Posted on 08/13/2022 5:46:20 PM PDT by Jim Robinson
Hoo boy! It sure is good to be home!
I don't know exactly what hit me, but I was hit hard. The last thing I remember is I was in a lot of pain from my pressure sore, then Chris put me to bed. The next thing I remember, I woke up in the hospital, a week later. I was in a dream world for several days. Kept coming in and out of the same bad dream. I didn't eat or sleep for a week, then they finally got me to eat and drink liquids. They later told Chris that I was in severe delirium. After about 3 weeks, my mind started coming back.
The main problem I had before going into the hospital were my two pressure sores, I was taking Advil by the handful. In the hospital, they told me I had intestinal blockage, which led to abdominal distension. After getting my mind back, I began eating, sleeping, and generally feeling better. The worst problem was that my pressure sore on the left thigh had deepened close to the bone. When I first went into the short-term rehab four weeks ago, the sore was 4 cm deep, but today it is only 1 cm deep. And the pressore sore on the other thigh has completely healed! So the good news now, is that it's healing!
They kept me in bed flat on my back, with a pillow under my left stump to keep the pressure sore off of the mattress. Bad news is while flat on my back, I'm totally helpless. Can't use my hands to type, can't even read on the computer. I'm under doctor's orders to remain in bed for another three weeks or so, until the pressure sore heals.
Another good thing that came out of this is proof, that John and Chris definitely can keep FR running when/if ever something were to happen to me. At any rate, I hope to be up and posting again as soon as I can - hopefully three weeks.
Thank you all very much for your thoughts, prayers and continued support!!
God bless,
Jim Robinson (posted by Chris for Jim)
There’s no place like home is an accurate saying!
Home is where FR is. Best place on earth.
Welcome back!
Welcome home, Jim and praise the Lord!
WOOHOO!!!!!!!!
This news is the whipped cream and cherry on top of an already perfect day. I just hate I’m so late getting to the party. LOL
It’s been a long time coming but I’m so glad to know you’re finally at home, Jim. Not nearly as happy as you are. :-)
Keeping the prayers going a little bit longer that the pressure sore will heal completely so you can get back in action again.
Welcome back! I know everyone was concerned. Prayers for your continued healing.
God Bless Sir. 🙌
That meant to be:
God bless you sir.
I have been praying for you.
Thank you for the ping :)
So glad to hear that you’re doing better and are home.
So glad to hear you’re back and doing better. Take care Jim!
Good to hear, continue healing!
No place like home. Great news.
Perfect post! Thank you for the ping!
Prayers answered!!
Excellent news. Prayers up for 100% healing.
It’s all good and get back here soon. You had a better week than The Donald!
Great news!
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