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Update on my hubby....
- May 24, 2009 at 10:52 AM
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It is Sunday, Shawn has been in the hospital since Thursday. He came in with a herniated disk, unable to walk, sit, or stand. All he could do is lay. His shoulders and hips were not in line if he would try to stand up. His left shoulder was actually above his right hip, that is how crooked his back was. The chiropractor had sent him to the ER and that is where he still is. He is a little better right now, but the doctors still have not decided whether he will have to have surgery or not. They think he will, but they are going to try a conservative approach first, which consists of a ton of inflammatory and pain meds, plus physical therapy. Right now he is on a whole list of meds, and I think that is what is keeping him together.
As of this morning, they are going to attempt to wean him off of the steroids that they have been giving him in here. They will be starting physical therapy, but they will be keeping a close eye on him because they know he is in surgery stage. His MRI showed that the disc has actually torn, but it may have ruptured after he had an awful experience on Friday evening. He had coughed, and it shot terrible stabbing pains through his leg, causing his foot to go numb, and he was basically paralized to one position for over an hour from the pain.
It was awful....sooooo hard to sit there and watch him in so much pain and not knowing what to do to help. All I hope for each day is that he knows I am there for him and that he understands how hard I am trying to be there and do everything I can for him. I am having to drive an hour and a half to get here, plus trying to keep the household running. Stressful for sure, but I am doing everything I can for him. He is on so many drugs that I don't know what he actually remebers!
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sorry to hear that.. I hope he is doing better soon!
We were out of town when Chad told me that Shawn was in the hospital. I hope he gets better soon! Chad says he needs to hurry and get better before the baby comes. If you need anything, just let me know!
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I am so sorry for everything that your dh, you, and your fam is going through! If you don't mind, I will say a prayer for your dh and you! I hope that your dh gets well soon and that you continue to have stamina! You sound like a great s/o to your dh! Keep going!
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