Janary 29, 2015. I'm in hospital again, this time shellshocked. Goodbye Odyssey. This latest lung infection is proving very stubborn to move. It can't be eradicated but it can be controlled with antibiotics. Together with my emphysema it has floored me... can't stand in one spot without becoming breathless. Can't walk more than a few steps. Can't go back home - too weak. Lost more weight too.
At first I thought it was all over... age-care home here I come... but there is a chance that my current treatment will control the infection to improve my breathing and ability to care for myself. It's all the hope I have left. After my discharge from hospital it seems I will be sent to age care for a 3 week respite before I need to make the ultimate choice - home or age care. If it's the latter, I'm stuffed. Age care homes take 85% of your pension which would leave me completely dependent on them for everything.
Sorry I've been slow in updating the blog but I've been confused and uncertain as well... and even now I'm not sure of what's in store. Wish me luck. BTW, Andres from the dental clinic visited today, whch was very much appreciated. I've also had calls and emails from the GN forum. Thanks guys. And I understand TX Greg has been doing a Sherlock. Gary
sarg said
06:43 PM Jan 29, 2015
**** mate that's not good. We are all wishing you all the best.
Just hoping in time you might be able to do a lot more than is foreseen at the moment.
Whatever happens Garry, I want you to know that you are not forgotten, and if you ever need anything all you have to do is give give me or any GN s message and I'm sure we will make it happen. .... Cheers mate , Sarg.
jules47 said
07:05 PM Jan 29, 2015
Gary - good to hear re your health, from the horses mouth, so to speak. Please keep us in the loop, we will be up your way in the not too distant future, and hopefully we can get to meet up with you again.
Take care, do what the docs tell you - and wasn't that nice of Andre to visit you. As Sarg says, if you need anything, get in touch.
KFT said
07:19 PM Jan 29, 2015
Thank you Gary
we appreciate the effort you have gone too in order to keep us informed. Stay positive mate it is a therapy that works wonders.
We hope you can take up where you left off and enjoy being at home.
take care
Frank
Sheba said
07:42 PM Jan 29, 2015
Sorry I haven't gotten to you sooner Gary, but things have been a bit hectic here for the last couple of days. When the've settled down, it's too late to ring.
Will definitely call you tomorrow. Take care,
Cheers,
Sheba.
moamajohn said
07:50 PM Jan 29, 2015
Hey Gary .Mate ,we have never met but thats not relevant is it ! I have had some low periods in the last 2 months however one has to get on with it and look forward not bloody back.Gary you probably have no idea how many folk are concerned about your well being at this point in time.Please know that we don,t have to turn up to your hospital ward with crappy flowers and squishy grapes that we generally end up eating anyway for you to be aware that you have a huge following of nomads that truly care about your well being ! So we all hope that you take one day at a time and never say never and think positive for your future.For what its worth I am jealous as hell that you have so many well wishers .All the very best to you at this point in time.A fellow nomad John...
neilnruth said
08:26 PM Jan 29, 2015
We send you our most sincere Get Well wishes and pray you'll be able to make the right decision for your future. All the best.
Kaid said
09:05 PM Jan 29, 2015
We also send our most sincere Get Well Soon Wishes Gary. I know we have all missed your witty comments on this forum. If wishes and Prayers could make you well again Gary, You would be jumping out of your skin.
Your positive attitude is an inspiration to us all
Cheers
Kath'n'Dave (kaid)
landy said
09:51 PM Jan 29, 2015
We have never met either gary but I have always enjoyed your humour. Remember the old saying always darkest before the dawn, hang in there mate and hopeing it all works out for you. Very best regards, Landy
sandsmere said
06:59 AM Jan 30, 2015
Good Luck Gary!
Hendo said
08:15 AM Jan 30, 2015
Hang in there Gary! You will come out on top I'm sure.
Hendo
Gerty Dancer said
08:26 AM Jan 30, 2015
Sending cyber hugs Gary. You have stuck a chord with us all, bless you.
