We were told that the minimum stay at the hospital was 5 days and that we should plan on 5 to 7, sometimes 10 days.
EC was admitted Monday 5 pm.
She was told today that she will be discharged tomorrow evening. She is doing VERY well – responding to the adjustments in medication extremely well – there had been side effects from receiving too much of both meds. They cut her dose of one to about 1/6th, the other to about ¼ of what she’d been receiving. The meds had been helping, but the help was being sabotaged by the side effects. I theorize that the bioidentical progesterone therapy was actually working, but it was being covered up by these side effects. Now that the dosing has been adjusted, it is evident that the progesterone therapy and thyroid therapy is working well.
Behaviorally the Dr. said she needs to eat three normal meals a day plus 3 Ensure protein drinks plus a couple Gatorades daily to rebuild her strength and stamina and she should be OK. And she’s been getting coaching about how to respond to stressors in ways other than allowing anxiety to rule her life.
She sounded so happy on the phone today.
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6 comments:
Hi Rick
My brother is thinking of admitting himself to Kingwood Pines for treatment of severe anxiety and depression. I noticed in your blog that ElenaClaire has been treated there. What is your opinion of the quality of the facility and people there? It would be very helpful to know.
Thanks so much,
Maceo Collins
Hi Rick
Just to let you know that the name I used above is not my real name. Out of privacy concerns for my brother I had to use a pseudonym online. Please forgive me.
Thanks,
Hi Maceo. In broad terms our experience there was positive. I do not know your brother's age but presumably adult, since he is thinking of admitting himself. My daughter was in the adult section as well not the children's.
If you'd like more info, feel free to phone me at the following number:
281.389.7518
I will honor and respect your confidentiality.
The above posting will be deleted in the next several days since it contains my phone number.
Hi Rick,
Thanks very much for your kind offer. I will give you a call.
Best,
Maceo
Hi Rick
I got you call. Thank you very much! Very kind of you. Forgive me for not getting back to you. Things have been hectic. My brother was in there and is now out. I think I agree with your assessment: Overall the experience was positive.
I wish you and your family the best.
Highest regards and many thanks,
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