it's good to be back

[Michael Rolls]

Good to be back! Had some falls in quick succession and my GP felt that I should be properly looked over so had me admitted to Ninewells. After a chest x-ray, brain scan, numerous blood tests, etc., it was finally agreed that there was nothing to worry about apart from the fact that the falls had left me so shaky that I needed a physiotherapy assessment, for which I was transferred to PRI. After I described the facilities that I have at home – wheelchair ramp at the door, two wet rooms with copious grab rails, toilet surround, four wheel walker, Zimmer, wheelchair, it was agree that I could come home. Much relief, because I was shattered. The PRI ward was very noisy and Ninewells hadn't been much better. In four nights I had a total of about eight hours sleep, all of it continuously interrupted – nobody' fault – just life. Got back Sunday afternoon and spent the rest of the day and most of Monday and Tuesday catching up on my sleep – today is the first morning that I have more or less got into my routine.
One hears so many horror stories about hospital stays – bad food, unhelpful staff, etc. I stayed at A&E and ward 33 at Ninewells and ward 4 at PRI. Came across several dozen staff. Every single one of them was friendly and helpful – and the food was good!

[GrannyMac]

Good to know you're recovering Mike!  Also nice to hear you had good treatment from the NHS.  Many of the family in Dundee have used Ninewells, I get the feeling it's one of the better hospitals. 

Your home sounds ideal, so many older people languish in hospital because theirs are unsuitable.  Take it steady! 

[dextrous63]

Glad to hear you're back home Michael.  I don't know you as well as the others on here, but I do know they've been worried about you.

One thing that I think should be made available is some kind of self operated hoist.  My MiL is increasingly frail and if she falls then she simply is unable to get herself up from the ground and has to call for assistance, which may take several hours to arrive unless we are around and available.  This also means that if she drops something,  then it will remain there until someone else can pick it up.

It seems to me that some kind of hoist that can be crawled onto and which would lift her into a sitting position and at to a suitable height in order that she could stand would be of considerable help.  

I think it would help many others in a similar position who would rather not wait until assistance eventually arrives.

[Alex]

Glad you're ok Mike, sounds like you have everything covered at home and of course there's nothing like your own bed welcome back !

[JBR]

Welcome back, Mike.

[Scrumpy]

Much love to you Michael... Try to stay upright.. x
 

[dextrous63]

Much love to you Michael... Try to stay upright.. x
 

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[klondike]

Sorry to hear you've had things so rough. Hope you get better soon.

[Michael Rolls]

Many thanks, folks - I'm getting better by the day and my OT thinks that she can arrange for a local Physio to home visit

[Ashy]

Great news.

[klondike]

Yes - they can hardly ask you to go to them.

[Mups]

Michael,  I am pleased to hear you are home safe and sound  after the rough time you've had lately.
Get plenty of rest, and take care now.  x

[Raven]

Good to have you back Mike, I was beginning to wonder if you'd had another fall and got hurt.

[Scrumpy]

Many thanks, folks - I'm getting better by the day and my OT thinks that she can arrange for a local Physio to home visit

Mind you.. A long walk might do some good.. x
It could be part of your physio...

[muddy]

Welcome back 🙂