Fossy Jnr in hospital

[akb]

Late to this but best wishes to you and jnr.

 

[coffeejo]

The children's ward are brill as ever and the Diabetes Team are fab. He knows what happens if he doesn't take the medication - "very ill, very fast" as the Nurses tell him.

There might be a silver lining in this, awful as it must be for you, in that he probably needs to learn for himself what happens if he doesn't take responsibility for his own health.

Thinking of you all, hope all goes well with the Psych team and he's home soon.

 

[SteCenturion]

Best of British to you & yours fossy

 

[fossyant]

There might be a silver lining in this, awful as it must be for you, in that he probably needs to learn for himself what happens if he doesn't take responsibility for his own health..

Exactly. It's good for him to understand that, and he knows we will have no messing !!

 

[Archie_tect]

Is it possible to could fit him with a permanently inserted canula or something similar so that he'd just need to connect a dose onto it rather than having a daily injection if it's causing him so much stress... it would completely freak me out to have to do it so I'm with him there! He's a brave lad.

 

[fossyant]

Its 4 daily injections and about 8 to 10 prick tests.

You can get a pump but the canula needs changing every 3 days plus you carry a small box with you.

 

[Archie_tect]

Will the frequency of tests and injections reduce [fingers crossed] once they have him adjusted?

 

[fossyant]

He is in another night as not seen the Psych Team. Good thing is, the staff have listened to him saying the pens are a little large for his hands (they are all one size for kids and adults) but they have just come in with a brand new pen that's for his night time injection. The new pen is much lighter and about an inch shorter and is designed for children as it can give half doses (something infants need). Turns out he is the first person from the area to have it as they were only delivered today and a number of other families have been waiting for them to be available. Slight teething issue in that the press button is stiffer,but it appears easier to use. Only a few minutes of waiting, rather than 30 minutes like last night.

 

[Scoosh]

Not an easy time but, as with all things ... "and it came to pass ..."

You're doing well and your lad is learning a lot about himself - fast ! He''ll come out of it stronger and more confident and it'll be his mates who will be in awe of the calm, matter-of-fact manner in which he approaches and handles his condition.

Look after Mrs fossy too - she'll be feeling it !

 

[Salad Dodger]

As a type 2 diabetic, I have been following this thread with interest.

Best wishes to all the Fossy family!

 

[LCpl Boiled Egg]

He is in another night as not seen the Psych Team. Good thing is, the staff have listened to him saying the pens are a little large for his hands (they are all one size for kids and adults) but they have just come in with a brand new pen that's for his night time injection. The new pen is much lighter and about an inch shorter and is designed for children as it can give half doses (something infants need). Turns out he is the first person from the area to have it as they were only delivered today and a number of other families have been waiting for them to be available. Slight teething issue in that the press button is stiffer,but it appears easier to use. Only a few minutes of waiting, rather than 30 minutes like last night.

It's not just young 'uns that benefit from half doses - my control has been so much better since I got a new pen that allows me to do half-doses for my mealtime jabs. Don't forget that you can get different sizes of needle, so if he's on the thin side (as I was when I was diagnosed) he may benefit from a shorter needle.

Good to hear he's progressing well anyway.

 

[fossyant]

Still waiting for a phone call to say he is discharged. Psych Team have said it's fear of 'pain' rather than the needle. He's had a chat with the specialist too, so it's a case of waiting !