hello all

[Dogsabighelp]

just got home from visit,they have moved son to room right opposite nurses station they say to keep better eye on him and because it has a ceiling hoist?there were clothes in his wardrobe(some of which still not his)he was wearing a pair of shorts not his.his custom west ham shirts are wasted all the lettering has come off in the wash.anyway,they were last seasons...this place is more like an asylum too much madness even for me to take in.his throat is in a bit of a mess.think he will always have a scar but has more or less healed over in just three days.did a little reasearch and spoke to nurse at james cook.chest wall still not very strong muscle tone diminished after 7 months,where we can have a good cough,its harder for him.he was in pain today when he was trying,they gave him releif.i told him to roll with it he would have had to deal with this at some point anyway its just he pulled tube out.he looks to me like he is quite sad/depressed.i try to give him little bits of what i know to explain why he is not on top form.this place is a very expensive "holding cell" my feeling is that the staff connected with him early on because they assumed he was going to be a long term patient.i will phone tomorrow to make sure he does get to watch the next match....

[cat3]

Good to hear they're keeping a close watch on your son D. I hear the laundry issue is commonplace in rehab centres, hospitals, care homes ; just about everywhere. In an otherwise brilliant care home my mum in law had all her clothes clearly labelled, but they still went missing 'til she spotted fellow residents wearing them !

I hope your son's having all necessary therapy and care. Moods and behaviour can be erratic and troubling as awareness & progress increase. My best wishes to you both as always... x

[Dogsabighelp in reply to cat3]

hey lovely cat,thanks for your reply.common sense as always...still using seans(time i think i gave his name)clapped out lap top my ipad still in repair shop and not looking hopeful...sean was very down yesterday you know i get it,no one can come through what he has without some anxiety/depression,i tell him bits and pieces i can tell he gets it.i know he is not in the right place,i have spoken privately to nanapal and pair of boots.some things apart from clothing are just not acceptable.i will find something within myself to push ahead,very very tiring..much love and thanks for your continued supportxxx

[cat3 in reply to Dogsabighelp]

Wishing you the wherewithal to meet any further upheaval in getting Sean's care improved or relocated. Good to have a name for your boy D. Thinking of you m'love.... xx