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I hate the thought of him driving again and I know that sounds stupid.
Can I tell you this week we have had 5 near misses either going to or from the hospital. We had one yesterday when some twat undertook us on the Freeway and actually drove on the hard shoulder and almost on the grass so he could overtake us. I have such anger at the moment I wanted to pull the bastard from his car and smack him. I know he could have a knife or something but you dont think of that when you are that angry. Our bus did an emergency stop on Friday and I nearly fell onto the woman in front and some guy fell on the floor, all because some woman pulled right out in front of us. I am terrified of him driving again and I cant help it. |
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All the best to you both.
I hope Mr PP gets well soon. |
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Originally Posted by Professional Princess
(Post 7786424)
You know what I have realised in this situation? everything is magnified, from the leaky roof to a cut pad (on my puppy).
Nursing staff see him every day, for me personally, I notice every single little change on him, I notice if he looks better or if he looks worse. People tell me to look after myself, and I am eating but I still have cold sores, swollen bloody glands and I look shite - even though I am eating. Its hard to look after yourself when you are so worried about someone else. Mr PP said when he is up to it, he is going to have a party to thank everyone that helped us. He is also not allowed to drink on his warfarin - perhaps one glass:eek: He has to have weekly INR blood tests to check his levels, I think Pathwest bulk bill for this, does anyone know if he has to see a doctor every single week? I wonder if they bulk bill for this? He is also being referred to the orthopaedics for his broken bones and will probably see the cardio thoracic people as well. Has anyone been in a similar situation looking after someone who has been ill? Mr PP is an active man and I am worried about him being out of work for 8 weeks and how help him through that (mentally)? I know what you mean about looking after someone and looking like you've been dragged through a hedge backwards :eek: both my sons have had operarations, one was far more serious than the other and on both occasions i did not eat, so had the cold sores, the furry tongue (yes, did you get that?), my jeans were falling down :o and they were only a size 10 as it was! I was worried sick and i couldn't sleep either. I know where you are right now PP. Anyway just wanted to let you know im thinking of you and i'll fill you in on the details on a more personal level if you know what i mean. Take care. :) |
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Originally Posted by scottishcelts
(Post 7786508)
Hello PP - sorry, i didn't realise what had happened - hope he makes a speedy recovery now. :)
I know what you mean about looking after someone and looking like you've been dragged through a hedge backwards :eek: both my sons have had operarations, one was far more serious than the other and on both occasions i did not eat, so had the cold sores, the furry tongue (yes, did you get that?), my jeans were falling down :o and they were only a size 10 as it was! I was worried sick and i couldn't sleep either. I know where you are right now PP. Anyway just wanted to let you know im thinking of you and i'll fill you in on the details on a more personal level if you know what i mean. Take care. :) Send me a pm. |
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Originally Posted by Professional Princess
(Post 7786496)
I am terrified of him driving again and I cant help it.
When we are hurt by something, our animal instincts tell us to keep away in future. I think that this is a normal healthy reaction. Your husband will probably be worried about getting back behind the wheel too. But you should both concentrate on recovery for the time being. As he will be laid up for a while yet, try not to burden yourself with this extra worry. Cross that bridge when you come to it. |
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Get well soon Mr PP. xxx
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Poor Mr PP and he cant even have a good laugh,broke a few ribs meself many moons ago and had to stay away from some of my mates for ages,funny b'stards they were,god it was sore to laugh:(
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Sam,
I also have only just read this and hope that A is on the road to recovery. Sending you loving thoughts and healing wishes. Lau xxx |
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I dont know what has happened, but he had an xray this morning of his chest and abdomen and has now been sent down for an MRI which technically wasnt scheduled for another 6 weeks.:huh:
He has been gone all morning, the nurse said he looks better than yesterday but I am a tad nervous of why the MRI has been brought forward. The bloody puppy is now in the vets having his paw stitched - they said they will let me know if they can claim off Pet Plan directly. I have just done a bit of shopping and I am so tired I am shaky, got the housework to do. But for the time being I would like to know why they have brought his MRI forward after he had his xray this morning? Noone can tell me anything yet either.:( |
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I hope that the MRI is just a precaution Sam. When do you think they will let you know the result? Sending you positive thoughts, I know you can get through this. Hope you hear soon. xx
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Originally Posted by Fly Away
(Post 7786865)
I hope that the MRI is just a precaution Sam. When do you think they will let you know the result? Sending you positive thoughts, I know you can get through this. Hope you hear soon. xx
I went to my bank this morning and as I came out I felt really sick with an urge to call the hospital. I hope its a precaution and not internal damage. As I said before, his condition changes daily.:confused: |
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Originally Posted by Professional Princess
(Post 7786869)
I dont know anything, Ive tried his phone and he is still in MRI. The nurse can only tell me he went down for a scan and thats that.
I went to my bank this morning and as I came out I felt really sick with an urge to call the hospital. I hope its a precaution and not internal damage. As I said before, his condition changes daily.:confused: |
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He is just out of his MRI scan - he said it was to check his adrenals and kidneys.
