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Home sweet home!!

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I am so delighted to report that after 57 days on a ventilator 40 in a coma and 3 months in hospital my amazing dad has come home to us! 🥰. From being told his life was 40/60 , 60 being most likely to loose his life. fighting Covid 19, 6 separate infection and 2 pnemonia's he is finally home with us. 2 stone lighter (he was already slim) unable to walk unaided and no less than a few steps without having to sit and catch his breath. This is a man who is 59, fit and active never smoked ,no underlying health conditions and this is now what he is faced with. This disease tried it hardest to take him but like a solider he fought back and won. I can't thanks the NHS enough they are angels his ICU nurses was so supportive, so lovely they become fixtures in your life and I will be truly great full to all the staff for helping my dad overcome this. Miracles do happen my dad is living proof. Never give up hope!!!

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FamilyHistorian

So good to hear this news

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Sepsur

Absolutely- brilliant news.

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TaIaV

Wonderful to hear! May he recover steadily and fully. Your love and faith made all the difference.

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Pray4miracles in reply to TaIaV

Thankyou

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Beanyynwa

Such great news. 👍🏼🌈🙂❤ We hope and pray that he continues to improve.

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Pray4miracles in reply to Beanyynwa

Thank you, just read about your sister, my dad had a similar set back they took him off the vent for 24hrs and he had to be re intubated. I was shattered he remained that was for some time so don't worry to much it seems severe but it's amazing what they can do for them. Pray for you.

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Amberferry

Lovely to hear! Speedy recovery.

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Gooddaysunshine

Great news. Hopefully he will be getting some good sleep too.

Wonderful news.. It gives me hope that my Brother too can win the battle of this awful Covid virus. Best wishes to you and your Dad for his continued recovery

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Thankyou. I pray for a speedy recovery for you brother.

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Bobbinlady1

Such great news. My husband had a similar 'journey' and should be home from rehab. very soon. This is a very special time for you and we both have so much to be grateful for, especially the dedication of the NHS staff. They are survivors and, I am sure, will continue to improve with the support of their families.

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Pray4miracles in reply to Bobbinlady1

Oh wow yes it does. My dad didn't have to go into rehab he wanted to come home so I've turned into a full time nurse. It's alot but I can slowly see his improvements day by dad and he sat out in the sunshine yesterday and he said the fresh air to his lungs where unbelievable after months with no air. Hope for speedy rehab

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Redsetter28

Amazing news! Wishing your dad a good and steady recovery.🌸

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LeopardGecko

Such wonderful news.He will be able to make a slow and steady improvement once he is ready 🙂

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Mimi407

Congrats wow what a journey. I wish a speedy rehabilitation process and hope this makes your bond stronger

My experience was similar. I was on a ventilator and sedated for a number of weeks with Covid. Thanks to NHS I am here to tell the tale. My mobility was effected and had physiotherapy in a community hospital and now walk ok, but with a stick. I had bad delirium when in ICU and the dreams were very vivid and quite scary sometimes. All gone now just waiting to go to long covid clinic to get further fitness help.

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Ren2985

Praise God! my dads story is similar.

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Pray4miracles

Thankyou for all the well wishes, it's been a struggle but we are getting there. Take care all 🙂

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