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On June 21 2010, my husband was in a near fatal accident and was in the hospital for 3 months and 10 days total. He suffered a complete broken pelvis, internal bleeding, broken right shoulder and right arm, most broken ribs, broken lower back, broken right femur (thigh bone) left knee and fibula, broken right toes, a paralyzed diaphragm, spinal nerve damage, and minor brain/head injury and right arm nerve damage. He has had 2 surgeries with 3 more procedures including 2 more surgeries needing to be done still. As time goes by we are still finding out more and more medical problems, and "conditions" resulting from this accident.

On Thursday, December 2 at 7:30 Johnny Mark and the Ricks is putting on a benefit concert for my family at diPiazza's here in Long Beach. My husband Hugh wants to thank everyone that has been there to support them. Can you come to help celebrate, rock out to some fun music, eat and drink some, and meet Hugh?

It's $10.00 at the door. Bring the family!!! If you can't make it to this event, you can donate directly by clicking the yellow DONATE button and safely donate through Paypal:

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My Husband Hugh, 3 Months & 10 Days in Hospital, Home now.

Hugh did great in surgery yesterday. They did the shoulder manipulation, no problems, but the doctor didn't get as much as "range of motion" as he hoped. If he pulled on it too much, he could have broke it. He will have acute/aggressive physical therapy 3 times a week on it for 4 weeks to keep it "loosened" up and strengthening. He has little pain, and doing very well. He has home exercises he has to do at home too.

As for the pelvis, 2 very long screws were removed, one was 6 inches, the other 4 inches with only one small incision on his rear hip area. Yes, these came out of his pelvis, and many more remain! The reason these 2 were removed are in HOPES they might have been causing some of the nerve problems, time will tell.

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My Husband Hugh, 3 Months, 10 days in hospital. Now home.

Life at home is becoming more "normal". I am constantly on the go, doing this or that. Our days are filled with meal planning, bath time, cleaning up, house chores, physical or occupational therapy, dispensing meds, doctor visits, and when I can get time, trying to get my business up and running. By the time bedtime rolls around, I crash.

Hugh has surgery is planned for this Thursday, October 28 at 7:30 am at Memorial Hospital, and considered "one day surgery" meaning he can come home the same day as long as there are no complications. The surgery will be 2 procedures to do his shoulder manipulation (meaning, Dr. W will crank the hell out of it) to loosen it up, break up the scar tissue etc. Then Dr. Z will remove 2 screws/hardware from his pelvis that Dr. W is concerned about that could be impinging on the nerves. There is a possibility that Dr. W could break the arm while doing this manipulation. We are aware of the risks. Hugh asked Dr. W what happens if the arm is broken, and Dr. W said, "Well, after I go home and change my underwear, I will consult with your wife on if you need further surgery". I laughed my ass off. I love Dr. W!

After he is discharged, he has to go to the physical therapist to begin immediately physical therapy on the shoulder to keep it loosened up after surgery. He has to have "acute" therapy on the shoulder 3 times a week to keep it loosened up so as to not freeze up on him again. The surgery basically is 50/50 chance of it being a success. The "hardware/screws" in his pelvis will be removed in the same visit by another surgeon. They are hoping this might help with some of the nerves in his legs. This we won't know for a year or two down the road if it is successful or not.

So, starting next week, Hugh will have out patient acute physical therapy on his shoulder, and we will then talk about other physical therapy on the rest of him.

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My Husband Hugh, 3 Months, 10 days in hospital. Now home.

On June 21 2010, my husband was in a near fatal accident and was in the hospital for 3 months and 10 days total. He suffered a complete broken pelvis, internal bleeding, broken right shoulder and right arm, most broken ribs, broken lower back, broken right femur (thigh bone) left knee and fibula, broken right toes, a paralyzed diaphragm, spinal nerve damage, and minor brain/head injury and right arm nerve damage. He has had 2 surgeries with 3 more procedures including 2 more surgeries needing to be done still. As time goes by we are still finding out more and more medical problems, and "conditions" resulting from this accident.

Hugh has been home now since October 1. Life has been tough with the adjustments since he has been home. He is finding out his true disabilities now that he is settling in home and not in his "protected" hospital environment. Since we have been home, we have learned that he cannot use his computer because of the nerve damage in his arms. Computers is his passion. We are making minor living adjustments to accommodate this for him. This breaks my heart.

He has been through 2 MRI's, one CAT scan and 1 EMG nerve test since October 1. We now find out he needs 1. a shoulder manipulation under anesthesia, 2. his screws in his pelvis need to be removed as they maybe impinging on his nerves, and 3. ulnar nerve surgery in his right arm as the damage is pretty severe.

Home physical therapy is coming this week 2 times. He has a home health nurse coming weekly to check his blood thinner levels as he has a right femur blood clot. He is on blood thinners and I was giving him injections of Levenox, and may have to start those again. I give those to him in his stomach.

I am completely and utterly exhausted. I am seeking treatment in form of "counseling". I need immediate relief though and not really digging the "natural" methods. I will talk to my regular doctor about this. I have been dealing with this trauma for nearly 4 months, and need relief like yesterday. Therapy is ok, but I need meds. I was told to go out and do something for me, for a couple of hours, to bring some balance into my life. This, I will do tomorrow, Hugh is behind me 100%.

I am so proud of my husband, and this has brought us so much closer. He knows when I am overwhelmed and anxious and backs off.

So folks, that's all for now. Peace out.

My Husband Hugh, 3 Months & 9 Days since accident, still in hosptial.

