He contracted a "superbug" and was kept in isolation. Please refer to my latest post above, thank you for your response, appreciated. Where in South Africa, HSB? Yes, we are happy with what they are doing for him so far, except for the fact that they are not forthcoming at all when we ask for updates, their answers seem to be rehearsed! Me and my boyfriend have been together a year and a half and have a baby together ( 5 months old ) and we have sex maybe 1/2 every two weeks . He was admitted to have a permanent catheter inserted and from there on it went downhill. While going through all this my mental state varied as you would expect it to. However, in the last two years his asthma was well controlled on fluticasone (inhaled steroid) and salbutamol (inhaled β-adrenergic agonist) and he didn’t need any oral steroids. I was gifted a book, “Man’s search for meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl. He feels he was physically fit prior to the past 4 months. My father is on a medical aid and a very good one at that, he was a policeman for 40 years and stayed on the medical aid even after retirement, so the chances of their bills not being paid is remote! His mind was on his wife Linda, who had been in a car accident two months ago and was now lying in a hospital bed, waiting for more money for her operation. From there he was admitted to ICU and put on a ventilator for more than a week. He was eventually discharged from ICU to another isolation ward. My father has been in hospital for 2 months already. It is so sad to see him suffering the way he is. He is very confused at times. AgingCare.com connects families who are caring for aging parents, spouses, or other elderly loved ones with the information and support they need to make informed caregiving decisions. Always arranging dates, constantly in contact to suddenly blowing hot and cold bringing up previous exes in a nostalgic way and seemed sad by a relationship that had ended 2 years prior and openly admitted the brief relationship after this was a rebound and he was ready. In 1974, I was in my grandfather's hospital room, holding his hand. His saturations were barely managing to stay at 50% off oxygen and he was agitated and exhausted. I have been in hospital for a bit over two months after a bad mixed episode (my first time inpatient and I only got diagnosed after being admitted). Hi I have been in hospital twice in two months with diverticiltis, this showed up on the 1st ct scan. My father has been in hospital for 2 months already. The thing is my brother had been in hospital for 2 days and we had no idea, the police nor the hospital had contacted us and so we were none the wiser. She said he was restless and afraid and that we should come to the hospital. She had been heavy all of her life, but after having children her situation became dire. every time he eats by mouth he vomits bile and has severe hartburn.He also has had alot of infections from this removal of stomach. When I found out the Andrew was cleared to leave the hospital for a few days I couldn’t resist but to send him to a resort so that he could have some quality time and fun with his family and at the same time ensure his health would not be compromised. Coronakrise in Berlin und Brandenburg : Inzidenz auf 160,2 gesunken - 399 Intensivpatienten. Also, he had not visited the emergency department or been admitted to the hospital for the last two years. He’s had an unlucky couple of years during which he’s been in and out of hospital – a terrible car crash, broken back, urinary infections, and now goodness knows what. “I had been in hospital for 2 months” would be a fore-runner to another event e.g. In T It was a cold, silent winter night. I will likely be here or in an acute care physical rehab place for at least another month. When The Neonatal Nurse Listens To His Chest, She Says That He Has Fluid In His Lungs. The immediate past is preceded by the hospitalization - “I had been in hospital for 2 months….”when / after which something else … It’s even avoided in medical school training, though that’s slowly changing. ( Log Out /  He had 3/4s of his stomach removed from bleeding ulcers.He has a feeding tube. Have doctor's recommended hospice? I came in on the 2nd of January feeling very weak physically and mentally. In terms of helping your father: at this point he has been going between hospital and rehab for 2-3 months. What I’ve learnt over the past two months has been incredible. Feeling trapped caring for terminally ill mother in my home. The unnamed man had been found unconscious on Sunday by his girlfriend and had … He deteriorated very quickly and ended up being blue lighted to resus at his local hospital. This question has been closed for answers. He looked up at the ceiling and said, "Oh, look at those beautiful flowers!" I want to give a special shout-out to nurses, who are some of the most superhumanly kind and selfless people on the planet. It had no windows, but it was always bright. They end up in secure mental health units where the average length of stay is 2 years. Derek was diagnosed with Covid-19 at the end of March, but his condition got worse and he… I'm matching you with one of our specialists who will be calling you in the next