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Post by missysauter on Mar 4, 2015 17:46:46 GMT
Lots of family stressors going on right now, but I think we have a plan. I'm taking DH to his GP this afternoon to get some pain medication. His spinal surgeon does not prescribe pain medications until after a procedure. DH is flat on his back and miserable. He was in tears again this morning. I take him to the spinal surgeon on Friday to go over his MRI results and decide what his next step is. My dad has been moved to the rehab hospital and they have started physical therapy. He's not to happy about it because he's so tired, but it has to be done. DD is on spring break next week. She and I fly up to Kentucky on Wednesday and stay until Saturday. I'm debating about keeping this as a surprise for my parents or letting them know we're coming. My in-laws are "on call" for next week. If (or when) DH has a procedure to help with his back, my in-laws will come to our house and stay with him and help take care of 14 year old DS too. So, it looks like everything may work out. I'm still saying my prayers and keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks. Here's a link to my last post:
Stressors Going On
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Post by cadoodlebug on Mar 4, 2015 17:54:28 GMT
Hugs to you.
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Post by *christine* on Mar 4, 2015 18:00:59 GMT
Good luck to everyone with everything. So much at once!
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Post by KikiPea on Mar 4, 2015 18:05:58 GMT
You have a LOT going on. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
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Post by leftturnonly on Mar 4, 2015 18:08:02 GMT
That sounds like a very solid plan of action!
You've accomplished a lot by getting to this point. Take some time in the shower/bath, grab a favorite drink, put your feet up and read/watch something mindless.... reward yourself in some way.
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Post by bc2ca on Mar 4, 2015 18:09:30 GMT
It sounds like a good plan {{hugs}}.
I would let your parents know you are coming (maybe let DD be a surprise). It would lift my dad's spirits to know I was coming to visit and surprises always throw him off.
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Post by akathy on Mar 4, 2015 18:28:05 GMT
I'm glad to see you're moving forward. Hugs i would definitely tell my parents that I was coming. I'm that parent and while I love surprises, I love savoring the fact that my DD and grandchildren are coming for days, weeks or even months ahead of time. It's like I have my own little ball of sunshine that I can use for inspiration to get me through whatever I have going at the moment because MY DAUGHTER AND GRANDSONS ARE COMING!! I don't know if I've explained it right but trust me, they want to know  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2015 18:39:15 GMT
I'm glad things are improving.
This makes me so angry:
What an inhumane way to treat someone who's had surgery. That doctor should be ashamed of himself. Glad your GP can help.
(((hugs to you all)))
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Post by maryland on Mar 4, 2015 19:10:44 GMT
Great plan! I do sympathize with your husband as that sounds exactly like the pain my husband was in. And his parents came from 3 hrs. away to help when he was in the hospital and when he got home. They knew I had a lot going on with the kids, so it was nice to know that they were there to help take care of my husband. I know he would feel more comfortable having his own parents help than mine. After I had the kids, I felt more comfortable with my own parents because I could "order" them around where I would not feel comfortable doing that with my inlaws. My husband feels the same way. He could be crabby and in pain with his parents there.
I hope everyone feels better!
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Post by vicloo on Mar 4, 2015 19:32:09 GMT
Sometimes just having a plan in mind alleviates some of the stress. Just remember you can't be in more than one place at a time! Hugs.
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Post by alibama on Mar 4, 2015 19:54:41 GMT
wow you do have a lot on your plate at one time. Hugs to yoU!
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Mar 4, 2015 19:59:51 GMT
Sounds like a good plan!
I would tell my parents that I was coming. I tried that surprise thing once and it didn't go over well!!  Why didn't you tell me you were coming, blah, blah, blah!
I hope your husband find some relief soon. Being in pain is no cake walk.
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Post by ~Susan~ on Mar 4, 2015 20:10:01 GMT
I love having a plan, even it doesn't go exactly right. Something about knowing I'm going in somewhat the right direction. I do hope your DH finds relief soon. (((HUGS)))
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Post by tincin on Mar 5, 2015 13:05:11 GMT
My, you do have a full plate. Sorry your family is having all these issues at once and most of the support for them is having to come from you. Hopefully things will ease up soon. Until then, be as kind to yourself as you would be to someone else if they were in your place. If you're tired, nap. Stress takes a lot out of a person.
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Post by missysauter on Mar 5, 2015 15:09:02 GMT
I'm glad things are improving. This makes me so angry: What an inhumane way to treat someone who's had surgery. That doctor should be ashamed of himself. Glad your GP can help. (((hugs to you all))) DH's GP was infuriated that the spinal surgeon would leave DH in so much pain without meds. He told me that when I take DH to see the surgeon on Friday that if I wanted to use his name and tell him what the GP thought about his practice of "dumping" pain management people - to be please do so. GP gave DH enough meds to get through the weekend, just in case the surgeon didn't want to give him anything tomorrow. There will need to be some kind of intervention done on DH's behalf. He simply can't function. Mondays are the surgeon's day for surgery and procedures. We're hopeful that whatever has to be done can be pre-approved by insurance on Friday to let him get on with in on Monday morning. Thanks for your good thoughts. I truly appreciate it. |
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Post by pb on Mar 5, 2015 17:04:54 GMT
I am so glad your GP recognized your husband's need for pain relief. And bless your in-laws that are willing to step in.
Many years ago my mother asked me to never surprise her. She loved thinking about me coming so the knowing gives her great pleasure.
Best wishes.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Mar 6, 2015 14:24:29 GMT
I'm glad you have a plan in place. Hugs and positive vibes being sent.
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Why didn't you tell me you were coming, blah, blah, blah!