nancy c Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Mike is home from hospital tonite-he got home about 6pm--he is weak-uses walker-still alittle shaky; Dr wanted to keep him one more nite--but he wanted to be at home. Dr even said maybe we could send him to rehab floor for physical therapy and to build his strenght--but he wanted out of the place!! actually they were very good to him; he is eating alittle better; but i don't understand why he isn't getting his strenght back???? We have visiting nurses come in 3x weekly for physical therapy and lab work. I am off tomorrow and may work wednesday-then off for the wedding thurs/friday-wedding is saturday. I don't think Mike can walk Nic down the isle without his walker-or may have to use a wheelchair--we'll wait and see. god bless,nancy c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Nancy, He'll be there. Doesn't matter if he walks her down or she has both of you walk her down (if he's in a wheelchair, you can push him), his being there is ALL that matters. Take care, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Good news of being home. That may really make him feel better. Hoping your week is a celebration of good events. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Nancy, Mike is home, yeah. Now park your worries for a week and spend this time in happy wedding bliss. Mike is going down the aisle, how he does it isn't important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Truly a gift. Praying for strength and healing. Love Pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 Hi Nanc, The only thing important is the Mike is out of the hospital and home, in time for Nicoles wedding. It does not make a difference if he walks, uses a walker or is wheeled down the aisle the most important thing is that he will be giving her away. What a great honor!!! If he was that determined to get out of the hospital then maybe, just maybe he will gain enough strength to walk her, with or without a walker. I really don't think he will use a wheel chair. Keep us posted on the blessed event. This is such a special day for all of you. Seize the day and just enjoy. Mazel Tov, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 maryanne, thank you so much for your words of encouragement; i needed that; i was depressed today; today was my first day home from work being a fulltime caregiver. he really can't do much for him self. he asked me to help him figure out how to take his meds tomorrow. he didn't realize i took tomorrow off too. and i won't go back until after the wedding-may 18th. he said he was glad -said he didn't feel safe being alone. poor thing--what a lifestyle change for him all within 2 weeks.i just keep encouraging him that he will get stronger. but i do worry that this may be as good as it gets. i pray not. god bless,nancy c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Hang in there, Nancy. It is tough to find your way into the new role. It is about balance....support/help respect/defer and take care of you, too. You can do it, you are smart and loving and willing. Hoping the wedding is a wonderful event. We care Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Glad he is back home. Enjoy the wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Dear Nancy, Mike has been through a really tough time and you have been such a wonderful wife and caregiver. I just know he is going to make it down that aisle and receive the love and admiration that he deserves. You are good people!! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Nancy, I'm glad you have Mike home and I'm praying for a beautiful wedding day for all of you. God Bless you all, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Glad to hear that your husband is home. That alone should start building his strength up. And yes, I totally agree with the others, what is simportant is that Mike will be at the wedding. It doesn't matter if he uses a walker, wheelchair or whatever -- as long as he is with your daughter on her wedding day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy c Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 thanks to all of you and your encouragement; it means alot to me. i don't know what i would without site to post. it is so very important to me.thanks,nancy c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Nancy: I am glad to hear Mike is at home and hopefully improving. I guess it takes a while to get the strength back. And,it is good to hear that he can make it to the wedding. I was in the hospital twice for lung surgerys and I was EXTREMELY movtivated to get out of there as soon as possible. So, I know how Mike feels about getting out of there. You have my continued support and prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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