Nervous Wreck

If in our house somebody els will admite in hospital,it is very difficult to manage all things.Getting nervous.

I hope everything goes smoothly for you and your and your dads transition. I know it has to be difficult! I will continue to keep you in our prayers and I hope all goes well. If in fact you do have to go to depends, there is a website that you can order them from http://www.adult-diapers-4-less.com/incontinence-products.htm I don't know if you would be interested in that, or how the prices are compared to shopping at the store. It's just an option to save you the embarrassment of it. I know I have had to shop for these things for a friend of mine's mom and I got some funny looks hahaha! Anyhow, good luck with the transition and let us know how dad and you are settling in together!

Grandpa Bob I hope all goes really well and it will not be to much for you My thoughts are with you

Oh stop you will be fine. Everything is going to work out for you guys. Now go and get some sleep your need all your energy.LOL I do wish you luck and I bet your dad will be glad to be home with you guys. Hugs!

It's the fear of the "unknown" that has you losing sleep and nervous. I know you will handle the transition well. He's your Dad and you will get him through this without even thinking about yourself. As for the Depends..lol..I keep them here for when I have my granddaughter with me...who is 14 by the way (long story). It never bothers me to buy them in fact I never thought that the cashier would think their for me..lolol....maybe we need to wear signs around our necks saying "their not for me"...lolol....relax and enjoy having your Dad home with you.

we are hoping that he wont have to wear the diapers when he returns home.i have to getsome justto be safe but thats embarssing to do. thanks

I know what ya mean about buying the Depends. I shop for a client that has me pick up Depends and the Tena pads for her. Thankfully when I am at the checkout she has written a check and I provide my ID for the cashier to let her know that I am her caregiver. Hope all is going smoothly for you and your family with your Dad returning home. Big huggers to you.

Your dad must be arriving home about now. I am sure he will be nervous too. He will wonder what your expectations are, and if he can meet them. I hope he finds it good to be back home, where things are more personal.

Isn't it crazy and ironic how life is? They change our diapers and take care of us and then the favor is returned! My mom (she'd kill me if she ever read this) has a bit of a weak bladder so she goes to Target with me and puts a BIG Package of them right in my cart..that I'm pushing...ugh! Don't worry GB...once you get a routine down with pops, it'll all be okay.

You seem like a pretty competent and caring guy. If Dad is like you ...at all.. you will both be just fine. And I would not be embarassed at all about buying adult diapers... You must have heard the joke Little boy, sitting on Grandpa's lap says - Grandpa, what do you wear - Boxers or Briefs? Grandpa says - Well....Depends... Sorry, I am sick, warped and demented.

Hi Grandpa Bob, Well I see you're 'burning the midnight oil' too! I must get offline though, and get 'some more sleep,' as I did have a nap on the couch earlier. By the way, I haven't been receiving my 'notifications' properly, but I've just signed up for a new 'online messenger,' so 'your topic,' and I'm sure others will too, just popped up at the bottom of my screen. This'll be helpful! Sorry for the ramble here ... but it's late. I've been thinking about you (and your family), and the return later today, of your dad. That's too bad about 'maybe' having to use diapers. If this is the case, can you start using a bedpan, if he can't get to the bathroom? I'm sure your dad will notice a lot of changes being home again too. I do hope you're able to get him walking, even some. I hope too, that you can get the help that you've applied for in, to take some of the load off you. Please try to get 'at least some' rest before you bring him home. You'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, and I'm waiting to see how everything goes, with this adjustment. Take Care.

By now, I'm sure dad is home and hopefully settled in. Good thing you're having a nurse come in and help with dad. She can show you what to do if your not sure how to do something. As for the Depends, have your wife pick them up on the way home from work. Saves you the embarrassment then. lol I know you pick her up from work but still, you can wait out in the car while your wife runs in/out with the Depends. :-D I also hope that your nerves are settled as well now that dad is home.

Hi Grandpa Bob, I know your nervous hun, I would be too but you really need to get your rest. I am sure everything will be fine. I think your dad is really lucky to have a son that cares so much, I really commend you! Luv & Hugzz to you and your family, PurpleTeddyBear.

Hi,i wish you luck and that everything turns out good for you and that your dad is better.You are a good son for taking care of him in his time of need and age Peanutjar:)

First of all, since he's probably home by now, tell him "Welcome" from me! Next, please don't be embarrassed if you have to buy Depends! I'd recommend the cheaper store-brand if you don't have a good coupon for the name brands. I admit I felt a little embarrassed the first time I bought them but my mom, who's almost 91 wears them just in case and -GUESS WHAT? - so do I! Between childbirth and 18 years of lugging heavy mailbags around I've developed a bit of a bladder control problem so I use them for extra security, if you get my drift, and I'm far from alone. It's no biggie at all and the cashiers don't even bat an eye. I wish you all the very best of luck and I hope you get some financial help from the various social services. I see you have a lift-chair; did you already have that or is it new? They are at least partially covered by Medicare as are the parts such as the control. Don't pay out of pocket for anything you can get help with. This isn't asking for hand-outs, it's a simple case of having it coming to your dad for all the taxes he's paid in his lifetime. Annie