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My Holiday at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

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My Holiday at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

 

After severe abdominal pains, I self diagnosed my problem a possible appendicitis. I went to the emergency room at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital on the 4th of July and spent the day with testing before my diagnosis was confirmed. I spent the night on IVs and had a Laparoscopic Appendectomy on Sunday morning. I was able to go home on Sunday afternoon. I now need to take it easy for a couple of weeks. Seniors need to know that appendicitis is not restricted to younger people. Be alert if you have symptoms and get immediate medical attention.

Do not hesitate to object when you encounter a hospital employee without a mask. Early Sunday morning, the man sent to draw blood for my blood test was unmasked at Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. He said he knew that he was supposed to wear a mask.

 

What is Laparoscopic Appendix Removal Surgery (Laparoscopic appendectomy)?

 

 

 

 
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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

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Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Roy Kelley - glad you caught it in time.  That was a much more invasive surgery years ago.

Jul 07, 2020 10:36 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Roy- I'm so glad that you are home and hopefully resting!!! And that is such a good reminder that you need to require that anyone attending you wear a mask!

Jul 07, 2020 10:49 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Roy- the email here is not working so could I get your email address?

Jul 07, 2020 10:51 AM
Roy Kelley

Kathy Streib 


croykelley@gmail.com

Jul 07, 2020 11:08 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

What a wonderful story with a happy ending...Laparascopy is so much easier on the body.  I have seen them performed.  Glad you are home under the loving care of your lovely wife...A

Jul 07, 2020 11:01 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Roy - while I saw your notification on Facebook, I am glad you chose to share the information here so more members might see it.  Again, keep safe and I hope each day brings you closer to a full recovery.

Jul 07, 2020 11:56 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Roy - I am sorry to hear you had to spend your holiday weekend like that.  But, I'm glad that they came to a diagnosis and a remedy.  Get really well soon!

Jul 07, 2020 03:36 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Roy.

Sorry to hear about your health, but on the bright side you recognized the problem.  I had mine taken out decades ago

Jul 08, 2020 01:28 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Roy Kelley - I am so glad you are OK.  As much as I dislike wearing a mask, not wearing one in a hospital is unconscionable.  I had a relative who used to check out the bathrooms in a new restaurant before eating there.  They were looking to see if there were hot water and soap for employees to wash up.  Very similar situation. Unfortunately, we all must wear masks when we cannot physically distance. 

Jul 08, 2020 05:47 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your feedback. It is always good to hear from you.

Jul 08, 2020 05:58 AM
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