge before they began any conversations. It's drummed into them to treat the patients as humans, not just another warm body in a bed. My wrist band was scanned every time a staff person gave me meds, or took vital signs from me.

Test results were posted on line to my Wife's lap top computer, usually with in 2 hours of being taken from me. Brenda has legal power of attorney for me for both medical and legal matters, so she functions as my Care Manager, and is recognized as such by the Toronto medical community. She was in my room every day of my stay in hospital, and I am VERY blessed to have her as my advocate and supporter. JIM.
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Hi Jim,
As Pinky says, youā€™ve been in good care. I was off by a whole week. You were in hospital for 3 weeks. You must be so glad to be at home and your wife happy to have you back.
Well, take care of yourself.
We missed you here.
 
Jules said:
Jim, thatā€™s a highly efficient system at Toronto Western! You had the best of care.
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Yes, the UHN comprises Toronto General, Women's College, Toronto Western and Sunnybrook Medical center, all of which are teaching hospitals associated with the University of Toronto's school of medicine. The World Health Organization has recently named TGH as the second best hospital IN THE WORLD, for the third year in a row. The Mayo Clinic holds the top ranking.

University Avenue in downtown Toronto is "hospital row" with TGH, Women's, Sick Kids, Mount Sinai, Toronto Rehabilitation center, and the Stark Institute all in a 4 block radius. My Wife and I have both been patients at Women's College Hospital for more than 30 years now. Sick Kids leads the world in pediatric medicine and research into childhood cancers. The Princess Margaret Cancer institute is located across the street from TGH, and it is the leading cancer research and treatment hospital in Canada. Brenda's daughter is a researcher there, working on new methods of treating brain cancers. JIM.
 
PeppermintPatty said:
Hi Jim,
As Pinky says, youā€™ve been in good care. I was off by a whole week. You were in hospital for 3 weeks. You must be so glad to be at home and your wife happy to have you back.
Well, take care of yourself.
We missed you here.
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Thanks Patti. How are things in Cape Breton , is the ice out of the lake, yet? How did the maple boil go, get some nice results ? I have just discovered an interesting new distillery called Top Shelf, located in the town of Perth, in the Ottawa valley region. They make some outstanding "moonshine " whiskeys with unusual flavors, including a Butter Tart sipping whiskey, and a Maple Syrup whiskey selection. I have ordered one bottle of the Butter Tart whiskey, plus a dozen of the Mrs Gradie's butter tarts, which are also made in Perth. Delivery on Tuesday of this coming week to our house.

The Top Shelf distillery also has an interesting investment program. You loan the company $4500 for three years, they pay 12.5 percent interest every six months for 3 years, then you get your $4500 back, with the interest, plus 12 bottles of their best Canadian whiskey, for free. You are helping to finance a 200 liter cask of whiskey that your 12 bottles will come from. I have just sent my first $4500 investment cheque today. In three years that $4500 will become $6100 of a return to me, plus the dozen bottles of the best whiskey, to sell or give to family or friends. JIM.
 
jimintoronto said:
Yes, the UHN comprises Toronto General, Women's College, Toronto Western and Sunnybrook Medical center, all of which are teaching hospitals associated with the University of Toronto's school of medicine. The World Health Organization has recently named TGH as the second best hospital IN THE WORLD, for the third year in a row. The Mayo Clinic holds the top ranking.

University Avenue in downtown Toronto is "hospital row" with TGH, Women's, Sick Kids, Mount Sinai, Toronto Rehabilitation center, and the Stark Institute all in a 4 block radius. My Wife and I have both been patients at Women's College Hospital for more than 30 years now. Sick Kids leads the world in pediatric medicine and research into childhood cancers. The Princess Margaret Cancer institute is located across the street from TGH, and it is the leading cancer research and treatment hospital in Canada. Brenda's daughter is a researcher there, working on new methods of treating brain cancers. JIM.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) doesn't publish a specific ranking of the "best" hospitals globally. However, based on other reputable rankings, some of the top hospitals in the world include Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Toronto General - University Health Network, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital. These hospitals are recognized for their advanced medical care, research, and patient outcomes.

While the WHO doesn't have a ranking, it does work to improve global health standards and collaborates with hospitals around the world to share best practices and promote quality care.
 
jimintoronto said:
Thanks Patti. How are things in Cape Breton , is the ice out of the lake, yet? How did the maple boil go, get some nice results ? I have just discovered an interesting new distillery called Top Shelf, located in the town of Perth, in the Ottawa valley region. They make some outstanding "moonshine " whiskeys with unusual flavors, including a Butter Tart sipping whiskey, and a Maple Syrup whiskey selection. I have ordered one bottle of the Butter Tart whiskey, plus a dozen of the Mrs Gradie's butter tarts, which are also made in Perth. Delivery on Tuesday of this coming week to our house.

