Been at the hospital for hours now.
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (40508)
February 6, 2025 5:13pm CST
As some of you are aware, my son is attempting to heal and try to live a normal life since the accident. This has been a long process and has drastically altered his life and mine as well.
Sine this happened his balance is way off and he has some nerve damage that makes his legs not always do what he wants them to do, among other things. The last few days he has been dizzy so he has had two blood transfusions and two iron infusions. Now they are doing scans and tests and an MRI.
We have so many sick people right now. Both hospitals are full and the ER in both is insane. We waited over two hours. And it was packed, but at least they put him in an exam room to wait. Somehow, I don’t think he is going home tonight but I’ve been wrong before.
Here’s our life today, hurry up and wait! I need some really good dark roast coffee and some lunch or dinner or something…I should be used to this by now, right??
Don’t misunderstand, I am not complaining about my son or the quality of the care here. I am just worried and tired. But he’s alive and I have hopes of his recovery, we don’t ever give up over here!!
Thanks for reading my frustrations and worry about my son. I am just beyond tired.
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@wolfgirl569 (111156)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Feb
I hope you are home soon and have some answers.
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@MarieCoyle (40508)
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6 Feb
Answers are what everyone wants as well as a good fix, unfortunately we don’t always get those two results. Thank you, Eva.
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@wolfgirl569 (111156)
• Marion, Ohio
6 Feb
@MarieCoyle Answers help at least. A fix would be wonderful
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@MarieCoyle (40508)
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6 Feb
He has some pretty bad health problems at this point. We are so glad he is still with us, but we would like his quality of life and health to be a lot better. Thank you, Karen.
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@MarieCoyle (40508)
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6 Feb
It’s hard seeing him like this. We won’t ever give up. Thank you, Amber. 
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@snowy22315 (184868)
• United States
6 Feb
I hope everythiñg will be alright!. I watched the program with Isabella Strahan Michael's daughter. That poor kid! She's back to her life now though and doing well. So there is always hope no matter what the circumstances. You and your son take care please!
. I watched the program with Isabella Strahan Michael's daughter. That poor kid! She's back to her life now though and doing well. So there is always hope no matter what the circumstances. You and your son take care please!3 people like this
@MarieCoyle (40508)
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6 Feb
There is always hope, you are right. We don’t give up over here. Thank you, Snowy.
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@FourWalls (71157)
• United States
7 Feb
I’m so sorry to hear this. Praying for you, dear. Let me know if you need anything.
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@MarieCoyle (40508)
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7 Feb
Thank you,Lenore. That particular hospital is the best around here, and I am thankful it’s so close.
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@much2say (57059)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Feb
I hope your son recovers and feels better soon. I know it's hard to step away, but I hope you have a chance to get something in your system - keep that energy up as much as possible during the wait. I know you won't give up - that's not in Mom's vocabulary. Keeping you and your son in my thoughts .
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@much2say (57059)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Feb
@MarieCoyle How is your son doing? I think I saw a post on your plans but haven't gotten to it yet (as you can see, I am always behind here). A wonderful break is definitely in order!
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@MarieCoyle (40508)
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7 Feb
Thank you so much. I have plans to spend an afternoon with my oldest daughter either tomorrow or Saturday for girl time, I am really looking forward to that!
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@MarieCoyle (40508)
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9 Feb
@much2say
I am always behind here, as well. Life happens on a daily basis, and I have to try hard to manage my time. He isn't so good today. I hate to do the ER thing again on a weekend day, it's so, so crazy in there. We have two hospitals close together, we usually go to the bigger one, we tried the other one several times...they are good, but don't seem to be as thorough or as savvy as the other bigger hospital Thank you, my friend.
@allknowing (140372)
• India
7 Feb
I got into emergency and got attended to immediately. Fortunately nothing serious was noticed I was told to rest for 3 days and was given a few tablets.
That is the plus point of living in a semi rural townj.
That is sreal trauma having wait for hours.
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@MarieCoyle (40508)
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9 Feb
We always, always have a wait time, no matter where we go.
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@DaddyEvil (140814)
• United States
7 Feb
Does your son take Meclizine for dizziness? That's what the doctor prescribed for me. If I'm already dizzy, then it helps. But if I'm not dizzy, then taking a Meclizine will make me dizzy. (I was told to take in with my morning meds... I learned only to take it if I start moving around and am dizzy already.)
I hope you're both out of there this evening. I know being in the hospital is a pain in the tush.
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@DaddyEvil (140814)
• United States
7 Feb
@MarieCoyle I'm glad you're home now. You're welcome.
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@MarieCoyle (40508)
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7 Feb
We were done and did an “Elvis has left the building”at 8:55 pm. With all the tests and labs and transfusion it was 11hours. I was SO tired of being there and so was my son.
And yes, a pain in the tush!! Thanks, DE.
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@MarieCoyle (40508)
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9 Feb
@DaddyEvil
I couldn't believe how packed full of sick people that ER was. Lining the halls, etc. people on stretchers, in wheelchairs, people everywhere. I had on two masks! I don't want to be sick, and make my son sick.
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@rakski (131460)
• Philippines
7 Feb
@MarieCoyle welcome. We all want all of us to be healthy and live a normal life
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@RasmaSandra (82332)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Feb
I hope all goes well and I will put him in my prayers,
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@1creekgirl (42296)
• United States
7 Feb
I can understand, Marie. I know you're exhausted and worried about your son. I hope by the time you have a chance to read this that you'll both be back home. Prayers going up to God for healing and strength.
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@MarieCoyle (40508)
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9 Feb
Yes, we were home, very tired but so glad to not have to stay this time.
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@lilacskies (1283)
• United States
4h
I really hate hospitals. I had to go for my doctor's appointment and couldn't wait to leave.
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@MarieCoyle (40508)
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1h
I don't enjoy being in one, but I am very thankful they are there available for us if and when we need them.
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@lilacskies (1283)
• United States
52m
@MarieCoyle Yes, it's important to have hospitals in close proximity.
@Marilynda1225 (83683)
• United States
7 Feb
Sending you lots of positive thoughts for an answer to your sons health issues and that you won't have to spend much more time there. It has to be extremely tiring and frustrating.
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@MarieCoyle (40508)
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9 Feb
I know if I go back, I will be more than prepared to be there for a long time. I had a change of clothes in the car, etc. but I had no idea when they said we had a high rate of respiratory infections and all types of flu, that it was quite as bad as it is now.
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@Dreamerby (6417)
• Calcutta, India
7 Feb
I know this is frustrating. Hope you have resilience in these tough times. Praying for his fast recovery
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@MarieCoyle (40508)
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9 Feb
I never give up, it's just not in my nature to do that. Thank you so much for the prayers!
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