3 Months and 10 days later......
HUGH WILL BE HOME!
Friday, October 1, is the big day!!!
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I'll post more over the weekend. You can imagine, I have been extremely busy. I won't be answering my phone or emails as I need to settle my anxieties and chill with Hugh. I know you all understand. I promise to post back soon with pictures! THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR THOUGHTS, PRAYERS, LOVE AND SUPPORT.

It's not over and really only the beginning of a long haul in front of us.
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On June 21 2010, my husband was in a near fatal accident and to this day, still remains hospitalized. He suffered a broken pelvis, internal bleeding, broken right shoulder and right arm, most broken ribs, broken lower back, broken right femur/thigh bone, left knee and fibula, broken right toes. Spinal nerve damage, and minor brain/head injury. As time goes by we are still finding out more and more medical problems, and "conditions" resulting from this accident. If you are so inclined to help with Hugh's medical expenses and our mounting bills, you can donate to us by clicking the yellow donate button:

Finally getting answers. PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

I thought PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) was only for veterans of war. I guess not. I was diagnosed with this recently and am quite frankly relieved to know I'm not totally nuts and there is a "name" to what the hell is going on with me.

If you want to help me, you can try to pledge your support, whether or not you will ever understand why I suffer with my anxiety, and at times, profound sadness and irritability. Please consider the little truths to follow:

• Believe me
• Be patient, I do not want to be a burden to anyone
  
• Accept that my pain and my disorder is as real as any other physical disability or injury, even though you can't see it
• Understand that I would never hold on to this if I had a choice
• I would like to cast these feelings of anxiety, helplessness, moodiness, hyperactivity, fear, loss of interest in socializing, irritability, difficulty concentrating, feeling jumpy, and tiredness into the far reaches of the universe and banish the pain and bad memories from my mind forever
• If I want to be touched, a hug works well.
  
• If I say I just need a moment, or I cry for no apparent reason, just wait for me to come back, no words are needed.
  
• I want to be whole and happy again, other than my dark times, I will be there for you.

My Husband Hugh, 3 Months & 8 Days since accident, still in hosptial.

I'm doing better, up and down like a yoyo though.

MRI results came back today. Too much metal throwing shadows etc., so he needs to go in for a CT scan to see if the doctors can read those better and compare them with the MRI. This was to determine the extent of nerve damage etc.

Hugh needs further "surgery" on his shoulder, that will include putting him to sleep and manipulating the shoulder for more range of motion. This will be discussed next Friday when we go over the CT results for the nerve damage in his legs.

STAY TUNED TOMORROW NIGHT FOR A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

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My Husband Hugh, 3 Months & 5 Days since accident, still in hosptial.

Today I am so embarrassed. I demonstrated in front of some of my best friends how completely whacked out I am. I am high strung, over stimulated, hyped up, and completely frazzled and just not "all there" anymore. I have realized this today with my friends around me. I hope I get a grip soon on my emotions.

My Husband Hugh, 3 Months & 3 Days since accident, still in hosptial.

On June 21 2010, my husband was in a near fatal accident and to this day, still remains hospitalized. He suffered a broken pelvis, internal bleeding, broken right shoulder and right arm, most broken ribs, broken lower back, broken right femur/thigh bone, left knee and fibula, broken right toes. Spinal nerve damage, and minor brain/head injury. As time goes by we are still finding out more and more medical problems, and "conditions" resulting from this accident.

Not much really to report. I have been really down and purely exhausted. Just no mood to socialize, blog or really much of anything but sleep and take of what I have to take care of.

Hugh developed a serious blood clot last week, and they put him on a blood thinner they shoot him in the tummy. He is also on oral pills. The blood clot is in the right thigh. He has a blood clot filter (vena cava filter) to "catch" and dissolve blood clots too.

Today, he has an MRI of his spinal to see if the nerve damage is "fixable" or not.

He is trying to master the crutches, doing really good on them, but needs more work on walking UP steps. He is very "unstable" doing so and will do practice this in physical therapy.

I'm frustrated and very impatient and it shows when I am with Hugh. He knows this, and he is working with me on this. I am having some problems now and just need to lie low and keep focusing on myself. I just want to be left alone really and it's a struggle to even talk to people or my friends. So if I don't answer, or call back, don't take it personal. I'm just so tired.

I know once Hugh comes home I'll even be more tired because I'll be so busy helping him, so I am mentally trying to prepare myself for this too. It's all hitting me and he is so very patient and knows this. I am so blessed he is so cautious and so patient with me.

Also, things like our financial future, medical insurance, food, rent, EVERYTHING. Not sure how we are going to survive. This is weighing on me heavily and affecting my thoughts. Just the uncertainty of everything. As the old saying goes "one day at a time". Well %$#@ that, you try doing it. It's not as easy as it sound.
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God bless Officer Chris Moody. Officer Moody still drives by on his shifts to check on the house...me.... Luckily, he finally got to meet Hugh at home today while Hugh was home for a little break from the hospital. He is the officer who had the horrible job of coming to my house on June 21 to tell me that Hugh was in a bad accident and I had to get to the hospital as soon as possible (he was told by the hospital social worker, Hugh made a turn for the worse). He now shared with us, after I told him it was OK that he didn't think Hugh would make it through the night. This was a very emotional meeting, and I am so proud to live in Long Beach with such caring officers as Officer Moody.
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My husband Hugh, night #86, critically injured, still in rehab

Well what a freaking scary day. I show up at 12:30 to pick up Hugh for his appointment with Dr. Warden to go over the nerve damage test results, among other things to talk about. When I got to the hospital, Hugh is in bed, and very upset. He never is in bed until bed time. Anyhow, he proceeded to tell me, on his ultrasound they did on his legs this morning, they discovered a blood clot (deep vein thrombosis) in his right femur vein area. He was put on mandatory bed rest until his doctor called. Dr. calls a little later and says not to worry, Hugh has a "filter" in him and they will give him blood thinners. Ok... whew!

