Des was found smuggling water this morning. Mum walked in on him taking a lid off a water bottle with his teeth - keeping in mind water is currently not yet approved for him. Jo went to move the bottle and dad clearly said: "No Jo". Ha.....still being told off Jo!! Mum mentioned to doctors he may have had a sip or two - let's just say he smuggled half a bottle with no apparent difficulty. Sly cat!
Have since had challenge of him refusing any other liquid..... Nursing staff doing their best to change that - I'm talking about Mum and Lisa - not the ones on payroll!! Physio Jo stands on one side of the bed monitoring every flicker or movement and working the 'old horse' regardless of desire. Em and I like to think we do the important "off the ball work". Something dad liked to highlight to me when playing hockey. I think thats because I was so useless on the 'skills' front, he made me feel better by saying I had great work rate off the ball....!
Comment: Hey Jane!
What's this 'Off the ball work' statement about??!
After helping the nurse give Dad a refreshing wash today, I then tackled the mechanical harness and helped him land very smoothly and safely to sit upright in the chair!
We also plugged in double earphones and jammed to the Phil Collins concert before being rudely interrupted by the Doc. Off the ball shmall.. I'm all over that Sherrin! (Emma Meagher).
I may have omitted: (I sprayed his deodorant on such an angle that it landed on his face instead of his arm pit.. Funny. My skills can only improve! Em)
Dad was tired when I visited. Received great hugs and kisses from his grandson Gus again.
Private rehab refused at this stage - dad needs additional services. Will keep you posted there - not going anywhere fast.
Update from mum:
Dad has sat out of bed for about 2 hrs. Physio. Stood twice. Now back to bed & stuffed. L mum: Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra
Have since had challenge of him refusing any other liquid..... Nursing staff doing their best to change that - I'm talking about Mum and Lisa - not the ones on payroll!! Physio Jo stands on one side of the bed monitoring every flicker or movement and working the 'old horse' regardless of desire. Em and I like to think we do the important "off the ball work". Something dad liked to highlight to me when playing hockey. I think thats because I was so useless on the 'skills' front, he made me feel better by saying I had great work rate off the ball....!
Comment: Hey Jane!
What's this 'Off the ball work' statement about??!
After helping the nurse give Dad a refreshing wash today, I then tackled the mechanical harness and helped him land very smoothly and safely to sit upright in the chair!
We also plugged in double earphones and jammed to the Phil Collins concert before being rudely interrupted by the Doc. Off the ball shmall.. I'm all over that Sherrin! (Emma Meagher).
I may have omitted: (I sprayed his deodorant on such an angle that it landed on his face instead of his arm pit.. Funny. My skills can only improve! Em)
Dad was tired when I visited. Received great hugs and kisses from his grandson Gus again.
Private rehab refused at this stage - dad needs additional services. Will keep you posted there - not going anywhere fast.
Update from mum:
Dad has sat out of bed for about 2 hrs. Physio. Stood twice. Now back to bed & stuffed. L mum: Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra