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Hubby was a lot better yesterday and today. Chest infection confirmed and antibiotics working miracles. My elder son was with me today and he noticed a big change. Hubby was laughing and pulling such expressions when son was taking the mickey out of him. Of course physio came and wore him out as usual, but he recovered a lot quicker. They have a plan to start rehab on Monday, starting every other day to see how it goes. He was zero on ventilator again, and they plan to turn it up a little while doing rehab, but she even said they'll play that by ear, as he did so well today.My son said it's so good to have him back with us and his sense of humour intact.

I'll enjoy my day off tomorrow now. I've taken a chicken breast out of the freezer to make myself a mini roast dinner tomorrow.

Just rang to see how he is, the nurse has nipped for a cuppa so ward manager told him I'm on the phone and how is he. Put 2 thumbs up, and I asked her to tell him I love him, and she said he nodded and mouthed love her💕

As I was putting the phone down she was saying to someone else aw that's so sweet 💗

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Tos92

This is so lovely. You must be relieved to know what the results are now and even more relieved that he is responding to the antibiotics. Such fantastic news and now you can have a much deserved break tomorrow.

Tos x

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Mydog8it

Sounds promising and good - relax on your day off 👍

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Cat04

Your news made me smile 🙂 He's on the right track again & you can have a lovely meal tomorrow with a more peaceful mind. xx

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weepip

Great news I'm so pleased for you and thank you for taking the time to update us once again. Its good that you are taking a little time to look after yourself tomorrow and make a nice meal. Hopefully it wont be long before he gets his strength back if the physios are pleased with him and not too long a wait before he can come home to you xx

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WeeHoolet

Lovely post, Castleview. I'm so happy for you both. Enjoy your Sunday while hubby has a rest from all that physio 🙂🦉

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Handel

Hi Castleview. I've been looking out for your posts and this one is brilliant! Hubby is making such good progress and as I said a week ago, he'll be running around in the spring! It's so lovely that your son was making him smile and it brought tears to my eyes when I read his "I love you" words.

Enjoy your day off tomorrow, knowing he's in good hands and will be even better on Monday when you see him. Give him our best wishes and an ever so gentle hug from us all.

Lots of love and hugs. Jan xxxx

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Yumz199725

Ahhh that's so lovely to hear he's doing so well xx 🥰

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Weetabixie

Such a positive that the antibiotics are working and now on correct ones to fight this particular infection. Thank you for taking the time to update us all despite everything you've had going on. So glad to see your post, I too have been looking out to see how you and your hubby are doing, I am relieved and happy he is improving and fighting and getting better. I admire you both. Try to rest tomorrow and enjoy your mini roast dinner :-) Been a long time since I've had roast dinner, was probably Christmas or New Year mmm.Please tell him we're rooting for him and we're rooting for you too. Onwards and upwards from here on in 🤞🙏:-) x

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Manderson27

Brilliant news.

Antoinette48 profile image
Antoinette48

Getting There , God bless.🌈✨🌈✨🌈

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Maisywhippet

Fantastic , think he has really turned a corner now🙂xx

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Rosie1066

I’m so pleased for you.

Digger0 profile image
Digger0

What excellent news - I always look for your posts. Us physios are like that! I hope you have a lovely day off tomorrow and really enjoy your roast dinner - Yorkshire puds as well? So glad that your son saw a change in him as sometimes people who see patients nearly every day do not always notice the improvements! xx

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Carsry

Excellent news, I always look out for your updates. Take care xx

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Callie456

Enjoy your roast, I'm very pleased to hear the update 💗

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Dyllibobs

That's fabulous news! You must be feeling so relieved now, especially when your Son can see such a difference. You enjoy your day off & your roast dinner 😀 xx

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Holidayescape

Great news.

