10/24/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (193444)
United States
October 24, 2024 2:51am CST
Today I will have a short phone meeting with my husband's new social worker and I think with someone from physical therapy. I guess they want to know what we expect. We expect for my husband to come home some day.
We need to do something about my husband's roommate. My husband needs to be transferred to another room.
My husband's records for the ultrasound of his heart are being sent to me from the hospital in the mail along with an authorization for my husband to sign.
My husband said they had him walk and walk and walk in PT yesterday. He was exhausted and fell asleep when he returned to his room.
Thank you for your continued prayers, support and thoughts.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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23 responses
@Juliaacv (54079)
• Canada
24 Oct
@LindaOHio I know, it must just break your heart, but he is still the same guy on the inside, he cannot help that his body is failing him. You know that already.
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
24 Oct
Thank you. Back before February 1 my husband was robust, could walk, drive. It's a pity seeing him this way.
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@2ndchances24 (10601)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
25 Oct
(The walking is very good) That's what I'm saying, I know
when I got where I could stay awake long enough after
being in a coma for 3 mons they got me up & moving
Each & every day even if I didn't feel good to get out of bed.
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@arunima25 (91373)
• Bangalore, India
24 Oct
Just praying that he will be back home. It would be good to change the room if he is not comfortable with the roommate.
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
24 Oct
Thank you. I'm going to do my best to get his room changed.
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@arunima25 (91373)
• Bangalore, India
25 Oct
@LindaOHio I hope that it is done soon.
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@GardenGerty (164549)
• United States
24 Oct
And the walking is part of what will make him stronger. I hope his heart records give some insight into what he needs. Has anyone mentioned a pace maker for the AFIB?
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
25 Oct
There is a gadget that can be inserted which will shock his heart back into rhythm I think. Can't remember what it's called.
@FourWalls (76285)
• United States
24 Oct
WHAT???? They’re sending things through the mail?????? Sheesh, even in a backwoods place like Kentucky my medical records are shared electronically! My doctor can see the results of my ER visit from Illinois earlier this year, for instance.
Anyway, I hope he gets straightened out and in a quieter environment.
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
25 Oct
She couldn't send them via email because my husband would have to sign electronically which of course he can't do right now.
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@NJChicaa (123477)
• United States
24 Oct
Be sure to ask the social worker if he/she has any contacts or resources for agencies or departments that assist seniors in remaining at home when they are discharged from hospitals/rehabs/etc. If he does progress to the point where a return home could be attempted then things already need to be in place before he is moved. And, as much as it sucks, you should also start researching what your options are (what what assistance is available) if he needs to go to a long-term facility. Better to be prepared than have to scramble at the end.
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
24 Oct
Yes ma'am. I wish you could have seen him back in February. He was robust, a bit overweight, he could walk, he could drive....Now he's thin and frail.
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
24 Oct
I'm going to try my best to have his room changed.
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
25 Oct
He can walk so well in PT...then he comes home and falls 3 times. I don't get it.
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
26 Oct
@MarieCoyle When he walks with the walker in PT they hold on to the belt; but do not give him any support. He walks "on his own" with help from the walker. He has also walked in between the two bars.
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@MarieCoyle (45836)
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25 Oct
@LindaOHio
When he was in PT they were using a gait belt, right? But when he was home on his own, he fell…so he would need someone to be there that can walk with him with the belt. That’s evidently what keeps him from falling. At least, that’s what it appears to be.
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@kaylachan (78764)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Oct
Just keep your expetations realistic. Don't lose sight of the real goal.
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@kaylachan (78764)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Oct
@LindaOHio That's what you both need.
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
25 Oct
I'm still holding out a small hope that he will be able to come home some day.
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
26 Oct
@rebelann I will wait and see if they actually move him.
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
25 Oct
They said they would try to move him.
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@jobelbojel (36865)
• Philippines
24 Oct
I am sure that the new room will be convenient for him.
The walking he did was indeed tiring.
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@jobelbojel (36865)
• Philippines
24 Oct
@LindaOHio Doing fine this stormy weather
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
25 Oct
@jobelbojel That's good to hear. Stay safe.
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@RasmaSandra (86591)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Oct
I hope all that they do from now on will get him to be able to go home, Blessings to you both,
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
25 Oct
Thank you. I'm still holding out hope that he will be able to come home again.
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
27 Oct
@porwest Thanks. I'll find out more today when we visit him.
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
25 Oct
The meeting went pretty well. I learned a lot and got to request a new room for my hubby.
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@porwest (102411)
• United States
26 Oct
@LindaOHio Glad to hear it. I hope it all turns things better for you.
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
25 Oct
@Dreamerby Long story. He fell off the porch on February 1. He was in and out of the hospital and rehab. In rehab he fell several times and broke his hip. Had surgery and all this time he was in bed and lost a bunch of weight and became very weak. He is still trying to recover. Before this he was robust, was walking and driving. Now he looks thin and old and frail.
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@Dreamerby (8726)
• Calcutta, India
24 Oct
@LindaOHio Hello. I actually wanted to ask you something. What happened to your hubby? Is he recovering from a stroke or something like that?
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
25 Oct
I hope she moves him out of that room.
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@grenery8 (18072)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
25 Oct
@LindaOHio me too. Is peace an uknown thing today,ah
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@snowy22315 (192222)
• United States
24 Oct
Poor guy really does need a room change.
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@marguicha (227736)
• Chile
24 Oct
I hope you husband will be able to come home. Could you get a caregiver for him through your health insurance?
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@wolfgirl569 (118679)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Oct
Hope he can come home. Wishing the best
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
25 Oct
Thank you. I still have a small hope that he will come home.
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@Marilynda1225 (85172)
• United States
24 Oct
Hope that your hubby can be transferred to a different room
I'm certainly hoping this facility helps your husband build up his stamina and that maybe he will be able to come home.
Hope those phone calls go well
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@LindaOHio (193444)
• United States
25 Oct
They said they would work on getting him another room.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (85159)
• Rupert, Idaho
24 Oct
well hopefully things will go a lot better at this place...
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