A day in the life of a radical pharmacy owner

I am so happy that I just started this blog so I don't have to do the year in review. I did have a nice New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and day after. I am not sure how much posting I will do this week. J is sick and in the hospital. We went to the emergency room at 2:30 am. I was able to have full access to her and we got in quickly since she is a resident. However, I had to continuously chase down the nurses and doctors for medicine, sheets, and ice. She also was not admitted to a room until 11:00 am. I have never had to try and sleep on an emergency room bed, but looking at it I know it is uncomfortable. When I left at 11:30 am, she was in pain (a 7 on the pain scale) and the nurse promised to get more medication. When I called at 12:30, her mom said that they were waiting until 1:00 pm for more medicine. J never wants pain meds so I know if she asks for medicine she really needs it. Leaving her was absolutely heartbreaking for me. S stayed at the pharmacy this morning and answered the phones. I guess this is the first time I really don't want to own a pharmacy.

R just came by to pick up a few things to take her. I wish I could be there. She said that the nurse said that J's doctor doesn't write for PCA pumps. I find it hard to believe that a specialist does not use the best pain control option available on his patients. Right now they are just chasing her pain and not controlling it. I am worried that this is going to be a long stay.