7/20/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (170715)
United States
July 20, 2024 2:11am CST
Encouraging news. My husband did steps yesterday and did quite well. He also put himself back in bed from the wheelchair. I really think it might be possible for him to come home within the next two weeks.
I called the rehab facility and got the name of the person that handles the medical records. He will be back on Monday. I will call first thing and see if I can come in on Tuesday, sign the request and get the records. Then our housekeeper can send them from the post office via priority mail.
The concrete crew has started on converting our porch steps to steps that are shorter and easier to climb. I'm hoping they get the handrails in before my husband comes home.
Thank you for your continued support, prayers and thoughts.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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@2ndchances24 (7489)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
23 Jul
Thank you, we all need prayers for 1 reason or another.
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@snowy22315 (176745)
• United States
20 Jul
That is good news. He absolutely needs to practice getting out of soft chairs before he comes home though. I am sure his core is quite weak..but getting out of the chair and in bed by himself is a big step.
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@snowy22315 (176745)
• United States
21 Jul
@LindaOHio I bet he will be too actually. That is why you really need to be able to talk with him everyday to urge him on and be his cheerleading team. Can't you ask a nurse or aide to check if he has his phone on? Remember they are working for you, not the other way around!
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
21 Jul
Yes it is. I will be ecstatic when he finally comes home.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
22 Jul
@snowy22315 He only turns his phone on when he calls me. I can't get him to keep it on all day.
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@kaylachan (65344)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Jul
See if you can visit your husband over the weekend or at the earlist Monday. Type up a letter and have him sign it gegiving permission for you to sign for his medical records, just in case. I ran into that issue when I needed to get labs and scans from the hospital for the VA. You may not need it for your state, or medical system, but I did and I'm legally married to my husband.
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@kaylachan (65344)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Jul
@LindaOHio I just didn't want you to run into the same issue I did. They wouldn't let me sign for George's records without written permission because his reccords contained his personal information. So, make sure you're prepared for that ahead of time.
I was fine without a letter, because George was out of the hospital then and I was able to drag him with me.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
21 Jul
@kaylachan If they require my husband's signature, he is right there in the facility; so that won't be a problem.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
20 Jul
I will find out on Monday morning what is required. I'm hoping to go there on Tuesday and pick up the records. Thank you for the suggestion.
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@arunima25 (87128)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jul
My heart leaped with the first sentence " Encouraging news".. I am so happy. Keeping fingers crossed and will keep praying for both of you. Take care 
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
21 Jul
Thank you. I can hardly wait for him to come home.
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@arunima25 (87128)
• Bangalore, India
23 Jul
@LindaOHio How is he doing now? When do you expect him to be home?
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
23 Jul
@arunima25 The PT guy said he should be coming home soon.
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@2ndchances24 (7489)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
20 Jul
that's AWESOME NEWS, if he can keep that up
4-sure he will be able to come home, I'm so happy to hear that.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
21 Jul
Thanks. I am very optimistic now about his coming home.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
22 Jul
@2ndchances24 I'm doing my best to hang in there!
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@2ndchances24 (7489)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
22 Jul
@LindaOHio just hang in there with the motivation
& praying you'll get your day him coming home.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
20 Jul
Things are finally moving the right direction.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
21 Jul
Yes they are. I am still hoping my husband will be home by August 1.
@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
21 Jul
I won't be able to stand it when he actually comes home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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@kobesbuddy (78889)
• East Tawas, Michigan
20 Jul
They need those hand rails finished, to get your husband inside the house. Steps? How will your poor husband manage those?
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@kobesbuddy (78889)
• East Tawas, Michigan
21 Jul
@LindaOHio He will be safe, once your husband has been transported inside the home.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
21 Jul
He did really well on the steps in physical therapy. The new steps that they are pouring are only 4-1/2" high.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (83481)
• Rupert, Idaho
20 Jul
that is all good to hear, hope that all will continue to improve
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@MarieCoyle (34016)
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20 Jul
I hope he can go home soon if he is well enough. I am sure if he is able to that you will have a lot of things to care for to plan for his needs. I hope he continues to improve!
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
21 Jul
Thanks. He is getting some muscle which is good; but he keeps losing weight. When he comes home he will eat better.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
20 Jul
If he can actually come home in 2 weeks, I will be ecstatic.
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@abhi_bangal (4684)
• Ahmednagar, India
20 Jul
What you said all, looks quite promising and couraging. If he is able to help himself today, he will definitely improve in the next couple of weeks or by the month end.
And yes, my good wishes are always with you, your husband, and your family. Good luck!
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
20 Jul
I hope so too. I requested that the steps be redone so that they are less steep.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
21 Jul
Me too! I can't wait for him to come home.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
20 Jul
I can't believe it's going to be 6 months August 1!!!!
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