OH very ill in hospital. Need to get my sister here

[Ikes]

OH been ill since March with what docs thought was Ross River Fever. Those symptoms were recently replaced by others such as double vision and awful taste in mouth. He has lost so much weight. Last week he was in a confused state, and last Saturday I couldn't get a response from him and nurse at health centre said to dial triple 0. Ambulance took him to Nambour GH. He has had numerous blood tests, CT scans, MRI brain scan, lumbar puncture, ecco scan, a catheter fitted, and still no diagnosis. He has gone from being one positive happy go lucky person loving his life in Oz and just waiting for the day (30th May) when he has been here two years and can apply for PR (on 475 visa, is a painter). He is mainly in a comatose state now and is to be transferred to Brisbane where they have more specialist equipment. My sister who has just returned to the UK from Spain has quickly got an Australian visitor's visa and would like to book a flight for Tuesday, not a return, but open-ended. Is anyone able to offer any advice as to which would be the best airline and whether open ended is easy to arrange. I'll feel so much better to have my sis here. We don't have any family here. OH family all in South Africa and mine all in UK. His work colleagues have been v supportive and I am so grateful. I lost my confidence driving so have been using public transport which is good, but a lot slower.

[Guest Aldo]

Nigelinoz is your man. Hope everything turns out fine.

 

http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/members/nigelinoz.html

thats his profile page where you can PM him

[Jackboots]

im really sorry to hear your husband is so ill , i hope you get results asap and recovers quick and well .

 

Have you tried sending nigelinoz the moderator a pm he may help you if able , good luck to you all xx

[Ikes]

We always laugh at your responses to everyone. Thanks so much that you still bother to be there.

[getus2oz]

So sorry to hear your husband is so ill, i really hope they can get him diagnosed and start to treat him asap.

 

I have no idea if open flights cost more but another option may be to book a return flight with the return date back to uk way in advance, then ring up airline from Oz when she's ready to return and ask them to bring return part forward. My husband needed to bring a flight forward when his mother was ill, they usual charge a £75 ammendment fee, just make sure your sister books some sort of return flight as flights from Oz back to uk cost a fortune. I'm glad to hear that his work mates are helping out but at times like this you really need your family around to support you.

 

Will remember him in my prayers tonite, x jo

[Guest proud2beaussie]

Hi Ikes,

I'll send you a PM.

regards

Nigel

[Guest Richard and carole]

Hi Ikes, Really sorry to hear about your poor husband and i hope your sister will be able to get over soon. i am sure someone will be able to help you with your flights if you haven't already booked. wishing you all a good outcome and hope he is feeling better soon, carole

[Guest cazbeckham]

Hi Ikes

 

Really sorry to hear about your Husband and hope that something is sorted real soon and also that your Sister arrives here quickly and safely.

Nigel in Oz is your man to sort out flights for you. Good Luck

[Ikes]

Thanks everyone, Nigel has pm'd me and I've forwarded info to sis. You are all so great! I feel very much supported. I always look at the posts but now I feel I need support. Thanks Aldo, Quoll too. I think everyone appreciates your input. I know I do.

[supa]

Sounds like he is in very good hands (both in hospital and with family). Really hoping he makes a full and speedy recovery. All the best.X

[Guest proud2beaussie]

Ikes,

I know that I speak for each and every single member of PIO when I say that we are thinking of you at this awful time,I also know that the hospital in Brisbane will be doing their very best to come up with a

sound diagnosis and begin treatment for him.

I hope that the information I sent turns out to be useful,if you need any other help then feel free to PM me anytime and I will do my best to help you in any way I can.

Please take care and remember that PIO is open 24 hours-we never close.

Regards

Nigel:hug::hug:

[Ikes]

Thanks all of you, you make me cry! Thanks NIGEL!!!

[Toolbox]

Hi Ikes,

Reading your post certainly puts my minor problems into perspective, been complaining about the rain all morning, feel silly now.

We hope your husband makes a quick and full recovery, i'm sure your sister coming over will be a great comfort to you.

All the best

Ian & family x

[Guest Magnetic6]

Thinking of you Ikes and hope your sister is able to get over to you as soon as possible:hug: Natalie x

[Guest SunshineSmile]

My thoughts are with you.. thats a frightening situation for you.. things will be much better when your sis arrives and you have support..

Wishing a speedy recovery for your husband.. keep us informed

Steph :hug:

[Guest valleylass]

All the very best to you and yours; I hope having your lovely sister there will help. Do you have somewhere to stay in Brisbane? If this is a problem I'm sure there will be a PIO solution too!

 

valleylass

[Guest itskaren]

Ikes,

I know that I speak for each and every single member of PIO when I say that we are thinking of you at this awful time,I also know that the hospital in Brisbane will be doing their very best to come up with a

sound diagnosis and begin treatment for him.

I hope that the information I sent turns out to be useful,if you need any other help then feel free to PM me anytime and I will do my best to help you in any way I can.

Please take care and remember that PIO is open 24 hours-we never close.

Regards

Nigel:hug::hug:

 

Here, here Nigel ..:hug:

[Guest itskaren]

I hope things will be sorted out soon Ikes. I am so sorry I can't help I am in Melbourne. I would offer to collect your sister from the airport etc.

 

thinking of you.

[Ikes]

Thank you so much. The staff at Nambour Hospital tell me that the hospital at Brisbane can arrange accommodation on site.

[Ikes]

Thanks to you all on PIO. What a great forum. OHs colleague Liam and his wife (they're also PIOs) were at the door as I arrived home from hospital with a cooked meal, home made bread and dessert and a lovely card with their numbers on. Liam had already been to the hospital to visit earlier. They have children and live a forty minute drive away. It warmed my heart to think that they'd spend their quality time making sure I was okay. Bruce's bosses and colleagues, most of whom I have never met, have been very supportive too.

[Quoll]

:hug::hug: as the others have said, we are always here - and I am sure there are some Brisbaneites who would be only to happy to give you a hand as well. Fingers crossed that all goes well for him

[CharmedP3]

Thinking about you and hoping they get to the bottom of this and your husband makes a swift recovery x

[Ikes]

Thanks everyone of you from me and my sister. Just spoke to her, she's booked flight for Tuesday from Manchester, and arrives in Brisbane early Thursday morning (Emirates). She asked whether better to change money in UK or here. Anyone got an idea?

[Guest Gollywobbler]

Hi Ikes

 

I am so glad that your sister is on her way. Things will be much less stressful for you once she arrives.

 

Please keep us posted about how you are and how your OH is, too.

 

Please shout if there is anything that anyone on the forum can do for you. Lots of our members live in and around Brisbane, hun.

 

Hugs :hug:

 

Gill

[Guest proud2beaussie]

Good news about your sister,Emirates will look after her I am positive of that,let me know if I can be of help with anything.

As regards the money changing I suggest that she change as little as possible at the airport in the UK as the bureau de change places there always charge a higher rate of commision,advise her to change about £60.00 which will give her enough for taxis or anything she needs on landing,then she can go to a bank here in Australia and change it as she needs it.

Best Wishes

Nigel