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Anyone up? Could do with a handhold

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LollipopViolet · 09/04/2021 00:06

My uncle, who has a high level spinal injury, has been taken into hospital by ambulance tonight. My gran has gone with him, me and mum (we all live together) are still at home. His blood pressure went through the flirt, mum reckons massive urine infection (she’s a nurse, grab us a retired nurse). She says he’ll be ok and is in the best place.

I’ve no medical background, and I’m scared, because of COVID.

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BlackeyedSusan · 18/04/2021 00:51

so sorry lovely, I hope he gets well soon. such a difficult time for you all.

covilha · 18/04/2021 20:54

So sorry Lollipop- thinking about you and your family xx

LollipopViolet · 25/04/2021 16:39

I’m so sorry for not coming back here sooner - I’m terrible at remembering to do things at the best of times!

So this week has been a stable one. My uncle has been alert and able to communicate by nodding, tracking with his eyes etc. This afternoon they’ve taken him off his ventilator. They tried earlier in the week but he wasn’t able to breathe for himself. My gran is going to phone later to check how he’s doing.

I’m still anxious - I won’t be happy until there’s an end to this. I’m not getting too hopeful yet as things changes do suddenly before. But he’s still here, and that’s amazing.

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covilha · 25/04/2021 23:07

Oh Lollipop, this is fantastic news for you all. I have been thinking about your uncle, you and your dear family over the past week and really pleased to hear things are looking up for him. Hope his health continues to improve xx

LollipopViolet · 26/04/2021 21:25

Unfortunately it didn’t last. He’s still with us but was able to express his wishes (no resuscitation and no more ventilation) but he’s gone downhill. My mum and I were allowed to visit this evening. We’ve just had another call so my gran is going back. I think he’ll pass away tonight :(

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covilha · 26/04/2021 21:43

So sorry. Love to you all xx 💐

DelBocaVista · 26/04/2021 21:55

So sorry to hear this. Sending you lots of hugs.

HarrietLong · 26/04/2021 23:22

Oh no, I am so sorry. Handhold here for you.

noodledoodler · 26/04/2021 23:25

Lollipop, so sorry to hear this news, I remember your first post in this thread. Sending a handhold and will keep you in my thoughts tonight. 🌺🌺🌺

Merriwicks · 26/04/2021 23:25

Thinking of you and sending lots of virtual hugs

JustAddCoffee91 · 26/04/2021 23:33

Thinking of you and your family op 💐

Eliards2012 · 27/04/2021 00:07

Thinking of you. I’m so sorry

Youaremysunshine09 · 27/04/2021 00:32

So sorry. Thinking of you xx

liverpool1981 · 27/04/2021 00:45

So sorry x I am sure he is proud to have a family member like youx

LollipopViolet · 30/04/2021 07:35

He’s gone :(
It’s been a whirlwind and now we have to figure out our new normal.

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endofthelinefinally · 30/04/2021 07:46

I am so sorry for your loss.
Flowers

hairymuffet · 30/04/2021 07:53

Autonomic dyreflexia

BakedBeansBang · 30/04/2021 13:57

I’m so sorry to hear this.

covilha · 01/05/2021 16:10

Oh Lollipop I am so sorry to read this 💐

liverpool1981 · 03/05/2021 00:52

I am so sorry to read this x rip your lovely uncle x

spacejammer · 03/05/2021 04:28

@LollipopViolet I am so sorry this is happening to you and your family. Life is so unfair sometimes! If you feel up to it please help us understand what has happened, just to potentially help other people. I can't believe this was the outcome for you, it's always the best people get taken too soon 😭

ItoldyouIwastrouble · 03/05/2021 04:57

So sorry for your loss lollipop, sending condolences and love x

halfhope · 03/05/2021 06:08

Very sorry for your family's loss lollipop . Take care of yourselves.

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