few minutes. “I had been in hospital for 2 months before I returned to work.” or “I had been in hospital for 2 months and hence lost an opportunity of being promoted”. I can help you compare costs & services for FREE! So nice of him. As some here may know, I've been in a wheelchair for almost 2 years due to arthritis. We just discharged a patient who had been in our hospital for over a month. He had a 1% chance of survival. The Couple Had Only Been Dating For Two Months When They Announced Their Engagement On April 5. I have been in the hospital for nearly 2 months now. Laura, aged 2, is in hospital for 8 days to have a minor operation. He refuses food and water. Get an easy-to-understand breakdown of services and fees. You are reading the cool legs and the mottling correctly. Regardless of circumstances. AgingCare.com does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; or legal, or financial or any other professional services advice. We don't have a death certificate. It really helped me give purpose to the physical battle I have been enduring. Momma had filled the room with lamps and lights of all different kinds. He was on one of those dreaded ventilators for more than four weeks. Your sister’s son is 2 months old. 3 &3/4 months after first entering the hospital they finally got me walking again, it was the most brilliant feeling and one that I'll never forget. Well, I didn’t, anyway, before this whole mess started. He had a raging fever and his eye was so swollen that the white part was bulging … He went home on Friday, and is continuing to recover. Question: Your Sister’s Son Is 2 Months Old. I’m sorry to hear of your father’s condition and your frustration in getting news from the hospital staff. my father has been in the hospital for 4 months. What can we do? I found this a strange request as just the previous day, he pursed his lips and pulled a face when we tried to give him water and juice to drink. When he went into the hospital March 4 there were only 149 confirmed cases in the entire country. Thank you for your responses. I do not at all understand the medical community not discussing palliative care and hospice with you. Garfield, 54, was "patient zero" at one California hospital. I spent 6 months at home convalecing almost bedridden. ( Log Out /  In fact, he was smiling and more alert than he had been in many days. We just discharged a patient who had been in our hospital for over a month. When he fell ill in mid-March, people in the United States were becoming familiar with the novel coronavirus. He does have the mattress (he says it feels like he is sleeping on marbles) and the nursing staff do reposition him and rub lotion into his skin. He likes to play basketball and softball. Momma had never done that before. Because of his work with Cala, he had been lured away to Alcon, in Omaha, as a sales manager. It has been designated "of national and historic importance" and a copy is being preserved in the National Archives. It’s been two months since Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper was taken to a hospital. I just finished watching a lecture....Long term hospital+poor response to rehab+ 4 other chronic conditions= 97% mortality within the coming year. I was in hospital for with VM caused by the Shingles virus. ... Until then, she had been dealing with two months of COVID-19 alone. He is married and has two children. here's what helped: Drink tons of water to flush the virus and to keep the menigis fluid up. I spent 3 months in the hospital. started his Intensive Outpatient Program and felt welcomed with a smile by the staff. Oh boy, I could post an article of my own about how the medical community has messed up many of my family members and never given us a straight answer but I will hold back for now. Experts say the case is a sign of a bigger problem with testing. So ive almost been in hospital for almost a full 2 months now and ive experienced so much; mentally and physically. After another month in hospital, Dominic aspirated after managing only a few days at home. Posted by. I am sorry you and dad are going through this. He was eventually discharged from ICU to another isolation ward. Andrew has been in the hospital for months, he is not able to leave his room, not able to go outside for a walk. He had ignored her advice and returned to work once already in April, even as his daughter pleaded with him to stay in the hospital. Hi! it is 2 years later and I am going for a bike ride! He is very emotional and cries often. Archived. He had begun his career right out of college with a firm in the Southeast called Cala Industrial, which specialized in air compressors. He also expressed beliefs that he had been in the military but that he was not sure. After being in hospital for two months. Jack had sold everything he had, and he had tried his best to borrow money from all the people and banks he could. We had an 88yr old relative mow our lawn a few times because he knew it was one of the few ways he could help. We live in Johannesburg. She had a gastric bypass and lost 100 pounds, which brought her down to a manageable 300 pounds. My 2cnd scan has showed up as abnormal. Individualized care for each client is important to this agency as everyone