Sending Dad home tomorrow??? For good.....

[Catty1]

It's no one's fault - but after seeing him get so ill, it will take your mom ages to trust again, if ever. She's likely waiting for the other shoe to drop - not that it will, but I can understand how she would feel. Very scary for her - and maybe for him too.

I would hope at least a social worker or some such would drop in so they could both talk about this situation with the worker present.

Prayers that all works out, even if it takes some time. I would guess it's square one for getting reacquainted; he would seem like a stranger. Have you talked to him at all?

Hugs to you and your mom, Gayle.

[Queen of Poop]

So the week long visit went ok. Dad took his meds and was well behaved. So, not to waste any time, the social worker called my mom yesterday afternoon (dad just went back yesterday morning) and asked how he did, then, based on the fact that he took his meds and behaved they plan to discharge him and send him home TOMORROW. Mom's ok with this so long as he continues to take the meds and follows the "rules" of his release. Refusing the meds will result in a phone call to the hospital and he will be whisked back there and then a placement will have to be found for him for the duration of his days - or so my Mom says. Will she actually follow thru on that, I don't know. She says this is his one chance, if he blows it he's gone. Ahhh, the stress of this whole thing is making my IBS a nightmare.

[Freedom]

Hugs Gayle, I can't imagine the toll this is taking on you. Prayers for him to continue to comply.

[Karen]

You'll be in our prayers.

[beeniesmom]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. This is so nervewracking.

[phesina]

Prayers and good wishes for you, your mother, and your father, Gayle.

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Pat and cats

[cassiesmom]

Hoping that the first few days have gone well (((HUGS))) and prayers.

[Queen of Poop]

So far so good. Mom reports no issues and that all is fine. Hopefully that is how things continue to proceed. I continue to hold my breath, hoping that nothing goes wrong.

Thanks all for caring.