9/14/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181642)
United States
September 14, 2024 2:18am CST
Went to visit my husband yesterday and brought him some Pork Lo Mein; so a good part of the visit was watching him eat.
When we got there they were just wheeling him back in from having a shower. He said he wanted to get into bed himself; but he had quite a bit of difficulty standing up and getting into bed. Not what he's been telling me.
He was in good spirits. We didn't talk about him coming home. I have no idea what his real goal is. I think he wants to walk without a walker before he comes home. That could be months yet.
He says his chest congestion is a bit less.
Have not received the decision on the latest appeal yet. It was sent out about a week ago.
Thank you for your continued prayers, support and thoughts.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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16 responses
@moffittjc (121715)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Sep
Despite everything going on, it was nice to hear you say that he was in good spirits. That means that place is not sucking the life out of him like it could do to so many patients. I hope he continues to remain in good spirits. As always, the two of you remain in my prayers.
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@moffittjc (121715)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Sep
@LindaOHio Yes, I can understand how he hates being there, but it sounds like he is making the most of a bad situation.
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@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
22 Sep
@moffittjc He wants out. I'm hoping he will be home in October.
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@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
15 Sep
Thank you....but he still hates it there.
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@snowy22315 (182193)
• United States
14 Sep
Can you afford to have him there for months? What if you need care sometime too?
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@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
15 Sep
God forbid if something happens to me. I can't even think about that.
@FourWalls (69008)
• United States
14 Sep
Let me explain “sending out” in governmentese: they “issue it.” Then a few days later they print it. Then a few days later they put it in an envelope. Then a few days later they take it to the mailroom. Then a few days later it’s stamped and mailed. Then the post office gets it and sends it from Cleveland to your house via Seattle, Washington. 
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@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
14 Sep
I think it's going to be weeks until that happens.
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@BarBaraPrz (47667)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
14 Sep
Probably better for him than constant burger king...
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@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
15 Sep
I'm sure he would like a pizza. Maybe we'll try that next.
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@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
14 Sep
He may have been too relaxed and weakened by the shower to do as well as he hoped transferring to his bed.
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@kaylachan (71773)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Sep
It's possible he's happy there and has given hope of coming home, because he knows you can't take care of him like he needs.
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@kaylachan (71773)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Sep
@LindaOHio That doesn't mean he hasn't started to lose hope and feel he's better off there. He could literally come home anytime. He's not a prisioner. If you think about it, lesser of two evils. He'd love to be home, but knows he won't have the twenty-four hour help he feels he needs. A lot of his needs would fall on you.
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@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
15 Sep
He always tells me he hates it there.
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@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
16 Sep
@kaylachan Yes, and I also think he's really self conscious about using a walker or cane. He doesn't want to admit that he can't be as mobile as he was in February.
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@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
16 Sep
@rebelann I think he's self conscious about using a walker or cane. He's going to have to get over that feeling very soon.
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@RasmaSandra (80748)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14 Sep
I have a feeling you are going to have problems with getting your husband to come home. It seems he feels safer and surer where he is. I wish the best for you both and many blessings,
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@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
15 Sep
Thank you. I don't know what to think anymore.
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@Marilynda1225 (83118)
• United States
14 Sep
I'm glad you were able to visit and I'm sure he was happy with the pork lo mein ( one of my favorites)
Hope you hear about the appeal soon
Continued prayers and good thoughts 
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@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
15 Sep
Thank you. He was already planning to come home weeks ago until the COVID changed that. I don't know why he wants to walk without a walker or cane now.
@LindaOHio (181642)
• United States
15 Sep
Seeing me? I can't imagine why! ... but thank you.
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@Beestring (14693)
• Hong Kong
14 Sep
Good to know that he is in good spirits.
Hope you receive good news re the appeal.
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