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OH got very ill a few hours ago.

I called for an ambulance, and they took him to the local hospital. I wasn't allowed to go.

I waited for a while before 'phoning the hospital..... only to be told they were "very busy" and could I call back in ten minutes.

A few minutes later, an "office person" from the hospital 'phoned, asking about our medical cover! I asked how OH was and she said she didn't know, she wasn't a nurse, and couldn't tell me.

Why couldn't they put a medical person on the 'phone???

I've been keeping OH's sister informed about what's happening. She wasn't impressed with my not knowing, so SHE is going to 'phone the hospital and then 'phone me! Sis-in-law is a nurse, maybe they will tell her.

All I know is that OH has been given morphine & he's being transferred from our local country hospital to a larger hospital.

I have no family here, I don't know what to do!!!!!!!!!!!

Bawling my eyes out.

Scozz I'm so sorry to hear about your OH and hope
you hear from your SIL soon to let you know whats
going on.

Emma

LadyScozz - sorry to hear your husband has been admitted to hospital, I hope and pray he will be alright <3

is there a neighbour that could take you,phone again sweetie and insist on talking to senior nurse,sorry you are having a bad time,if i lived near you i would take you.
best wishes wendy(lincs)

That is terrible news, LadyScozz. Hope you and sil get some news soon and I hope and pray it will be encouraging. John

Oh bless you Scozz, sorry to hear about OH. Hope you can soon find out what is wrong - maybe 'they' aren't sure at the county hospital and he will need tests at the larger hospital to enable them to tell you more. Are you able to get to the hospital?

Hang on in there, and for now on here where your GR friends can be here for you.

Oh Scozz. I am so sorry, it is just dreadful that no one will tell you what is going on, why did they not allow you to go with him in the ambulance? Keep in your mind your OH is in the best place and hopefully they will get him sorted. I think you will feel better if you can see him, will you be able to visit him some time today? I wish there was something that I could do <3 Let us hope your SIL can get some answers.

Take care Paula

Oh, Scozz, feel for you! I have been in the same position and know how dreadful it is. Hope you get some good news soon and that you can visit.

Big hug!

Scozz, that is terrible, firstly that you were unable to go with him in the ambulance and secondly that nobody can reassure you as to what is happeneing. I hope, once he is at a main hospital, that he will get good treatment and that so will you. Terrible too when they are able to phone and confirm finance but not to reassure you.

Thinking of you. Do let us know how he is and how you are. <3 <3

So sorry to hear this, Scozz, you must be terribly worried. I hope you get some positive news soon. Keep strong.

Lynda x <3

Sis-in-law just 'phoned.

She's a senior nurse so she knows how to talk to hospital staff!

She told them she wasn't impressed with them, not giving me any information, she laid it on really thick!! It really is bad, when they won't tell a spouse anything, we can't help but let our imagination run riot.

She spoke with a nurse, who said she couldn't tell her much, so sis asked to speak to a doctor........... and explained that she lives in another state, and I was extremely upset because nobody would tell me anything.

OH will be transferred tonight to a hospital about an hour north of us. They will be able to give him better care & monitor him, as our local hospital is very small and doesn't have much in the way of high-tech equipment.

It looks like he will be kept in the hospital for a couple of days at least, because that's where's he's booked in for a test on Friday.

Poor man, he's usually a big strong boy, rarely gets sick, this has floored him physically and mentally.

I'll be phoning the hospital tomorrow, first to talk to OH & then I will put on my nurse-in-charge voice (imitation of sis-in-law) and demand to speak to a doctor!

Sorry to hear this Scozz. I'm glad SIL has been able to get at least a little bit of information for you - there's nothing worse than not knowing. Hopefully the bigger hospital will be able to sort him out and put your mind at rest. Thinking of you and your OH

Thinking of you both Scozz, take care and keep in touch
with how things are going.
Always someone to help on here and give support.

Emma

Bless your heart Scozz, what a horrible last few hours for you.

My very best get well soon wishes for your OH and <3 to you both.

I'm glad your sister in law was able to phone LadyScozz, at least now you know what is happening.

My best wishes to you and OH that he recovers well and is home soon.

Rose x

Thinking of you both Scozz
More (((((( HUGS ))))
<3 <3 <3

Hello Scozz.....so sorry to read this, you must be so worried. l hope all is explained asap for both of you and that you get to talk to him soon.

Take care
(((((((HUGS)))))) for you both x
jude x

I let a couple of OH's golf friends know.

I've had 'phone calls from lots of people, the word travelled fast!

Such nice people. One lady is picking me up in the morning to take me to the hospital (she said she's going that way, because she's going shopping).

I'll have to phone the hospital first thing, to see if I can visit.

I'm off to bed, try to get some sleep. I probably won't.... I'll read..... then worry half the night. nearly 10.30pm, way past my bedtime.



:-(

Knowing the way things are these days, the hospital are probably reluctant to tell you too much in case what they say turns out to be wrong & you sue them.
Same with the ambulance. You were not the patient, so if anything happened to you while you were with them, they would be liable.
Sad world isn´t it.

Scozz How dreadful for you I do hope you get information soon to settle you it must be awful to be left hanging and not knowing what is going on . I would go to the hospital without letting on after all if you are there they can hardly not let you see your husband and I'm sure it would do OH some good to see you too.