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Mary, can I just extend my sympathy to you and of course his family and I am sure you are in many peoples thoughts.
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« Reply #271 on: 18:19:40, 11-10-2007 » |
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It's a terrible situation indeed. Poor fellow.
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Cautiously good news about my friend's son. They brought him round today (he's been under heavy sedation), after over a week, and although he can't speak yet he appears to recognise his family. Apparently it's normal not to be able to speak for a day or two after being on a ventilator, so it isn't as bad as it sounds.
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« Reply #273 on: 17:33:50, 14-10-2007 » |
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Good to read that things are looking a bit more hopeful for your friend's son, Mary. I wish you all the best.  |
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« Reply #274 on: 17:50:27, 14-10-2007 » |
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Mary, that is encouraging news! All the best.
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« Reply #275 on: 17:59:33, 14-10-2007 » |
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I too fervently hope that this is the start of something good, Mary.
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« Reply #277 on: 18:14:07, 14-10-2007 » |
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Mary, I am glad there are some good signs of recovery in your friend' son. Please tell us how things will develop.
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« Reply #278 on: 19:09:46, 14-10-2007 » |
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« Reply #279 on: 20:53:54, 14-10-2007 » |
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« Reply #280 on: 09:52:16, 19-10-2007 » |
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He's out of intensive care, still being fed by tube because he doesn't seem to want to eat, and speech returning gradually, but only a few words so far. My poor friend is absolutely exhausted, as you can imagine. She's staying with her brother in Chiswick, an hour and a half's journey from the hospital, so the travelling alone is quite a strain. She's not particularly robust herself. Still, it's progress, though slow.
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« Reply #281 on: 10:02:23, 19-10-2007 » |
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« Reply #282 on: 10:41:28, 19-10-2007 » |
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Mary, brain injuries I'm afraid, take as long as they take. It can be very slow but the indications so far are very positive. I feel for your friend with the hospital situation. I moved in 24/7 with my husband for two weeks at the Christie and then for 5 weeks in the Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle before we were finally allowed home. It is exhausting travelling back and forth, especially to Manchester from here, so it was easier to just put a camp bed in the room and stay. I realise not everyone can do that - but most hospitals are flexible these days about overnights. I do hope all goes well.
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« Reply #283 on: 11:31:16, 19-10-2007 » |
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I hadn't realised your husband was in the Christie Hospital, Milly. My dad's in charge of maintaining the linear accelerators there (the big machines they use for radiotherapy).
I do hope your friend's son improves soon, Mary. It must be as worrying for her as it's painful for him.
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« Reply #284 on: 06:25:26, 12-12-2007 » |
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Oh dear, it's me again. I'm ill. Gastro-intestinal stuff (not diarrhoea). I've been ill-ish for several days, but thought I was getting better. I've been awake almost all night, pain (not desperately severe, but persistent) and panic, because I thought these things got better quicker than this, and I've got things to do, and I'm supposed to be going away for Christmas. There are disadvantages to living alone, though usually I like it. It would be nice to have someone to bring me a cup of tea, answer the door and so on. I got up at 5 am, made some tea and turned the heating on. Back in bed now, but can't stay in bed because of said things to do, plus necessity of eating and drinking. I can still eat, though not much.  |
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