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HopeHoops

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18. Still, go for the walker - most expensive device. The hospital should have put it on the bill.

Mon Jun 11, 2012, 07:20 PM

Jun 2012

The potty booster and canes aren't that expensive compared to a walker and he'll probably need one for a while. Get one with wheels in the front and pegs in the back. I'm glad you stood up for him. Feel free to PM me if you need more information on the issue. I saw a specialist (second time) this morning and she's putting me on some new drug called "Forteo" or something. I've looked it up and it seems like a good idea, but it does mean a daily injection for the next two years. Fun, eh?

Relax, give him a gentle back rub, put him to sleep and then pour yourself a HUGE glass of merlot.

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Good vibes needed. [View all] blueamy66 Jun 2012 OP

That sounds like me. TOO much like me. HopeHoops Jun 2012 #1

Thank you for all of the information. blueamy66 Jun 2012 #3

The bathroom was a MAJOR cause for concern when I came home from my long stint in the hospital. MiddleFingerMom Jun 2012 #9

Calling his insurance co about the shower chair. blueamy66 Jun 2012 #13

Insurance will usually pay for one device - get a walker - cane's are fairly inexpensive. HopeHoops Jun 2012 #11

Thank you again! Your info is invaluable... blueamy66 Jun 2012 #12

he has United Healthcare blueamy66 Jun 2012 #17

Still, go for the walker - most expensive device. The hospital should have put it on the bill. HopeHoops Jun 2012 #18

I'm gonna go look for a walker today. blueamy66 Jun 2012 #26

Sponge bath. Hmm. Sounds like fun! I wish both of you the best.... HopeHoops Jun 2012 #31

I'm sorry about the injections. :-( blueamy66 Jun 2012 #32

The needle is not very big. After what I've been through, it will be nothing. HopeHoops Jun 2012 #33

He just ate some tomato soup, in a coffee mug blueamy66 Jun 2012 #35

You might want to try to get him in some pants before your SIL comes over. HopeHoops Jun 2012 #36

Ya think? blueamy66 Jun 2012 #37

Find out if they will reimburse you and pay for it out-of-pocket if so (and if you can). MiddleFingerMom Jun 2012 #25

I will check into it MFM blueamy66 Jun 2012 #27

Oh, good vibes for you indeed! hedgehog Jun 2012 #2

Thank you hedgehog blueamy66 Jun 2012 #4

Oh my! Of course your fiance HappyMe Jun 2012 #5

So scary!! ((((vibes)))) coming your way for both of you nt riderinthestorm Jun 2012 #6

All the best to both of you. bigwillq Jun 2012 #7

Thank you HappyMe, riderinsthestorm and bigwillg blueamy66 Jun 2012 #8

I'm sorry to hear it! Fast healing vibes to you both. Arugula Latte Jun 2012 #10

Thank you. blueamy66 Jun 2012 #15

Sounds like you used up your quota of bad karma for the next three years. DFW Jun 2012 #14

I hope so! blueamy66 Jun 2012 #16

Prayers on the way. emilyg Jun 2012 #19

oh, blueamy, I'm sorry. All good vibes going to you and your fiance for Flaxbee Jun 2012 #20

first one blueamy66 Jun 2012 #28

Healing light and good vibes to you both. Fridays Child Jun 2012 #21

thank you blueamy66 Jun 2012 #29

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On getting a walker, I would DEFINITELY go for the 4-wheeled type with a seat and brakes. MiddleFingerMom Jun 2012 #23

You had brakes? I didn't know they made those. HopeHoops Jun 2012 #34

Yep, brakes. That walker'll roll right out from under your ass when you try to sit down w/o them. MiddleFingerMom Jun 2012 #38

You've even got a SHOPPING cart. I'm jealous. HopeHoops Jun 2012 #39

Yikes, what awful luck! Rhiannon12866 Jun 2012 #24

thank you blueamy66 Jun 2012 #30

Oh, I'm so sorry... Phentex Jun 2012 #40

I'm sending you lots and lots of good vibes. What a bad run of luck. Honeycombe8 Jun 2012 #41

for honeycomb and phentex blueamy66 Jun 2012 #42

Vibes to your guy. applegrove Jun 2012 #43

Thx blueamy66 Jun 2012 #44