10/8/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222417)
United States
October 8, 2024 4:10am CST
The social worker called from the rehab facility and said that the physical therapy guy has taken my husband as far as he can go and wanted to know when I would transition him to home. They are basically kicking him out. He will be coming home on Saturday. This is going to be a major life change for both of us. As much as I want him home, it makes both of us nervous. I hope he can handle it.
Today I will be taking my husband's 2nd cousin to Longhorn Steakhouse. I have a coupon for a free appetizer. This will help repay her for all the things she does for us. She will be picking my husband up on Saturday and carting all his belongings back home. It will be at least a couple of trips. She also picked up a 4" stack of records from the facility for the appeal. She will also be the one to mail everything out for us.
Looks like the grab bar will be up just in time!!!
Thank you for all your support, prayers and thoughts during these 8-1/2 months.
Photo Credit: Pixabay
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22 responses
@LadyDuck (502491)
• Italy
8 Oct 24
@LindaOHio - May be he can improve more at home, at the rehab he was often in bed.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
8 Oct 24
Yes, with his cousin's help, we will manage.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
9 Oct 24
@LadyDuck Yes, he will be getting up more often and will be in his recliner.
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@snowy22315 (208962)
• United States
8 Oct 24
I know that makes you happy. I guess we will just have to see how it goes. Is he being set up to get PT at home?
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
9 Oct 24
@MarieCoyle Not yet. My husband needs to call the insurance company and find out what they will pay for. They wouldn't give the info to me.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
9 Oct 24
He will get 2 weeks of in-home PT. After that he has to go out to a facility.
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@MarieCoyle (59231)
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9 Oct 24
@LindaOHio
Linda, do you have another caregiver lined up, so that the nurse cousin can have days off? I worry that you will need someone besides just her.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
8 Oct 24
Yes. We will have his cousin's help.
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@rakski (156506)
• Philippines
8 Oct 24
@LindaOHio that is good to know. His cousins are very supportive
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@porwest (112876)
• United States
8 Oct 24
It is a day I actually thought would never come. I understand the "curse and a blessing" part. But I am sure the both of you will settle in to a "new way of life" rather quickly. I think his recovery will be better at home surrounded by love anyway.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
8 Oct 24
@porwest With his cousin's help, I think we can manage.
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@2ndchances24 (12206)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
8 Oct 24
Lets hope & pray things turn out for the better for them both.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
9 Oct 24
He may have just needed this push. I know any more improvement on his part will be from his motivation. I am glad you are getting that grab bar and mailbox installed.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
9 Oct 24
He will be a little miffed about the mailbox. He had this crazy idea that HE would be able to put it up.
@BarBaraPrz (51823)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9 Oct 24
@LindaOHio I'm sure it will.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
9 Oct 24
Thanks. It will be quite an adjustment.
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@divalounger (6182)
• United States
8 Oct 24
It will be a transition--hopefully, you both transition well--virtual hugs as you move into the next phase--
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@RasmaSandra (98033)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Oct 24
Many blessings to you both and well wishes ahead,
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
9 Oct 24
Thank you very much. This will be quite an adjustment.
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89665)
• Rupert, Idaho
8 Oct 24
Oh wow, that is big news for sure! I hope that it will all go smoothly and well, I know you have been looking forward to that day for a very long time.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
9 Oct 24
Much too long. We will have to learn how to live together again! lololol
@2ndchances24 (12206)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
8 Oct 24
I'm not too sure if I want to say congrats or thank god he's coming home
cause from the way it sounds that don't sound too promising, it sounds
like they have gave up on him or he has gave up on his self 1 of the 2.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
8 Oct 24
We will hunker down and get along the best that we can.
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@2ndchances24 (12206)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
8 Oct 24
@LindaOHio I wish you all the best through it all.
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@kaylachan (84815)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
8 Oct 24
I knew that would eventually happen. There's only so much physical therapy can do. Our in-home physical therapist said the same thing. George needs some out patient therapies, but that'll be delayed. I've had many rounds of PT, too. Because of my CP I get pt everytime I go to the doctor over anything short os a stubbed toe. And, they get to a point where they're like, the best form of therapy is life. You just have to start living your lives. that's really the best medicine.
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
9 Oct 24
It will be a tough adjustment for both of us; but at least we will be together.
@FourWalls (86713)
• United States
8 Oct 24
So thankful that he’s coming home! Dog him, tell him to keep his strength up (I tend to forget my back exercises until my back starts hurting), be careful, and have him contact the VA!
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
9 Oct 24
This will be a big adjustment for both of us...but we will be together!!!!!!
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@Marilynda1225 (91116)
• United States
8 Oct 24
I'm sure you're feeling both excited and happy at the same time. That good news has been a long time coming. 
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@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
9 Oct 24
Much too long. I will need to change my whole routine. lolololol
@LindaOHio (222417)
• United States
9 Oct 24
His 2nd cousin will be pitch hitting for a while. She was a nurse for 20 years.
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@Beestring (15372)
• Hong Kong
8 Oct 24
That is great news. I pray that both of you will adjust to the new life change.
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