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Ross, your post made the sun come out for all of us here. I'm so happy to read the relief in your post. Tears of joy are liquid gold to parents.

I really understand your decision about letting your 22 year-old son know what being an adult entails. We had to do this to our 22 year-old this year when we found out about the impending arrival of our first grandchild. So far, he's shown that he really was listening and paying attention all those years and he feels a lot of satisfaction knowing he's handling things on his own. Of course Mom and Dad are still there with the rescue nets, just incase. Chris is blessed to have you and Lyn as parents.

You all have my continued prayers.
 
He keeps calling and driving me nuts about wanting a cigarette. I called the nurses station to see if he's giving them a hard time. Nurse said only about the smokes and that he'd have to ask his Doctor for an order to allow it and then he'd have to go outside to have it. He HATES his leg being moved even a little bit, so I told the nurse to go hand him a big stick and every time he wants a cigarette, to smack himself in the ankle with that stick and see if he still wants one. :eek: I wonder if he's willing to deal with the pain of being moved into that wheelchair, wheeled over bumps and other things in order to go outside?
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Am I mean or what? Actually, this is an idea of one of the male nurses down in ICU.
 
such good news! so happy for you and your wife. hopefully all will continue to go well for Chris and Savannah as they begin the road to recovery both physically and emotionally.
 
Ross
Here I'm in the middle of the day checking about you and your family and so glad to hear about the good news. As I said before, have hope and a door will open for you and yes, God listens. I'm a believer that good thoughts and prayers from friends do work, so here are mine. God bless
 
You and Lyn are being very, very wise. When our child is hurt, parenthood naturally kicks in and we have to help our child, forgetting that they are now grown and can do it themselves, probably. If he needs you, you are there. Imagine the lessons he is going to learn in the near future. He will become truly mature in the next year. God bless all of you.

The cigarette decision is his, you know. He's an adult.
 
Now he called and wants to fire his ortho for ripping the gauze off of his ankle to check it. I reminded him that it was this doctor that saved whats there and could have amputated it instead. I told him that he's 22, dad no longer has a say in his decisions, that if he wants to fire him, go ahead, but chances of another taking this case is none. This is only day two of being somewhat lucid and there are many many more days and surgeries ahead. I think he'd better get used to pain. ;)
 
I don't think you're being mean.
If, and when, the doctor ok's smoking, and if, and when, Chris can get himself to the lobby and out the door to smoke, then he can smoke.
I wouldn't take him cigarettes either, but then I AM MEAN!
 
"there are many many more days and surgeries ahead. I think he'd better get used to pain."

He will. the owner of our internet provider had a similar accident - both ankles broken/crushed. Surgeries, rehab and all that. It's been awhile now and he is finally back to work. So Chris is in for the long haul. That's why he must get Medicaid and apply for it now so it will kick in asap.
 
Ross said:
He keeps calling and driving me nuts about wanting a cigarette. I called the nurses station to see if he's giving them a hard time. Nurse said only about the smokes and that he'd have to ask his Doctor for an order to allow it and then he'd have to go outside to have it. He HATES his leg being moved even a little bit, so I told the nurse to go hand him a big stick and every time he wants a cigarette, to smack himself in the ankle with that stick and see if he still wants one. :eek: I wonder if he's willing to deal with the pain of being moved into that wheelchair, wheeled over bumps and other things in order to go outside?
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Am I mean or what? Actually, this is an idea of one of the male nurses down in ICU.
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You would be surprised to see the patients that travel outside to smoke. I volunteer at the reception desk at a local hospital and the smoking area is right outside the main entrance. I have seen people hooked to machines, tubes coming out of all places, even with oxygen tanks, being wheeled out to smoke. Makes no sense to me but, then, I am not addicted to it so I probably should keep quiet.

However, I am thrilled that Chris is better enough that he actually misses smoking. It's a good ??? sign.
 
I'm so glad to read this..that Chris is better.:) :) :) And that he has friends..who will visit.:) How about your other 2 sons..can they go and stay with him?Maybe you can take him some hard candies to suck on for his craving for a cigarette...My Daddy had to quit when Mama got the shingles. he told me lemon Drops really helped him to quit. ( mama could not take the smell)..... I think he smoked for 50 years..:eek: ..Glad to see you home and posting. .Prayers still coming from us. Bon
 
Not having been a smoker at all, I don't understand the difficulties of quitting smoking - other than I know it's difficult.

What about nicotene gum or those step-down patches. I'd hate to see him lying around in his bed just fantasizing about that cigar?tte. This looks a good opportunity for him to get serious about quitting.
 
Ross said:
He keeps calling and driving me nuts about wanting a cigarette. I called the nurses station to see if he's giving them a hard time. Nurse said only about the smokes and that he'd have to ask his Doctor for an order to allow it and then he'd have to go outside to have it. He HATES his leg being moved even a little bit, so I told the nurse to go hand him a big stick and every time he wants a cigarette, to smack himself in the ankle with that stick and see if he still wants one. :eek: I wonder if he's willing to deal with the pain of being moved into that wheelchair, wheeled over bumps and other things in order to go outside?
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Am I mean or what? Actually, this is an idea of one of the male nurses down in ICU.
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Oh, Ross, your sense of humor is back so we can tell how much better you are feeling! I just sat and laughed so at this message! Talk about TOUGH LOVE!! Better take him some chewing gum and hard candy to suck on. This is a hard way to give up smoking but it will help him heal more quickly in the long run.

We are just so happy for you as we have seen God's hand working in your life. Just remember to give Him PRAISE for the answered prayers. God delights in the praise of His children!!!!
 
Ross. I am so happy to hear that your son is back!! It sounds like he has a very long road ahead of him. I know that it is difficult, as a parent, to stand back and I applaud you for your sensibility. But I know, too, that he's already fallen awfully hard and your going to remain right behind him to help him pick up the pieces. Stand back, but make sure he knows that you're really right there if he needs you. :)

Marguerite
 
Dear Ross:

Hooray on the good news about Chris!

I would think they might give him ativan for the anixety from not smoking. Just a thought. Or a patch.

Marybeth
 
Mb said:
Dear Ross:

Hooray on the good news about Chris!

I would think they might give him ativan for the anixety from not smoking. Just a thought. Or a patch.

Marybeth
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Marybeth he's getting both and it's not making a difference. Believe it or not, he did go out and have a cigarette today. I asked the nurse tonight and the Doctor wrote the he was advised not to, but if he did, it was against his advice. Obviously the demon inside of Chris has more power then the demon inside the Doctor.
 
Sadly my young son fights that demon as well. I hate it. I wish like heck he could quit now while he is still young (20). Friends tell me cutting up straws and chewing on those helps a little. My son really wants to stop and is hoping his planned wisdom teeth extraction over the holidays will force him to be smokeless long enough (and drugged in themeantime) to get him over the hump. Welbutrin makes cigs taste terrible...although another vr member spoke of the loss of her daughter from Welbutrin. I guess it is a personal thing...having to get to the point where you really want to quit and choosing which route to go.
Hoping for healthy healing for your son and Savannah.
Debbi
 
So grateful to read..............

So grateful to read..............

that Chris is doing better. Our prayers continue...............and I still say notify the media. ;) Hugs. J.
 
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