My sympathies to you Gary. Sounds so much like "pseudomonas" I had last year and nearly died from in hospital. Its a germ we all carry in the lungs and it lays dormant until triggered by another condition. Only hospital grade antibiotics can control. It can be controlled after hospital mate with tablets and nebulizers. I came home to not being able to dress or shower/sponge but its now 3 mths since I was released and can now do these things even drive the 4x4 again. IT GETS BETTER MATE!! Hang in there, you have so many mates in here rooting for you. I must say that I would have found it harder without my carer, thanks Sue.
Peter
-- Edited by Ontos45 on Friday 30th of January 2015 10:32:20 AM
aussietraveller said
11:20 AM Jan 30, 2015
Gary we have our figures crossed for your recovery and your return to home in the near future, let's hope you don't have to consider alternatives but if you do there is one positive aspect to aged care homes the majority of residents are female.
Get well soon mate
gregnshas said
11:28 AM Jan 30, 2015
Ditto Gary, we have never met, but feel like we have , just reading your words of wisdom, take it easy and get yourself well, and get back on the road.
Cheers
Greg
03_Troopy said
12:08 PM Jan 30, 2015
Hoping you get better soon mate, like everyone else has said, your good humour and friendly manner is missed on the forum. Get well and get back out there..
D and D said
05:04 PM Jan 30, 2015
Hope you'll be up and about again real soon and this can be put behind you. Take care and stay positive.
Janary 29, 2015. I'm in hospital again, this time shellshocked. Goodbye Odyssey. This latest lung infection is proving very stubborn to move. It can't be eradicated but it can be controlled with antibiotics. Together with my emphysema it has floored me... can't stand in one spot without becoming breathless. Can't walk more than a few steps. Can't go back home - too weak. Lost more weight too.
At first I thought it was all over... age-care home here I come... but there is a chance that my current treatment will control the infection to improve my breathing and ability to care for myself. It's all the hope I have left. After my discharge from hospital it seems I will be sent to age care for a 3 week respite before I need to make the ultimate choice - home or age care. If it's the latter, I'm stuffed. Age care homes take 85% of your pension which would leave me completely dependent on them for everything.
Sorry I've been slow in updating the blog but I've been confused and uncertain as well... and even now I'm not sure of what's in store. Wish me luck. BTW, Andres from the dental clinic visited today, whch was very much appreciated. I've also had calls and emails from the GN forum. Thanks guys. And I understand TX Greg has been doing a Sherlock. Gary
Just hoping in time you might be able to do a lot more than is foreseen at the moment.
Whatever happens Garry, I want you to know that you are not forgotten, and if you ever need anything all you have to do is give give me or any GN s message and I'm sure we will make it happen. .... Cheers mate , Sarg.
Take care, do what the docs tell you - and wasn't that nice of Andre to visit you. As Sarg says, if you need anything, get in touch.
we appreciate the effort you have gone too in order to keep us informed. Stay positive mate it is a therapy that works wonders.
We hope you can take up where you left off and enjoy being at home.
take care
Frank
Sorry I haven't gotten to you sooner Gary, but things have been a bit hectic here for the last couple of days. When the've settled down, it's too late to ring.
Will definitely call you tomorrow. Take care,
Cheers,
Sheba.
We also send our most sincere Get Well Soon Wishes Gary.
I know we have all missed your witty comments on this forum.
If wishes and Prayers could make you well again Gary,
You would be jumping out of your skin.
Your positive attitude is an inspiration to us all
Cheers
Kath'n'Dave (kaid)
Remember the old saying always darkest before the dawn, hang in there mate and hopeing it all works out for you.
Very best regards, Landy
Good Luck Gary!
Hendo
Sending cyber hugs Gary. You have stuck a chord with us all, bless you.
PS. Don't give up on PJ yet!
My sympathies to you Gary. Sounds so much like "pseudomonas" I had last year and nearly died from in hospital. Its a germ we all carry in the lungs and it lays dormant until triggered by another condition. Only hospital grade antibiotics can control. It can be controlled after hospital mate with tablets and nebulizers. I came home to not being able to dress or shower/sponge but its now 3 mths since I was released and can now do these things even drive the 4x4 again. IT GETS BETTER MATE!! Hang in there, you have so many mates in here rooting for you. I must say that I would have found it harder without my carer, thanks Sue.
Peter
-- Edited by Ontos45 on Friday 30th of January 2015 10:32:20 AM
Get well soon mate
Cheers
Greg
Dave