GETTING WORRIED ABOUT MY SISTER

[designgyrl]

Haven't been able to reach my sister at the psychiatric place.  I've called, been put on hold, told to call back in ten minutes, I've called back in ten minutes and then no one answers.  I wish I could find out what's going on so I can feel a little better about her....

[geminigirl1963]

I'm sorry I missed this thread yesterday when you posted it.  I hope that you are able to at least talk to your sister today - or at the very least, find out WHY you are not able to speak to her.  It could be that she is having an especially rough time with med adjustments, etc., and the doctor's don't really want her to have contact with anyone right now (or maybe she's feeling sick from the meds), BUT if that is the case, they NEED to let you know that - not just leaving you hanging or avoid picking up the phone.  I totally understand that because of the HIPAA laws they can't give you any information about her care, etc., without her permission, but they could simply say "she's not up to talking to anyone right now, so please call back another time".  But they need to tell you SOMETHING!!  Simply asking you to call back in 10 minutes after putting you on hold is not acceptible in my book.

[designgyrl]

Jaybay,

I am going today after my GI appointment.  No one can keep me back from her.  She's my very best friend and I'm worried about her.  Thank you all who has responded about my sister and I know it's not about pain, but my sister is in pain, she is bipolar, she has herniated disks, and also problem with her feet that make it painful for her to walk.  She is on vicodin and a tramadol to help with the pain.

[Jaybay]

Sounds like it's time to pay a personal visit and see what's going on.  Your sister is probably OK, but it's never a good indication when the staff is too busy (or lazy?) to pick up the phone.  Can you manage a trip tomorrow?

[flower12345]

I'm still praying for her too. Can you just keep calling back? It seems odd that you can't get a hold of her, but I agree with Jaded--maybe they're really busy.

Thinking of you,

Flower

[JadedSweetheart]

That does sound scary.  Maybe they are just really busy at the desk/switchboard today?  Is there a visiting day or hours that you can go and see her?  I'm sure if you could she would really appreciate it.  It would also be nice for her to see the baby, although it might be harder for her when it's time to leave if Bailey gets upset, so I'm not sure about that after all.  
I hope you're able to get through to her soon.  Keep us posted.  I'm still praying for you, her and your family.