So, I go over to Dr. Warden's office (just walking distance from the hospital) and talk to Dr. Warden about everything. Hugh's nerve compression (nerve damage) maybe irreversible, and most likely caused from spinal damage. So Hugh needs an MRI of his lower back/spine to see if the damage is "fixable". We will get this scheduled ASAP tomorrow. Then, his right shoulder needs manipulation under anesthesia. We will find out when this will be done tomorrow as well when I speak with Dr. Warden. What is so strange, this calcification area in his shoulder, happens in patients with TBI (traumatic brain injury) and/or spinal damage.

As for Hugh's excruciating pain, the new dose of nerve medicine seems to be doing the trick! Yeah!!!!! It is taking the edge off a LOT!

Just a few more "things" to add to the numerous "things" seriously wrong with my sweet dear Hugh.
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Hugh,
I know you were upset today, and dammit you have every right to be. We will get through this together. I will be with you every step of the way. Someone in the orthopedic office told me today, a patient, who meant well, ask me why I was there. I told him about you. He said "at least he is alive". I said, yes, "at least he is alive", however I wanted to freaking scream and chew him alive. Some people don't get it. You are the one living this nightmare. You are the one dealing with your pain. No one will ever fully get it sweety, unless they are you and me. I love you with all my heart....we WILL get through this....................

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My husband Hugh, night #85, critically injured, still in rehab

Thought Hugh would be home this week. Not so. Hugh's nerve pain in his legs is beginning to become excruciating. Because his right leg has all/100%? nerve damage, the doctor said Hugh is experiencing "nerve" pain now. They have increased his nerve medicine and see how he does with this, and may need to add another medicine at night. I love love love love Dr. Marshall. He is so nice to me, and talk to me. He is never rushed and he "gets" it. He wants to have Hugh's pain "controlled" before he comes home. He mentioned Hugh probably will have to be seen at a pain management doctor next. Hugh is still using his wheelchair, but mostly walks in his walker from point A to point B. His goal is to eventually get rid of the walker and get down to a pedestal thingy cane, then to a normal cane. I told him we can pimp out his walker and cane for him.

We see Dr. Warden tomorrow to talk about the nerve damage, to talk about everything and what we do from here.

I tell you, I'm so upset, to see someone you love in excruciating pain is horrible and I can only imagine this is the beginning. I hope my appointment with the shrink next week will help me deal with all this stuff. I know I should have done this awhile ago, but I can't deal anymore. I am learning I need to take care of me now, so I can take care of Hugh.

My Dad is making the minor modifications to the shower, and built up our lounge chair for Hugh to sit in. It was too low. So to save us money, he built it up on a platform thingy. He thinks he can modify Hugh's computer chair for him too.

Dear Hugh,
Sweetheart, I hurt so much for you. I wish I could just take away all this pain and make it disappear. Maybe it's the Mother in me, but it breaks my heart. I hate seeing you in so much pain. I hope at home I can make it better for you, and right now, I will concentrate on trying to work in the house before you come home to help you. I wish you a pain-free, rested night darling. I hurt so much for you...........
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My husband Hugh, night #80, critically injured, still in rehab

Today, we had the home evaluation with physical and occupational therapists in preparation for Hugh's homecoming (possibly the end of next week!!!!). This depends on Hugh and how he feels if he feels strong enough they said.

Hugh will NOT be coming home with a wheelchair and only a walker. That is the good news! The goal is to ween him off the wheelchair, and to walk unaided before he can come home.

We need to make few/minor preparations in the house. Easy stuff, as for purchases, I will need to buy a chair for his computer and that we can bring out to the living room for the dinner table. As for sitting, my dad will build a platform to raise the leather sitting chair we have that is comfortable for Hugh. This is too low right now and he cannot get back up. As for the bathroom, simple things need to be done.

Hugh was at home all day with me. :) I got him back to rehab all by myself. He walked to the car and out of the car and into rehab with only the use of the walker. I spotted him though. He has to wear 2 leg braces now, which keeps his feet straight and much better.
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Dear Hugh,
I can see you home next week and I cannot wait.. I miss you, I love you and can't wait for you to be home.............

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My husband Hugh, Night #77, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

The beginning of the end. Because of motorcycles, 11 weeks ago today, the worst day of our lives happened. My husband Hugh was nearly killed in a motorcycle accident. This probably was the 1st picture ever on a motorbike.
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The best anniversary ever.

This is what I came to in Hugh's room today. I don't know how he did it, but he did it. This was the best anniversary I have ever had. Just to have him alive. I love you Hugh.

Happy Anniversary Hugh

September 3, 2010

Dear Hugh,
Happy anniversary sweetheart. I am so blessed to have 11 years with you, and lucky to be having this anniversary with you this year. God has blessed us!

Missing you is easy.
I do it everyday.
Missing you is a heartache
That never goes away....

Even though we can't properly celebrate our anniversary, I just feel lucky enough for you to be alive. The best anniversary gift I ever got was your life. I thank God he decided not to take you from me. God has granted you a second chance and we have many years ahead of us to celebrate together. I love you sweetheart. Please hurry home.