deserves to be treated in a way in which they will feel supported and comfortable. Hospitals are truly horrible places to spend any amount of time. Joseph Freberg had been with Alcon for 18 months. He was admitted to have a permanent catheter inserted and from there on it went downhill. It has been 19 months since I first became ill, I am able to get around with a cane or walker, extreme fatigue is part of every day, and numb tingling painful feet are what I am still experiencing. Yes, we do have access to ministers/pastors who can step in and assist. HSB, I'm very sorry to read about your father. The topic is mostly avoided. His feet, legs, arms and hands are very cool to the touch and there is mottling on his feet. Be there for him, hold his hand, talk to him. believed he was not himself. He’s had an unlucky couple of years during which he’s been in and out of hospital – a terrible car crash, broken back, urinary infections, and now goodness knows what. His expresses wishes now should have you honoring his wishes for comfort and acceptance he may not be able to go on. I have the power of choice. Find the best stories, opinion, pictures and video on the day's events. In actuality, he had been in the Navy for approximately 4 months but was discharged due to reported feelings of suicide. She takes care of him during the day and I take care of him at night (after work) and over weekends (when he is not in hospital). No, my sister and I are his caregivers. Steven Universe is the text book example of how you can know nothing about something and once you return to the internet He would not even eat jelly and custard, his favourite dessert!! Hopefully this will improve over time. 2008 has been a difficult year. The only thing that might sound strange to American ears would be jelly and custard :). And gas,easy pass has help but main thing is our son Jon. I have never met so many smart, interesting, kind, devoted people in one place as I met in the hospital. I was suffering from arthritis in my knees and ankles, an autoimmune disease called Leucocytoclastic Vasculitis that I acquired as a side effect of some medication I was on as well as the Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The doctor told us to "let it take its course". From many of the signs you describe it does sound like he is "Actively Dying" or at End Of Life. My room was my life, and it was a good life. While in the hospital, he develops a very high fever and begins to breathe very rapidly. I have been in the hospital for nearly 2 months now. Immediately we headed to the ER where a doctor prescribed oral antibiotics, which he took at 2:30am. O n March 17, a day after LeClerc came down with her first symptoms, SARS-CoV-2 sent Fiona Lowenstein to the hospital. I have the choice of how I can respond to life. He often required a course of oral steroids for one month every few months. He had had five heart attacks during a three-day period. A few days ago his family asked him to sign a Apparently he was assessed in hospital before discharge as being eligible for NHS CC but it took them over 2 months to go through the checklist. Also, gas cards were so welcome, as we traveled 1 1/2 hours to the hospital for each chemo & radiation treatment. Immediately we headed to the ER where a doctor prescribed oral antibiotics, which he took at 2:30am. Not at all. This is very hard for family and it does sound like his time is near. And my sex drive is crazy high. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Even till just recently I am still making his medical decisions because the doctors dont think that he is in his clear judgement right now. Now there have been 1.2 million. But they are full to the brim with wonderful people. I have been in hospital for two months so far which means two months away from my amazingly, loving Son Aaron Squire. I will likely be here or in an acute care physical rehab place for at least another month. What It's Like To Have COVID-19 Symptoms For Nearly 2 Months NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to COVID-19 patient Erica Jorn from Denver, Colo., about what it's been … The latest UK and World news, from Mirror Online. Our son Jon has been in the hospital for 35 days now and Mom & Dad have gone 34 day to see him. His urine is dark, like tea. AMA. My father has been in the hospital for 5 months with pancreatitis and he still has pain and throws up all the time. These are signs that hospice nurses tell families to note as end of life approaching. Of course, if he had symptoms of angina, or heart related chest pains in the past, then more aggressive measures for treatment probably would have been done. I have read and re-read articles about end of life and many of the things they mention, I see in him. She liked the light, and I did, too. I left ICU after 2 1/2 months and at this stage I was still only able to sit in a chair for 3 hours before being exhausted whilst still on 4 to 5 liters of oxygen. He contracted a "superbug" and was kept in isolation. Like millions of COVID-19 cases, Brown’s had started with minor symptoms — fatigue, loss of appetite. Now there have been 1.2 million. He posted his story from his hospital bed last month on social media site Weibo. He drinks