John Schmidt
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« on: February 23, 2017, 07:09:52 PM » |
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She's been in the nursing home since Dec. 20 following four days in the hospital. Still doesn't have full use of the right arm, the break in the shoulder isn't fully healed and the dislocated upper arm hasn't fully returned back into the shoulder socket...but it's improving. Still a lot of pain if she forgets and uses it for something other than light stuff like eating/drinking. Also still unable to walk without assistance from another person, i.e., using a large web belt for them to hold on to for balance, etc. She also has to use a cane, hopefully she'll be able to use a walker when the shoulder is fully healed but that's at least another four months away. For the present, since I don't yet have the belt for assistance I just grab the waist of her jeans in back. I told her if she falls or stumbles she'll get a super wedgie....she's been walking better all the time. Guess she doesn't like wedgies.  She'll continue nursing care and rehab at home via some home health care. In the mean time, until she's back independently mobile like going to the bathroom without help getting there, I'm stuck at home 24/7 unless I get some custodial help. I'm OK with that, just happy to have her back home.  |
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« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2017, 07:29:34 PM » |
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Wow John that was a long list, she is amazing for sure. I'm sure it will be awesome for her to be home!
Good news!
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« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2017, 08:09:12 PM » |
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Sounds like you will have your hands full, but I know you are glad to see her home. Keeping her in our prayers for a full recovery.
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« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2017, 08:13:39 PM » |
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Great news indeed, happy for both of you John |
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« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2017, 08:45:30 PM » |
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They say "there's no place like home". Great news.
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« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2017, 09:58:50 AM » |
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« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2017, 12:34:02 PM » |
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(Watch out for that cane, John.)
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2017, 12:49:31 PM » |
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(Watch out for that cane, John.) She said she was going to use the transport belt(gait belt) as a "get back" strap. Didn't know she was aware of what those are.  |
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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2017, 01:28:01 PM » |
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I will definitely keep Rita in my prayers John and you also take care
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« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2017, 02:33:50 PM » |
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Good deal !
Give her our very best.
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« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2017, 03:04:39 PM » |
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Glad she is able to come home John. Best wishes for a good recovery.
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« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2017, 04:05:30 PM » |
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Best wishes to both of you.
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« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2017, 04:35:17 PM » |
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I'm glad she is home with you. sounds like you are taking good care of her.
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« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2017, 04:45:42 PM » |
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That's Awesome John |
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« Reply #15 on: February 24, 2017, 05:19:54 PM » |
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it's apparent you really love her.  sounds like her sense of humor isn't broke. wish you the best and sending positive vibes.  |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #17 on: February 24, 2017, 07:04:39 PM » |
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This evening was pretty rough for her. The tremors from her Parkinsons was especially bad which makes the injured arm shake. Result....lot of pain. I finally talked her into taking at least half a pain pill, Hydrocodone, and by the time I left she was calming down. Just hope it helps her sleep, I finally left at 10:00pm. Makes for a pretty long day. I bought a baby monitor to use at the house. That way I can work in the shop and if she needs me then she can just say something and I can hear her. It's going to be a lot of work for the next few weeks. |
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« Reply #18 on: February 26, 2017, 06:53:39 PM » |
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Glad she is coming home John and the extra work will be woth it. I am sure she has taken care of you over the years |
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John Schmidt
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« Reply #19 on: February 27, 2017, 01:17:10 PM » |
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Glad she is coming home John and the extra work will be woth it. I am sure she has taken care of you over the years Absolutely, in so many ways. I got her home this morning, big job but worth it. She got real sick this afternoon, appeared to be from something she ate. She's been sleeping most of the day since we got here, glad to see it. Until we settle into a routine I'll just make myself available 24/7, we have home health nursing/PT coming in and also have the names of a few of the CNA's that want to help out at home. A couple have the personality of a snake, have no business being in the nursing care field. But there's 2-3 that we both have good relations with and will be calling on them down the road. Until then, I'm not leaving home. Glad she's back, just feels right. |
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« Reply #20 on: February 27, 2017, 03:59:21 PM » |
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Great news John, I am sure she feels much better being home and specially with you.
Keep us posted on her progress and hope you can get some good caring nurses to help out
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« Reply #21 on: February 27, 2017, 06:38:38 PM » |
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Rehab is never easy but being home is good for you both . The Lord gave ya'll Love, I ask him to give you strength to work past this little bump in the road.
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« Reply #22 on: March 01, 2017, 04:14:03 PM » |
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Glad To Hear That Rita Is Improving And Was Able To Return Home ! I will Keep You Both In My Prayers !
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« Reply #23 on: March 02, 2017, 01:59:32 AM » |
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John it's really good to hear that Rita is back home.
Still praying for strength for both of you.
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