My husband Hugh, Night #71, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

Let's first start, and yes, let me warn you, THIS IS ALL DOOM AND GLOOM AND OH WOE IS SHELLEY TIME. You were warned.

Well, after a pretty emotional day yesterday, and learning of the "bad news" about the nerve damage. I proceeded to have melt down after meltdown. Daughter comes home and her Jeep took a big $hit on the way home. Most likely alternator, hopefully just the battery. But we have THE bestestestest mechanic that works on the car now.. CHEAP. So, ok, breathe I say, I have to have this Jeep working because this is what Hugh can get into for car transfers. I proceeded to have a ANOTHER meltdown after she called me with this bit of news. I scream, I yell, I cuss, and I laid into someone totally innocent and was taken back my my emotions. I felt so bad about this. Anyhowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww... melt down continues. I am at my computer, this is about midnight, I decide it's time for bed. I get up, leg is semi-asleep, and I take a step, and my leg as more asleep then I thought. I did not feel it bend and turn up inside me. Yes, I did it. I collapsed screaming in agony. No one is home. I lay there helpless for 15 minutes not knowing what to do. Finally after the leg subsided, I crawled and was able to reach the phone and called my daughter back home, thank God, her boyfriend lives around the block, and they came running home to find me on the floor. My foot was black and swollen. They got me to bed and iced it, and elevated and sat with me until I dozed off.

This morning I took myself to urgent care,where it was xrayed. I now am the proud owner of a 4 week foot brace that is removal, and no crutches. Thank God. Ligaments are torn a bit, and sprained. I'll live. However, this puts a *crutch* on being able to walk Hugh in his wheelchair.

Learned today, Hugh's LEFT leg is 1/2 inch shorter then right leg. Ok, no biggy. Hugh will wear a support in his shoe for this. Right leg was fitted for his "brace" and that should be here in the next day or two. This WILL hopefully enable him to be more steady and learn to walk better. Occupational therapy (Alex) who we both just love, is working hard with Hugh for Hugh's daily needs. Hugh was able to dress himself with little assistance today! This is another great step for Hugh.

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My husband Hugh, Night #70, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

I know I haven't written, but to be honest, there isn't much to say in way of progress except that Hugh is the same.

He is starting to transfer from wheelchair to bed by himself, no board, as well as standing up in a walker (with much assistance) and taking some steps.

After meeting with another orthopedic doctor last week about Hugh's knee/leg he thought it a good idea Hugh follows up with a nerve test to see if he has spinal damage as his feet/ankles are so weak. Well, that was done today, and he has full nerve damage in the right leg which is, well permanent. Hugh will walk with braces. As to how the damage was done, well, could be spinal damage or due to his pelvis fracture. They do not know this at this time. He has foot drop/neuropathy (which we knew) just didn't know he has full nerve damage in the right leg.

My husband Hugh, Night #65, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

Kathleen from Marri's Pizza, without them this would have never happened. EAT THERE! You won't reget it! Photo Courtesy Of www.lbreport.com

Hugh and I. Photo, courtesy of www.lbreport.com

Hugh and and my life long best friend..sister, Andrea.

Hugh and owner of one of the local businesses.

Hugh and Bill Pearl of www.lbreport.com

One of my best friends, Melissa, selling raffle tickets. Thank you for your endless support my Angel.

Hugh and his miracle worker, Stephanie. His physical therapist. She is a gem and cannot thank her enough for her work, along with her team of other therapists. She may say, "Hugh is the one doing it", but I often remind her, SHE is the one who drives him, and knows her stuff to get him better! xoxoxo

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I know I haven't written in a while. But to be honest, I am so burned out, it's all I can do is come home after working in the mornings, being at the hospital all day, come home, do more work, eat, and put my feet up for a little while. Yeah.. poor pitiful me.

Anyhow, some updates!!!

FIRST OFF.. A VERY BIG THANK YOU to EVERYONE that participated on the 2nd HUGH'S BITE NITE at Marri's Pizza last night. Much to many surprises, Hugh was able to attend. We had to hire Long Beach Yellow Cab wheelchair van to pick him up and bring him back. I of course was very nervous but it all worked out! Thank you to a generous donation that came in, this allowed Hugh to be there. There were soooooooo many surprise faces, tears and happy moments!

Hugh was greeted by so many well wishers! People who saw him get hit in the intersection, people from all over the community, all my friends and family, some Facebook friends I have never met in "real life", and Twitter friends, and SO MANY OLD SCHOOL FRIENDS. You ALL are so amazing, and have become a special part in my life and will remain in my hearts forever! Some of the staff at his REHAB facility showed up!! Thank you Susan, Rachel and Stephanie!!! Of course their families and of course all my ANGELS were there.. .ANDREA, KIM AND MELISSA. xoxoxoxoxo

Hugh was greeted by the owner for the one of the businesses who told Hugh about what he saw. Let's just say, I wasn't prepared for what he told Hugh, and it took me back and wish I hadn't heard it. Hugh cried when he said the kids at the bus stop were traumatized by what they saw. Apparently Hugh flew and was thrown up in the air, in 3 circles before landing where he landed, which was in front of the bus stop by Taco Bell. He must have been hit pretty damn hard, well we already knew this by his injuries. You aren't injured like Hugh was with just someone creeping through in intersection. He FLEW and his bike was hit so hard it was down way down by Taco Bell's drive way.

