Bear aka Barry in the Hospital

[aero63]

Thanks for updating us Carol. I always thought there were emergency surgeons of every type on call even when one is absent due to vacations.

Too many calls probably aren't the best when a person is healing, so it is good the phone isn't hooked up. He sure needs his rest.

I am sure he really wants to come home.

I hope that you, Carol, get some rest for yourself.

[bobbioh]

OMG I felt sorry for you before but that is unbelievable I could of never imagined in a million years. Poor Poor Bear. And Mrs Bear. It looks like its healing well. And Im sure no phone calls are fine looks like the poor guy hurts bad enough without worrying about talking to a hundred well wishers on the phone . Take care and hope to see you back soon. Thanks for the update. Give the lug a big bear hug from me would you. And yourself. God Bless Bobbi

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

Thanks Carol for visiting us and updating. Bear took such a bad fall.......just terrible........

I must apologize Carol....I didn't realize you wanted me to post those photos last week so I didn't.

If you'd like, and Bear might appreciate it....if you could print off the messages here to him and you. Even if he can't read them yet perhaps you could read them to him?

Thanks again Carol......

[gwenwigley]

Bear,
Hope you will be up to reading all the messages soon. We have all been thinking about you and hoping for a speedy recovery. From the pics Carol shared with us it looks as if you have a ways to go yet.
Warm wishes and good thoughts coming your way.
Gwen & Chris

[cocojax]

Barry and Carol my heart goes out to you both....know that you are in my thoughts...hopefully the plastic surgeon will be back soon...take care...

[shelley]

Oh Barry, that's so heartbreaking. Take it easy guy and heal gently. Carol and Barry, Pat and I send our warmest thoughts and prayers your way.

[cheryl]

Oh Bear - I certainly hope you'll be feeling better soon.

[maryaz]

Carol; You did a good job with the pictures. I didn't know if I wanted to look but I did.

OMG, how very awful. I don't know how he could even survive this. I could tell it was bad but seeing it is even worse.

My heart goes out to you both. I will have you and Barry in my prayers for a long time to come.

I don't know about things like this but I have to agree with what Linda wrote. So sad to wait because of a doctor being gone.

Take care of yourself Carol. Hope you have some support there in the way of friends nearby.

[Barrys Gal]

Barry is now resting comfortably at home as of this evening. Actually, he's sound asleep. The usual short drive of under 10 minutes took more than an hour with stops at the medical equipment supplier and the pharmacy plus picking up dinner.

He's got wheels for a while, till he regains his strength. Lots of appt's both in home and doctors offices on the agenda for the next month or so.

To clarify things, Barry's repair work was done by a plastic surgeon! He ran out of staples and lost count after the first 100! It was a nasty wound to repair, to even know where to begin was mind-boggling. What I did notice after Barry arrived on the Floor, was how one doctor was totally 'hands off', leave it to the specialist and the other one, a young Chinese doctor today was totally hands on and did some cauterizing of some small bleeders. Then, on closer inspection, he saw blood pooling from the entry point of a staple, so decided to remove the it..........that should allow the pin hole to clot up now and end the bleeding.

I'm on the watch for seepage, but I think the problem might just settle down. I have intructions if there is a concern of a minor nature.

It might be a day or two before Barry stops by to say Hi and thank you personally but he's BACK with sense of humour intact, I might add.

Take care, Folks........Have a great evening or morning, if your down under!

Hugs,

Carol

[bobbioh]

I'm so glad Bear is home, Just like Dorthy used to say theres no place like home. Man do I know that feeling all to well as I'm sure you both do . I bet hes happy as a Pooh Bear to be home. He will rest so much better as will you. Tell him to take it easy and pop on when he feels ready. And thank you again for keeping us updated. And I'm so very happy hes home . (((((((BIG HUGS )))))) Bobbi

[LindaNY]

There really is no place like home. I'm sure he will feel sooo much better sleeping in his own bed.
Thanks for keeping us updated and give him a gentle hug from the group.

