Here is how it is going
@GardenGerty (164416)
United States
September 15, 2022 7:00am CST
Bob is in the hospital, on antibiotics. The main symptom of CDiff is the diarrhea. That may be TMI for some.
He is on an oral antibiotic. Is still mostly refusing to eat, except for drinking gingerale and eating some fruit.
I also learned that right now he is taking an opiate, for two reasons. The idea is that it will stop the pain from the intense stomach cramps. It also tends to constipate, so they hope the trips to the toilet will slow down too.
He may be released today. If not, I will go see my sister and work at her house.
I am beyond tired. Think I will take a twenty mnute nap before I go to work.
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@GardenGerty (164416)
• United States
24 Sep 22
We can only hope about the health situation.
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@dawnald (85137)
• Shingle Springs, California
24 Sep 22
@GardenGerty So it's still not good? Sorry to hear.
@GardenGerty (164416)
• United States
24 Sep 22
He is getting better here at home now. I like that he is taking interest in a variety of food.
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@LindaOHio (192925)
• United States
16 Sep 22
I'm so sorry to hear that Bob is in the hospital again. I hope he is feeling better and on the way home soon! Sending prayers and positive, healing thoughts.
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@GardenGerty (164416)
• United States
24 Sep 22
Thanks. He got to come home. He is beginning to feel better.
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@arunima25 (91164)
• Bangalore, India
16 Sep 22
Sorry to know that Bob is not keeping well. Hope he improves and is sent back to home. Sending prayers and positive vibes.
You need some good rest and relaxation. Nursing is a big toll on mental and emotional health.
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@GardenGerty (164416)
• United States
24 Sep 22
You are right, it is hard. I do take naps when possible.
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@Nakitakona (57056)
• Philippines
3 Oct 22
Christ has suffered much than man does. Only God heals a sick person because of his unwavering faith.
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@GardenGerty (164416)
• United States
8 Oct 22
God heals us, but he also expects us to take appropriate actions to access his healing. Yes, we still have faith.
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@Nakitakona (57056)
• Philippines
9 Oct 22
@GardenGerty That's right. God heals us after all we can do.
@snowy22315 (191936)
• United States
15 Sep 22
I am so sorry you guys are dealing with this. I hope they don't release him until he is feeling a bit better.
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@GardenGerty (164416)
• United States
24 Sep 22
They did release him , but at home I can insist more thoroughly that he needs to eat something.
@celticeagle (176424)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Sep 22
Oh, I hate diarrhea so much. Hope the opiate works.
Get some rest.
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@GardenGerty (164416)
• United States
24 Sep 22
Actually it did help him a lot. He is getting better being at home.
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@GardenGerty (164416)
• United States
24 Sep 22
It is a very bad bacteria. Often it is caught in a medical facility. People who have had to take lots of antibiotics often have a weakened immune system and that makes t hem susceptible.
@GardenGerty (164416)
• United States
24 Sep 22
I know that was what they had available. It still works.
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@LadyDuck (477569)
• Italy
24 Sep 22
@GardenGerty - Opiates are no more allowed here in Europe. It is a shame, an opiate product against the migraines was the only one that worked for me.
@DaddyEvil (152049)
• United States
16 Sep 22
I hope your hubby is released today and things will go better for him. I hope you managed to get your nap before you had to get ready to go in to work today, too.
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@GardenGerty (164416)
• United States
24 Sep 22
I am napping when I can. Here it is a week later and he is beginning to dream up meals for me to cook.
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@wolfgirl569 (118428)
• Marion, Ohio
15 Sep 22
Hope he gets home soon. Take a nap no matter what happens. You need it.
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@GardenGerty (164416)
• United States
24 Sep 22
I have taken quite a few naps lately.
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@wolfgirl569 (118428)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Sep 22
@GardenGerty Take them when you can. You have a lot going on and might not be fully resting at night too.
@GardenGerty (164416)
• United States
24 Sep 22
It did help tremendously. Taking him home made it better as well.
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@FourWalls (76130)
• United States
15 Sep 22
You know, so many times we pray or think about the sick person but totally forget the family/caregivers. An illness can be as taxing on the family as the sick person (and, in many cases, more so). My prayers for you as well as him.
@nela13 (59025)
• Portugal
15 Sep 22
I had no idea of what CDiff is. Hope he recovers soon and that you are able to rest.
@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
16 Sep 22
Yes, rest... loved one in hospital exhausting! Si glad & relieved, your husband quickly recovering & coming home.
@freelancermariagrace (28886)
• Philippines
16 Sep 22
I hope he will feel better real soon. And yes, take a rest before going to work. Take care
@MarieCoyle (45605)
•
15 Sep 22
Rest every little bit you can.
It's hard when people we love need care. I've been caring off and on for my adult son for the past 18 months, and I know it's really tough. You feel so helpless when you can't fix someone and make them better.
Hang in there, Heather.
