2/6/24 - Update on Hubby
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (158794)
United States
February 6, 2024 7:25am CST
They had to sedate hubby again yesterday. They now have someone sitting with him all day every day because he tries to get up and walk. He is too dizzy and unsteady on his feet to get up alone.
He was pretty lucid when I spoke with him last night. During the day he was hard to understand.
I got a call from someone that prepares the patient for discharge. She asked the usual questions about what type of home you live in, how many steps into the house, etc. She said that if he's not really strong on his feet, he will have to go to rehab. I don't want that to happen...I want him home. She mentioned home rehab; but since he never lined up a new primary care physician when his retired, she may not be able to make that happen. I told him about 100 times to find a new one. She's going to see if his heart doctor can initiate the order.
I still would like him to get an MRI to rule out dementia. He's had a couple of instances in the past few months that were really scary; and I want to know that he doesn't have it.
Thank you again for all your prayers and thoughts. You don't know how much I appreciate them.
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26 responses
@FourWalls (62767)
• United States
6 Feb
Real quick and important question: do you have medical/legal power of attorney for him? Maybe the cardiologist’s office could also request an MRI for dementia/Alzheimer’s.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
6 Feb
Yes I do. The nurse just called and I mentioned all that has happened and requested an MRI. We shall see.
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@wolfgirl569 (96528)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Feb
I know you want him home but if he needs rehab then he should go. 
. At least it's a step in the right direction.
. At least it's a step in the right direction.3 people like this
@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
6 Feb
I spoke with the nurse. I'm pushing for an MRI.
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@Marilynda1225 (80210)
• United States
6 Feb
I hope when it's time for him to be discharged that he can come home and do rehab there. It has to be very difficult for you Linda having him in the hospital and relying on someone to call and give you an update. At least your hubby was more lucid when you spoke to him so that sounds like a little bit of good news.
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@Marilynda1225 (80210)
• United States
6 Feb
@LindaOHio gee that sounds like he's trying to get up again.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
6 Feb
He was lucid this morning and now, at 1 pm, they have him in restraints.
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@MarieCoyle (29532)
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6 Feb
@LindaOHio
I'm sorry that is happening. He may need to be there a bit longer and then possibly go to the rehab for a bit. The need for restraints is concerning. In a hospital setting, they are set up for that if it's needed, but in a home setting, we are not. If the home care can get lined up for full time, he may be able to be home sooner rather than later...the hardest part is finding enough reliable people for shifts. Hopefully, it can all come together for him to be cared for properly and someone to help you as well.
I know this is a hard time for you both. Keep the faith, don't lose hope, Linda.
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@TheHorse (207513)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Feb
@LindaOHio Glad that is done. Let us know when there are results.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
7 Feb
They listened to me and gave him an MRI last night. I don't have the results yet. I hope the heart doctor can approve home rehab as well.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
8 Feb
@TheHorse No clear signs of dementia. They will be doing more testing.
@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
7 Feb
@porwest Probably sick of laying in bed.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
6 Feb
I just talked to the nurse about the MRI. She said they just put him in restraints again.
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@porwest (78757)
• United States
7 Feb
@LindaOHio I wonder why he is so adamant about wanting to get up and walk around? I am sure they are telling him he can't.
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@GardenGerty (157918)
• United States
6 Feb
I hope you get what you need for him.
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@snowy22315 (171317)
• United States
6 Feb
He has to be able to be home safely. I hope the home rehab will work out..and any additional testing ie dementia will be done..
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
6 Feb
I spoke with the nurse and mentioned the MRI.
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@Juliaacv (48696)
• Canada
6 Feb
I am sorry that he had such a difficult day yesterday.
Don't they use bed alarms on patients who tend to try to crawl out of bed?
I alerted my sister-in-law, who was an RN on the floor where my Dad was admitted years ago, and advised her of my concern, and she was getting ready to go into work and said that she would put a bed alarm on him.
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@GardenGerty (157918)
• United States
6 Feb
@Juliaacv Here you have to get a doctor to state that it is medically necessary, but you would need that for restraints as well. I wonder if they do not do that because they cannot get staff to him quick enough once he starts.
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@Juliaacv (48696)
• Canada
6 Feb
@LindaOHio You know it was quite a long time ago that my Dad went through this, so they may not be a device that is still used.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49297)
• United States
6 Feb
I hope that he will be able to come home. Both of my parents had rehab at home.
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@1creekgirl (40653)
• United States
6 Feb
We love you both. May God bless and strengthen each of you.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
6 Feb
I love you too. Thank you so much, Vicki.
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@lovebuglena (43207)
• Staten Island, New York
6 Feb
I really hope he doesn’t end up in rehab. Would be good if the home rehab can happen.
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@lovebuglena (43207)
• Staten Island, New York
6 Feb
@LindaOHio I am sure he can't wait to get back home.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
6 Feb
Yes. He's been away from home long enough.
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@mildredtabitha (16087)
• Nairobi, Kenya
6 Feb
I hope he doesn't have dementia. I pray he gets well soon.
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@Beestring (13495)
• Hong Kong
6 Feb
Check out if he has dementia is a good idea. Hope his condition improves soon.
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@celticeagle (160064)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Feb
Of course, you want him home. And, in good time that's just where he'll be. Men are terrible about taking care of medical things. I could tell you some tales.
Hope things improve and they order that MRI soon.
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@celticeagle (160064)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Feb
@LindaOHio ......Hope they have something.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
7 Feb
The MRI was done last night. I don't have the results yet.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
9 Feb
@celticeagle Nothing conclusive. They are still doing tests.
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@LadyDuck (460568)
• Switzerland
6 Feb
I think that for the moment your husband is too agitated and stressed to have an MRI. He must lie still, stay relaxed inside the MRI unit even little movements distort the image. The test takes 20 to 90 minutes. May be it's better to postpone this test.
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@LadyDuck (460568)
• Switzerland
7 Feb
@LindaOHio Do your know that recent studies suggest that exposure to general anaesthesia could cause neurodegeneration consistent with Alzheimer's disease? I wonder if my husband had too many and we are using this system too much in our modern days.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
7 Feb
@LadyDuck My hubby has problems with general anesthesia. He has trouble waking up.
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@Deepizzaguy (95444)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 Feb
My pleasure to pray for the recovery of your loved one.
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@Deepizzaguy (95444)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 Feb
@LindaOHio You are welcome.
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@nela13 (55824)
• Portugal
7 Feb
@LindaOHio Hope he will be home soon. ohh, I know, we use a different word for that exam.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
8 Feb
@nela13 He will be going to rehab first unfortunately.
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
7 Feb
Yes, I want him home. An MRI takes a picture of a part of the body; in this case it's the brain.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82337)
• Rupert, Idaho
6 Feb
I am sorry that things still aren't going too well. Hopefully they'll do an MRI and check that out
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@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
7 Feb
The MRI was done last night. I don't have the results yet.
@LindaOHio (158794)
• United States
7 Feb
@MommyOfEli2013 Nothing significant. They are doing more tests.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82337)
• Rupert, Idaho
7 Feb
@LindaOHio that is good that one was done. Hope you hear soon
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@Michellekidwell (29283)
• Sonora, California
7 Feb
I am so sorry you are going through this, praying for you and your hubby...
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