[maryaz]

So glad to hear that Barry is home. Glad too that his sense of humor is still there. Having only met Barry once, I still could not imagine him with no sense of humor. ;D

Barry, this is for when you make it back in here. Best of luck with the healing.

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

GREAT NEWS that Bear's at home! TY Carol for letting us know.

Now he can get on with the business of healing; there's no place like home.

[Deleted]

OMG OMG OMG

I had no Idea it was this bad, poor Bear, Carol I wish there was something I could do for both of you, tell your sweetie the gang misses him, and Carol you are a sweetie too. Hugs to you both, I am crying just looking at the pics, and knowing what he has went through.

[cocojax]

That is Great News, Thanks for the update Carol....he will start recovering a lot quicker at home, he is in good hands...

[aero63]

carol,
So glad to get this update that Bear is home. I know he will rest better and heal even quicker now that he is home.
My thoughts are still with you both.

[muffin]

God was surely looking after Barry, and of course still is! God bless

[Barrys Gal]

My sweetie wanted me to let you all know he is back in hospital in Oshawa.

We went to see plastic surgeon at his weekly clinic and I ended up coming home alone.........but that's okay! Dr. F is going to try Negative Pressure Wound Therapy. I looked at KCI website to find out all about it.

The 2 x 3 inch eshcar (scab) was removed by Dr. F this afternoon. Bone is visible! So rather than wait another week, Dr. F said if he could get Barry a bed he would admit him, if that was alright with us. Not a problem.......no plans for us, we had to stay in every day waiting for nursing care anyway.

While in the clinic I got a nurse to apply pressure while I removed my IV which was leaking. I was on the last bag anyway, only had 2 more sessions to finish. so I decided after over 7 days of being hooked up, that it wasn't worth having another site found and IV restarted, it was less than 12 hours till therapy would be discontinued. I have oral antibiotics which I am taking now, to maintain coverage. My family doctor said I could remove the iV anytime yesterday anyway.

Now I can type comfortably, and do all the chores that have been neglected for the last week. But I am back to running to the hospital every day so have to make sure I keep an eye on my infected knee which is still a long way from being completely healed.

Have a good night.......thanks for all the hugs, support, kind thoughts from a fantastic group of people. Hugs to all!

Carol

[gwenwigley]

Carol,
So glad to hear things are happening for Barry and for you. Give him our very best wishes and you take care.
Gwen & Chris

[cocojax]

Carol I am glad you are off the IV Bag, please take care and don`t overdue....

Give Barry my best, I am glad that the Dr is getting this done for Bear...
My thoughts are certainly with you both....

[bobbioh]

Thank You for the update. Carol take care of you to while your running back and forth. And dont try to over due. The work will be there when you get to it. I will be wishing you both all the luck in the world. You both have been through so much. Your spirts sound good. Keep up the good work. And we will leave the light on for you. Be well. Bobbi

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

Thank you for updating us Carol; and I'm pleased to hear you're on the mend.

Poor Bear; I know he'll be glad to get this all over with and behind him (as will you I'm sure). Please let him know that e'one wishes him well and we look forward to his return.

[LindaNY]

Thanks for letting us know, Carol. My best wishes to both of you.

May you both continue healing well and completely.

[cheryl]

Thanks Carol. I know you'll both be on the mend real soon.

[Colleen-Pa]

Sending prayers to Bear. Hoping that soon he will be well and home. Carol, wishing you the best also. Wishing you both success with healing.

[aero63]

Carol, thanks for th update.
Remember to take it slow and not to wear yourself down.
I am so pleased that things are now moving along for Bear.

Please, both of you take care. My thoughts are with you both.

[gwenwigley]

Carol,
Thanks for keeping us updated when I know you must have so much on your plate. Hopefully after this hospital visit you will both be able to start getting back to the good things in life. Take care.
Gwen&Chris

[lin]

I just read this thread. I must have missed it before. Bear and Carol my thoughts are with you.

[shelley]

OMG, what a trial this has been for both of you. Hopefully, this is the real beginning of the healing process. You and Barry are in our thoughts and prayers. Gentle hugz to both of you.

[maryaz]

Another post to Bear and Carol. Hope things are soon much better. Take care.