Thinking of you PP
Jul 27th 2009, 9:20 am
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Re: Thinking of you PP
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.
Jul 27th 2009, 9:38 am
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Re: Thinking of you PP
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
Jul 27th 2009, 9:49 am
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Re: Thinking of you PP
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.
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.
Jul 27th 2009, 9:53 am
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Re: Thinking of you PP
Jul 27th 2009, 10:33 am
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Re: Thinking of you PP
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.
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.
Jul 27th 2009, 10:47 am
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Re: Thinking of you PP
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.
Redwin
Jul 27th 2009, 12:15 pm
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Re: Thinking of you PP
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.
Jul 27th 2009, 12:16 pm
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Re: Thinking of you PP
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
Redwin
Do you have to pay for this silverchain service at all?
Rocky is staying at the vet hospital tonight to give me a break, I shall be up at 7am to go and get him.
Jul 27th 2009, 12:17 pm
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Re: Thinking of you PP
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 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
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
Jul 27th 2009, 12:28 pm
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Re: Thinking of you PP
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
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
Jul 27th 2009, 6:16 pm
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Re: Thinking of you PP
Thinking of you both x
Jul 27th 2009, 8:27 pm
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Re: Thinking of you PP
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
Jul 27th 2009, 11:45 pm
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Re: Thinking of you PP
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
Right, I shall drink my tea and collect the kelpie from the vet.
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
Right, I shall drink my tea and collect the kelpie from the vet.
Jul 28th 2009, 12:38 am
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Re: Thinking of you PP
Thinking of you today PP. Hope the result is good. xxxx