3/7/24 - Update on My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222314)
United States
March 7, 2024 12:28am CST
My husband is still in ICU; and his heart is still in AFIB. They are supposed to transfer him to a regular room; but I have no idea when that is going to happen. Hubs says that he likes it there in ICU and has a room all to himself.
He was very chatty when we visited yesterday. He still needs some assistance when it comes to eating...cutting up his meat, opening pop cans, etc. His hands need some therapy.
We were there for his therapy session. He sat on the edge of the bed with assistance...then they got him up on his feet with assistance. His heart rate shot up to 152; so they immediately aborted the session. His AFIB is going to be a consideration in his therapy and recovery. There has been conversation about transferring him back to the rehab facility; but no date as yet.
Cleveland Clinic was literally a zoo when it came to traffic. Traffic coming into the facility was backed up to across the street. We have been using Valet Parking. It's the quickest and easiest way to get a parking space. They charge $10 a day to park.
Today is the last day that my SIL can take me to see him. She leaves for Phoenix tomorrow; and I will be on my own again. :-(
Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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24 responses
@Juliaacv (56207)
• Canada
7 Mar 24
I hope that they can do something for his AFIB, that would make a world of difference in his rehabilitation.
Even though your sister-in-law may be leaving, you are never alone, you have all of us here on myLot to support you.
Unfortunately, it is remotely but it is heart-felt.
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@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
7 Mar 24
I hope and pray they can give him a pacemaker or something to get that afib under control!
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
7 Mar 24
I don't know what they plan on doing.
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@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Mar 24
@LindaOHio You will miss your SIL very much when she leaves. I hope the doctors can do something for you husband's afib.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
@JudyEv Yes. I already am having trouble doing things. I don't think they're going to do anything more about the AFIB.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
13 Mar 24
@LindaOHio I wonder if VA could help with that!!??
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
14 Mar 24
@kareng Maybe. They are supposed to call me today.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
11 Mar 24
Unfortunately it was the only rehab facility that would accept him.
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@rsa101 (40976)
• Philippines
8 Mar 24
I am very sorry to hear the news regarding your spouse. Hopefully, he recovers quickly. I suppose having a loved one in that circumstance can be extremely stressful. His state appears to be improving, as evidenced by his talkativeness, which is a positive indicator. If he can regain his strength, that is all that is left to do, I suppose.
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@rsa101 (40976)
• Philippines
12 Mar 24
@LindaOHio I hope he stays well in the days ahead.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
I'm hoping he will be home in a month.
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@LadyDuck (502429)
• Italy
7 Mar 24
I think that until his heart rate shots up when they move him, they cannot transfer him. At the rehab they do not have the necessary equipment to be of help. I am sorry your SIL is going back home, it will be hard for you to visit your husband from tomorrow. Take care Linda and best wishes to your husband.
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@LadyDuck (502429)
• Italy
9 Mar 24
@LindaOHio - I hope they can help him at the rehab, I hope it's different from the previous place where he was sent and no one took care of him.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
AFIB and low blood pressure continue to be a problem; but they are transferring him to rehab tomorrow. Thank you for your good wishes.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
7 Mar 24
@LindaOHio
Since he is in a room to himself why are they moving him and I wonder why people do not listen to the patient and ask them what they want. I will continue to pray for you both.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
10 Mar 24
@LindaOHio
You are welcome for my prayers. Will he be moved to a regular room in the same place or another place that you are happy about?
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
10 Mar 24
@Hannihar He will most likely be transferred to the rehab facility today.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
He was in Intensive Care. When he is stabilized he must be moved to a regular room. Thank you for your prayers.
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@GardenGerty (169448)
• United States
8 Mar 24
I am glad he is chatty and that he likes it there. I hope they figure out what to do about his Afib, and fill you in on the plan, as well.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
Nothing more is being done about the AFIB other than his meds. He is being transferred tomorrow to rehab.
@snowy22315 (208878)
• United States
7 Mar 24
That is good except for the heart rate.I hope he doesn't relapse with no one coming to see him. You know an idea...I am not sure if you are on that Nextdoor network..but you could maybe get some neighbors to visit him..if he goes back to the rehab...Maybe the VA could find somewhere better for him though..that place didn't sound very good.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
My hubby seemed to like the physical therapists in rehab. I didn't care for most of the staff there. We will see what happens when he goes back tomorrow.
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@celticeagle (189838)
• Boise, Idaho
7 Mar 24
I hope you can find other transportation so you can see him. He will need family now. That AFIB is rather scary. Hope that gets under control soon.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
His cousin will take me on Monday. They are just giving him meds for the AFIB.
@RasmaSandra (97990)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
7 Mar 24
I hope that things can be regulated with his heart and he gets out of ICU and can begin recovery, Blessings to you both and I keep him in my prayers,
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
Thank you. He is in a regular room today.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 Mar 24
@LindaOHio I hope they can get it under control.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
They can't seem to get his AFIB under control with meds; and they can't keep shocking his heart.
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@lovebuglena (52143)
• Staten Island, New York
8 Mar 24
Oh no! That sucks! I hope you’ll find a way to visit your husband.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
7 Mar 24
Sorry to hear that your SIL is leaving today. I know you are going to miss her. Hopegully hubby will be back closer to home soon. Praying they can get is AFIB under control.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89589)
• Rupert, Idaho
7 Mar 24
Sorry he is still going through the AFIB issues...and that she'll be going home. That would be hard to go from seeing him daily to not again.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89589)
• Rupert, Idaho
9 Mar 24
@LindaOHio oh yeah i can imagine
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
7 Mar 24
There are many people here and everywhere praying for both of you. I know that things will work out well.
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@LeaPea2417 (40029)
• Toccoa, Georgia
7 Mar 24
He does take medication for his AFIB doesn't he?
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
Yes, but it doesn't help..and they can't keep shocking his heart to put it back into rhythm.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
7 Mar 24
I hope they can get the AFIB taken care of. I wish that your sister in law could stay longer.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
He's on meds; but they don't work. Yes, I'm already having difficulty doing things.
@wolfgirl569 (135722)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Mar 24
I hope they can get that under control. Talk to them about finding a different home to go to possibly
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
He will be going to the same rehab. It's the only one that would accept him.
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@Marilynda1225 (91075)
• United States
7 Mar 24
Continued prayers for your husbands recovery. It's a shame your SIL has to leave and you won't be able to visit as often as you have been.
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
Thank you. Yes I'm sure my hubby will miss seeing us every day.
@Dena91 (17039)
• United States
7 Mar 24
I know having your sister-in-law there with you has been a blessing. I hope someone else can help you when she returns home.
It will take him time to regain some of his strength back. Have the doctors discussed what they will do about his AFib? Mike's brother has it and had his heart shocked back into rhythm the first time. Last month he had another episode but wouldn't shock his heart again. They did something different, not sure what though.
Continued prayers
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@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
9 Mar 24
Thank you. He is on meds for his AFIB; but they don't work; and they can't keep shocking his heart. His cousin will take me on Monday.
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