my cryptic post explained.....
Mar 11th 2006 | 12:32 am
#1
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my cryptic post explained.....
ok, names and stuff changed to protect identities 
here is their story.....and why i posted the post i posted...if you get my drift
"Last Friday he called on his way home from work disorientated so we went to pick him up, he and the car were covered in vomit.
Got him home and tried to force some of his latest medication for the 6-month long head pains down him, this time for "migraine" After more vomit and a few hours he collapsed and the ambulance was called again. This time we were taken to XXXXX hospital (last time XXXXX who were total crap) when he got there he was totally out of it and very agitated and had no reaction in his left eye or side. He was taken for a CT scan and it showed a huge growth in his brain that was blocking all the fluid draining. He had some thing serious called hydrokephelis and it is life threatening. He then had a seizure and at that point it was very nearly over.
The on call neuro guy came in and basically shut him down. He paralysed him, intubated him and slowed the heart to barley nothing.
Then the M.I.C.A ambos were called (intensive care) who got him onto their transport all the time pressing one of those bags for air into his lungs. They said to follow them to XXXXXXX hospital (about a 20 min drive), as they would take it steady. We got down to the end of the road, they stopped and ran to my window and told me they were tanking it and not to try to keep up. I gave up the chase doing about 140k's.
Then we walked straight to theatre where the neuro team were standing by, gloved gowned and masked. They asked where the pain was more prevalent, and then wheeled him off saying "we are going to try to do something that might just save your husbands life"
I sat for 2 long hours waiting for the news. He was in a critical condition and he spent 4 days in I.C.U. The surgeon came in and told him he was a lucky man and had we had been half an hour later he wouldn't have made it.
He stayed in hospital all week flat on his back with two drains dripping into bags making his brain calm for today. He was in theatre for 6 and a half agonising hours.
The surgeons said they had never seen a sist that big before and it took them a long time because they think it had been there for years and had imbedded itself well and truly on to the brain stem.. He can move all limbs and is able to talk and drink and even had a few spoonfuls of dinner.
The part of the brain most affected is the short-term memory bank but they think it’s just bruised and will come back on line in the coming weeks. He can recall everything, where he lives, works, kids names ages, what he does etc etc.
We actually died laughing tonight when I handed him the remote thing. I explained the nurse call button and the light and how it worked. He looked really befuddled so I asked why and he said it looked familiar. I explained that he had one like it in his room for the last 2 days but the other switches were for the TV and he didn’t have one in here. “Why?†he asked. “Because theres no point in you watching it cos after five minutes you’d forget what you were watching anyway†I replied. We laughed. Then he says what does this do? That’s the light hun, he flicks it on for the second time “oh yeah†he nods. Whats the blue one for?
“TV, remember why you don’t have one?â€
“ermm cos this hospitals shit house?â€
“NO†See above answer
Then he turns the light on (another 5 times) “ooo I’ve got a lightâ€!
Jesus just call me Bill Murray I say,. He gets the joke and we laugh like we haven’t laughed for months. He had changed so much from the person I had once known. The GP did a very crap job and I will, once I have a few seconds to breathe, be writing to them and making my views very clear.
I am going to bed to try to sleep for the first time this week, though I don’t know if I will cos now I’m so excited at the prospect of a whole new start, something massive and fantastic will await me and my family and I will never ever take a day for granted ever again."
You will be pleased to know that he continues to make a good recovery...and the missus is manageing to maintain her fab sense of humour.
no speculating about who it is though PLEASE folks.....but if you want to add any message, this thread will be looked at by the peeps involved.
here is their story.....and why i posted the post i posted...if you get my drift
"Last Friday he called on his way home from work disorientated so we went to pick him up, he and the car were covered in vomit.
Got him home and tried to force some of his latest medication for the 6-month long head pains down him, this time for "migraine" After more vomit and a few hours he collapsed and the ambulance was called again. This time we were taken to XXXXX hospital (last time XXXXX who were total crap) when he got there he was totally out of it and very agitated and had no reaction in his left eye or side. He was taken for a CT scan and it showed a huge growth in his brain that was blocking all the fluid draining. He had some thing serious called hydrokephelis and it is life threatening. He then had a seizure and at that point it was very nearly over.
The on call neuro guy came in and basically shut him down. He paralysed him, intubated him and slowed the heart to barley nothing.