lots of water, has lost a stone in weight in two months, and is very confused. When we arrived, he was not afraid at all. After 4 or 5 weeks there was discussion of him going home with Palliative Care, but there is no way my Mum at 84 could have managed. She had developed severe abdominal pain and … I was rushed into surgery and spent 15 days in the hospital - including 3 days in the ICU. AMA. The next morning, I had a slight fever, dry heaves and mild pain. I'm a senior care specialist trained to match you with the care option that is best for you. His breathing is very laboured and he has a very wet cough. Meanwhile, your father is blessed to have you and I wish you rest and peace. Two things were going on: I was in the Marion Indiana VA hospital for some inpatient therapy for my legs. Close. While In The Hospital, He Develops A Very High Fever And Begins To Breathe Very Rapidly. I went to the emergency room after seeing my primary doctor. He had since been in the program for almost three months and stated that he looks forward to going back for his counseling sessions. He has COPD, heart failure, prostate cancer as well as being asthmatic. My husband appreciated cards and phone calls the most, since his diet was watched pretty closely. He had uncovered an amazing story at one of the city’s hospitals – the death of its longest-standing patient. I never had symptoms of diverticulitis before and mine had perforated. She had been heavy all of her life, but after having children her situation became dire. Positive Covid-19 tests kept a mother and baby in Montreal apart for eight weeks. The resulting film is regarded as a classic. So ive almost been in hospital for almost a full 2 months now and ive experienced so much; mentally and physically. Records indicate that he was treated with ( Log Out /  I don’t leave my room. Statistics were given stating that the vast majority of doctors and other medical professionals do not discuss end of life with their patients or their families. Tennessee state Rep. David Byrd has been hospitalized for COVID-19, making him at least the second member of the House Republican Caucus to require a hospital stay after contracting the virus. I needed to learn how to swallow again, and eventually how to walk. And he said the other day that he hasn’t got much interest in sex . 2. I would have gone looking for her, but how could I? Dr Ulf Segerberg, the chief medical officer at Noorland's University Hospital, said he had never seen a case like it. Get personalized guidance from a dedicated local advisor. She is too young to understand her mother's absence. He has been admitted to the hospital for a condition related to his birth. The material of this web site is provided for informational purposes only. Need some reassurance. I have honestly not heard in this day and age of a hospitalization this long. Around Brown’s hometown, Indianapolis, fewer than 10 new cases were reported each day, on average. I had a guy do this for 2 months, sold himself to be relationship material. He Has Been Admitted To The Hospital For A Condition Related To His Birth. I can choose to I had a colostomy for 6 months. The left side of my face also was paralyzed. There was a bare light bulb. Is he receiving all the care possible to make him comfortable at this stage.". be positive,  no matter what. A morbidly obese man found fused to a chair he had been stuck in for two years has died, it was revealed today. From there he was admitted to ICU and put on a ventilator for more than a week. Maria Derosa, a 41-year-old hospital administrator from Enfield, London, has been diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer and has months left to live. So here you have to events in the past. He had never used a cine camera before. She had a gastric bypass and lost 100 pounds, which brought her down to a manageable 300 pounds. 29. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Thank you for your kind words. After having had just one treatment it was urgent that I look into having radiation treatment because the Lymphoma had started to grow my airways closed. He is very confused at times. I came in on the 2nd of January feeling very weak physically and mentally. He then had another heart attack and the machine screamed. We have told him that he may go, we will all be fine. Skip to the front of the line by calling (888) 887-4593. So it is hard to know whether his current spells of shouting and agitation are due to delirium that hasn’t had a chance to resolve, versus a new cause or trigger (such as a new infection or complication). :) The one and only time I got a straight answer was from a nurse- AFTER my uncle had passed. When he awoke at 6am, I screamed and immediately headed to the hospital. He had been in hospital for at least three weeks. With over 3,700 entries submitted over the course of the year, our 2020 competition has finally come to an end and we have some amazing images to share with you as our winners are announced Because it’s an uncomfortable topic even those who frequently deal with it, avoid it, so unfortunate for patients and families who need and deserve answers. I can choose to be happy. We cannot get a straight answer from the nursing staff either. I attended a