Special VERY BIG THANK YOU to Bill Pearl of LBREPORT.COM for their continued support and beautifully written article. Thank you Kathleen and the workers of Marri's Pizza for doing a spectacular job and most delicious food!!! Melissa Keyes (one of my best friends) who of course organized this and the VERY SUCCESSFUL RAFFLE DRAWING (winners WILL be announced tomorrow!).

Ok, about HUGH! Since the last update, more strengthening and more transfers. Hugh was seen today by the orthopedic office and we got the GO AHEAD on 100% WEIGHT BEARING which means. HE CAN START WALKING. They had him up on the parallel bars, and even in a walker taking a few steps! His hardest part is getting him up right now. No strength, but his miracle worker Stephanie is working on him with this. His orthopedic doctor wants Hugh now to be seen with (Dr. Warden) the sports medicine doctor (just another term for specialized orthopedics) about his left knee and also worried about his shoulder/rotator cuff, needing an MRI and follow up. This will be done tomorrow. We already know surgery needs to be done on the left knee area, but something doesn't seem quite right maybe with the shoulder/rotator cuff. You are asking, why wasn't this done before, well, because, with the amount of injuries and broken bones that Hugh had, first things first.

So, I will update the blog tomorrow night (providing I am not worn out), about what Dr. Warden (the shoulder/knee doc) says. Until then....WALKING WALKING WALKING so Hugh can come home!
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Dear Hugh!
I LOVE YOU!!!! To be honest, I thought by now, you would be home. I am more unrealistic as you know, but it's getting closer.. I can feel it. Last night you, I was just so darn proud of you.


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My husband Hugh, Night #58, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

Hugh's speech therapy is cut down from 5 days to 3 days, and he is drastically improving they said. They have him up standing several times through the day.

His doctor appointment (orthopedic doctor) is on Tuesday and we are hoping they give Hugh's physical therapist the go ahead for 100% weight bearing on his right leg, to prepare him for walking. His physical therapist also anticipates a goal to have him home in 2 weeks!

We have decided to keep Hugh at the current rehab he is in. We love them. They are doing Hugh wonders. I only thought "acute" rehab would be to Hugh's benefit, but they are pretty much doing "acute" rehab with him there. Plus, Hugh (and I) LOVE the rehab at the place he is in. In fact he wants to go back there for out patient therapy, if insurance approves it.

Dear Hugh..
I LOVE YOU! We are NOW seeing the brighter light at the end of this tunnel! We talked about this today. So, keep that light shining darling! We will get there.
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My husband Hugh, Night #56, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

Need I say more? :)
and POSSIBLY HOME in 2 ..2 1/2 weeks!

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My husband Hugh, Night #54, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

It's been 4 nights since I updated about Hugh. I couldn't resist today. I promised to do this for him. He had one of his best, if not the best, day's ever. Hardly any pain, his tummy was good, he ate well, and was totally uplifted and felt sooooooooooo good. He made several phone calls to some important people in my life, to thank them for what they have done for US. This was HIS doing, I only dialed the phone. He only wished he could thank each and everyone of you that either donated, said prayers, sent cards, sent well wishes, gave blood, or prayed. He knows of each and everyone of you.

We went over to Memorial Hospital (our usual walk) and visited the Acute Rehab facility there. I think he is ready for this. We are going to inquire about this on Monday and what it takes to have him evaluated for this. We will see! It was like a luxurious spa and hotel compared to where he is at, not to mention YOUNG people. Not that where he is at is bad, but it's a "nursing home" for pities sake, and the rehab is fabulous!!! I think he just wants a change, and more "acute" more more more rehab to get him better.

Being that he should, or claims to withstand 3 hours of acute rehab now, we hope this will allow him to be transferred back to Memorial's rehab.

Anyhow, that's all folks for now. I promised him a good positive blog post, so I wanted to keep my word.
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as for my letter to Hugh, well, I LOVE YOU.. I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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Sweet Cherry Vintage Lingerie Back Open

After a long talk with Hugh over the past week, it's time I dive back into my business. He fully understands, and we need the income of course. Hugh's disability just doesn't quite cut it and the bills are stacking up. Soooooo...

I have relisted nearly 70 items up for auction and/or sale on eBay. I will keep posting on the Hugh's progress now only a few times a week.


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My husband Hugh, Night #50, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

What a great day. Hugh had absolutely no tummy problems, feeling MUCH better, except for the normal pains from broken bones. His right knee was less swollen and not to concerning.

Nothing happened unusual today, more therapy, more speech/cognitive therapy, and in his wheelchair most the day! My nightly routine is to get him to bed myself, help dress him in his night clothes, brush his teeth (however, I will teach this tomorrow to him so he can start practicing!), and tucking him in. I am not "settled" until I get him comfortable in bed for the night. After that, he calls the nurses for repositioning him through the night. The morning comes early and he starts all over again.

Dear Hugh,
I am just unbelievably happy about you feeling better (on the inside!). I know this was wearing on you so much. Let's keep our fingers crossed it keeps up this way! This roller coaster has to stop at some point for you. I wish you were home with me, these nights are horrible, even though it was a good say, being alone is something I do not want... please hurry and get better, I want you home, I need you...and I love you forever darling..........

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My husband Hugh, Night #49, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

7 weeks ago to the day, was the worst day of our lives. Hugh was in his accident. Today, 3 weeks later to the day, he is in rehab. 4 weeks in hospital, 3 weeks so far in rehab.

