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With a bit of luck DH will come home today!

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merlotgran Mon 14-Oct-19 09:11:52

He's been in hospital for five weeks and is going stir crazy. He's not cured. They still haven't located the source of the infection that affected his heart but have ruled out all the 'nasties' (we hope)

We know he will have to return as an outpatient for various tests and treatment and valve replacement surgery is planned for the not too distant future but his IV antibiotics can now be given at home if the OPAT (outpatients antibiotic treatment) team can get everything in place.

His mood has been very low lately and this has prompted them to get him home ASAP so it's now up to me (and the dogs and cat) to buck him up!

I'm good at that grin

Auntieflo Mon 14-Oct-19 16:23:25

Oh Merlot, you just didn't need this on top of everything else.
Sorry that I am a bit late to this thread, but hope that the discharge has happened and that MrMerlot is home safe and sound, and in his own comfy bed.

Make sure that you also take care of yourself. flowers

PageTurner Mon 14-Oct-19 16:33:13

Good news that your DH will be home today.
I hope the infection will soon be gone and he will be healthy soon.
My best to you both???

52bright Mon 14-Oct-19 16:50:35

Very good news Merlotgran. I did have a smile picturing the scene you described earlier and it is amazing that you could recount it with such good humour after all that you and your dh have been through. Hopefully he will be much happier once you get him out of the madhouse. What would we do without the Nhs but hospitals are no place to have to spend 5 weeks. Do take care of yourself as well as dh flowers

sodapop Mon 14-Oct-19 17:20:12

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Mr Merlot and good luck with the nursing Merlotgran home is best if its possible. thanks

GrannyGravy13 Mon 14-Oct-19 17:59:40

Oh Merlotgran what a pantomime!!!!!

I hope you have your dear Man home now ??

whywhywhy Mon 14-Oct-19 18:02:10

Great news! I wish you both well and hope he gets better soon. I am sure he will pick up once home with you and your pets. Take care.

Harris27 Mon 14-Oct-19 18:08:25

Aw that’s lovely news hope he gets home soon X

merlotgran Mon 14-Oct-19 19:56:09

Home at last. Just the usual five hour wait for pharmacy to get their act together.

A tedious drive home in heavy traffic but the fire is lit and the dogs are curled up beside him.

And...….relax! smile

Thank you all for your kind messages.

Gonegirl Mon 14-Oct-19 20:23:52

Glad you are both back home merlot. smile

Doodle Mon 14-Oct-19 20:37:16

Good to hear you are both home safely merlot. Now you can take proper care of him. Nothing like your own home to cheer you up.

grannyqueenie Mon 14-Oct-19 20:44:33

merlot, so glad to hear that you’re both safely at home and away from the craziness of the ward. It’s a good job you still have a sense of humour, hoping things will improve at a steady pace from now on x flowers

Anniebach Mon 14-Oct-19 21:16:30

So happy for you both x

Marydoll Mon 14-Oct-19 22:05:29

Great news Merlotgran. You must be so relieved.

MissAdventure Mon 14-Oct-19 22:11:26

smile

Best wishes to you and Mr Merlot.

dragonfly46 Mon 14-Oct-19 22:17:05

Pleased you are home. I hope Mr Merlot continues to get better.