Roller coaster update

[Pandysgirls]

Just need to put this out for anyone that needs a bit of hope , and believe me I need some myself at times . Today is day 40 of my husbands journey but day 38 of his time in ICU . In that time Covid attacked his kidneys , he’s had kidneys filtered a few times , attacked his liver , blood pressure had to be supported , got clots in his legs needed blood thinners , burst a lung , chest drain , that was removed and replaced with another a day later . 3 temperature hikes antibiotics then found out he has an infection of the heart ! Trachy fitted on day 11 , and to top it all he had a stroke !!!! But today on day 38 of ICU ......; he left to go to a ward for rehabilitation ! He has a way to go still , but with everything he’s gone through he has done so well this far . I hope and pray for everyone on here with relatives going through this that you find your corner to turn . When my husband was first in hospital I prayed all the time for a miracle , but for everyday a relative holds on that is a miracle . Sending you all the hugs and love I can muster and pray for you all . Thank you all for your support x

[Mccarthy0702]

So happy for you and your family that he’s improved enough to move out of ICU , he’s definitely a fighter he’s got through so much !

Wishing him a straight forward recovery from her onwards x

[Rgsable]

Good news praise God 😁

[BBDEBS]

Wonderful news x

[Malletus]

Hi Pandysgirls, this is wonderful news and I wish your husband all the best for continued recovery out of ICU. My husband is doing ok in ICU after 43 days. Can I ask what stage your husband is at in his recovery - is he having dialysis still, is he completely weaned from ventilator, does he have a trachey? Can he swallow/eat? I’m interested to know at what point a covid patient is considered no longer in critical condition and able to transfer to a ward. And what happens in the ward?

Thanks for any input. Xxx

[Pandysgirls in reply to Malletus]

He isn’t on kidney filter and hasn’t been for some weeks , but had so many other problems . He had a trachy on day 11 but so many other problems interrupted weening , but now trachy removed after 4 days of not needing any vent and as I said left the ICU yesterday . He is very weak and frail and is going to have to learn how to walk talk eat everything all over , but I thank god he’s got this far and pray that you all reach that corner xx

[HopefulA]

This is amazing news, so happy for you and thanks for sharing and giving us extra hope.

Let us know how he gets on xxx

[Pandysgirls in reply to HopefulA]

Thank you so much for your reply , I know he still has a long way to go but leaving ICU was a milestone to me and I don’t mind the wait . Praying and sending love hugs to everyone and sincere thanks to all the people on here that share there stories and give us all hope in dark times . How’s dad today ? Your all constantly in my thoughts xx

[HopefulA in reply to Pandysgirls]

Definitely a milestone and really positive!

Dad remains sedated and ventilated on 50% oxygen requirement, they're struggling to wean him down from this but we are day 4 into antibiotics for the chest infection so just hoping it needs bit more time.

They have slightly weaned his paralysing agent so keeping fingers crossed they can continue with this x

[Marcita]

Congratulations! That's amazing. Very happy for all of you! 🥳🥳🥳

[Sepsur]

Wow, it just shows!🙏😀

[Rgsable]

Hi Pandysgirl may I ask? Are you from uk or usa?

[Pandysgirls in reply to Rgsable]

I’m uk Hun x

[Rgsable in reply to Pandysgirls]

Thank you x

I am UK too

[jayniej]

This is great news and very encouraging for the rest of us with relatives in ICU

thank you for sharing

[DrARDS]

So pleased for you! Your Dad is a tough cookie and hopefully he’ll continue to progress further 🙏🏽🤞🏾