A Little Success!

[Boobe]

Hi,

I am happy to report this bit of success. My husband saw his new Neurologist last week. He very compassionately explained facts about PSP, prescribed a walker, told my husband that we can only try to keep him safe from falls and deal with other things as they come up. He also told him that it would be better to stop working. On his written orders, he wrote, NO DRIVING.

My husband tried to convince the Dr. that he could still safely drive, that's when the Dr. put it in writing. Okay, so, he still wanted to work. That means I have to take him 8 miles away at 10:pm, then pick him up at when he gets off at 7 am. That might seem like a piece of cake to some but for me, very difficult, physically and emotionally. Well, the first morning I went to get him, he told me on the way home that he gave notice on his job that he would be leaving for medical reasons.

It was such a battle trying to convince him to stop working and stop driving. Now I can look forward to him driving me crazy around the house and I suppose I should appreciate it too.

[honjen43]

Well done! Now you don't have to nag him to stop working or driving!

Know what you mean about driving you nuts at home!

Suggest you try and persuade him you need to put both your affairs in order first.

Then make that bucket list and go and make some good memories together!! Certainly something to look forward to!

Hugs

Jen xxx

[Satt2015 in reply to honjen43]

Agree 100% with Jen! X

[NannaB in reply to Satt2015]

So do I XxxX

[Sarah1972]

Fantastic that a professional was able to give you some facts instead of the usual leaflet. Wishing you both loads of fun for your future xxx

[Heady]

Life is changing, it's not over. So yes, go out and do all the things your husband CAN do and appreciate every single second!

[doglington]

Well done to your husband. Its a huge thing to accept.

Agree with all the others. Go out and do all those things you can still do.

Appreciate what you still have.

Love, Jean xx

[Yvonneandgeorge]

Psp changes everything xxx

[Marie_14]

Boobe

That's the best news I have had for ages! The doctor actually sounds human! It is amazing to have someone who is clearly understanding and on your side.

As everyone has said get your affairs in order and go and enjoy the time you have both left together.

Hugs to you!

Marie x x

[daffodil48]

that's great that he has accepted no driving and stop working. I was so relieved when my hubby stopped driving. xxxxx

[raincitygirl]

Well done! So glad you can tick that worry off your list!

Enjoy your time with hubby: he's still mobile, can still enjoy food, and communicate. Those are huge, and in time you may lose them. Most of all, you still have him!!

As our friend Eastern Cedar has said: "What I wouldn't give to be able to say that.."

XXX Anne G.

[Mikey12345 in reply to raincitygirl]

Amen.

Liz

[Motts]

Good Morning Boobe

In the world of PSP you found a neurologist who is a winner . . . with common sense.

Well Done!

Sending you and hubby lots of hugs as you travel your new path. Granni B

[Donnasue1]

For my husband giving up driving was very painful, but after a near accident because he couldn’t turn his head around and the changes in his vision convinced him that it was necessary.

Also kudos to the Doctor, well done.