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Mar 8, 2012 15:09:15 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Mar 8, 2012 15:09:15 GMT -5
My computer is down and I'm at the library. Felix is out of ICU, but is still semi aware. His hands are swelling again and he's on morpine for pain PRN. His kidneys and lungs are a little better. It happened so fast. He's been there 2 weeks and is back on the floor. They're talking about Kendred Health Care for rehab when he gets help to start him walking. He can wiggle his feet. Feeding tube, IV, and breathing treatments. Please think of him! Thanks!
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Felix
Mar 8, 2012 16:00:44 GMT -5
Post by HonorH957 on Mar 8, 2012 16:00:44 GMT -5
Praying for both of you!!
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Mar 8, 2012 16:29:56 GMT -5
Post by ssmynkint on Mar 8, 2012 16:29:56 GMT -5
Strength and peace to you both.
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Mar 8, 2012 17:48:18 GMT -5
Post by Police Moderator on Mar 8, 2012 17:48:18 GMT -5
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Mar 8, 2012 20:20:55 GMT -5
Post by TNBear on Mar 8, 2012 20:20:55 GMT -5
I am so sorry Babs. My thoughts are with both of you.
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Felix
Mar 9, 2012 9:50:23 GMT -5
Post by coffeeshooter on Mar 9, 2012 9:50:23 GMT -5
Oh Babs, I'm so sorry to hear about Felix. He is in my prayers. Please keep us posted, and don't forget to take care of yourself too.
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Felix
Mar 9, 2012 11:09:38 GMT -5
Post by augie47 on Mar 9, 2012 11:09:38 GMT -5
Babs, I may have missed a thread as I had no idea he was having trouble. My best to both of you. I went to high school with Felix and have always thought highly of him. Which hospital is he in ?
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Mar 9, 2012 15:38:41 GMT -5
Post by osrb on Mar 9, 2012 15:38:41 GMT -5
Thoughts and prayers with you both.
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Mar 9, 2012 15:40:30 GMT -5
Post by Tookie on Mar 9, 2012 15:40:30 GMT -5
So sorry. Will definitely keep you and Felix in my thoughts and prayers.
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Mar 9, 2012 15:56:08 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Mar 9, 2012 15:56:08 GMT -5
He's in 3034 at Erlanger downtown. Got some more blood today. Still nothing by mouth. Can't talk very much and his O2 is low. May be sitting up by next week. Two weeks ago became very ill and hallucinating and on the w floor. Called 911. He had renal failure, pnuemonia, and septic arthritis which means he had a staph infection in most major joints. Operated on his knees, elbow and shoulder. He says "I will prevail", but is begging me to take him home. I don't think he'll be home for another 2 weeks. They want to sent him to Kender for rehab downtown on Georgia. All he can do is wiggle his feet and fingers. Thanks for the thoughts!
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Felix
Mar 9, 2012 16:45:31 GMT -5
Post by augie47 on Mar 9, 2012 16:45:31 GMT -5
wow... de'ja'vu all over again.. On New Years Eve I hit the floor with sepis, pneumonia and renal failure.... It's a rough road to travel, but tell him to hang in there. It's been a little over two months and I'm 95% recovered. If I can do it, I know Felix can. He's strong and strong willed.
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Mar 11, 2012 19:47:31 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Mar 11, 2012 19:47:31 GMT -5
That sounds familiar. He'll be there 6 more weeks, then to a rehab place fora month or more. Do you remember any of the pain? They found another mass of infection on his lower spine.
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Mar 12, 2012 19:02:56 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Mar 12, 2012 19:02:56 GMT -5
He is doing better! Temp down, oxygen up. Still asking me to sneak him out. Yeah, right! The nurses say he is so sweet. More alert. Still on the feeding tube and hates it. Thanks for the thoughts! He's going to make it!!
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Felix
Mar 12, 2012 20:17:08 GMT -5
Post by augie47 on Mar 12, 2012 20:17:08 GMT -5
I found recovery from sepsis a bit slow, but you need to keep in mind it's a long climb. Glad he is doing better. I think you will find recovery to be exponential. My daughter is an RN there and promised to look in on him and slap him upside the head for me.
