Update on Brother in Law

@RubyHawk (99367)
Atlanta, Georgia
August 24, 2017 7:36pm CST
As I wrote before, my brother in law gave us a scare after not waking up until two days after surgery. He awoke the third day believing he had just come from surgery and was ready to go home. But he had a light stroke during surgery and doctors wouldn't release him at that time. He called my sister that night insisting she come pick him up,Otherwise he was calling a taxi. As luck would have it my sister was able to contact a nurse before he called a taxi. The nurse managed to settle him down for the night. After testing the next day they let him go home. It was a very light stroke and only shows a little on his left side. He will start therapy after he heals from surgery. He's a very determined guy and my sister watches him like a hawk. She caught him yesterday morning walking out the drive and up a hill to pick up the paper. She ran out to get him and walk him back to the house. She said next he'd get out his tools and start to work on something. He isn't supposed to do anything until he sees his doctor. I don't envy my sister. She has her hands full with this guy.
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@marguicha (230365)
• Chile
25 Aug 17
They should have kept him longer at the hospital
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Aug 17
I think they were glad to get rid of him.
@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
25 Aug 17
Oh boy. She really does have her hands full.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
25 Aug 17
@RubyHawk sounds like she can.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
26 Aug 17
@Courtlynn I think she can. She's a tough cookie.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Aug 17
She does but I hope she can handle it.
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• United States
26 Aug 17
My husband is as stunborn. Said he isn't a wimp. Well, after surgery you can move about, but no bending, twisting, or lifting.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
27 Aug 17
That's exactly right. Men don't want anyone thinking they're wimpy.
@jstory07 (148764)
• Roseburg, Oregon
25 Aug 17
He really wants to get back to his life the way it was.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Aug 17
He does and he's always done what he wants. My sister is afraid he'll injure himself.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Aug 17
It does sound like he's doing well. I'm glad it was only a light stroke, and nothing too serious, as he's determined to pick up where he left off.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Aug 17
@RubyHawk With his determination, I'm sure she's worried. I hope he will take it easy and do what the doctors tell him.
@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
26 Aug 17
Oh, he's determined, my sister just wants him to be careful before he hurts himself. His doctor warned them that the blood vien could pop open if He doesn't do as they told him. That's my sisters worry.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
25 Aug 17
She will be busy keeping an eye on him. Glad the stroke was only a mild one.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Aug 17
He was a lucky guy. He's a stubborn fellow. My sister has her work cut out for her.
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@AngelesF (311)
• Spain
25 Aug 17
Hope he gets well soon. I. The meanwhile, sure she will be very very busy!! But in the end, the good thing about it is, from my point of view, that his recovering should be faster, as I was told people with that desire of doing g things, active people, recover sooner!
@Shellyann36 (11383)
• United States
25 Aug 17
I am glad that your sister watches him so closely. Sounds as if he can be a loose cannon and might mess up any good progress.
• United States
25 Aug 17
He is great to keep going but yes, he should wait til he sees the doc. This is good news though Ruby, thanks for the update. He is a great guy!
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Aug 17
He is and also a stubborn guy. He's not easy to take care of.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
25 Aug 17
Oh Lord, he should listen to the doctor and keep quiet for a few days. I do not envy your sister.
@sallypup (69216)
• Centralia, Washington
25 Aug 17
Yes but his spirit will get him up and back to better health. Got to love that. I wish him and your sister good days.
@Kandae11 (57230)
25 Aug 17
I agree , she does have her hands full.