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Post by mintyblueair on Jan 16, 2022 21:08:42 GMT -6
I'm so glad to hear that he's pulling through all of this and that there's a plan for his care, despite the stress of being discharged maybe earlier than he would normally have been. Your willingness to be there for your parents is really admirable. I'm hoping so hard that he chooses sobriety moving forward. It must be so scary knowing that there's only so much you can do to help him with that. We're here if you need/want to talk about it ♥️
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Post by stringy on Jan 31, 2022 10:07:00 GMT -6
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Post by tj on Jan 31, 2022 11:51:32 GMT -6
He is out of the hospital. Still has home health and PT and OT coming every day. He is staying sober for now. But he is definitely replacing that vice with other ones. He is eating a ton of candy - but hopefully that will slow down since he just got off steroids. And my brother caught him using chewing tobacco the other day. But honestly, at his age, his kidney and liver will kill him before lip cancer does. So that is on my lower side of concerns. He still has to wake up every single day and choose not to drink. For the rest of his life. But his spirits are better than I have seen in years. So we have hope. |
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Post by stringy on Jan 31, 2022 11:58:32 GMT -6
He is out of the hospital. Still has home health and PT and OT coming every day. He is staying sober for now. But he is definitely replacing that vice with other ones. He is eating a ton of candy - but hopefully that will slow down since he just got off steroids. And my brother caught him using chewing tobacco the other day. But honestly, at his age, his kidney and liver will kill him before lip cancer does. So that is on my lower side of concerns. He still has to wake up every single day and choose not to drink. For the rest of his life. But his spirits are better than I have seen in years. So we have hope. That all sounds as good as could be right now. Especially if he is on board with waking up and choosing not to drink. (obv not a guarantee). Hope your stress level has gone down a bit too. |
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Post by tj on Feb 1, 2022 20:46:18 GMT -6
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Post by tj on Feb 4, 2022 13:50:39 GMT -6
Yup. I knew that was all too good to be true. He’s back in the ER, and we are all worried he is going to get admitted again. And this time we know that he can’t be admitted to that hospital bc they don’t have the specialists they need. BUT it is iced and snowed over so they can’t make it to the next town over. Wtf. Wtf.
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Post by charlotte on Feb 4, 2022 14:18:07 GMT -6
Oh wtf tj I’m sorry to hear that. Are you in town with them or at home? |
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Post by tj on Feb 4, 2022 15:33:14 GMT -6
Oh wtf tj I’m sorry to hear that. Are you in town with them or at home? I’m at home, and can’t get there with this weather. 😢 |
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Post by grumpycakes on Feb 4, 2022 15:54:41 GMT -6
Thinking of you, Teej!
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Post by rugger on Feb 4, 2022 17:30:03 GMT -6
Ah, TJ, I'm sorry to hear that update. Can you brother help get him to a better hospital?
Don't risk driving if the roads are terrible. I know you'll help when it's safe for you to do so.
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Post by mc13 on Feb 4, 2022 17:45:56 GMT -6
Sending good thoughts tj! |
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Post by tj on Feb 4, 2022 17:49:56 GMT -6
Well he was treated and released back home. So 🤞🏻it was bc they think that is the right choice, and not bc they are trying to keep beds open for covid patients.
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Post by charlotte on Feb 4, 2022 18:00:30 GMT -6
Glad he didn’t have to be admitted again!! 💜💜
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Post by milano on Feb 4, 2022 19:40:28 GMT -6
I'm sorry teej, I'm sure you're frustrated that you can't get there. Your dad is in my thoughts ❤️
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Post by mintyblueair on Feb 4, 2022 19:44:49 GMT -6
I'm sorry he's having further health scares tj, but I'm glad it's not serious enough to require admission. I hope you can get there soon, if that's your plan. |
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Post by stringy on Feb 4, 2022 21:29:57 GMT -6
Hugs teej. I’m sorry you are on the roller coaster.
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