6/13/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181931)
United States
June 13, 2024 2:10am CST
They are still working him hard in PT. He can go up and down the steps 3 or 4 times now. With assistance he should be able to make it into the house.
He still needs help getting in and out of bed; but he is getting stronger very slowly. He wants to get out of that place so bad because of his roommate. I am still hoping that he will be home by July 1.
Thank you for your continued prayers, support and thoughts.
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@snowy22315 (182317)
• United States
13 Jun
I hope so. You have to have a plan in place though for him coming home then. Like you may have to get something from a hospital supply store that will help him get out of bed. They have things. Also, it wouldn't hurt to have a home health aide at least initially. I would get prepared now..otherwise, if they do release him then..how is he to get out of bed at home?
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@snowy22315 (182317)
• United States
13 Jun
@LindaOHio Can't you just keep the other chair as a spare like if company comes or something? The pop up chair makes the most sense..unless you want to keep paying the rehab bill..
, or he suddenly becomes able to get in and out of soft chairs.
, or he suddenly becomes able to get in and out of soft chairs.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
14 Jun
@snowy22315 We don't have room for an extra chair. I will mention the lift chair to him and see if he is interested. Thank you for your suggestion.
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@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
13 Jun
He sleeps in a recliner; so he will need to get in and out of that. We could get a chair lift; but we'd have to get rid of a good chair to do that. There's a lot of things to consider for sure.
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@BarBaraPrz (47684)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
13 Jun
I sometimes have trouble getting out of bed too: it's so nice and cosy. 
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@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
14 Jun
I will mention the lift chair to him.
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@LadyDuck (472087)
• Switzerland
14 Jun
@LindaOHio You could ask to the therapist if he thinks this could help.
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@MarieCoyle (38768)
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14 Jun
@LindaOHio
Medicare will pay 80% of a lift chair, which should pretty much cover the cost of the recliner it would replace. We got one for my aunt, it made her life much easier.
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
13 Jun
Looks like he's motivated to get home. Hope that July date is the day he is able to come home. I"m sure you'll be happy when that happens
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@2ndchances24 (9338)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
13 Jun
That's great news, the more he gets motivated the faster
he can get outta there, & that will be the BEST day for you & him.
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@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
14 Jun
That's for sure! It will be 5 months on the 1st.
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@2ndchances24 (9338)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
15 Jun
@LindaOHio I know that's a LONG time, cause my husband
was totally lost me being gone as long as I was in the hosp.
He didn't know what to expect where or where everyday
it was something new they were calling him about where
he was driving 100 miles damn near everyday to the hosp.
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@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
16 Jun
@grenery8 Weekends without my husband are very quiet. 
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@grenery8 (11174)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
15 Jun
@LindaOHio welcome. and spend this weekend nicely, so you can have some extra strength for the next week
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@kareng (62023)
• United States
16 Jun
@LindaOHio I would!! Can't let them get to slacking again!
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@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
15 Jun
Yes, he needs help with getting in and out of bed. May have to call PT again.
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@moffittjc (121734)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Jun
He has extra motivation now (getting out and away from his roommate), so I think getting out by July 1 will be a very real and attainable goal!
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@moffittjc (121734)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Jun
@LindaOHio Oh, that's a great idea! I never even thought of that!
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@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
14 Jun
I hope so. People have suggested a lift chair. I will mention it to him.
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@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
15 Jun
Thank you. Yes, just being out of that place will be a help.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
14 Jun
@LindaOHio
Since they finally woke up and now are working with him can he come home soon?
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@dgobucks226 (35762)
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13 Jun
Having a lousy roommate will definitely provide extra motivation for wanting to get well enough to go home.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (84234)
• Rupert, Idaho
13 Jun
That's good about the progress he is making, hopefully he can be home by then...I know that is a lot longer than you originally wanted...
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@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
14 Jun
Yes. It will be 5 months that he's been gone. I feel like I've been cheated out of almost 1/2 year without my husband.
@MommyOfEli2013 (84234)
• Rupert, Idaho
14 Jun
@LindaOHio That's a long time for sure...yeah that is almost half a year.....can't believe it's been that long
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
14 Jun
Sending you well wishes for your husband's speedy recovery.
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@GardenGerty (160996)
• United States
13 Jun
Being frustrated and wanting change is a real motivator.
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@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
14 Jun
I'm still hoping and praying for July 1.
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@FourWalls (69085)
• United States
13 Jun
Go, go, go!!! I hope he can get home before July 1, so you can really celebrate “independence day”!!!
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@LeaPea2417 (37383)
• Toccoa, Georgia
13 Jun
Yes, that would be great to have him home to celebrate the fourth of July
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@Tampa_girl7 (50541)
• United States
13 Jun
Good to hear of his progress and praying he is home by the 1st.
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@RasmaSandra (80812)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Jun
I will keep my fingers crossed and keep praying and hope he is home by July 1. Blessings to you both,
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