Today a good day! He is starting transfers on his own from bed to wheelchair. We think we found out the tummy problem. Time will today. He had a good tummy day. Even had a WHOLE HOT DOG at Memorial Hospital for dinner! Yes, I wheeled him over there again. He likes getting out, can you blame him?

His RIGHT knee is a bit swollen, and aching. I need to talk to Stephanie (the PT) about this tomorrow. We may need to have Dr. Warden (the ortho/knee guy who will be doing Hugh's left knee surgery to see about his right knee).

As we were wheeling across Atlantic Blvd., a motorcycle was racing by. I can see Hugh's eyes and head moved watching the bike rider. I know he probably still has that twinge in him to ride one day, but that isn't going to happen.

I keep thinking these nights are going to get better for ME, they aren't. I'm on edge all the time and found myself even snapping at my Mom.

Dear Hugh,
I'm so proud of you! I was so happy to see you finally out of pain with your tummy stuff today. I think Dr. Marshall has a good idea on the change of plans for you as far as the tummy stuff goes. I sure like him. He is on top of it. I am not feeling well, which we discussed today. I will be going to the doctor tomorrow if it's not better. I love you so much, and I want you home......
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Hugh's Bite Nite! is BACK! August 23 at Marri's !!

My husband Hugh, Night #48, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

If it wasn't for Hugh's visitors today(thank you Greg, Melissa and Chris), it would have been a horrible day! Sunday's are the WORST here. Nothing but in and out of bed, no therapy, no nothing.

Putting a call in to the doctor in the morning before I head up there. Hugh's tummy is horrible, I think this is day #5. I think he's on too many different tummy stuff and it's counteracting everything.

I'm done, I'm tired, long afternoon and night trying to get him comfortable. Very dreadful day. I feel so bad for him. Freaking roller coaster ride. I'm DONE.

Dear Hugh,
Oh you poor sweety, I feel so helpless trying to get you comfortable! What to do, what to do!!!!!!!!!! I hope tonight you have somewhat a peaceful night. I hope tomorrow a painfree day. I love you, I need you! I want you HOME! :(
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My husband Hugh, Night #47, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

Saturday.. I don't like the weekends.. they DRAG on. Oh well, it's about Hugh, not me. Anyhow, got him to do bed to wheelchair and wheelchair to bed transfers on my own! Apparently, Hugh's PT gal Stephanie told him this morning, this week they will make it a goal for him to do this on his own. WOW! No more relying on the dang nursing assistance to HOIST him into the chair. Can you believe they aren't trained to do board transfers?

He still isn't eating much, however, he is trying to drink 2 to 3 Ensures a day, and he poor tummy is still very rumbley and queasy. He is learning to manage it though. If it's not one thing, it's another... bless his heart :(

Things in my opinion are moving ahead, Hugh feels the same way. He told me today he doesn't want to be a "burden" on me. This broke my heart. I hope I never ever give him that impression, because he is not. This is what we do for one another. This is what a woman does for her husband. This is what people who love each other do for one another. WE JUST DO IT. This is NOT about me, but about him.
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Dear Hugh,
I pretty much said it above...what more can I say except I want you home. I need you home and I love you forever. Please hurry and get better darling....
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My husband Hugh, Night #46, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

You know you are exhausted, beyond tired or delirious, when you come home from the hospital, shower, and forget if you rinsed out the conditioner out of your hair or not. I just can't do it again tonight. Love to all.
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My husband Hugh, Night #45, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

I got to see Hugh do a "board" wheelchair to bed transfer! The idea is for him to use a "slide" board under his butt, and scoot over to the bed on it on his own. Tomorrow physical therapy will practice with me so I can assist Hugh in doing this, so we don't have to rely on the nursing assistants to come in and HOIST him in that hoist thing to bed. Which is quite an ordeal. Hugh has to wait sometimes up to an HOUR for the nursing staff to do this! Unacceptable in my books. Anyhow, not much longer and he and I can do it, then he by himself.

His tummy has been playing up. However, had a good day today with it. He had his 3 Ensures, and eating little bits of food (but a good breakfast)!

We went over to Memorial Hospital tonight, and he got to see more of his nurses, like Patrick, Max, Pretty surfer blonde nurse, ;) and some other just incredible nurses. All those nurses 7th floor (CCU/ICU) are just INCREDIBLE. Well, ALL the nurses at Memorial are for the fact.
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Dear Hugh,
I hope you have a good day tomorrow like you did today. We talked about how much we can't wait until we go on a much deserved mini-vacation after all this is over. You deserve it, I deserve it. Won't be able to afford it, but we can dream right!? Please hurry and get better, I want you home, I need you home, I love you forever darling.....(I didn't cry tonight leaving you, however last night, not so much).....
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My husband Hugh, Night #44, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

Just can't do it tonight, extremely rough, emotional day for me.

My husband Hugh, Night #43, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

Day was filled with more therapy and started "bed / board to wheelchair transfer" to practice a bit. Stephanie (Hugh's physical therapist) told me 3 to 4 more weeks yet before he will be able to stand up and have some use of his legs. In the meantime, strengthening, and doing the bored/bed to wheelchair transfers, getting his right arm strengthened, and speech therapy (and cognitive stuff).

Dietitian came in because she was concerned with Hugh's weight loss. He is only eating nearly 50% of his food, so he promised her to drink an Ensure with each meal. He now weighs 235 pounds, the day of his accident, he was pretty big, at around 285 or so. He needs to lose weight, but not like this. He needs calories/energy to heal. He agrees.
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Dear Hugh,
Long day for you, I know. You are doing me so proud. I know you are worn out early, and you are discouraged by this. I had to remind YOU to not be so hard on YOU about this. Your body is still healing, you are up at 6 AM, and that is most likely with broken sleep through the night etc.

