General Chat

glad to see more positive news xxxxx

Hi ladies, things are still plodding on.
They have now decided to give Ed hydro therapy as every time the physio works with him his back is going into spasms so hope the warm water will relax him.
They have now apologised to us and they have admitted that Eddie did slip through the net when he was discharged from hospital, but how can someone with injuries as bad as his slip through the net, God it makes me so angry.
Ed is managing to get around indoors with his crutches and still needs a wheelchair for outside and still cannot get upstairs.
We are now waiting for a flat with a wet room so Ed can have a bit more independence and have now applied for all the right benefits so hopefully things will soon be sorted.
Thanks again to you all for your continued support and Rach don't know what l would have done without you. xxxxx

*blushes* wouldn't have it any other way xxxxxx

It's good to see that Ed is at last getting the help and attention he needs and deserves. I hope the warmth will ease his body and help with mobility.

I hope a suitable flat is found for you soon, so that you can start to rebuild Ed's independance.Will it be in your home area?

Sending best wishes to you both.

Gwyn

I am sure hydrotherapy will help Ed. Way before the current war, about 15 years ago I had to pay a visit to Headley Court (one of the hospitals that treats military personnel injured in the war) I remember they had a fabulous hydrotherapy pool there that was well used and popular. It must be very relaxing to somebody immobile to be able to immerse themselves in warm water.
I hope you get your flat soon.

Gwen, yes the flat will be in our area.
Ann, Eddie is so looking forward to the hydro therapy as not only will the water help he will be able to have a shower after..............he hasn't had one since the accident and as he says it not the same having strip washes.

Hi Mummo
Ive just caught up with your thread.
Hope the hydro helps Eddie and that you soon get your place
It will make al the difference to him
Fingers crossed for you both

Hi Mummo,
I think the Hydro Therapy will be great for Ed.Fingers crossed you get a new place soon.I am still biting my tongue as to the way you have been so badly let down .(slipped through the net).Disgraceful I call it as does my OH.
But no point looking back now it is all positive.
Sending you my love and best wishes xx

Good morning, still thinking of you both, Hope Eddie is finding the Hydrotherapy beneficial.



Val. in SA.

any news on a new flat? love to you an eddie hun xxx

Morning, Still no news of a flat,
was offered one a couple of weeks ago............2nd floor, we were told the lift keeps breaking down then we were told there was no lift, steep steps up to the front door and no parking space, totally unsuitable.
Still waiting for hydro therphy we have been told it takes a few weeks for them to sort it out so when Ed has his physio he has a heat warming pad put on his back to help with the spasms, physio has now been upped to 4 times a week.
Eddie has been having a few problems with flashbacks about the fall and his time in I.C.U. and has been having awful nightmares so they are sending him a diary of his time in I.C.U and are going to arrange a visit so he can see the ward and hopefully he will be able to lay some ghosts so to speak.
In himself he is not to bad, eating little but often and we do have some fun when we go out............how many times l've threaten to leave him stranded in his wheelchair, well, lol.
Still can't believe how much our lives have changed because of the accident but we've excepted it and do try to have a few laughs along the way but we will both be glad when we move and be able to have Ed back in a bedroom and not in the sitting room.
Hope you are all ok, take care. x

Sorry you have no better news on flat.
Hope a trip to ward is beneficial to Ed.
Best wishes to you both and try to keep smiling :-)
J*

so sorry you are still waiting for a flat and ed is having problems i agree with J* hope the visit helps, and remember to take time out too xxxxx

I think of you and Eddie often, Mummo. Yes life can change in an instant. Hope you get your flat soon and life can then settle into some routine.

Sue xx

Hi all, well we will be moving into our flat tomorrow, its been a hard time as every room needed decorating and with having to buy new carpets, cooker and a 3 and 2 seater sofas ( our one wouldn't fit into the flat) its been a expensive time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eddie is still in a great deal of pain and would you believe they phone today to tell him he could come in for a hydro therapy session tomorrow , can't belive we have been waiting weeks for it then they give us 24 hour notice and on the day were moving, so had to decline the offer :(((
Also l have had a breakdown and l am now on tablets to get me back to my usual happy self .........not, lol.
Just want to say thanks to you all and for all the PM'S from my friends on here over the last few weeks and to my mates on Daffs thread over on general, THANKYOU. xx

I've looked at your thead often and my thoughts have been with you both.

I know you'll have a successful move tomorrow but please take care of yourself as well as OH.

Keep going things are getting better xx

It's nice that you will be moving into your new flat to-morrow, sorry Eddie cannot have the Hydrotherapy but can they not make an appointment for him for another day that suits you better.
I hope your move goes smoothly to-morrow.

Do take care of yourself and I hope you will soon feel better.,


Val in SA.

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I'm not surprised with all the problems you have faced lately. Take care and hope you soon get settled in your new flat.

Good Luck with your move tomorrow Mummo.I'm sure it will go like a dream and things will be easier for you both.It's not surprising that you have had a breakdown after everything that has happened.Hopefully your tablets have kicked in now,they are wonderful things just to help you get back on par again.
Isn't it typical that you had the call for Eddies Hydrotherapy for tomorrow of all days!!Hopefully it won't be long before he gets another slot.
Jane xx

Mummo ,

((((((((((hugs for you )))))))))
i know you'll say.... UGH .. and glare at me ,but i dont care lol
wishing you well ... and hope that you and Eddie will be very happy
in your new home .
I'm sorry that Eddie is still in pain ,lets just hope that they can give him
another appointment very soon .
love Hazelx xxxxx