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Rhubarbdragon
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So hubby in hospital awaiting discharge assessment ....much to his frustration not being done quick enough  ...

Then i find out he had fallen last night and I wasnt informed by ward staff but by another specialist nurse calling about assessment?

Truly shocked at the poor communication 

And has for receiving bad news no 

Would you like to speak to your priest rabbi 

Pet Rabbit? Just get on with it ...

I truly hope others dont go through this but if you do reach out for help and support Cruk and or Macmillian ...because it really is too much on your own....

To anyone going through this you are not alone / ask ask ask 

Strength to everyone

RB

  • I'm so sorry to hear what has happened RB, how are things now?

    I do hope your husband wasn't too badly hurt after his fall and that he's getting a step closer to being discharged.

    If the poor communication continues, don't be afraid of making your feelings known and making a complaint.

    Those are some lovely words and advice you've imparted towards the end of your post RB, which I'm sure many of our members will appreciate.

    Our thoughts are with you RB and we sending all our strength to you as well.

    Best wishes to you both,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hello Steph

    Thank you Steph for replying feeling alone is horrible and having a kind word makes all the difference 

    Cancer brings so many challenges for us 

    Its been rubbish communication from day one....I finally threw my teddy out the pram and complained to ward staff yesterday....including about the fall not being reported to me!

    It has remained the theme up to and including bringing him home 

    The whole of the system is rubbish.

    He is finally at home where he wants to be no care in place because he is so stressed and scared of being in hospital he just wanted out and it couldnt be done intime despite him being ready to go for four days 

    I hope no one else has to go through this stress at a time when you are life limited and facing death.

    Hubby has now made it clear no matter what he wont go back  to our local hospital  for anything.....

    I am a strong person but human like all the lovely chatters on here but this has challenged me 

    I am grateful for all the supportive messages

    I feel battered and bruised emotionally. Hubby is just happy to be home and in his own bed.

    I wish everyone the strength to be able to focus on quality time with loved ones and peace and free from fear and pain to those enduring this awful disease

    RB

     

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    Hello Rhubardragon

    I have no words.  I am so glad your husband is home with you.  I feel so much for you having lost my own husband, 9 yrs ago next week.  You are going through so much too, battered and bruised, your husband scared to go back, is all beyond words.  Your words of strength for others on quality time with loved ones, peace, free from fear and pain.  I am so sorry you have both been put through so much, just no words for the suffering caused.  Thinking of you both xx

  • Offline in reply to Leigh60

    Hello Leigh60

    I am sorry to hear you lost your husband 9 years ago next week.

    I know anniversaries of losing loved ones  are difficult so I appreciate you taking time to share and express your support for us.

    Thank you. It is very difficult when in middle of things to think or see clearly and you begin to question your self ....

    However hearing it reflected back by others ....makes me realise Im not going crazy or  over reacting as females are often made to feel if they dare be difficult aka stand up and make a noise .

    Thank you again for caring

    Chatters are the best because you all have lived and breathed it 

    Sending love to you at your time of rememberance

    RB

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