My Husband is in rehab. He just had foot surgery and the doctor said no pressure on the foot for 2 months. How long will they keep him?

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This really is a question for the Physical Therapist at the Rehab. But I did say in your last post, that Rehab may just be to get his strength back and show him what and what not to do. I can't see him staying there the whole 2 months. He can keep off his foot at home. Again, speak to the Therapist.

I just had surgery on my ankle. I will be in NH rehab for 8 more weeks.. I am non-weight bearing. Keep propped up 24 hours a day. I have to have approval from my surgeon to be released. It’s a long and expensive process. I’ve dealing with my shattered foot since early May.

You have posted versions f this same question several times.

Are you able to find those. You state you are depressed because he is in rehab. He will be able to leave when his doctors release him.

You need to do something to keep yourself busy. Go out for coffee, browse a bookstore, are there book clubs, something, anything. See your doctor for antidepressants.

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Find a new therapist since yours has left the area. Let your husband heal.

This will really depend on a few things. The best person to ask is his Doctor. Ask for his/her honest opinion & their advice.

But my best guesses are these are the things the discharge team will consider; 1. His mobility 2. Your home

His mobility:
Q1 If your Husband can stand on his OTHER foot well & transfer/pivot (ie shuffle around) to a chair, that means he can do that at home. So bed to chair. Bed to wheelchair. Wheelchair around the home. Or to a commode or toilet.

Q2 Are you strong enough to push him in a wheelchair?

Your home:
Q3 Steps to get in? How many? Q4 Ramp possible?

If he cannot get in your door, he cannot come home yet. If he cannot transfer/pivot he cannot come home yet. If you cannot manage his care needs (or family, or hire) he cannot come home yet.

So he will need to stay in rehab or most likely, wait until his foot can be used THEN go to rehab. For the wait time he will need a care facility, maybe rehab will keep him, or other called respite, or tranistionary care. (Basically Nursing Home level of care).

Then when he CAN use his foot, he will either go to rehab or straight home - depending on his condition.

Does that sort of answer your question?

Rehab will work with him to gradually be able to put weight on his foot. They will also work on all muscular systems to strengthen those so he can get around easier.

Ask the home what kind of progress is needed for him to remain there. Certainly they understand doc has said no weight hearing for two months.