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Thank you for updating us PRINTMISS. I was just wondering this morning how you and Robert were. Your DH as well of course, I'm sure he has been just as worried as you.

Good to hear that Robert is back to his familiar surroundings, and is feeling so much better, PRINTMISS. You'll both be able to relax a bit now!

Print Miss, I have just read this thread. I hope both you and Robert are feeling better and manage to get some rest now. It's so hard isn't it for those of us who have adult children who can't always articulate their needs and become easily bewildered. My thoughts are with you.

So good to hear that Robert is back on an even keel PrintM Made my eyes water reading about his attempt at catheter removal Hope he doesn't try that again! Hope you have a less fraught weekend

Just an up-to-date, Kitty reminded me. Robert has been home for several days now, and is being just Robert which is a relief. Evidently he decided to remove a catheter himself (which must have been painful) and this has resulted in occasional bleeding, but nothing too much to worry about, the staff where he lives are able to cope with that, and Robert does not seem to be too perturbed about it. It was so good to have so much sympathy and support from you all, thank you.

Good news! Hoping he'll soon be back to normal. Bless him.

Pleased to hear that PRINTMISS

Nice to hear good news!

That is super news, PRINTMISS, you must be so relieved. I hope things go from strength to strength for you and for Robert.

That's good news Printmiss, a relief for you would be an understatement

How wonderful to have him back, safe and recovering - what splendid news.

Printmiss I have only just logged in and have read this whole thread - what a dreadfully distressing time you (and Robert) have had. I am so glad he is back where he feels safe, and where you know he's safe!

Good news printmiss I hope the right medication is found for him and he isn't troubled by this againxxx

Printmiss

What a relief for you all.

I hope Robert will go from strength to strength .

So sorry to hear about this worrying time for you and your family I do hope your son is well on the way to recovery.

I think many of us miss your daily posts on the "Good Morning" thread when there is a long lapse and hope that everything is alright, clearly you have had a very stressful time of late.

Best wishes to you and your family and hope that your dear son is back to his old self before too long.

So glad to hear that Robert is back in familiar surroundings. Hopefully this will help him to feel secure and this will he in his recovery. Allow yourself some healing time too

You've both been through an ordeal. I hope everything gets back to normal soon and you find the cause of the initial problem.

Just an up-date to say that Robert is back in his own bed now. He has been through so much these past few days, most of which he finds difficult to understand, and the staff have been really kind. Hopefully he had a good night's rest and will soon be back to his old happy self. I find it hard to see him so subdued and bewildered. Thank you all once again.

It does sound like a stomach ulcer. Could be a result of medication that he's on, perhaps? A friend of mine was very ill with an ulcer that was caused bytaking ibuprofen without omeprazole . Pleased to hear that he's a lot better, though.

fingers crossed that he has no recurrence and that he is able to smile once morexxxx

Good to hear that things are progressing satisfactorily, I hope that Robert continues to improve and get better.

So glad to hear that Robert is still improving and that he is receiving such excellent care. We will all be thinking of you.

Good to hear that he is improving PRINTMISS, you must feel relieved. I hope they can get the problem sorted without upsetting him.

What a relief to you to know he is improving and that he is in a safe place where the care is so good and understanding. I hope things get better daily and he is soon well again and 'home'.

Thank you all so much for your kindness and understanding. Robert had improved again yesterday, but they are still not sure what is/was wrong with him, and thinking along the lines of a stomach ulcer. We saw the doctor who assured us that they would not send Robert home until they were certain things were under control. They do not want to do too much investigation as he gets very distressed, although he is much calmer now, and the nurses very patient - one of them said yesterday - "He is so lovely he is always smiling," which is true (but not on Friday!). He had some food yesterday the first time on two days, and they are waiting to see if that causes any more bleeding. Oxygen levels keep dropping but quickly pick up again. Today will see the physiotherapist getting Robert out of bed - they had to ask us if he could walk on his own - something we take for granted, and yet of course they could not really ask him, and know for certain he understood - which of course he does, but they do not know that. Difficult for everyone, but their patience is fantastic. Thank you all again, will let you know how things progress.