Then the M.I.C.A ambos were called (intensive care) who got him onto their transport all the time pressing one of those bags for air into his lungs. They said to follow them to XXXXXXX hospital (about a 20 min drive), as they would take it steady. We got down to the end of the road, they stopped and ran to my window and told me they were tanking it and not to try to keep up. I gave up the chase doing about 140k's.
Then we walked straight to theatre where the neuro team were standing by, gloved gowned and masked. They asked where the pain was more prevalent, and then wheeled him off saying "we are going to try to do something that might just save your husbands life"
I sat for 2 long hours waiting for the news. He was in a critical condition and he spent 4 days in I.C.U. The surgeon came in and told him he was a lucky man and had we had been half an hour later he wouldn't have made it.
He stayed in hospital all week flat on his back with two drains dripping into bags making his brain calm for today. He was in theatre for 6 and a half agonising hours.
The surgeons said they had never seen a sist that big before and it took them a long time because they think it had been there for years and had imbedded itself well and truly on to the brain stem.. He can move all limbs and is able to talk and drink and even had a few spoonfuls of dinner.
The part of the brain most affected is the short-term memory bank but they think it’s just bruised and will come back on line in the coming weeks. He can recall everything, where he lives, works, kids names ages, what he does etc etc.
We actually died laughing tonight when I handed him the remote thing. I explained the nurse call button and the light and how it worked. He looked really befuddled so I asked why and he said it looked familiar. I explained that he had one like it in his room for the last 2 days but the other switches were for the TV and he didn’t have one in here. “Why?†he asked. “Because theres no point in you watching it cos after five minutes you’d forget what you were watching anyway†I replied. We laughed. Then he says what does this do? That’s the light hun, he flicks it on for the second time “oh yeah†he nods. Whats the blue one for?
“TV, remember why you don’t have one?â€
“ermm cos this hospitals shit house?â€
“NO†See above answer
Then he turns the light on (another 5 times) “ooo I’ve got a lightâ€!
Jesus just call me Bill Murray I say,. He gets the joke and we laugh like we haven’t laughed for months. He had changed so much from the person I had once known. The GP did a very crap job and I will, once I have a few seconds to breathe, be writing to them and making my views very clear.
I am going to bed to try to sleep for the first time this week, though I don’t know if I will cos now I’m so excited at the prospect of a whole new start, something massive and fantastic will await me and my family and I will never ever take a day for granted ever again."
You will be pleased to know that he continues to make a good recovery...and the missus is manageing to maintain her fab sense of humour.
no speculating about who it is though PLEASE folks.....but if you want to add any message, this thread will be looked at by the peeps involved.
Mar 11th 2006 | 12:38 am
#2
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From: at the bottom of a wine glass
Re: my cryptic post explained.....
I hope that everything works out for those involved. Best wishes from Me and my family
Mar 11th 2006 | 12:39 am
#3
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Posts: 2,580
From: Sunshine Coast
Re: my cryptic post explained.....
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
You will be pleased to know that he continues to make a good recovery...and the missus is manageing to maintain her fab sense of humour.
....sending love & hugs 
Mar 11th 2006 | 12:42 am
#4
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 6,515
From: Cleveland
Re: my cryptic post explained.....
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
ok, names and stuff changed to protect identities
here is their story.....and why i posted the post i posted...if you get my drift
"Last Friday he called on his way home from work disorientated so we went to pick him up, he and the car were covered in vomit.
Got him home and tried to force some of his latest medication for the 6-month long head pains down him, this time for "migraine" After more vomit and a few hours he collapsed and the ambulance was called again. This time we were taken to XXXXX hospital (last time XXXXX who were total crap) when he got there he was totally out of it and very agitated and had no reaction in his left eye or side. He was taken for a CT scan and it showed a huge growth in his brain that was blocking all the fluid draining. He had some thing serious called hydrokephelis and it is life threatening. He then had a seizure and at that point it was very nearly over.
The on call neuro guy came in and basically shut him down. He paralysed him, intubated him and slowed the heart to barley nothing.
Then the M.I.C.A ambos were called (intensive care) who got him onto their transport all the time pressing one of those bags for air into his lungs. They said to follow them to XXXXXXX hospital (about a 20 min drive), as they would take it steady. We got down to the end of the road, they stopped and ran to my window and told me they were tanking it and not to try to keep up. I gave up the chase doing about 140k's.