It was good seeing Jonathon, Henry and his wife, Mom and Papa today! You even spoke to Melissa on the phone. She had good news to share with me/us.

I am discouraged knowing you will be in there for another month at least. Let's prove them wrong! OK? Please hurry and get better, I want you home, I need you home, and I love you forever darling.......
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My husband Hugh, Night #42, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

Wow, can you believe it's been 42 days.. 6 WEEKS since the worst day of our lives happened on June 21.

I am having to start back work this week, Hugh understands, and well, we have no choice. Hugh's days are filled with therapy so I'll go up to the hospital around 2 or 3 pm and stay through the evening until he gets into bed.

Ok, today! WOW! He wheeled himself around the WHOLE HOSPITAL floor by himself. It's a "square" building, but the hall circles the whole place. He did a complete circle. I was soooooooooooo proud, of course, I cried. They worked more on his arm, and was supposed to start ultrasound therapy on his shoulder to "loosen" it up a bit, but tomorrow this will happen.

Spoke with the speech therapist today. She and the rehab physician both think Hugh did suffer some brain trauma (TBI). He had to have, with the amount of trauma he had, and coupled with the fact he doesn't remember a thing about the accident (as he was coherent and conscious) when Trauma brought him into the trauma unit to ER. So as I have mentioned before, we are learning "new stuff" that has or is happening to him along the way. This will be further investigated of course.

So, Hugh wanted to go over to Memorial for a late lunch/early dinner. So on our way down to the cafeteria, we run into one of the head Trauma nurses who is a complete ANGEL. Cheri (not sure the correct spelling). It was an emotional meeting. Hugh got to talk with her again in depth about what he remembers in his coma. She found it fascinating, then offered as Hugh was quite curious about the Trauma/ER unit he was brought in. I was very emotional about this, scared and reluctant. However, I must go on for Hugh. I walked in, and to the right was room 39/40/41. Cheri walked is in, I buckled at my knees and broke down pretty much hysterical. I never got to see the "area" where the Trauma team saved Hugh's life, and 6 weeks later to the day, I did. I told Hugh, I lived it, while he doesn't remember a thing, so that is why I think I am so emotional or was so emotional over it. He was/is very "detached" about the whole thing. Brain injury? Trauma from not remembering? I don't know.

Then leaving the Trauma unit, we went over to radiology where I first saw Hugh. This is where my family and friends were gathered with me, waiting for Dr. Jones to come out and tell me where the bleeding was coming from. He left me go into see Hugh, and this is where I saw Hugh lying on the table, with his jeans covered in blood and a huge pool of blood on the floor. I lost it again. My knees buckled just like they did when Officer Moody came and knocked on my door that dreadful June 21 day saying "your husband has been in a serious accident". I relived that nightmare all over again today.. only for a few minutes.

Hugh felt much better today. The hot/cold surges were less and I am so anxious to see him tomorrow. These nights are so long and lonely, and days are long until I see him.
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Dear Hugh,
Well, I'm wiped out. You being the inquisitive you, wanted to see the Trauma unit. Darling, I must say, I wasn't ready, however now I am glad I did see it. I got to see where your life was saved. Those doctors and nurses are ANGELS sent from heaven above.
As I have said before I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. You keep fighting and get better soon. I want you home, I need you home, I love you forever...........
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My husband Hugh, Night #41, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

Weekends are VERY uneventful, long and dreary. I so much look forward to Monday through Friday for Hugh. Today was a horrible day for Hugh. Long, drawn out, and to top it off, he was not feeling well. He is having cold/hot/cold/hot spells, and been going on for 2 weeks and really starting to take it's toll on him. Will consult with the doctors about this. We can't figure out what it is. I feel so bad for Hugh, it breaks my heart.

He was able to get in his wheelchair for about 1 1/2 hours, but that's it. We wheeled over again to Memorial Hospital for lunch, but as soon as we got there "it" hit him. Had to hurry through lunch and get him back to his room and back to bed :(

The doctors NEED to find out what these hot/cold spells are, and I am not kidding you. 5 minutes apart.

Dear Hugh,
Poor darling, you had a rough day. I only wish I could take away your discomfort in you. It hurts me to see you suffering. The Mom in me? Or just a loving wife? I don't know, but it hurts. I wish I could suffer for you instead. I hope tomorrow is a much better day sweetheart, I know it is. Stay strong. You are doing so well, and come such a long way. I want you to hurry home, get better, I miss you so much. Memphis, Sam and Tyler miss you. It's not the same. I love you forever............
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My husband Hugh, Night #40, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

Saturdays are lazy at the rehab hospital. Not too much goes on in way of therapy, as everyone is gone for the weekend. Today he got in his chair for nearly 3 hours. Being across the street from Memorial Hospital we attempted to go for a little walk to the hospital.

Being the land is on a HILL mind you, was not the easiest task for me. I pushed him all the way over the hospital. The staff at the front desk check in knew me right away, and got a little teary eyed when they saw WHO I had been visiting for nearly a month in that hospital.

We proceeded up to the dreaded 7th floor. This is the CCU/ICU floor. I broke down in the elevator as it was very emotional for me. Reliving that nightmare, however, it was moving too. On the 7th floor there is a receptionist as just anyone cannot go back into CCU/ICU, and she immediately knew who I was. We told her we were there to surprise the CCU/ICU nurses. There were 4 there that recognized Hugh, and Hugh knew 2 of them from the last few days he was semi conscious before he left that floor.