Seal59 profile image
Seal59

💕

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Stent2024

I’m so glad he’s turned a corner and came back to you . It’s been such a worrying time for you x

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Plum53

So pleased to hear things are going well and in the right direction. Glad antibiotics are doing their job. Take care x

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Plastow48

Great news. Enjoy your roast dinner and day off. Jenny 🎉🎉🙏🙏🌻🌻

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WoodlandLover

This is absolutely wonderful news. Thank you both for being so open and fab and sharing yourselves with us all, and this inspiring and heroic journey. You're a super family and my heart is so glad for you all. May you keep going from strength to strength and be well and happy 😊 XX

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alicebear

I’ve been in your husband’s position and you wouldn’t believe what regular visits from family and friends really do

Being in hospital for a longtime gets boring and miserable so visits breaks up the day I hope he’s out and with you and the family very soon

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Cavalierrubie

Soon be home. Xxxxx

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Gillph

Another lovely post with good news: just sorry that hubby seems to be working his way through the entire medical dictionary! His spirits are high and that is hugely down to your encouragement and love. Don’t underestimate the effect you have on him as it really matters. Enjoy lunch on this bright sunny day. x

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Traveldreams

More good news! You need to have some days off now because you will need your strength when he is discharged. With Dad they initially sent him to another hospital closer to home before sending him home. Take care and enjoy your lunch xx

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BabsJ

Great news. The improvement in your husband is amazing. Relax and enjoy your roast you deserve it

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Wooodsie

Thank you 😊 Very good news Castleview. When are they going to remove his tracheotomy? He'll be able to talk then 👍.

in reply toWooodsie

Because of the chest infection he's on support a few hours a day, but getting less. Hopefully towards the end of the week, but I've been saying that for the last 2 weeks!!

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Wooodsie in reply to

Let's hope soon 🤞 I guess the most important thing is he doesn't need the ventilator so much. Enjoy your lunch 😋

in reply toWooodsie

I've also just casually chatted with him and son, that his voice will probably not be as strong and maybe sore and hoarse to start with. I don't want him being disheartened if it's not the same right away x

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Wooodsie in reply to

I'm sure it's gonna hurt, you are right. May be worth trying to get that message across to him gently now 🤔😊

in reply toWooodsie

Yes, that's why I casually dropped it in the conversation ❤️

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Digger0 in reply to

Casually dropping things into conversations with my husband does not always work!!

in reply toDigger0

😜😂 wouldn't with mine at home x

Digger0 profile image
Digger0 in reply to

Likewise, but sometimes casual comments need repeating sometimes :) How is the roast chicken dinner, or is it for this evening?

in reply toDigger0

It was yummy, but I couldn't finish it all x

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Digger0 in reply to

Glad you enjoyed it!

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MountainGoat52

Great to hear he is improving. Hopefully doing rehab he will make great progress and move closer to coming home. I'm sure he is really looking forward to that. Keep strong and look after yourself. 😀

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Lovedogs1

So glad, he seems to be doing a lot better now, you must be so relieved.

❤️❤️❤️

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andrea_waffle7

Lovely news. You take care and put your feet up today. 🌸🥰

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Purpled

So pleased ❤️

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Carercmb

Great news both of you doing so well.

The journey is slow but this time next year you could both be planning a well earned holiday.

Well done , your love and support along with the medical team have got him this far so good.

I told you my dad was unconscious for 3 months and depended on a life machine at 49 . He went on a long happy journey after that and was spoilt rotten into his 90 s

Medicine and surgery saw him through it but it was the love of family that made the difference.

💕

in reply toCarercmb

That's brilliant. Yes, the doctor said family are an extra member of staff with their recovery x

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Carercmb in reply to

Don’t underestimate it’s definitely more than an extra staff member. Xx

Once again that's good news always in the right direction which is what we all like!

