My lovely OH is currently in Rehab in Toulouse, S France. He's been in hospital for over 16 weeks. He got Covid19 - we are ski instructors, he's managed to keep himself fit and active, despite 4 cycles of chemo 3 yrs ago, which weren't completely successful. But ski resorts proved to be a cauldron of infection, unfortunately we didn't get out early enough. Hindsight is great
He's had the lot - 2 weeks in an induced coma; another 4 weeks on a ventilator; 4 minor strokes, which resulted in paralysis of throat and tongue; a pulmonary embolism; minor heart failure. Not to mention various serious random infections. He's now making progress, can swallow water and yogurt, speech improving, muscle mass improving. But today he's being barrier-nursed again, because his WBC count is down. The care and attention to detail has been amazing. He's just been fitted with an artificial palate to help tongue function.
But, overall, I despair, I wonder when he will ever be well enough to come home. Yet he remains positive and optimistic, definitely "glass half-full". I need someone with a magic wand please, because this is really proving very difficult.
Oh what a dreadful time you’ve both been going through. I’m so sorry to hear this. What sounds very positive however in this mammoth struggle is the excellent health care your husband has received, his overall fitness, your devoted support and his resolve to get better! It’s going to be an uphill battle but something tells me he’ll get there.
Sending huge best wishes for his full recovery. You must have been to hell and back during this time watching crisis after crisis so look after yourself too.
Thank you. Am making lots of effort to stay strong, as I know I will have to be when he does get out of hospital. Thank goodness for the dog, cycling, swimming, friends, and gin!
I have a friend who also has CLL and has been in hospital since March and has been on a ventilator for much of that time, came home this week ! Just in time for rain in London.
It will have to be a virtual hug. You need some comfort yourself. Its unbelievable all the terrible things he has gone through and you yourself must be going through hell.
Unless we know someone who is seriously ill with covid, it seems we walk out of our houses towards an invisible enemy.
The healthcare sounds amazing. Wishing you both well, Anne uk
Goodness me, you are both having a really difficult time. It takes such a lot of stamina to be the one watching and hoping. I'm glad you have a support system, and hope you have time for yourself as well.
Sending you both love and virtual hugs, and best wishes for a speedy recovery for your husband.
So sorry to hear you are going through all these challenges...I can't do much more than to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. It sounds like it will be a long journey but I'm sure you will get through...
Such a struggle that you and your husband have been through with this. It sounds as though he is getting top rate care and and keeping a great attitude. I pray for a full recovery for your husband and for you both to be together again soon. Hang in there.
My goodness, what a fighting spirit he has. Praying for his recovery and for you to have peace and comfort. Those medical staff are amazing aren't they. Do please let us know how he progresses, very best wishes.
This is HUGE! A truly big thing to have landed in your lives. I extend my heartfelt best wishes. Wishing you courage, and all best wishes. Please feel you can tell how things go.
Sorry to hear this news. Do make sure you have a venue and a time at some point where you can pause on the whole The being strong thing and just let those tears flow. This must be a dreadful time and it’s normal to feel very strong emotions. I’m sure your husband is very grateful for your support and this must have come as such a shock as he’s not old, he is a ski instructor and on his second watch and wait as it were. (I read your old comments) The precise reasons why some are hit so hard by this dreadful disease are such a mystery yet others brush it off as tho it’s nothing. Sounds like you have good care. Did he manage to develop his own antibodies do you know? Not sure if they can test that where you are as I know the antibody tests are quite few and far between in many countries.
I have no idea about antibodies. Biggest hassle at the moment is paralysis of tongue because of strokes, hindering eating, drinking and speaking. And WBC count, because of lurking infections. A double whammy.
Our summer job is running a B&B, with evening meals, so shopping is a big part of it - and if I'm out doing the shopping, and Nick phones with extra things we need, I usually reply "shopping trolley". Et voilà !!
I only offer you my sincere best hopes that he will make a full recovery. Having tried to ski for over 10 years and never being much good, I know the strength and stamina it takes to be a ski instructor. Thank goodness he had that strength going into this. You have been very brave and I am certain he made it through due to your love and support.
I am so sorry to hear this; I hope your husband recovers quickly now, and is able to be home soon. Thank you for sharing this. It tells me how important it is to stay shielding. Sending big socially distanced hugs.
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