It was very emotional, teary eyed, and just awesome. They were so happy to see Hugh. Not too many people leave that floor alive, and they were so thankful to him for coming back for a "visit". He thanked each one for "saving his life", again, tears flowed.

I took him down to the cafeteria to see where I ate everyday my meals, and we ran into Dr. Leven. Oh, how wonderful that was. Dr. Leven's face just lit up to see one of his patients up and about in a wheelchair already!

We will head back tomorrow for lunch on the patio at Memorial, and later in the week so Hugh can see Patrick. One of the CCU nurses that really hit it off with Hugh the last day Hugh was in CCU.
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Dear Hugh,
I'm tired, this is short. I am so proud of you and you are SKINNY now and lookin' good babe! You went from a 3X down to a 1X and soon to be in an XL. Not the way to lose your weight this diet.

Please hurry and get better. I need you, I want you home! I love you forever darling........
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My husband Hugh, Night #39, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

Well, I think the roller coaster might have stopped for a bit! ANOTHER GREAT DAY! Ok, I didn't get up to the hospital until about 2:30, Hugh was napping. He had, get this, already been up in his wheelchair for 2 hours, WHEELED IT BY HIMSELF in the hall. The lidocaine patches seem to help his butt/pelvis along with the new pain meds (Naprosyn) INSTEAD of that crap Norco.

He slept on and off until 4:00 pm, and Papa came by. Hugh got up again in his wheelchair (well, not by himself), but did it for another 2 hours and ate INDIAN FOOD he had been craving. Unfortunately his taste-buds are off, and he only had a few bites (guess who is having Indian food for leftovers) :)

Just all in all a very good day, and I can NOW begin to see a little beam of light down that very long tunnel.

Dear Hugh,

Ohhhh you were so sweet today! You had your shirt on that didn't fit you (you lost so much weight)! I am so anxious for you to get home! I cannot believe how much you are using your bad arm, and before you know it, you will be transferring yourself from bed to wheelchair on your own. You know what this means right??? HOME.

Please hurry sweety and get HOME. Memphis misses you so much. Sam misses you, I miss you, and most of all.....I LOVE YOU FOREVER.............

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My husband Hugh, Night #38, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

Ok, today was a MUCH BETTER DAY!! I met the ambulance who transported Hugh to his orthopedic surgeon's office, along with Hugh's physical therapist (Thank you Stephanie!). Dr. Zinar, who is one of the top surgeons, saw Hugh and said.."I see you are still alive". I just burst into laughter. Then he said, "I heard before your accident you spoke with an American accent". Again, hysterical laughs!!!!!!!! Anyhow, great office, great doctor and wonderful staff (THANK YOU T.G). ;)

Dr. Zinar said, Hugh can put 100% weight bearing on his right arm/shoulder! OH MY GOSH! This means, he can start getting strength and then....... BED TO WHEELCHAIR, WHEELCHAIR TO BED transfers, which means THE SOONER HUGH CAN BE HOME! Can you see how excited I am?

Hugh can start 50% weight bearing on each leg at a time, not sure what this means, but hey, I am happy with the 100% weight bearing on his right arm .. THANK YOU GOD!

I finally took a few hours for myself today. I ran errands went home, had lunch with Samantha, and had a 2 hour nap! Then I went up the the hospital to see Hugh around 3:45 and stayed until 7:30.

I feel good. I am going to work on a new schedule for myself, and Hugh likes this too. I need to do this for myself.
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Dear Hugh,
ONE MORE STEP closer to home sweety!!! ONE MORE STEP! As Melissa said.. no, 10 MORE STEPS! Yay! You zonked out on my at 7:30 once you were put back into bed. You had a long day, but a good day. YOU KEEP FIGHTING and I mean it. I want you home now!

We even talked about dinner tomorrow night. You are craving Indian food, and you will get Indian food darling! I am here to spoil you rotten, and don't you forget it.

Kenny Elmore (the author of One Second) called you and got to speak to you. I even spoke to his lovely wife Wendy. We have A LOT in common. I think she will be a good support for me.

Hurry sweety and get better. I need you, I want you home. Please hurry.... I love you forever...........
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My husband Hugh, Night #37, Critically Injured, Now in Rehab

I'm starting to wear thin, reallllllllly thin. I need some normalcy...schedule or something.

I didn't get up to the hospital until 11:30. Days are pretty busy, filled with speech therapy, occupational therapy, and some very light physical therapy. He is not tolerating his new wheelchair at all. It kills him. The rehab facility doctor is in finally, he was on vacation last week, so he finally saw Hugh today. Ordered new pain meds, thank GOD, and lidocaine patches for his rear end (to help alleviate the pain from his butt and pelvis) when he sits up in his wheelchair.

Tomorrow morning is the appointment to have his staples removed from his back from the orthopedic surgeon. Hugh gets to ride in the ambulance transport. Should be interesting.

I am hoping with the new meds, new sleeping pill, and getting back on a regular schedule with sleep, he'll be up for more physical therapy. I am impatient. I want him home NOW.

Dear Hugh,
I was very impatient today, and you probably could tell. I woke up foggy headed and feeling, well, just crappy, as you know. I just want this to be all over. Just please, hurry and get better. Because I am tired, I am cutting your letter short tonight. I know you understand darling. I need you, I want you home... I love you forever.........
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