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ETHEL103

Lovely news x

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Bingo88

So pleased to hear he has started to get better again. It must be so lovely for you to walk in the ward and see him awake and back to his normal self to a certain respect. He is certainly building up his strength again by the looks of his physio sessions. Let's hope he goes from Strength to strength now and is back home soon 🙏. Brian

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momander

That is so lovely!! I. So pleased for him and also for you. It must be a huge relief. Enjoy your day off today and just rest!! He will be back home before you know it. Life is a funny old thing isn't it!? He is getting stronger each day and that's all that matters. Look after yourself. Xx

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PinkKizzie

'morning Castleview, another brilliant update, aren't the nursing staff just amazing? Have a lovely day and enjoy your meal (with everyone talking about a roast dinner, I'm off to the supermarket for my daily newspaper and a chicken!) 🫂xx

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BlueGreenPink

brilliant news. It sounds like they are looking after him so well. Enjoy your roast and try and get a bit of down time x

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Sooz34

Such lovely news xx

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cappachina

That's lovely, he is well on his way back you It's been a long hard road for you all but light is on the horizon and in a few months summer will be here and you will be able to enjoy it together

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Stumpy47

Great stuff, just make sure they keep an eye on that infection & enjoy your mini roast 🥰 .

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Dempo

Good news , he’s doing so well. The nursing staff are clearly fond of him! Enjoy your day off - I hope you’re having a pudding!

in reply toDempo

No pudding, probably won't finish all the dinner, but I'll do what I can 😊

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maggie80

The sun is shining today, also on you, your hubby and family. Enjoy your chicken dinner.

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Snoogs

… continuing thoughts and prayers from the states. I look forward to the good news !!

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Shabana1974

Hopefully won't be too long, my hubby did 2 weeks post recover rehab in hospital then was transferred to a rehabilitation centre for 6 weeks then he really wanted to come home so he got a further 6 weeks rehabilitation at home. After speaking to the drs they informed me the maximum rehab recovery happens in the first 8 weeks after that it's very minimal. So things are looking positive within 8 weeks you will see a significant if not full recovery.

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Blearyeyed

Great news , enjoy your rest day you deserve it, take care , Bee

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Elsabounre

Was really looking for an update...all good little victories..like you I cannot wait till that ventilator is out...enjoy your lunch and keep up your strength and positivity..

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Qualipop

Brilliant news.

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MydogBrandy

sending loads of love❤️

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Avagra

great news all seems to be coming together

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pauljusa

Laughing and joking - what a wonderful change - marvelous! 😀

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BEATbump

Another good update. Great that your son can see the change in hubby. Physio sounds like they're very pleased with him. Hope you enjoyed your roast dinner. 😊

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Bishop1

Great news x x

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BeKind28-

Hello :-)

We have spoken so I will keep I brief

Your Husband is one of the strongest men maybe there is so many ups and downs and he keeps getting up

I honestly believe though the love you have for each other is what is pulling him through along with the medical team and you have done so much helping him know how much you love him with his recovery which I am pleased to read is back on track again :-)

I read you could not eat all your roast today but you have eaten some

Keep looking after you to he will be needing you as fit and healthy as you can be when he comes home :-)

I hope this week will bring even more progress in his recovery :-)

It is rare a post gets so many replies as yours do so it shows how many of us are here are supporting you both :-)

Look forward to hearing more updates :-) x

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CalvinHb

Fabulous!

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invictaAlec

Castleview,

Forgive me if this has already been asked but is your hubby aware of how many days ago his op was and how long he was "out" for!? Yours is such a compelling story on this forum!

in reply toinvictaAlec

Yes, he is now. For a few days after he woke we were just saying his op had gone well and he was just waking up. Then a Dr told him the date and time so gradually it sank in. We have said we didn't bank on this did we? He just shakes his head. Now we just say he decided to sleep while he healed and miss a lot of pain.

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invictaAlec in reply to

That's amazing and lovely! Thank you for the quick reply. Take care of yourself. Rest while you can. He will need you big time when he gets home. I remember the triumph when I at last could put my own socks on. Until that time you will be doing it all!

All the best.

Alec.

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