Nancy

[Granbonny]

How is Joe? Is he still at rehab? Let us know. We worry. Bonnie

 

[Nancy]

Joe came home last Saturday. He was 8 and a half pounds over his ideal weight, and all of it fluid, thanks to the terrible mismanagement of his sodium dietary restriction in the rehab hospital.

So--not only does he have to get over his slip and fall injuries, but also has to get rid of serious fluid retention which made his legs balloon up, and then caused cellulitis. He had to go on a short course of Zaroxolyn and is also on antibiotics for the cellulitis. And his skin is very sore from the cellulitis.

He's doing well with his walker, but still needs constant supervision from me going up and down stairs. It's getting better with each day, though, and I believe that it won't be long before he can graduate to a cane.

A physical therapist will be coming in twice a week for 9 weeks and she has vowed to get him back into pre-fall shape. She's a peach. She would have started this week, but the other medical problems caused a delay.

It's a long recovery, but we'll get there. I'm doing well. Finally got some post-chemo hair back. Had to dye it blonde because it came in very light gray. So, all you blondes out there-----Do blondes really have more fun?

Haven't been able to post much. My caregiver duties runneth over.

 

[ALCapshaw2]

Glad to hear that Joe is 'on the mend' Nancy.

Did you make sure the Rehab Administrator knew they BLEW IT with regard to his Fluid Retention? (I can't imagine you NOT letting them know, but just wanted to be sure).

My experience with canes is that they are NOT very stable. Once you can put some weight on the injured leg, the do allow some weight transfer. I've found it better to hold the cane in the OPPOSITE hand for better weight distribution and stability. With my deep bruise injury, I start out on crutches until my leg can tolerate some weight bearing load, then switch to a cane. After several minutes, I'm able to walk normally, but like to keep the cane handy, especially if I sit with my leg elevated.

Best wishes to you and Joe.

'AL Capshaw'

 

[Ross]

Me thinks we need to get you a wrist model computer with a wireless connection!

 

[Nancy]

Had two meetings with the dietary department including the Head of that department, even brought some no sodium food for Joe. Even in spite of all that and lots of complaining to the nurses, they STILL gave him a very salty meal just before going home, and that was after they had worked out a total meal plan for him. I had to go to the adjoining hospital and purchase meals for him.

They were just extremely unprofessional, and they told me that I was not the doctor. So that was my clue that they had no clue.

I now have a letter dictated by Joe's internal medicine doctor that makes his dietary restrictions very clear, should this ever happen again. That will be in my wallet. It's far easier to prevent these things from happening than it is to clear them up once they get a foothold.

 

[Mary]

It's a long recovery, but we'll get there. I'm doing well. Finally got some post-chemo hair back. Had to dye it blonde because it came in very light gray. So, all you blondes out there-----Do blondes really have more fun?

Haven't been able to post much. My caregiver duties runneth over.

Nancy,
For what it's worth: Mom lost all her beautiful, dark red hair twice due to chemo during her 10 year battle with non Hodgkin's lymphoma. Both times it came in gray, but then darkened and curled over time until it really looked better than before.
I hope your experience as a blond is short lived?
Hugs to both you and Joe.
Mary

 

[hensylee]

Glad Joe is home and in your care. We know where is does best.

I know about 'carrying the papers'. I have loads of them for bro and wave them at anyone who will look. Weighs the purse down.

 

[bvdr]

Hi Nancy,

I'm very relieved to hear Joe is back home and again in competant hands. I hope things ease up for the two of you very soon. I've been away for a while and am not very current with things going on here at VR. I have checked a few times though to look for news about Joe. I'm so glad you were there for him!

 

[McCln]

I do feel for you and Joe for what you went through to keep Joe on his restricted diet. It is a shame that you had the unfortunate experience. Most hospital will comply with doctor's orders concerning dietary restrictions. Mine was great, they had me use substitute for seasoning. I hope you get someone in trouble for what they did. Someone has to answer for not following doctor's orders. You did great and hope Joe gets better soon.

 

[KimC]

Nancy,

I think blondes do have more fun! I hope you'll post a new avatar with the change.

Your story re: Joe's diet in the hospital didn't surprise me. When I was hospitalized last year, they fed me a very salty Thanksgiving-type meal. My feet and legs swelled up, and I had trouble breathing on my back. I'm a thin person so the edema wasn't obvious to the nurse who also said the asthma was due to anxiety.

My bloodwork definitely showed signs of heart failure but since I was only five months postpartum and my EF was 50%, they didn't treat me, saying it was mild and would improve sans medication.

Yeah.

Best,

 

[Mb]

Dear Nancy:

I saw this thread a couple of days ago, and was not able to send you my best wishes, due to being at work, and the phone just going nuts.

I am so glad to hear that Joe is at home......and that you are recovering nicely as well. Blonde??? We need a pic of that! God bless you Nancy. I often think of you and Joe, and send prayersto Him, for your health and happiness. - Marybeth

 

[Johnny Stephens]

Nancy, you are an amazing person. My hat's off to you and Joe for continuing to prevail over ineptitude like this.

My thoughts are with you both -

Johnny

 

[Abbanabba]

Just wanted you to know I am keeping you both in my thoughts and sending best wishes your way.....


Anna : )

....oh - and I sure had a lot of fun when I was a blonde!!

 

[tobagotwo]

Please add my thoughts to Anna's. You and Joe are held dear.

Very best wishes,

 

[Guest]

Nancy,

Just wanted to let you know I'm thinkin' about you and Joe....keeping you in my prayers as well.

And...I sure hope you have fun as a blonde .


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