3/12/24 - Update on My Husband

@LindaOHio (181721)
United States
March 12, 2024 1:34am CST
Tried to get a hold of my husband at Cleveland Clinic. No luck. Tried the rehab facility late in the afternoon; and he was there; however, there was no answer in his room. He may have been in the dining hall or his phone is not near him. Will try calling again today. Hubby's cousin's son had a fever; so she was unable to come over to help me yesterday. We couldn't have gone to visit my husband because he was between facilities. If her son is better, we may be able to visit him on Friday. Since it's the day before my birthday, I would like to go to Red Lobster after we see him...I told his cousin I would treat her; and I have a coupon for a free dessert. I will have to watch the level of care very carefully at this facility. Does he have water? Where is his phone placed? How is the physical therapy that he's getting? Is anyone helping him cut up his food, open his containers, etc. Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
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@andreea_v (245)
12 Mar
I am glad he is feeling better and he was moved to rehab. I hope they take good care of him there, and yes, you should talk to someone from the rehab and tell you how they take care of him. Of course, you will get a better idea when you visit him and see it for yourself. But until then, it is good to find out all you can over the phone. Your birthday is coming up... hope you get to spend the day before with your husband and your husbands cousin :) My prayers are with you and your husband
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
12 Mar
Thank you so much.
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@MarieCoyle (38702)
12 Mar
You have every right to call Cleveland Clinic and ask the details and get an update. Yes, you will need to be proactive about his care, eating and having water are top priorities. I hope you can find out more tomorrow. Sure sorry you have to wait to see him.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
12 Mar
If I can't reach him by phone, someone will have to go to his room and see if he can reach the phone.
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@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
12 Mar
I hope someone is helping him at the rehab, he was still very weak and it would be dangerous if he is left alone and no one take care to check if he eats and drinks enough.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
12 Mar
Yes, I'm very concerned for his well-being at rehab.
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@LadyDuck (472074)
• Switzerland
12 Mar
@LindaOHio - He needs someone who helps him, he cannot cut his food.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
@LadyDuck Yes, the dining room staff is very lazy. They saw my husband sitting, sleeping with his food getting cold and did nothing. I hope when he goes back to rehab that things are better. I will be keeping an eagle eye/ear on what's going on.
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@moffittjc (121714)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 Mar
Thanks for the update. I hope you get to see him again soon. Keep a vigilant eye on this facility to make sure they are treating him well.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
He never left the Cleveland Clinic. He's now in the Surgical ICU.
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@moffittjc (121714)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Mar
@LindaOHio What has been your impression of the Cleveland Clinic so far? They are a well-known facility, so it would be interesting to hear from your perspective if they're deserving of the respect they're given on a nationwide level.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
17 Mar
@moffittjc They seem to be very caring and keep a pretty good eye on my husband. He has several doctors working with him who have "tweaked" his meds. He should be going to rehab today. I'm sure he will immediately see the difference!!!
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Mar
I hope they do what they are supposed to do.
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@TheHorse (220245)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Mar
@LindaOHio Sending thoughts and prayers.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
14 Mar
@TheHorse Thank you so much.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
He's still in Cleveland Clinic in the Surgical ICU.
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• Cloverdale, Indiana
12 Mar
Hells bells if you have to make sure everything is done you may as well live there with him or have him come home that's crazy, you shouldn't have to be worried about that.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
12 Mar
Unfortunately that's the way it is in places such as that. You have to keep an eagle eye on them. Some places are very bad.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
@2ndchances24 At this rate though who knows when my husband will get to rehab? He keeps having health issues that need to be addressed in the hospital!
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• Cloverdale, Indiana
12 Mar
@LindaOHio Yeah I know & that's just not right when that's THEIR JOB, that the INS pays for, I was blessed to have the staff I did when I was in the rehab place I was in, they took great care of me, & those that had issues I got rid of cause I didn't put up with such crap.
