Charlie Boy
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So is he taking texts now, Mike?
Sailorman: missing in action?
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john_morris_uk
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Delighted to hear that there's some progress. Please give him my very best wishes along with everyone else's if/when anyone speaks to him.
michael_w
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Roger's text to me was typed by his speech therapist, So it's still wait and see. He'll probably start inundating us on whatsapp soon enough. 
johnalison
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I feel for him. I spent several weeks in hospital some years ago and lack of rest from being disturbed by other patients nearly drove me up the wall.
Sniper
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Any update on Roger’s progress for those of us not in direct contact with him?
(May be a bit soon after Thursdays update)
(May be a bit soon after Thursdays update)
wingdiver
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Spoke to Mrs Sailorman today. He's making very slow progress as was expected. His speech is getting better. She sends their thanks to everyone for their good wishes
Charlie Boy
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Still in hospital?
wingdiver
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Yes, and likely to be for a while
Koeketiene
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Keep checking my mobile for any signs of life.
WhatsApp is strangely quiet without him around.
ChattingLil
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Hurrah! I just spoke to Roger for a couple of minutes. ?
Speech is slower than usual but perfectly understandable. And retains wicked sense of humour. Eg much joke about stomach upset and attendant attention to his nethers...
Suspect it's tricky to type on phone. Was amused when told about this thread.
Pam not allowed back in for the time being.
I think he might appreciate a few calls from people close to him.
Speech is slower than usual but perfectly understandable. And retains wicked sense of humour. Eg much joke about stomach upset and attendant attention to his nethers...
Suspect it's tricky to type on phone. Was amused when told about this thread.
Pam not allowed back in for the time being.
I think he might appreciate a few calls from people close to him.
Tomahawk
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I would.... but no phone number...
Rustyknight
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If someone can show him these two top tips from me, it might put a smile on his face. The first was from day 3 in hospital after my stroke, the second was after I'd been home for a few days....
Top tip No. 1, When you've had a pee and want to try and keep clean, don't wash yer knob with hand sanitizer. It makes you cry! Use the soap dispenser instead.
Top tip No. 2, When you've lost the use of an arm, if you drop your pants to pee standing up, step back from the toilet before trying to pull them up. If you dont, the dead arm goes straight down the bowl, and you get rather wet. Of course, if you flush first its not that much of a problem.
Top tip No. 1, When you've had a pee and want to try and keep clean, don't wash yer knob with hand sanitizer. It makes you cry! Use the soap dispenser instead.
Top tip No. 2, When you've lost the use of an arm, if you drop your pants to pee standing up, step back from the toilet before trying to pull them up. If you dont, the dead arm goes straight down the bowl, and you get rather wet. Of course, if you flush first its not that much of a problem.
CliveG
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PM Sent
tillergirl
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It is quite odd how important to do the .... The first words I was able to say were 'I need a wee'. The night charge nurse was quite surprised/shocked when I spoke.
Charlie Boy
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Not as shocked as she would have been if you hadn’t told her. ?
Koeketiene
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Just got of the phone with Roger.
He was quite pleased and relieved to be still around to 'celebrate' his ..th birthday.
He speech was clear but somewhat slow.
He misses his boat and fears rabbits might have found out he's not around.
Physio remains a struggle and his left hand is still 'next to useless' (his words).
Also, struggling to maintain a balance, but he has been making progress these last few days.
Very complimentary of the Addenbrooke's staff - they look after him well (and have their hands full).
Not being able to recieve visitors (not even his wife and son) is starting to weigh on him.
He is very grateful for the kind phonecalls he has received and knows he has missed a couple of calls, but he finds his phone confusing at times.
This may also explain the continued WhatsApp silence.
He wanted to express his particular gratitude to @michael_w (and mrs) for looking after JB for him.
I do hope he makes a full recovery as I am not ready to lose an old and valued friend.
He was quite pleased and relieved to be still around to 'celebrate' his ..th birthday.
He speech was clear but somewhat slow.
He misses his boat and fears rabbits might have found out he's not around.
Physio remains a struggle and his left hand is still 'next to useless' (his words).
Also, struggling to maintain a balance, but he has been making progress these last few days.
Very complimentary of the Addenbrooke's staff - they look after him well (and have their hands full).
Not being able to recieve visitors (not even his wife and son) is starting to weigh on him.
He is very grateful for the kind phonecalls he has received and knows he has missed a couple of calls, but he finds his phone confusing at times.
This may also explain the continued WhatsApp silence.
He wanted to express his particular gratitude to @michael_w (and mrs) for looking after JB for him.
I do hope he makes a full recovery as I am not ready to lose an old and valued friend.
PilotWolf
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I q
Is there a way to set up FaceTime or similar so they can at least see each other
Is there a way to set up FaceTime or similar so they can at least see each other
michael_w
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Not good news. Roger has tested positive for Covid. He's been moved onto the Covid ward, apparently not showing any symptoms.
Fingers crossed.
Fingers crossed.
Colvic Watson
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Robin
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fingers and all other bits firmly crossed for him.?