7/15/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (170715)
United States
July 15, 2024 1:50am CST
Went to visit my husband yesterday. He didn't get an opportunity to get out of bed. We brought him some Burger King burgers and fries which were gratefully accepted. It was really quite an annoying day for me. The chair I sat in was terribly uncomfortable, hubby's roommate's TV was too loud, my husband's 2nd cousin was too loud...most days I can't tolerate a lot of noise. I was glad to get out of there.
My husband's 2nd cousin (our housekeeper's mother) has a Mini Pomeranian that is a service dog; and she brings him everywhere. He has now decided that I'm OK; and he likes to sit on my lap and get some pets. He's fun to be around especially since we no longer have any dogs. He goes to the rehab facility too; and all the residents just love him.
I will call the Social Worker again today if I don't hear from her by noon.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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24 responses
@LadyDuck (467179)
• Switzerland
15 Jul
@MarieCoyle That would make sense, they should also buy those TVs that do not allow to get the volume too loud.
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@MarieCoyle (34016)
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15 Jul
I think they should have headphones for every patient, so they don't have to listen to what they don't want to listen to.
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I love service dogs. Dogs in general, but service dogs are such a blessing.@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
16 Jul
My husband says that he has the volume turned up, then his "girlfriend" comes in and they start arguing. Way too much noise.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
15 Jul
He needs out of that care less facility. I am glad the little dog brings everyone some joy. I am so used to mostly quiet here, I can imagine being in that situation. Yikes.
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@FourWalls (65390)
• United States
15 Jul
I hope he isn’t losing heart. Keep trying!!!
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@RasmaSandra (77609)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Jul
Glad you gto to visit with your hubby and I am sure getting Burger King uplifted his mood greatly, I hope he can get home in August. Many blessings to you both,
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
16 Jul
Thank you. August 1 doesn't look possible at this point.
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@kobesbuddy (78889)
• East Tawas, Michigan
15 Jul
Laying in bed for an entire day, that's bad for your husband.
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@kobesbuddy (78889)
• East Tawas, Michigan
16 Jul
@LindaOHio He needs to walk the halls, when the PT man is gone.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
17 Jul
@kobesbuddy They need to get him dressed, put him in his wheelchair and let him "walk" the halls. I agree.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
16 Jul
Yup. They need to dress him and get him into a wheelchair on the weekends.
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@wolfgirl569 (102054)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Jul
He needs to ask the aides to get him up during the day. If they refuse then complain
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@Marilynda1225 (81807)
• United States
15 Jul
I'm sure you were happy to see your hubby but having to deal with the booming tv from the roommate and sitting on an uncomfortable chair certainly sounds frustrating. I feel bad that your hubby has to deal with that loud tv all the time
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
16 Jul
Yes, and then his roommate's "girlfriend" comes in; and they start arguing.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
17 Jul
@Marilynda1225 We live a very quiet, boring (no drama) life. My husband's patience is running out with all the noise and confusion.
@just4him (317038)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Jul
@LindaOHio I'm glad you got the info you needed.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
16 Jul
I called her again on Monday and got the info that I needed.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
16 Jul
He seems to be at a plateau. Improvements are going to be slow from now on I think.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
19 Jul
@porwest I'm a hangin'; but I'm losing my patience.
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@MarieCoyle (34016)
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15 Jul
It does the residents a lot of good to get to be around pets. I have a friend who has 3 dogs that are therapy dogs, she goes to many nursing facilities with them, and the residents always want to know when she is coming back!
Hopefully, if he has to stay in a facility, you can soon get him in a better place. Then when you get him out of there at last, maybe you can leave some fiercely worded reviews for them. I know I would be more than tempted to do that! I do hope he was in a good frame of mind for your visit.
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@MarieCoyle (34016)
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15 Jul
@LindaOHio
I’m sure he is always glad when you visit!
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@2ndchances24 (7489)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
15 Jul
When you go to visit him do you ask some 1 to help him get out of bed
if he hasn't been out of bed for a few days? cause that's what hubby
did when he came to visit me & that would be a help just for a hr or so.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
15 Jul
Hubby wasn't interested in getting out of bed. I wish he would have.
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@2ndchances24 (7489)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
15 Jul
@LindaOHio he may not be interested but you need
to convince him the more he moves around the better
he will get & the sooner he will get to come home.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
16 Jul
@2ndchances24 Yes, I have lost patience with being alone and without my husband.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
16 Jul
Yes, he did. He had one for lunch and one for dinner.
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@snowy22315 (176745)
• United States
15 Jul
Did you think of just asking the roommate to please turn down the TV? Is the food getting any better there?
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
16 Jul
My husband asks him all the time to turn it down. The food has been a little bit better.
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@LeaPea2417 (37339)
• Toccoa, Georgia
15 Jul
That's sweet that the dog likes you now.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
16 Jul
Yes, there are only 2 people now that he will come to...her BFF and me.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
16 Jul
It will be so nice when he's back home where it's nice and quiet.
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@1creekgirl (41067)
• United States
15 Jul
I'm sure sorry your visit wasn't more enjoyable.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
16 Jul
Thanks. I'm not used to that much noise.
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@Beestring (14133)
• Hong Kong
15 Jul
It's good that the dog brings some entertainment to you all.
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