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@snowy22315 (182175)
• United States
12 Mar
Good for you..Happy Birthday early. You both will be in my thoughts.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
12 Mar
Thank you for the wishes and thoughts.
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@vandana7 (100617)
• India
12 Mar
I thought things would be better in the US. Looks like they are not. I really don't know what to say. AFib is really worrisome.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
Yes it is. Have a good day.
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@Shavkat (140119)
• Philippines
12 Mar
I hope he is fine. I am sure he is doing something to make him busy for today.
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@Shavkat (140119)
• Philippines
14 Mar
@LindaOHio You are welcome.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
Thank you for your concern.
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@Juliaacv (51359)
• Canada
12 Mar
Do you still have a contact at the rehab facility from the placement coordination department? They should be able to bring you up to speed and advise you of the move and answer any questions that you have.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
Turns out he never left Cleveland Clinic. They transferred him to the Surgical ICU.
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@just4him (317241)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Mar
I'm glad they transferred him. I hope they are giving him the care he needs.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
He's still at Cleveland Clinic.
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@thelme55 (77165)
• Germany
12 Mar
I hope he gets help from someone in the rehab. I hope you can visit him soon again.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
He's still at Cleveland Clinic.
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• Rupert, Idaho
12 Mar
That's good he was moved, hopefully this time things go better! Sorry you couldn't see him yesterday, but hope you can see him then and will have a nice meal out for your birthday.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
He's still at Cleveland Clinic. I think our Friday plans have fallen through.
• Rupert, Idaho
13 Mar
@LindaOHio I am sorry to hear that
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
14 Mar
@MommyOfEli2013 No. She says she will take me to see him.
@Beestring (14692)
• Hong Kong
12 Mar
I'm glad he is moving to the Rehab. Hope he is well taken care of.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
Turns out he's still at Cleveland Clinic.
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@kareng (61740)
• United States
13 Mar
I would request a meeting for the day you are going to raise all your concerns and state all the BAD treatment he got before and tell them you will be monitoring the situation. You can also report conditions to the Sate. They will look into it. That should wake them up over there!
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@kareng (61740)
• United States
14 Mar
@LindaOHio Be assertive!!
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
14 Mar
We'll see how it goes this time. I will be keeping my eyes/ears on them.
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@FourWalls (69008)
• United States
12 Mar
Is this the same place he was at before he went to the Cleveland Clinic? I hope not. Don’t forget to call the VA today.
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@FourWalls (69008)
• United States
13 Mar
@LindaOHio — I’m glad he’s still in the hospital. They need to take care of that bowel obstruction.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
14 Mar
@FourWalls That's taken care of. The swelling is down in his arm and supposedly his blood pressure is under control.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
Yes; but he's still in the hospital. Yes, I will call today....I hope.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50525)
• United States
13 Mar
Happy Birthday in advance. Still praying for you both.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50525)
• United States
13 Mar
@LindaOHio Happy Happy Birthday..Enjoy your meal at Red Lobster.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
14 Mar
@Tampa_girl7 Thanks. We might go on the 21st.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
Thank you so much, Marie.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
12 Mar
Yes keep a close watch on the care they give him. He deserves the best care. I hope you get to go visit him on Friday and get to go to the Red Lobster. Prayers being said.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
Thank you, Laurel. I think our Friday plans have fallen through.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
17 Mar
@Happy2BeMe Hubby's cousin's car needs a starter. Won't be in for several days. I don't know when I will see my husband again. Will be at least another week.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
16 Mar
@LindaOHio sorry to hear that
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@sharonelton (29317)
• Lichfield, England
12 Mar
I hope you get to see your husband again soon and he is getting the care that he needs.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
I think our Friday plans have fallen through.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
14 Mar
@sharonelton Nope. She says she'll take me.
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@sharonelton (29317)
• Lichfield, England
13 Mar
@LindaOHio Oh, no! I'm sorry to hear that.
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13 Mar
I hope He will be better day to day. And Happy Birthday in advance.
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@LindaOHio (181721)
• United States
13 Mar
Thank you so much.