I haven't posted for a wee while as things were manageable with the extra carers support given for my husband. But since last month my husbands health began to downhill a bit, 2 utis and a chest infection. It seemed like he was on constant antibiotics. On 4th November he really seemed bad so I called the doc My husband was admitted hosp that same day. Routine Covid test done - result positive. He was put on iv antibiotics and also needed oxygen. Further blood tests were done a few days later which showed inflammation and he was started on that strong steroid 'DEXAMETHASONE' for 5 days treatment. This was really making an improvement, so much so, that he managed to slowly come off the oxygen and plans were made to transfer him to a nursing home to convalese, build up his appetite, get physio to help his swallow etc. Then the day before this was due to happen, I got a dreadful phone call to say he'd deteriated suddenly. The docs suspected that my husband had developed a massive clot on his lung. They were giving him the max amount of oxygen that they could and he was back on iv fluids. This awful thing happened just last Friday(20th) He's too weak for any invasive treatments, his breathing is so laboured. My girls and I are allowed to visit him at any time now, and I'm sure he knows we are there even tho he can't open his eyes or anything. We just constantly talk to him. I never ever thought that I would be saying goodbye so soon. As I said I just feel so numb, like this is not really happening xx Wee Dido
Feeling Numb
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@Izzy thanks so much My poor Oh he's only 71 too young to be taken yet, we have 3 young grandchildren (5 yrs and younger) who he'll never see again. I know that he's been physicaly weak for years , due to his stroke, but his dementia was just about mid stage I'd say. Perhaps its a blessing in disguise that now he's spared further suffering from THAT. We're just taking each day and spending as much time as possible with him. so thanks again.x
that is cruel after fighting everything else. they say hearing is the last to go. its good you able to spend this time with him.
I`m so soory to read your news @WeeDido
In dementia there is often a gentle progression but when an infection attacks, even the mildest infection, never mind COVID, there can be a reaction which seems out of all proportion
It`s so sad for you to witness and to experience. I just hope there is some way his laboured breathing can be eased.
In dementia there is often a gentle progression but when an infection attacks, even the mildest infection, never mind COVID, there can be a reaction which seems out of all proportion
It`s so sad for you to witness and to experience. I just hope there is some way his laboured breathing can be eased.
im so sorry weedido to read the news. at least you and your daughters got to spend time with him and he is not suffering any more.
@jennifer1967 I was so grateful to spend as much time as I did cos my darling OH passed away yesterday evening. He died less than an hour after I'd left the hospital. I can't actually believe it right now xxx
My heartfelt thanks@canary and to all of you who have sent your kind thoughts to me and my daughters xxx
