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Elizabeth1 Wed 22-May-13 07:49:06

My brother in law sadly had a stroke last Sunday and as he has no family close by I am nearest to him and find I am "doing" for him. It's a sad day when suddenly an active person becomes debilitated due to stroke. What's next for him I am asking? The hospital is on the whole really good however I am becoming frustrated at having to repeat information to each new nurse coming on duty. What's that all about? Any advice or suggestions from those wise and experienced gransnets will be warmly welcome as there is now talk of discharging him with a huge mobility problem . shock

Galen Sat 01-Jun-13 12:48:05

flowers in my thoughts

Genevieve489 Sat 01-Jun-13 12:53:26

Thinking about you. flowers

NfkDumpling Sat 01-Jun-13 13:54:43

flowers

Ella46 Sat 01-Jun-13 15:01:13

Elizabeth flowers and ((hugs))

laidback Sat 01-Jun-13 19:46:03

Dear Elizabeth you are in my thoughts, your BIL is very fortunate to have you looking out for him. I find it very difficult to understand his children did not rush to help n sort out his daily needs whilst in hospital. Surely this is not your entire responsibility.it sounds as if now they have come to their senses. Nothing more important than family. Hope he improoves. As I have said folk can make massive improvements following a stroke.

Elizabeth1 Sat 01-Jun-13 23:19:25

You are all so kind and your thoughts are much appreciated during this sad time. We all continue to wait. The nurses are brilliant, so tender and kind to all of us.

Elizabeth1 Mon 17-Jun-13 08:56:18

Brother in law passed away this morning 4.30 am. A real blessing thank you all so very much for thinking of me and giving such good advice during the initial trauma.

Elegran Mon 17-Jun-13 08:59:20

A sad time, but as you say, a blessing. He had had enough and is now at rest. Best wishes for the next stage, when you will be so busy.

dustyangel Mon 17-Jun-13 09:20:12

Thinking of you Elizabeth1, look after yourself.flowers

Aka Mon 17-Jun-13 09:44:22

So sorry flowers

harrigran Mon 17-Jun-13 11:41:37

So sorry to hear your sad news Elizabeth flowers

NfkDumpling Mon 17-Jun-13 13:42:52

Awful news, Elizabeth - look after yourself flowers

Elizabeth1 Tue 18-Jun-13 08:14:08

The sun shone all around yesterday. Out of sadness has come love and comfort from family and friends. Great opportunities to see all come together from far and near. Thank you Gransnet for your continuing support.

Ella46 Tue 18-Jun-13 08:44:01

Elizabeth flowers