Then we walked straight to theatre where the neuro team were standing by, gloved gowned and masked. They asked where the pain was more prevalent, and then wheeled him off saying "we are going to try to do something that might just save your husbands life"
I sat for 2 long hours waiting for the news. He was in a critical condition and he spent 4 days in I.C.U. The surgeon came in and told him he was a lucky man and had we had been half an hour later he wouldn't have made it.
He stayed in hospital all week flat on his back with two drains dripping into bags making his brain calm for today. He was in theatre for 6 and a half agonising hours.
The surgeons said they had never seen a sist that big before and it took them a long time because they think it had been there for years and had imbedded itself well and truly on to the brain stem.. He can move all limbs and is able to talk and drink and even had a few spoonfuls of dinner.
The part of the brain most affected is the short-term memory bank but they think it’s just bruised and will come back on line in the coming weeks. He can recall everything, where he lives, works, kids names ages, what he does etc etc.
We actually died laughing tonight when I handed him the remote thing. I explained the nurse call button and the light and how it worked. He looked really befuddled so I asked why and he said it looked familiar. I explained that he had one like it in his room for the last 2 days but the other switches were for the TV and he didn’t have one in here. “Why?†he asked. “Because theres no point in you watching it cos after five minutes you’d forget what you were watching anyway†I replied. We laughed. Then he says what does this do? That’s the light hun, he flicks it on for the second time “oh yeah†he nods. Whats the blue one for?
“TV, remember why you don’t have one?â€
“ermm cos this hospitals shit house?â€
“NO†See above answer
Then he turns the light on (another 5 times) “ooo I’ve got a lightâ€!
Jesus just call me Bill Murray I say,. He gets the joke and we laugh like we haven’t laughed for months. He had changed so much from the person I had once known. The GP did a very crap job and I will, once I have a few seconds to breathe, be writing to them and making my views very clear.
I am going to bed to try to sleep for the first time this week, though I don’t know if I will cos now I’m so excited at the prospect of a whole new start, something massive and fantastic will await me and my family and I will never ever take a day for granted ever again."
You will be pleased to know that he continues to make a good recovery...and the missus is manageing to maintain her fab sense of humour.
no speculating about who it is though PLEASE folks.....but if you want to add any message, this thread will be looked at by the peeps involved.
here is their story.....and why i posted the post i posted...if you get my drift
"Last Friday he called on his way home from work disorientated so we went to pick him up, he and the car were covered in vomit.
Got him home and tried to force some of his latest medication for the 6-month long head pains down him, this time for "migraine" After more vomit and a few hours he collapsed and the ambulance was called again. This time we were taken to XXXXX hospital (last time XXXXX who were total crap) when he got there he was totally out of it and very agitated and had no reaction in his left eye or side. He was taken for a CT scan and it showed a huge growth in his brain that was blocking all the fluid draining. He had some thing serious called hydrokephelis and it is life threatening. He then had a seizure and at that point it was very nearly over.
The on call neuro guy came in and basically shut him down. He paralysed him, intubated him and slowed the heart to barley nothing.
Then the M.I.C.A ambos were called (intensive care) who got him onto their transport all the time pressing one of those bags for air into his lungs. They said to follow them to XXXXXXX hospital (about a 20 min drive), as they would take it steady. We got down to the end of the road, they stopped and ran to my window and told me they were tanking it and not to try to keep up. I gave up the chase doing about 140k's.
Then we walked straight to theatre where the neuro team were standing by, gloved gowned and masked. They asked where the pain was more prevalent, and then wheeled him off saying "we are going to try to do something that might just save your husbands life"
I sat for 2 long hours waiting for the news. He was in a critical condition and he spent 4 days in I.C.U. The surgeon came in and told him he was a lucky man and had we had been half an hour later he wouldn't have made it.
He stayed in hospital all week flat on his back with two drains dripping into bags making his brain calm for today. He was in theatre for 6 and a half agonising hours.
The surgeons said they had never seen a sist that big before and it took them a long time because they think it had been there for years and had imbedded itself well and truly on to the brain stem.. He can move all limbs and is able to talk and drink and even had a few spoonfuls of dinner.
The part of the brain most affected is the short-term memory bank but they think it’s just bruised and will come back on line in the coming weeks. He can recall everything, where he lives, works, kids names ages, what he does etc etc.
