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Hello Mummo.....well I'm pleased to hear that Eddie is continuing to improve , I hope he isn't to down hearted at the prospect of Christmas in the hospital , as you say he needs to focus on the thought of getting home around his birthday time .
I'm shocked to hear about the choking incident , I guess no matter how short staffed they are they will make sure that that doesn't happen again......I'm glad that Eddie was ok .

Evening Mummo

That's a shame but he can't rush things (easier said than done I know ) but I can understand how disappointed he must be.
Their are many Internet sites where you can download books for IPod or MP3 players and their are a lot of book that are also out of copyright that are free to download like the old classics,he could listen to these on headphones or maybe take in some of his favorite music for him to listen to.

Sending Love and ((( hugs ))) to you all.x

So pleased things are getting better all the time but I was disturbed by part of your message 'short staffed..had to feed himself...meat stuck...choking..luckily the man in the next bed rang....nurse passing by saw...' Gracious me, luck shouldn't come into it, but relieved he's none the worse for wear.

Birdi

Hi all, home early tonight !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ed was a bit upset today as they told he he won't be home for Christmas , probably be sometime in January, so l told him we will aim for his birthday on the 26th and if he comes home earlier it will be a bonus, poor love l did feel for him.
Yesterday they were short of staff so told Eddie that he had to feed himself (impossible when laying flat on your back) and he got a bit of meat stuck in his throat and was choking, luckly the man in the next bed rang his buzzer and a nurse was walking pass the door and saw what was happening .........next thing the crash team were there working on him to get the meat out and it was the tiniest piece but just got stuck and it doesn't help as Ed has a limited opening in his mouth so can only eat tiny amounts , thankfully they got it out but it did frighten him, so poor Ed didn't get any dinner yesterday. I always make sure l'm there for his evening meal so l feed him and then leave him a sandwich for the evening.
Anyway when l left him tonight he was feeling a lot better and we did manage a little kiss (blushes), lol. xxxx
PS yes Ann he does read and l have left him a couple of books, mind you not easy when your laying flat and a collar on, x

So pleased Eddie is progressing well. This is the bit that will try his patience. Does he read at all? At l;east he has others in the ward to talk to.

THat's brilliant news Mummo.

Would be nice to have Ed home for Xmas.

Take care..........THinking of you two & family.

Malcolm & Mair xx xx

Hi Mummo ,
so so pleased that Eddie is getting there
and you sound much more relaxed ,
it will be nice for you to have your daughter with you
for a while ..
love
"Dusty Bin "..lolol

Morning Mummo
nice to hear you sounding a bit more chirpy
love to you and Eddie
Jenxx

I'm sure your more than able to sort his brace out for him......it might be upside down and back to front but you'll get their in the end,....lol
So once they have sorted the fitting out will Eddie be able to start getting mobile again ?

Morning Mummo
Things seem to be on the up for both of you now and you sound much happier ... having your daughter home for 3 weeks will give you an even bigger boost :O)

Shame on Eddie's employers,surely they must know how serious his accident was.

I've watched Dickinson's Real Deal,sometimes those dealers can be quite crafty until David comes along lol
When you're in hospital visitors are usually a real tonic!

Mau XX

Hi Fay, he has had the brace on a couple of times but they are waiting for the man to come back to make a few alterations to the neck brace as it is digging in Ed and its a bit uncomfortable, oh and l have to learn how to put it on Ed.........that should be a laugh.

It's such good news,when you look back just a week you can see how much Eddie has improved,
your daughter will be so surprised.
Have they fitted his brace yet?

I'm so pleased that things are on the up. You're going to need all the rest you can get 'cos when Eddie comes home he'll having you running around:-))

Sue xx

Fantastic news Mummo - a date to aim for, be it a week or 4 weeks.
They try to get people out ASAP!

Wonderful that Eddie is now getting 'restless'....such a good sign! I am delighted you will have the support of your daughter very soon and it is great to read that day by day, Eddie is slowing recovering. Take care of yourself too:-) BCXX

Hi Maggie, one person said he could be home maybe next week with him wearing a brace and neck collar then another one said it is at least another 4 weeks in bed, l am still waiting for the consultant to appear so we really will know what going on. x

Great to read these positive updates Mo, so pleased that Eddie is making good steps to recovery now and having your daughter with you soon will hopefully give you time to rest a bit . take care
Rose xx

Hi Mummo,
So glad to hear things are getting better. Remember to take care of yourself - I expect, when he comes out, that Eddie will need lots of fetching & carrying!
Have the doctors given you any idea of how long Eddie will have to stay in hospital?

Morning all, just sitting here with a cup of tea and thought l'd give you a quick update.............Ed is so much better now, he is getting restless though as he isn't allowed to move and that is killing him but he knows it won't be for ever and that he has been very lucky.
I do feel disappointed that his employer hasn't contacted me at all ( a well known supermarket ) as Ed really did care about his job.
When Ed was in Intensive care one of the other men used to get a visitor and l kept saying to Ed that l knew him from some where but my mind wouldn't recall where (lol) well yesterday l suddenly remembered , he was one of the antique dealers on Dickinsons Real Deal, l hate it when l can't recall who is who !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My daughter is due to come back on Wednesday and is staying for 3 weeks so l am looking forward to that.
Well l hope you all have a good Sunday and keep warm. xx

Glad to hear he is feeling better, Hope it carries on like it.

{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}for you all

Hazelx