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Felix
Mar 13, 2012 2:50:53 GMT -5
Post by Tsavodiner on Mar 13, 2012 2:50:53 GMT -5
Thoughts and prayers always to you, old friend
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Mar 13, 2012 13:26:42 GMT -5
Post by Kordax on Mar 13, 2012 13:26:42 GMT -5
Someone will be ministering unto King Felix upon approved work releases from the Kordaxian prayer closet soon.....
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Mar 13, 2012 18:27:31 GMT -5
Post by TNBear on Mar 13, 2012 18:27:31 GMT -5
Hang in there both of you. All my and Mrs. Bear's best.
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Mar 13, 2012 19:27:07 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Mar 13, 2012 19:27:07 GMT -5
Kordax, let that poor woman out! Let her say one more prayer for each of her friends and let her fly! Who's cleaning the house? : )
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Mar 13, 2012 19:33:47 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Mar 13, 2012 19:33:47 GMT -5
They found some more staph in his right knee and took it out. Temps up, back on oxygen. Augie, you are right, good days and bad days, but soon the good get more frequent. They had to suction his throat and got a lot of stuff out. I went back to work yesterday, and that is good. We were so busy! Not even a full moon!
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Felix
Mar 14, 2012 9:09:57 GMT -5
Post by staffsgtsbunny on Mar 14, 2012 9:09:57 GMT -5
*hugz* Thinking of you both, Babs.....hang in there. You guys are both very strong people!
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Mar 24, 2012 11:33:14 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Mar 24, 2012 11:33:14 GMT -5
He's been there one month yesterday. He had a stroke sometime in the last few weeks which they discovered with a MRI a few days ago. That's why he can't swallow or talk. He was in bad shape two days ago, but yesterday, he threw a fit when I started to leave. He said, pretty plainly, "Barbara, pull the car around, put me in it, and take me home!!!" He was waving his hands and really angry. Said maybe I didn't want him to come home. The nurse was there and reassured him as I slipped out of the room. Usually no one can understand what he says and that frustrates him. He'll be there another few weeks and then rehab to learn to walk and talk. Now they are working on getting him to swallow so they can take the feeding tube out. Still on oxygen. We'll see what today brings!
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Mar 29, 2012 14:58:56 GMT -5
Post by SunnyKC on Mar 29, 2012 14:58:56 GMT -5
I hope he is recovering nicely!! take care of yourself too Babs!
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Apr 3, 2012 19:55:58 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Apr 3, 2012 19:55:58 GMT -5
It's been since Feb 23. They did a muscle biopsy today to rule out a muscle infection or Lou Gehrigs. Hes still delusion. Thinks he walks everyday, and he can't even sit up. He may go to the rehab place at the end of the week. He's angry, as you can imagine. He wants to come home.Can't m Heove his arms or legs. He can still kiss and say "I love you".
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Apr 4, 2012 19:26:51 GMT -5
Post by TNBear on Apr 4, 2012 19:26:51 GMT -5
Big Bear hug for you babs.
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Apr 6, 2012 14:39:38 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Apr 6, 2012 14:39:38 GMT -5
They are discharging Felix from Erlanger today and sending him by ambulance to Life Care in Red Bank.
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Felix
Apr 7, 2012 9:31:37 GMT -5
Post by augie47 on Apr 7, 2012 9:31:37 GMT -5
That sounds positive. Hang in there. !
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Apr 8, 2012 0:27:20 GMT -5
Post by Bob on Apr 8, 2012 0:27:20 GMT -5
I suspect the discharge is by accounting and not medical. But even then he may very well get better care in red bank.
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Apr 9, 2012 5:15:45 GMT -5
Post by RuneDeer on Apr 9, 2012 5:15:45 GMT -5
Yes, and probably knowing he's not "in the hospital" anymore will lift his spirits & hasten recovery as well. Babs, please keep us posted!
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Apr 9, 2012 10:02:19 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Apr 9, 2012 10:02:19 GMT -5
Bob, you may well be right. He still has the feeding tube in his stomach. He's enjoying the change of scenery and is more hopeful.
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Felix
Apr 9, 2012 11:25:17 GMT -5
Post by gridbug on Apr 9, 2012 11:25:17 GMT -5
Hopefully this is a step in the right direction and will take him to the recovery we are all waiting for
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