We actually died laughing tonight when I handed him the remote thing. I explained the nurse call button and the light and how it worked. He looked really befuddled so I asked why and he said it looked familiar. I explained that he had one like it in his room for the last 2 days but the other switches were for the TV and he didn’t have one in here. “Why?†he asked. “Because theres no point in you watching it cos after five minutes you’d forget what you were watching anyway†I replied. We laughed. Then he says what does this do? That’s the light hun, he flicks it on for the second time “oh yeah†he nods. Whats the blue one for?
“TV, remember why you don’t have one?â€
“ermm cos this hospitals shit house?â€
“NO†See above answer
Then he turns the light on (another 5 times) “ooo I’ve got a lightâ€!
Jesus just call me Bill Murray I say,. He gets the joke and we laugh like we haven’t laughed for months. He had changed so much from the person I had once known. The GP did a very crap job and I will, once I have a few seconds to breathe, be writing to them and making my views very clear.
I am going to bed to try to sleep for the first time this week, though I don’t know if I will cos now I’m so excited at the prospect of a whole new start, something massive and fantastic will await me and my family and I will never ever take a day for granted ever again."
You will be pleased to know that he continues to make a good recovery...and the missus is manageing to maintain her fab sense of humour.
no speculating about who it is though PLEASE folks.....but if you want to add any message, this thread will be looked at by the peeps involved.
Puts everything into perspective doesn't it. The other night I was at work looking after my 2 patients in HDU. Both were young men, both 35 years old. One being treated for Leukaemia, the other had major neck surgery for cancer of the tongue! I thank my lucky stars, I have a happy healthy family.
Jackie x
Mar 11th 2006 | 12:43 am
#5
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Posts: 11,948
From: Adelaide, South Australia
Re: my cryptic post explained.....
Hell's bells! 
Best wishes to whoever these people are, and big respect for their courage and humour.
I hope this story has a happy ending soon.
Best wishes to whoever these people are, and big respect for their courage and humour.
I hope this story has a happy ending soon.
Mar 11th 2006 | 12:46 am
#6
What's happening dudes?
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 20,647
From: Bayside Brisbane
Re: my cryptic post explained.....
All the best to those involved.
Mar 11th 2006 | 12:47 am
#7
cheeky tart
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Posts: 2,239
From: Melbourne
Re: my cryptic post explained.....
Best wishes for a speedy recovery
Mar 11th 2006 | 12:48 am
#8
Ok this isn't so bad
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 4,824
From: Dundee (Scotland) now Bayside Brisbane
Re: my cryptic post explained.....
Geese guys,
What a time of it.....I wish you all the very best for the future whatever it holds...
Cheers
Ginny
What a time of it.....I wish you all the very best for the future whatever it holds...
Cheers
Ginny
Mar 11th 2006 | 12:51 am
#9
here and staying
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,351
From: happy in the hills of Perth......
Re: my cryptic post explained.....
Our thoughts are with you!
Best wishes for a speedy recovery
Best wishes for a speedy recovery
Mar 11th 2006 | 1:04 am
#10
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Posts: 909
From: Gold Coast
Re: my cryptic post explained.....
How terrible. Hope he has a speedy recovery. Best wishes to all.
Mar 11th 2006 | 1:09 am
#11
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Posts: 16,204
From: West Side
Re: my cryptic post explained.....
Best wishes to the family concerned... xxx
xxx
Mar 11th 2006 | 1:18 am
#12
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Re: my cryptic post explained.....
Best wishes to all for a speedy recovery.
Love Sharon x
Love Sharon x
Mar 11th 2006 | 1:28 am
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From: Redneck Wonderland
Re: my cryptic post explained.....
Speedy recovery to the fella and best wishes from us.
Just make sure you eat something soon or you'll be to ill to look after him.
PS
Get some sleep as well ya night owl
Sean & Debs
Just make sure you eat something soon or you'll be to ill to look after him.
PS
Get some sleep as well ya night owl
Sean & Debs
Mar 11th 2006 | 1:36 am
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Re: my cryptic post explained.....
Best wishes to the brave people involved.
Love Margaret
Love Margaret
Mar 11th 2006 | 1:52 am
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Home at last
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Posts: 263
From: Perth
Re: my cryptic post explained.....
Flippin' Heck! I hope they are all OK now and the husband makes a full and speedy recovery. I have to admit I did chuckle at the Groundhog Day things as well - the wife also has a great sense of humour.
Michelle
Michelle