The Top Shelf distillery also has an interesting investment program. You loan the company $4500 for three years, they pay 12.5 percent interest every six months for 3 years, then you get your $4500 back, with the interest, plus 12 bottles of their best Canadian whiskey, for free. You are helping to finance a 200 liter cask of whiskey that your 12 bottles will come from. I have just sent my first $4500 investment cheque today. In three years that $4500 will become $6100 of a return to me, plus the dozen bottles of the best whiskey, to sell or give to family or friends. JIM.
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Hi Jim,
Things are going great in Cape Breton. The ice has melted from the lake/ocean. We have started our seeds already and have lettuce, tomatoes, peppers growing . We also have garlic bulbs .
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The maple syrup is finished for the season and we got 8 and 1/2 litres which is 3 and 1/2 litres more than we got last year.
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The Top Shelf Distillery sounds like a good business to deal with. Maple syrup whiskey sounds interesting. Iā€™m not a drinker so canā€™t really imagine maple syrup whiskey but do know that maple syrup makes just about anything taste better. We added some to our coleslaw we made a while ago and it was delicious. I knowā€¦. Not even in the same category. LOL. Either way enjoy your whiskey.
 
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NotCompSavy said:
You do not agree that the daily blood taking for sample , catheters , tests take a tool on patients ?

Not saying it isn't necessary but yes its taxing .
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when in hospital and subjected to a whole range of procedures and practices we all react in different ways - years back it was simpler now more complex and more tests - that's how science moves. Of course patient comfort should always be upheld
 
PeppermintPatty said:
Hi Jim,
Things are going great in Cape Breton. The ice has melted from the lake/ocean. We have started our seeds already and have lettuce, tomatoes, peppers growing . We also have garlic bulbs .
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The maple syrup is finished for the season and we got 8 and 1/2 litres which is 3 and 1/2 litres more than we got last year.
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The Top Shelf Distillery sounds like a good business to deal with. Maple syrup whiskey sounds interesting. Iā€™m not a drinker so canā€™t really imagine maple syrup whiskey but do know that maple syrup makes just about anything taste better. We added some to our coleslaw we made a while ago and it was delicious. I knowā€¦. Not even in the same category. LOL. Either way enjoy your whiskey.
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Hey Patti...You sure do have green thumbs on BOTH hands, your photos show great starts to your coming garden plot. The Maple syrup looks wonderful, such a nice medium amber colour, and lots of it, too. My first sampler bottle of the Butter Tart moonshine will be delivered to our house this week.

Next Saturday the extended family will be gathering at Doug's house in Waterloo, so the group will all get a taste of it, along with a dozen of Mrs Gradie's butter tarts, with Chapman's ice cream from Markdale, Ontario. The moonshine is distilled to a 25 percent alcohol level, so it's not as powerful as the standard 40 percent that Canadian whisky is rated at. Nice sipping over ice cubes, or with a desert like strawberry short cake, or butter tarts. JIM.
 
jimintoronto said:
Hey Patti...You sure do have green thumbs on BOTH hands, your photos show great starts to your coming garden plot. The Maple syrup looks wonderful, such a nice medium amber colour, and lots of it, too. My first sampler bottle of the Butter Tart moonshine will be delivered to our house this week.

Next Saturday the extended family will be gathering at Doug's house in Waterloo, so the group will all get a taste of it, along with a dozen of Mrs Gradie's butter tarts, with Chapman's ice cream from Markdale, Ontario. The moonshine is distilled to a 25 percent alcohol level, so it's not as powerful as the standard 40 percent that Canadian whisky is rated at. Nice sipping over ice cubes, or with a desert like strawberry short cake, or butter tarts. JIM.
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Thanks Jim,
I had years of practice legally growing cannabis. Butter tart moonshine DOES sound good even to this non drinker. Then again, I have a real sweet tooth. Any mention of butter tarts has me won over. It sounds like you are having a nice get together. Have fun Jim.

P.S. how are you feeling today?
 
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PeppermintPatty said:
Thanks Jim,
I had years of practice legally growing cannabis. Butter tart moonshine DOES sound good even to this non drinker. Then again, I have a real sweet tooth. Any mention of butter tarts has me won over. It sounds like you are having a nice get together. Have fun Jim.

P.S. how are you feeling today?
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I'm doing OK, the swelling in my arms hands and legs is slowly going away, helped by 2 tablets of Lasix a day to flush out the excess body fluids that had accumulated in my body while in hospital. B is just now making a bacon lettuce and tomato sandwich for me in the kitchen. She bought some nice Applewood smoked bacon from our local meat shop yesterday. JIM.
 

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