Results to be confirmed.:huh: Ive got to clean the house, I love cleaning normally but it looks like a mammoth task at the moment and my legs are like jelly. The lady in Westpac was so nice, I went to pay my credit card off and forgot the slip, plus I had another query. She took me in a room, made me a coffee and sorted everything out for me - really nice:wub: Ive eaten, I have had some drinks - I dont know why I feel so shaky. |
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Originally Posted by Professional Princess
(Post 7786897)
He is just out of his MRI scan - he said it was to check his adrenals and kidneys.
Results to be confirmed.:huh: Ive got to clean the house, I love cleaning normally but it looks like a mammoth task at the moment and my legs are like jelly. The lady in Westpac was so nice, I went to pay my credit card off and forgot the slip, plus I had another query. She took me in a room, made me a coffee and sorted everything out for me - really nice:wub: Ive eaten, I have had some drinks - I dont know why I feel so shaky. |
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Originally Posted by scottishcelts
(Post 7786912)
Fear hun :)
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Originally Posted by Fly Away
(Post 7786921)
I agree, fear and shock. (((( )))) This happened last week but every day you get more shocks. Take care and keep warm and make sure you have plenty of energy food.:wub::wub:
Only joking PP ;):) |
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Im thinking of you, take care of yourself and as everyone else has said Im sending all the positive thoughts I can muster and more, Liz :fingerscrossed:
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Originally Posted by scottishcelts
(Post 7786922)
Or a nice big bottle of southern comfort will do the trick ;)
Only joking PP ;):) Does anyone want to help me hoover my floor?:lol: |
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Originally Posted by Professional Princess
(Post 7786897)
He is just out of his MRI scan - he said it was to check his adrenals and kidneys.
Results to be confirmed.:huh: Ive got to clean the house, I love cleaning normally but it looks like a mammoth task at the moment and my legs are like jelly. The lady in Westpac was so nice, I went to pay my credit card off and forgot the slip, plus I had another query. She took me in a room, made me a coffee and sorted everything out for me - really nice:wub: Ive eaten, I have had some drinks - I dont know why I feel so shaky. |
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Have been reading your posts PP and I just wanted to say that I am thinking of you too! No, I dont mind doing a bit of hoovering for you if you like or a bit of shopping as well....
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PP, don't try and do it alone. Contact Silver Chain http://www.silverchain.org.au/ and get information from the hospital on any other community groups that can help you out with looking after your husband and house when he arrives home. Hope he's feeling better soon.
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Originally Posted by Professional Princess
(Post 7786424)
Has anyone been in a similar situation looking after someone who has been ill? Mr PP is an active man and I am worried about him being out of work for 8 weeks and how help him through that (mentally)?
I'm going to get him some of those listening books for an ipod thingy so that will give him something to do while lying down. All you can do is reassure Mr PP that he won't be in this situation for ever and that he will heal in time. Sending lots of love and ((((((((hugs)))))))))). Julie. x |
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Sam, Just to say, thinking of you both.
Hope that all was well with the MRI. Be prepared for him being exhausted & anxious when he first comes home. Leaving the security of hospital, even though home is where you want to be, is huge. Best wishes for Mr PP's speedy recovery. |
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Originally Posted by squeezzii
(Post 7787162)
Have been reading your posts PP and I just wanted to say that I am thinking of you too! No, I dont mind doing a bit of hoovering for you if you like or a bit of shopping as well....
keep your chin up luv! |
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Originally Posted by scottishcelts
(Post 7787328)
I can't help with the hoovering but i'll happily drink all the Southern Comfort! :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by Professional Princess
(Post 7785416)
Ive just found this thead and Im bloody crying my eyes out - something Ive been doing so much lately.
Sandra lent me her gas heater, Ive been so cold this week and didnt want Mr PP to come home to a cold house. Ive had a bad week of emotions and unable to be comfortable due to the low temperatures. Last week he was told if he developed any more blood clots (he has two - one in each lung due to 7/8 broken ribs) then 'he might not make it'.:( All I know is that it is hard as he doesnt have a mark on his face, its hard for me to accept this, he has alot of other injuries (see blog) and I go home each night waiting for a phone call. Not having a car is hard because it takes me two buses to get to the hospital and I am normally so organised yet I am totally falling apart. I have been having counselling and she says everything I am thinking/feeling is normal, how can it be normal when it hurts so much? They just keep finding things wrong - there is something with his adrenal gland now:( My house is cold without him, nothing matters - nothing at all. And no, I dont miss family as he has had excellent care in hospital and at the end of the day it isnt family that save his life, its the hospital and the medical care received and thats all that counts to me. I feel totally useless and extremely lost and when I go to bed at night, I feel even more lonely. I have got some fantastic friends here - Sandra lending me her heater, my God its nice not to be cold. Aussie friends/English friends/Scottish friends - the support has been brilliant. My bloody bathroom roof is leaking (tiles I think), I know bugger all about tiles. I spend all day at the hospital and my house is a mess and I cant seem to organise myself. I know I need to take care of myself, but its so hard.:( I want him back, I miss him and cannot believe that in a split second how much our lives have changed. He must have been so scared trapped in that car for 40 mins, he vaguely remembers someone saying 'Ive got a pulse' and hes lost his memory after that. God this hurts, 'that phonecall' is something that plays and replays in my mind and I dont think I will ever forget it.:huh: |
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Originally Posted by Kim67
(Post 7787240)
PP, don't try and do it alone. Contact Silver Chain http://www.silverchain.org.au/ and get information from the hospital on any other community groups that can help you out with looking after your husband and house when he arrives home. Hope he's feeling better soon.