conference a couple of years ago and sat in on a session with doctors where end of life care was discussed. As long as it's a reasonable-sized city I would expect the care to be more or less comparable. When the neonatal nurse listens to his chest, she says that he has fluid in his lungs. Mask use wasn’t widespread outside hospitals. "I read where these symptoms are an indication that he is actively dying, is that true? He had a raging fever and his eye was so swollen that the white part was bulging … So I've been learning how to walk again, taking 3 physical therapy sessions daily, taking a few steps at a time while hanging on to a walker, taking just a few more steps each day. Alva, OP is in South Africa, but even here in Canada, my step dad was in the hospital for 6 weeks before his death in November. His age is 29 birthday is the 30 of this month its got be special for him he is alive and doing better than the early days we pray that he gets home soon a least a break. 5 years ago. Thank you. My husband has been diagnosed with low sodium levels, he has a history of unstable angina, had two triple heart by-passes, five heart attacks and now has acute osteo arthritis in his hip for which he has been prescribed pain killers and amotriptylene. He has CAT scans and tests every week and everything comes back normal. He eats fairly well, but he has not been as hungry lately. I may do just that, ask them to be available when we discuss my father's condition. Change ). It was no use. Joseph’s first six months had been … My husband has been in the hospital for three months now and I have been making his medical decisions this whole time. ( Log Out /  He says it’s nothing to do with me but I have major paranoia thinking it is me . You do not give the age, but both heart failure and COPD are very deadly. The sesssion I attended gave tips for doctors to stop evading the topic. I forgot to mention in the original post that when I visited with my father last night, he asked me for cheese and milk. If you get the chance, give it a read. We are very concerned for him as it would appear that they are keeping him comfortable, just waiting for him to die. I have since started the radiation treatment and have just 3 treatments left. His speech is also slightly impaired. Ten days on he is still showing symptoms of the illness, including a high temperature. Brodie Lee [real name Jon Huber] was hospitalized since the end of October until he eventually passed from a lung ailment on Saturday, according to … At the hospital he reported that his thoughts seemed jumbled. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Johnson confirmed he had tested positive for coronavirus on March 27, and has been self-isolating in Downing Street ever since, chairing meetings via videoconference, and having papers and meals left at his door. On this day My big brother Johnnie asked him to please eat and move in his bed but just keep moving. When he awoke at 6am, I screamed and immediately headed to the hospital. What questions shoud i be asking the docs on why this keeps him in the hospital. I was on steroidal treatment for two weeks and then started the chemotherapy. When he went into the hospital March 4 there were only 149 confirmed cases in the entire country. On Sunday, December 30, 2007, I rushed my wife to the hospital emergency room. Now there have been 1.2 million. “He took care of her for three months in the hospital.” There's no emphasis on her action- unlike in the second sentence where the speaker would like to place focus on the length of time of caring. But the real world is cruel. I think you should look into a palliative care consult now, and think toward hospice. I just need a few things to get you going. They did, however, call us in plenty of time for us to come to his bedside before his passing. I had shingles on my right upper quadrant and within 5 days it was in my meningis. We often use for and since when talking about time.. for + period: a "period" is a duration of time - five minutes, two weeks, six years.For means "from the beginning of the period to the end of the period".. since + point: a "point" is a precise moment in time - 9 o'clock, 1st January, Monday.Since means "from a point in the past until now".. Look at these examples: What It's Like To Have COVID-19 Symptoms For Nearly 2 Months NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks to COVID-19 patient Erica Jorn from Denver, Colo., about what it's been … Please keep in mind he lost his appetite for like 6 to 7 days before going into the hospital, fever, coughing, chills, fatigue, vomiting and on the 18th he finally was able to tell me he had been having diaherra 4 days prior. thanks He has during the past few days, at numerous times, said he wants to die. The nurses ran in. We do not have DNR in South Africa. He had rheumatic fever as a child and was in a fairly serious car accident three years earlier, resulting in a leg broken in three places. He has been on a feeding tube for 5 months and suction for 5 months. He cannot seem to clear his throat either and coughs with difficulty. Have you tried asking the question from a position of knowledge. u/Pancerules. I looked up. 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