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Felix
Apr 12, 2012 21:24:30 GMT -5
Post by Tookie on Apr 12, 2012 21:24:30 GMT -5
Hope Felix is doing better. Still thinking of you two.
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Ares
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Felix
Apr 17, 2012 18:44:11 GMT -5
Post by Ares on Apr 17, 2012 18:44:11 GMT -5
How is Marvel now??
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Babs
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Felix
Apr 18, 2012 14:17:07 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Apr 18, 2012 14:17:07 GMT -5
Ares, he is a little better. He sits in a chair for awhile sometimes when they help him. He gets therapy to get his muscles strong about twice a day. His sons brought him a kindle and he can read it. I'll tell him you asked. It will make him smile!
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Felix
Apr 19, 2012 18:39:01 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Apr 19, 2012 18:39:01 GMT -5
He smiled, Ares. They helped him into a wheelchair and he came to a meeting with all of his therapists, speech, nursing, occupational and others. They are very impressed with his progress, and they may let him off the feeding tube in a few days. We are so fond of your family. Thanks for asking. You will like this. He may have to get a higher toilet for awhile. We'll post new shots. The others are 10 yrs old!
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Felix
Apr 20, 2012 19:08:02 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Apr 20, 2012 19:08:02 GMT -5
Felix is doing so well! His therapists can't believe how fast he's progressing! He'll be off the tube in a day or two. We had a meeting with the therapists yesterday to talk about his discharge.
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Felix
Apr 20, 2012 19:13:19 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Apr 20, 2012 19:13:19 GMT -5
Ares, I forgot to tell you. Felix asked for some clothes from home, and I just grabbed some t shirts. The one he is wearing is the one your mom did. The "drunken golf cart shirt". She could make a lot of money on that. He said every one asks about it at the care center.
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Felix
Apr 20, 2012 20:30:59 GMT -5
Post by RuneDeer on Apr 20, 2012 20:30:59 GMT -5
Babs, I'm so glad to hear this. Please remember to take care of yourself.
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Felix
Apr 22, 2012 18:12:07 GMT -5
Post by Babs on Apr 22, 2012 18:12:07 GMT -5
Every one says that! Have I never taken care of myself? Oh...never mind
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Felix
Apr 22, 2012 19:26:39 GMT -5
Post by ssmynkint on Apr 22, 2012 19:26:39 GMT -5
Babs, Felix depends on you. You must take (better) care of yourself.
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Felix
Apr 22, 2012 22:58:18 GMT -5
Post by Bob on Apr 22, 2012 22:58:18 GMT -5
Babs, caregivers tend to do without things like eating right and exercise and getting enough rest. That's why everyone is saying to take care of yourself.
That and pretty much everyone that knows you guys loves you.
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Felix
Apr 23, 2012 6:28:19 GMT -5
Post by augie47 on Apr 23, 2012 6:28:19 GMT -5
Glad he is doing better. As others have said, take care of Babs also. Felix is a tough ole bird and he will pull through, plus, he has others helping to look after him. Once he gets home he will have YOU, so keep yourself fit.
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Felix
May 6, 2012 18:20:42 GMT -5
Post by Babs on May 6, 2012 18:20:42 GMT -5
He needs to change facilities at the end of this month. Not for rowdy behavior, but Medicare. We've had about all of this fun we can stand. They put him on the patio every now and then. Makes him sound like a shrub. He is doing a lot better.
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Felix
May 8, 2012 19:25:47 GMT -5
Post by Babs on May 8, 2012 19:25:47 GMT -5
Felix called me today (!) for the first time! Said he stood in a thing sort of like the baby jumpers, but stationary. Stood for 5 minutes, then again for 6. Had chocolate pudding yesterday, but still has the feeding tube for meds, I guess. Can drink ice water with a straw. 100% percent improvement! Still in the bed or the wheelchair. Don't tell anyone, but I took his beard scissors and trimmed his moustach and hair. Reading his kindle. I think he's coming back around! I'm having the back deck 20 feet above the ground overlooking the woods repaired this week so he can go out and sit in the shade when he comes home. We're so excited! It will be another month or so at least before he comes home, but it's improving!
