Another update from OMC - and a pic from the hospital (please kick his thread)

[The Straight Story]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x6970004

Not much else I want to say here, and not sure if anyone else posted on this already (sorry if you did and I missed it). Please kick his thread and keep the good vibes/prayers coming. I have been in and out over the last two days and won't be on as much as I would like over the next week, so if you see any updates in the lounge please post them here for those who want to keep up on it.

Edited to add this (a new post just recently):
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=105x6974390

[BlooInBloo]

1. Still thinking of you OMC!

[Sugar Smack]

2. Stacey, be strong.

:hug: Fight.

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

3. I just got knocked for a loop.

They live near me. I just sent OMC a PM to see if there was anything I can do.

Lawdy, I feel silly for not knowing they were nearby.

[midnight]

11. Thats wonderful T_S He might need some extra something.

Just knowing someone is near by is always comforting.

[Suich]

4. Recommended. n/t

[durrrty libby]

5. Did she give permission to post this picture? If not, then it is wrong

to do so

Edit to add: Patients have rights that need protection

[stellanoir]

7. He posted this in loving hopes of people visualizing her healing.

Don;t think she'll mind that at all.

[Suich]

9. Neither do I.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Horse with no Name]

12. Why is it wrong?

OMC has every right to post it if it makes him feel better.
While it may be shocking for you, it might be therapeutic for him.

[durrrty libby]

17. Not shocking. Just an R.N. concerned with patient rights

As I'm sure you are aware

[Horse with no Name]

19. HIPAA doesn't extend to the family

and legally, he is her next of kin. It's his business what he does with his photos. There are many websites out there where families can post update photos--and even though this isn't one of those sites, he is simply updating folks here.
As you are aware, would be a different situation altogether if a caregiver posted this.

[durrrty libby]

23. During a medical crisis, family members are under an enormous emotional

strain. They need guidance. Without it, they often make decisions

that are later regretted.

[Gman]

15. She's his wife... I think he would know what she would approve of and

what she wouldn't. IF this was a pic of some anonymous woman posted by some institution or even individual you would have a point.

But I think that it's good of you to at least want everyone to consider what she would want. Now if it was my wife, she'd be mortified because her hair wouldn't be fixed, makeup, etc... Maybe Stacy's like that too. If so, OMC's dead meat when she recovers! :)

[durrrty libby]

20. Please remember the uproar over Stacie Shiavo

Contemplate what you learned from that situation

Who cared about her rights? These mistakes are made every day.

Let us not repeat them. I implore you

[Horse with no Name]

24. It was Terri Schiavo

and her husband cared very much about her rights.

[durrrty libby]

25. "It was Terri Schiavond her husband cared very much about her rights."

Meaning what? What exactly was Terri's input?

[Horse with no Name]

28. Her input was that she married Michael Schiavo

and in saying "I do", made her his next-of-kin to make any decision that she was not capable of making. And yes, he cared very much about her rights.

[Warren DeMontague]

30. We learned that "well meaning" strangers shouldn't presume to tell family members of sick people

what to do.

THAT is what we learned from Terri Schiavo.

[Gman]

33. Including the Congress of The United States

[Warren DeMontague]

37. 'Zactly. nt

[libodem]

16. I'm sure you are only thinking of her privacy

but it certainly gives credibility to how sick she is. When Andy was ill there was a stir on another board claiming it was a scam to raise funds. Her picture can help us visualize her return to full robust health.

[Emit]

6. Good thoughts and prayers OMC's way -- K&R. n/t

[me b zola]

8. Sending healing thoughts

[Debi]

10. I keep thinking good thoughts

:hug:

[cali]

13. Hopes and good thoughts for Stacey

and for OMC.

cali

[Lucinda]

14. Thanks for the post

Keeping them both in my prayers

[Hekate]

18. Thanks SS. OMC's new post has me in tears here. Candle on my altar. Can't do anything else.

Sometimes life is just bloody unfair.

Hekate

[truedelphi]

32. It is so unfair. And a Candle burning here as well.

Strength is needed for Stacie and her family.

We are all pulling for all of you, OMC.

[roguevalley]

21. Bless her and her own with love and angels. Bless her with

hope and healing warmth. May God be with her day and night, protecting her and her own until she opens her eyes again and is healed. She is in my prayers day and night. She will get better. Tell her. She hears every single word you say. I say this from experience. Tell her how she is loved and that people all over this world are sending her love and healing.

[Catherine Vincent]

22. Poor thing!

I hope she gets well, real soon!

[MazeRat7]

26. Ahhh gezzz, if that was Ms MazeRat I would be a wreck. Sending my best vibes to your both OMC! -nt

[Booster]

27. I'm lighting a candle right now for Stacey. Prayers and good

vibes being sent out right now.:grouphug:

[Melissa G]

29. ((((((( Good Thoughts))))))) going your way! n/t

[Warren DeMontague]

31. Kicking and sending good vibes you all's way.

Hang in there, OMC. :hug:

[MoonRiver]

34. God bless you Stacey.

Here's a kick for the thread and a speedy recovery! O8)

[LeftishBrit]

35. More good thoughts to Stacey and OMC!!!

[RubyDuby in GA]

36. Sending all the good vibes I possibly can!!!!

:hug: to you OMC.