Medical Care

My mom went for her 2nd cataract surgery yesterday. Things went much better this time than they did last. Last time she couldn't even keep her eye open because it hurt so bad. The dr told her that her cornea was scratched and he put a contact lens in it. It finally got better and now she can see great out of that eye. She only had to wear glasses for reading. Now the other eye has been done and in 2 weeks she gets her new glasses. She will probably only need them for reading. It sure is strange seeing her without glasses. I don't remember ever seeing her without them unless she was going to sleep. It's amazing what drs can do these days. Medical technology has come a long way. It makes me proud to be a part of it. I only wish I could do more for the patients. But I would have to be a dr for that and I don't like school that much. I'd never make it through anyway. It's taking me forever to get my RN degree. I'm glad drs can do the things they do. But too many of the drs take credit for the outcome of things. They need to thank God that He's using them and guiding their hands to help people. Of course if something goes wrong, it's never the dr's fault, it's always the nurses who get the blame. But that doesn't happen very often. I love my job. I've been at it for almost 23 years now. Doesn't seem that long but time flies. Most patients are grateful for what the medical staff do for them, but there are a few who think nurses are scum and all the people who try to help them are dirt under their feet. The majority are nice though. I thank God for my job and am glad He gave me the courage to do it.