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Felix
May 8, 2012 20:13:12 GMT -5
Post by ssmynkint on May 8, 2012 20:13:12 GMT -5
great!
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Felix
May 8, 2012 20:56:49 GMT -5
Post by Warkitty on May 8, 2012 20:56:49 GMT -5
That is wonderful news!
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Felix
May 8, 2012 23:19:02 GMT -5
Post by el Gusano on May 8, 2012 23:19:02 GMT -5
This is great news!
I hope to get to see you all next time I am in town.
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Felix
May 9, 2012 14:18:45 GMT -5
Post by LimitedRecourse on May 9, 2012 14:18:45 GMT -5
Good to hear! Sneak some absinthe into his room....
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Felix
May 9, 2012 19:58:14 GMT -5
Post by Babs on May 9, 2012 19:58:14 GMT -5
I've offered to sneak beer in there, but he says "no". Good decision under the circumstances! We'll have a party when he gets out and can do it! He likes that idea! He didn't stand today, but ate some more gummy "pudding" to strengthen his "chew". He'll stand tomorrow.
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Felix
May 10, 2012 7:19:20 GMT -5
Post by gridbug on May 10, 2012 7:19:20 GMT -5
Hooray! He'll be out & making trouble in no time!
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May 16, 2012 19:41:48 GMT -5
Post by Babs on May 16, 2012 19:41:48 GMT -5
Felix was taken to 2 drs today. The first one said he could swallow food now, and he's having a biscuit and gravy tomorrow. Feeding tube is still in the stomach, but just for meds and emergencies, if there are any. The neurologist said that he just had a mini stroke like many people have all the time, and there's no permanent damage. He's writing and reading and remembers names and things I don't! He can really move in the chair with his feet and arms. Should be home maybe in a month!
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Felix
May 16, 2012 20:49:40 GMT -5
Post by Warkitty on May 16, 2012 20:49:40 GMT -5
Fantastic news!
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Felix
May 17, 2012 4:10:01 GMT -5
Post by Ringleman#5 on May 17, 2012 4:10:01 GMT -5
Wonderful news !!!
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May 17, 2012 20:43:32 GMT -5
Post by Babs on May 17, 2012 20:43:32 GMT -5
He had part of a sloppy joe, tater tots, green beans, and a cupcake for lunch. He's doing great! He gets so frustrated when he can't write something legibly, which he never could, and I remind him that 3 months ago he was semi conscious. He's dressing himself. They have this cool contraption that he can attach a sock to, like a prothisis with two little ropes on the side. He can pull it up his leg , and voila, the socks are on. It releases on its own. It's paid for, so it ours now. Life will be so easy now!
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Felix
May 17, 2012 21:57:25 GMT -5
Post by Bob on May 17, 2012 21:57:25 GMT -5
Very cool!!
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Felix
May 17, 2012 23:24:04 GMT -5
Post by Tsavodiner on May 17, 2012 23:24:04 GMT -5
I'll be thinking of you two Sunday
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May 18, 2012 19:53:23 GMT -5
Post by Babs on May 18, 2012 19:53:23 GMT -5
That's very nice! Thanks! What's Sunday...aside from the obvious?
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Felix
May 19, 2012 8:57:48 GMT -5
Post by staffsgtsbunny on May 19, 2012 8:57:48 GMT -5
Babs, I'm so glad to hear of his progress! Please know that you guys are in my thoughts!
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May 19, 2012 19:03:33 GMT -5
Post by Babs on May 19, 2012 19:03:33 GMT -5
Felix now has a droid! Expect to hear from him soon!
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May 20, 2012 15:43:37 GMT -5
Post by Tookie on May 20, 2012 15:43:37 GMT -5
Like.
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Felix
May 30, 2012 13:22:45 GMT -5
Post by gdc25 on May 30, 2012 13:22:45 GMT -5
Babs...
I'm so sorry to read all of this, my thoughts are with both of you.
You have a PM... Please take the time to read it.
thanks and take care!
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