Can You Say a Prayer Please?
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (156392)
United States
February 2, 2024 5:01am CST
Hubby went out on the porch last night to pick up a package and fell backwards off the porch, landing face down in the dirt. I could hear his cries of pain; and I went to the front door. He tried to get up and couldn't. Finally he told me to call 911.
When the ambulance came, they found that he had hurt his neck and shoulders really bad. He couldn't put his head down flat. They cut off his shirt, put a collar on him and put him on a gurney.
I called the hospital later on and found out he didn't break anything; but because he doesn't take his medications as he should, he was in AFIB and his lungs were full of fluid. They have put him on intravenous Lasix to get rid of the fluid and admitted him. They said he could be in the hospital for a couple of days.
When the nurse called me last night, she said that they were having trouble controlling his pain. I will try and call him today. I can't even put on my own socks and shoes; and the hospital is quite a drive from our house; so I can't go and visit. Our housekeeper offered to take me to see him; so we shall see.
Would appreciate any prayers or thoughts for him. Thank you.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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@just4him (306532)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Feb
@LindaOHio You're welcome. How's he doing?
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@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
3 Feb
@just4him OK. They did some more tests and may have discovered something in his heart. I don't know what yet. He had open heart surgery in 2004; and he has AFIB. That's all I know.
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@popciclecold (35137)
• United States
2 Feb
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for you and your husband.
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@sallypup (57959)
• Centralia, Washington
2 Feb
@LindaOHio YES!!!! Get a couple of railings installed.
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@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
2 Feb
Thank you. He also needs to use a cane. He thinks he doesn't need one. Plus we need to put a railing on the porch. He's been procrastinating about that.
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@lovebuglena (43080)
• Staten Island, New York
5 Feb
Oh no! What caused him to fall? I hope you got to see your husband in the hospital.
Hopefully, they can control the fluid in his lungs.
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@lovebuglena (43080)
• Staten Island, New York
5 Feb
@LindaOHio Not having a railing is definitely not good.
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@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
5 Feb
He lost his balance. There is no railing on the porch because he procrastinated about getting it done.
@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
5 Feb
@lovebuglena We will get one this summer.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (82022)
• Rupert, Idaho
3 Feb
Oh wow, that sounds so painful...and scary. That's good nothing was broken....but sorry to hear about the rest.
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@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
3 Feb
When I heard him crying out; and I came to the front door and found him face down in the dirt, my heart stopped!
@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
4 Feb
@MommyOfEli2013 I'm just glad he didn't break anything; but he wrenched his neck pretty bad; and he had a neck injury years ago which made it worse.
@MommyOfEli2013 (82022)
• Rupert, Idaho
3 Feb
@LindaOHio That sounds very frightening to hear, and see....I am sorry!
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@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
3 Feb
@marguicha He may be coming home tomorrow.
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@much2say (53958)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Feb
@LindaOHio How is your husband doing? I will look to see if there are any updates!! 
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@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
6 Feb
@much2say I update every day. There's been a lot to report.
@LadyDuck (458388)
• Switzerland
2 Feb
@LindaOHio I hope they can control his pain now.
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@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
3 Feb
@LadyDuck His neck is really bad; but that is made worse by a mine accident he had many years ago. A bunch of rock from the top of the salt shaft fell on his head and jammed his neck.
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@wolfgirl569 (95290)
• Marion, Ohio
2 Feb
That's not good. Hope you can go see him soon and he gets better fast.
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@wolfgirl569 (95290)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Feb
@LindaOHio Taking his medicine would help a lot
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@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
3 Feb
@wolfgirl569 Yes it would. I remind him 10x a day.
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@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
2 Feb
Thanks, Eva. Maybe he will be more careful AND take his meds.
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@sallypup (57959)
• Centralia, Washington
2 Feb
I feel helpless and miserable reading this. I am deeply sorry. Have you looked into easy to put on socks? I have seen reacher devices, too, to help with such matters. I have trouble with stuff like that. Hugs and more hugs and tons of prayers for the both of you. I'm glad you have the offer of a ride.
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@sallypup (57959)
• Centralia, Washington
3 Feb
@LindaOHio American Disabilities Act. I think there must be help. Please speak up for yourself. Please ask or better yet, insist that you have the right to go see your Dearest. A hospital should be a place of compassion and help. Hugs from me.
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@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
4 Feb
@sallypup Thank you, Lenore. You are such a sweetheart. I am hoping that hubs can come home today or tomorrow. Haven't been able to get in touch with him. Have a good day.
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@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
3 Feb
Thank you so much, Lenore. Even if I could put on my shoes and socks, I couldn't walk to the entrance and then get a wheelchair ride to his room. Do they do that?
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@Chellezhere (5363)
• United States
3 Feb
I am only seeing this now, and you and hubby are always in my prayers.
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@everwonderwhy (6697)
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9 Feb
@LindaOHio How is your husband doing now since your 2nd of Feb post? Be joining you in prayer for i
him.
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@everwonderwhy (6697)
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9 Feb
@LindaOHio How has he developed fluid in his lungs from the fall backwards? That must be so frightening for him at the time.
May healing and health be returned to your husband.
Added him in my prayer calendar and alarm clock. Thank you for the update, Linda.
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@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
10 Feb
@everwonderwhy Thank you for your prayers. He wasn't taking his medication as he should; and they discovered the fluid in his lungs and around his heart when he was admitted.
@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
9 Feb
They say he probably has hospital delirium. He has had to be under restraint and under sedation. Going to visit him tomorrow. I update every day.
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@LindaOHio (156392)
• United States
3 Feb
Thanks, Jim. I probably won't be able to see him. Someone would have to take me and stay there the whole time. Not happening. I'm glad they caught the fluid in his lungs. Posted an update today.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
5 Feb
@LindaOHio I will definitely go and read it. May be tomorrow. My day is winding down. Just hitting on some notifications. But thanks for the update and hopefully he gets to come home soon.
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@Deepizzaguy (94609)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Feb
I will do my best to pray for your loved one to heal from his injuries.
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@Deepizzaguy (94609)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
3 Feb
@LindaOHio You are welcome.
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@mildredtabitha (16053)
• Nairobi, Kenya
2 Feb
Praying for him. I hope he makes a quick recovery. Sorry.
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@mildredtabitha (16053)
• Nairobi, Kenya
3 Feb
@LindaOHio you are welcomed Linda.
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@Michellekidwell (29260)
• Sonora, California
7 Feb
Sorry to hear this, you both have my prayers...
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@Kouponkaren (5486)
• United States
16 Feb
I am so sorry. I am just reading this today and said a prayer for both you and your husband.
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