I just wanted to start a thread to support FearTheBeard. I really wish you and your family well and have you in my prayers. It makes me sad to hear anyone having to go through this kind of ordeal. Stay strong friend God is good.
FTB
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Thank you very much! I appreciate it and all the well wishes we've received.
My wife is a fighter with a Type A personality. Before the most recent setback physical therapy wanted her to sit up on the edge of the bed for 5 minutes. She did it for 12. They said normally people who have been in bed for 2 months can't stay up for more than 30 seconds.
Thanks again!
My wife is a fighter with a Type A personality. Before the most recent setback physical therapy wanted her to sit up on the edge of the bed for 5 minutes. She did it for 12. They said normally people who have been in bed for 2 months can't stay up for more than 30 seconds.
Thanks again!
I don't know what your going through. But it sounds very serious. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
May GOD watch over your wife and heal her. Take care my friend.
Prayer sent!
May GOD watch over your wife and heal her. Take care my friend.
Prayer sent!
FTB, as you can see, we're here for you. Prayers are nonstop.
I don't know if you got my email the other day...but I'm not sure I can do what you want...but you know I'll give it my best shot when the time comes.
Oh, I don't know how you're set on financials, but if you have something set up for donations to help you and your wife...let us know.
OFC
I don't know if you got my email the other day...but I'm not sure I can do what you want...but you know I'll give it my best shot when the time comes.
Oh, I don't know how you're set on financials, but if you have something set up for donations to help you and your wife...let us know.
OFC
FTB, you've really been on my mind since telling your story. I share in your feelings just by imagining myself in similar circumstances. Thanks for including us in your fight. Good luck with the latest. Go Duke!
Thank you to everyone!!
OADD, I did receive your email. I just responded.
As to a fund, we may open one later. Our insurance is really good. Our out of pocket annual max is 4200, which we hit before she even arrived at the hospital bc her life flight cost $27k. Considering her total bill is well over a million dollars and inching closer to 2 million, we're pretty lucky. We're also lucky we don't have an annual max insurance will cover. Thank you for asking and offering!
I'll keep posting updates on her status.
OADD, I did receive your email. I just responded.
As to a fund, we may open one later. Our insurance is really good. Our out of pocket annual max is 4200, which we hit before she even arrived at the hospital bc her life flight cost $27k. Considering her total bill is well over a million dollars and inching closer to 2 million, we're pretty lucky. We're also lucky we don't have an annual max insurance will cover. Thank you for asking and offering!
I'll keep posting updates on her status.
The breathing tube came out today and she had a really good day overall! Looking forward to some more good days ahead!
Thanks again for everyone's thoughts and prayers. DI is like family. While I've never met any of you, you're some of the most genuine and caring people I know. Thanks again!
Thanks again for everyone's thoughts and prayers. DI is like family. While I've never met any of you, you're some of the most genuine and caring people I know. Thanks again!
Here's what FTB sent to me on the 24th:
"She is doing amazing! It's hard to believe she was in the ICU on a breathing tube a week ago. They took over 20 lbs of fluid off and now she can breathe soooo much easier. She has almost all of the drains out and only has a tube feed and oxygen going into her. She'll hopefully be discharged to a skilled nursing facility in a couple weeks. She'll be there for a few weeks and then go to an in-patient rehab facility for 4-6 weeks. I'm hoping she'll be home by February."
And on the 25th she sat up for 20 minutes. FTB and his wife are planning a TV marathon tonight of their favorite shows.
It's so great to hear all the improvement. God continue to bless them.
OFC
"She is doing amazing! It's hard to believe she was in the ICU on a breathing tube a week ago. They took over 20 lbs of fluid off and now she can breathe soooo much easier. She has almost all of the drains out and only has a tube feed and oxygen going into her. She'll hopefully be discharged to a skilled nursing facility in a couple weeks. She'll be there for a few weeks and then go to an in-patient rehab facility for 4-6 weeks. I'm hoping she'll be home by February."
And on the 25th she sat up for 20 minutes. FTB and his wife are planning a TV marathon tonight of their favorite shows.
It's so great to hear all the improvement. God continue to bless them.
OFC
She seems like a true warrior and FTB she is very lucky to have such a wonderful loving husband. Prayers and blessings to both of you.
She is doing a lot better and making progress every day. she is off her feeding tube and receiving physical therapy. She is strong willed and has lots of support. I know the family is appreciative of our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully FTB will be back to give a full update. OFC
FTB emailed me and wanted me to tell everyone 'hi'. He's got his hands full with working, and traveling to see his wife. His wife is getting better every day, but she still has a long way to go. She has a great support group with their families, doctors, nurses, etc. Really special people...and FTB...what a guy. Keep them in your prayers.
OFC
OFC
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Thanks for the update! This Duke family is very special.
FTB-Hoping you and your wife find peace and joy this holiday season. Best of luck for the speediest recovery possible.
Thanks, OADD for giving the update! I also want to thank OADD for making a video for my wife! He made a video featuring our 2 German Shepherds and my wife absolutely LOVED IT! It brought one of the biggest smiles to her face that I've seen since the accident. OADD is a great man!
My wife is amazing! She's regaining movement in her hands and arms quicker than expected. She's kicking butt during PT and OT, going above and beyond what they ask her to do. Soon she will be going to one of the best in-patient physical rehab facilities in the Northwest to learn how to walk again. We're hopeful she'll be coming home some time in late February.
Thank you to everyone here for all of your support! Sorry for being MIA lately. Like OADD said, I'm back at work during the week (6 hours away from where my wife is, so I work12-14 hour days so I can work 4 day workweeks) and I spend the rest of the time with my wife. I told her about all the support and well wishes she's received from this site and she is very thankful. I think we may have a new poster to the site once she's back home.
GO DUKE!
My wife is amazing! She's regaining movement in her hands and arms quicker than expected. She's kicking butt during PT and OT, going above and beyond what they ask her to do. Soon she will be going to one of the best in-patient physical rehab facilities in the Northwest to learn how to walk again. We're hopeful she'll be coming home some time in late February.
Thank you to everyone here for all of your support! Sorry for being MIA lately. Like OADD said, I'm back at work during the week (6 hours away from where my wife is, so I work12-14 hour days so I can work 4 day workweeks) and I spend the rest of the time with my wife. I told her about all the support and well wishes she's received from this site and she is very thankful. I think we may have a new poster to the site once she's back home.
GO DUKE!