3/8/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (157012)
United States
March 8, 2024 4:15am CST
When we visited him yesterday, the nurse came in to take his blood pressure. It was 100/88. They are concerned that his BP continues to be low sometimes.
He was very chatty. He had a physical therapy session while I was there. He is having difficulty raising his head when sitting on the side of the bed. The PT tech gave him a sponge to squeeze to help counter the weakness in his hands.
We discussed his being transferred to the rehab facility. It won't be for a while yet.
I was seeing my husband every day for 2 weeks while my SIL was in town. Now it will probably be once a week. Not real happy about this; but that's when my husband's cousin can take me.
Thank you for your continued prayers, thoughts and support.
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26 responses
@BarBaraPrz (45570)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
8 Mar
Is there a Lions Club or other organization that offers free rides to hospitals in your area?
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@GardenGerty (157652)
• United States
8 Mar
Check through his or your insurance, maybe there is a benefit there.
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@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
9 Mar
I don't know about the Lions Club. He will be going to rehab tomorrow. I need to bring my wheelchair there; and someone must push me around.
@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
9 Mar
@GardenGerty There's no transportation benefit through our insurance.
@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
9 Mar
Yes, it definitely helps to see family.
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@snowy22315 (170353)
• United States
8 Mar
Well that isn't great. I wonder if the cousin can suggest other people to take you so you can see him more?. I would do what I had to do. Better his BP is what it is now than too high. It really isn't a bad BP just on the low side, some would be delighted with that!
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@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
9 Mar
His cousin is going to be it for transport. There is no one else.
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@kareng (55116)
• United States
11 Mar
@LindaOHio Check with the social worker there at the hospital. He/she should be able to provide some suggestions for you on transportation.
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@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
11 Mar
@kareng He should be transferred out of the hospital maybe today??
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@FourWalls (62391)
• United States
8 Mar
Check with some churches, the Cleveland Clinic itself, or the city to see if there’s transportation available to you because you’re disabled. I think seeing him a lot is good for both of you. 
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@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
9 Mar
He will be transferred to rehab tomorrow.
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@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
9 Mar
Yes, he's determined to get his strength back and return home.
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@Juliaacv (48521)
• Canada
9 Mar
@LindaOHio That is good, don't you let him lose that determination, and don't you give up.
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@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
10 Mar
@Juliaacv This is the most positive I've been since all this started on February 1. I truly believe he will be coming home within a month's time.
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@wolfgirl569 (95596)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Mar
Call your senior center. They might be able to help with rides so you can see him a little more
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@GardenGerty (157652)
• United States
8 Mar
You have some good suggestions here. Also check with your County Council on Aging for suggestions.
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@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
9 Mar
Thank you for the suggestions; but he will be transferred to rehab tomorrow. I will need to bring my wheelchair and someone will have to push me around.
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@MarieCoyle (28919)
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8 Mar
I know here where I live the VA often help people with things like rides to see loved ones.
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@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
9 Mar
Yes, I'm sure it helped him recover mentally.
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@celticeagle (159400)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Mar
I do hope he can get into the rehab facility soon. Sorry to hear you won't be able to see him as often. Maybe things will change.
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@Tina30219 (81536)
• Onaway, Michigan
9 Mar
So sorry you have to be so far away from your husband while he is going through this it sucks. I hope he can get put somewhere close to you so you can see him more
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@Tina30219 (81536)
• Onaway, Michigan
9 Mar
@LindaOHio That’s good it is closer than Cleveland clinic.
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@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
10 Mar
@Tina30219 Yes, and you don't have to pay $10 a day for parking; and the parking situation is a zoo and the traffic is always backed up getting to the front of the building. There will be none of that at the rehab facility.
@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
9 Mar
He is being transferred back to rehab at 2 pm today. It's closer than Cleveland Clinic.
@Tampa_girl7 (49101)
• United States
8 Mar
I pray that he will recover his strength and keep improving. I wish that you could visit him more often.
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@just4him (306853)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Mar
Is he still in ICU? I'm glad his BP is normal. The sponge should help a lot with his hand strength.
I'm glad you could see him every day while your SIL was there. I hope you can go more often than once a week, but I'm glad his cousin can take you to see him.
You're in my prayers.
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@just4him (306853)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Mar
@LindaOHio I'm glad he'll go back to rehab. I hope they'll help him.
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@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
10 Mar
@just4him They kept him another day due to his congestion and AFIB issues. He should be transferred today. I hope they take into consideration that he has had hip surgery. There are certain things he cannot do.
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@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
9 Mar
Thank you, Valerie. No, he's in a regular room now. Tomorrow he leaves for rehab.
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@lovebuglena (43081)
• Staten Island, New York
8 Mar
Once a week is better than not being able to see him at all. Any other family members or friends that can take you?
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@Deepizzaguy (94815)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Mar
@LindaOHio I will do my best to enjoy my weekend.
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@GardenGerty (157652)
• United States
8 Mar
It helps you be more informed of his condition if you can get there and see the therapies and talk to people in person. You also become a "real person" to his caregivers and that seems to make everyone work harder. I am sorry you will not get to see him so often.
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@LadyDuck (458890)
• Switzerland
9 Mar
@LindaOHio - If he arrives to stand without having his heart reaching, I hope he can be home in a month.
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@LindaOHio (157012)
• United States
9 Mar
He is about 90% his old self. He still speaks very slow and deliberately. Yes, we will both miss the visits.
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@Happy2BeMe (99390)
• Canada
8 Mar
Sorry you won't beable to see him as often since you SIL left. I know that will be very difficult for both of you. The PT will help him gain back him strength. One day at a time. Continued prayers for hubby and for you.
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@andreea_v (241)
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9 Mar
My prayers go with your husband and you. Hope he will recover soon and get back home well after the rehab
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