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Originally Posted by squeezzii
(Post 7787162)
Have been reading your posts PP and I just wanted to say that I am thinking of you too! No, I dont mind doing a bit of hoovering for you if you like or a bit of shopping as well....
keep your chin up luv! Since my last post I have only just finished cleaning my entire house - I have managed a quick shower and had some chicken soup but my house was dirty enough for it to take most of the day for me to clean. :ohmy: |
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Originally Posted by Redwin
(Post 7787482)
Silverchain will automatically be sent out to Mr PP when he comes home if he has any dressings etc to change... they are fantastic.... Beware of the ward social worker he is hopeless. Silverchain or the hospital (cant rem which) will arrange any home visits for physio etc. I had so many people visiting hubby on a daily basis i lost track of who was who. I hope the results of the MRI are back by now PP. He is in a fantastic ward PP all the staff are great. Hope he gets home soon.
Redwin Do you have to pay for this silverchain service at all?:confused: Rocky is staying at the vet hospital tonight to give me a break, I shall be up at 7am to go and get him. |
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Originally Posted by Juliecabs
(Post 7787288)
Sam, As I was telling you in my pm to you, my other half is recovering after major spinal and neck surgery and he was told he has to stay off work for 8 weeks and not drive for 6 weeks. He is tearing this hair out at the moment as he's soooo bored. He can't sit and read 'cos he can't tip his head down for too long, he can't walk too far and can't sit in any one position for too long. And his eyes have turned square from watching so much telly :rolleyes: I take him out for short drives when i can but I can't be with him 24/7 as we don't live together at the moment.
I'm going to get him some of those listening books for an ipod thingy so that will give him something to do while lying down. All you can do is reassure Mr PP that he won't be in this situation for ever and that he will heal in time. Sending lots of love and ((((((((hugs)))))))))). Julie. x |
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PP
Please dont worry about any costs all hospital costs are covered by the reciprocal agreement between Oz & the Uk. and that includes any care in the home. Redwin |
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Thinking of you both x
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Hi PP, I don't think we've ever spoken directly on here but you've always seemed such a bubbly, fun and genuine chick. I feel so upset for you, reading what you're going through, I'm not a church goer but will say a little prayer for you both and hope that Mr PP gets home soon. Sending good vibes all the way from sunny Northern Ireland, hugs, Jen xo
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The doctors rounds are due soon, we shall find out about the MRI and if all is OK then he can come home.
Ive got to get dressed in a min to collect Rocky dog from the vet and bring him home. Eddie said she might be able to give me a lift, Ive pm'd her my number - but I need to find out what time they will release him. I am so tired, really really tired. I fell asleep on the sofa as I cant face the bedroom (till Mr PP is home) and it was freezing as I had washed nearly all of the bedding so I had to put the gas fire on:eek: Right, I shall drink my tea and collect the kelpie from the vet. |
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Thinking of you today PP. Hope the result is good. xxxx
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Originally Posted by Fly Away
(Post 7789472)
Thinking of you today PP. Hope the result is good. xxxx
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So sorry to hear what as happened hope your husband has a speedy recovery, all the best too you both.
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Hi PP. Hoping he's had a good night and his results are good so he can come home. Thinking of you both. :fingerscrossed: x
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Just got back from the hospital, yesterdays MRI scan was 'done in error' and should have been in 6 weeks time.
Mr PP was discharged and is now at home with me on the sofa. His bruising is extensive, he is so swollen where his right kidney is - it looks like he has padding around that area and its so hard:unsure: He has a 'substantial mass' on his right adrenal gland and is to go back in 6 weeks for another scan and if it is still there, will need to go into hospital for surgery to remove or drain it. He has a cardiothoracic appointment in a week and an appointment with another doctor as well. Also an appointment to get his blood taken for his warfarin doses which I am going to do today. Thank you everyone for the kind pm's, I am so pleased he is home - he looks a bit pale on the sofa now and cant lie down due to his partial lung collapse, but he has had some lunch and is going to try and get some sleep. He is one lucky guy, I read the discharge summary and thank my lucky stars he is still here. Thanks Eddie for taking me to the hospital today and bringing me back.:wub: |
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Yey !! That's good news he's home. No doubt you'll both be shattered and there's still a lot of hard work to come, so be strong and keep your chin up. You must be relieved to have him back though. :thumbsup:
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