Jim Robinson holding the flag.
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)
Be well, Jim. You remain in my prayers no matter where you are, my friend.
Congratulations, mighty man!
What an ordeal. Answered prayer. Our Lord is surely pleased to watch over you and your strong household. ❤
Rita
Praise the Lord! I’m so happy for you getting home! Praying for 100% recovery quickly!
Welcome Home!
Thanks be to God.
Lord, give strength to Thy servant Jim.
In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.
Wonderful news you’re on the mend.
Thanks for the update and continue to heal up to full recovery.
Bravo Zulu, Mr. Robinson! Good to hear you are on the mend.
Welcome home!
WB
Wonderful news! May God grant you many years!
Great to hear from you! Thank you for always fighting. Prayers continue.
Excellent news! God bless you, JimRob, and keep working hard until you have fully recovered.
Jim Robinson holding the flag.
great news
we’ve been getting regular updates and appreciate that
prayers for a speedy and complete recovery
Welcome home, Jim!! And God bless you!!!!
Jim, glad you are back! And, if you can find a real sheepskin with a good 1 to 1 1/2 inch wool on it , it would do wonders for preventing pressure sores in the future. Works better and breathes better than any synthetic pad.
God is Awesome
Awesome! Praying for continued progress in your recovery.
Good pic. Thanks for posting.
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