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Never lose hope!

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So after what has been a very long 99 days, my dad has finally come home!🎉😊💜

I am so proud of him he has fought this dreadful covid virus, 70 days in ICU and then another 29 in a rehab ward, he is still weak and it's a long journey ahead but he is home and I am just so happy to have him back...something that at many times we didn't think would be possible.

Don't lose hope, if your loved ones are fighting, you need to stay strong and keep faith in them💜❤

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Marjay

Very true, my partner made it home yesterday after 3 months fighting that virus, amazing I never thought I’d see him again in my darkest hours so as said don’t give up hope x

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Pandysgirls

So so pleased for you and dad , great news made my day very good luck to you both for your future ❤️❤️❤️

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HopefulA in reply to Pandysgirls

Thanks hun, how is your hubby? X

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Pandysgirls in reply to HopefulA

Finally after a month he’s put on half a kilo !!! He is getting stronger physically everyday but still need to push on appetite as he hasn’t got much of one ?! When the doctors tell you it’s going to be a long road they are not kidding ! But I’m not whinging I’m so very very grateful that I was lucky and have him home , and very grateful to this site that has got so many of us through the dark days , I’m no longer going to say to anyone I wish them a speedy recovery , now I’m going to say how lucky we all are that have relatives back , and however long it takes enjoy the time we’ve been given

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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stevet11753

Yay, never give up hope! So pleased for you, here's to your Dad's continuing recovery 👍💪🙏

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Marcita

Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳

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Ferham

Your dad is amazing, what a journey we have been on. Immensely pleased for you. Next part of his recovery with you and your family by his side . 💕

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HopefulA in reply to Ferham

💜😘

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MarthaKos

I’m sooooo happy for you and your family! Wishing all the best for dad hope it’s smooth and easy for him from now on ❤️❤️

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HopefulA in reply to MarthaKos

❤🥰

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Sepsur

That is absolutely brilliant / I’m made up for you. Have a great rest of weekend. Hope you all sleep ok tonight😊

And you are not on your own - there is help beyond discharge - there are people on this forum who have sampled some of the help and found it really beneficial but recovery & rehabilitation is exhausting ( for everyone)

Because of lockdown we moved everything that we do to virtual platforms - as we come out of lockdown, we realise that much of what we do can stay on line.

We have a regular weekly drop-in meeting, a separate relative & friends drop-in meeting weekly, 2 x exercise sessions & 2 x yoga

Please check out and share our details to any who might be helped. We are a charity of volunteers made up of expatients, relatives & NHS staff.

icustepschester.org

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HopefulA in reply to Sepsur

Thank you Sepsur, i definitely plan to join some of these.

Thank you for all your support over the last 14 weeks too x

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Sepsur in reply to HopefulA

Anytime 😊

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Ferham in reply to Sepsur

Yes a huge thank you from me too . x

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Sepsur in reply to Ferham

😍 - it’s been a good week for all of us then - 3wks ago my leukaemia biopsied as having transformed into Richters, which has a very poor prognosis, PET scan a week ago confirmed no such transformation - pretty happy 😃

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DrARDS

Wonderful news! A real pleasure to read of your Dad’s return home.🙌🏾

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Jaxxay

That is awesome news!

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Woo2

Fantastic news! 😀

All the best for your dad's continuing recovery.

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PeterJu

Great news for you, your Dad and everyone. People on this site will be able to offer support with the rehab and recovery when and if it is wanted.

Best wishes, Pete

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RockRunner

The most wonderful news! My husband has been home around 10 days now after 61 days ventilator during which time we went in to say goodbye, 80 days in ICU and 94 in hospital. Where there is life there is hope. X

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Sepsur in reply to RockRunner

Absolutely 😊

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HopefulA in reply to RockRunner

Amazing news, I have followed your journey and so pleased to hear this xx

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Ferham in reply to RockRunner

How are things now he is home ? x

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RockRunner in reply to Ferham

Tough, he is incredibly weak and tired and have lots of challenges, back and for to renal clinic to see if his kidneys recover, two finger amputations on Friday (thumbs to be done in a few months), low blood pressure preventing him standing and walking to name but a few! He will get there, it will take time but he will get there xx

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Dolphin011

Yayyyyyy 👏👏🙏🙏 I’m sooooo thrilled for you all!!!!

Your dad is a fighter and you never lost hope and faith 💖

Cheers to his speedy recovery at home 💪 lots of love xxx

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HopefulA in reply to Dolphin011

Thank you lovely😘💜

Beautiful news 🌻❤️. Woooohoooo! 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Thank you hun xx

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