I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE! Two Weeks In NHS Hospital

[@ElliotNMatt]

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[@dswete01]

Glad you are finally out of hospital Elliot!! Hoping you have a speedy recovery!! ❤️‍🩹

[@1966buttons]

I am so sorry you went through this xxx

[@onthesticks6891]

Grifter

[@CaroleEvans93436]

Retired Registered General Nurse here. After two weeks of antibiotics at home, the hospital should've treated you immediately for pneumonia!!!

[@Julie-si3hi]

​@@CaroleEvans93436 totally agree!

[@sharonwindram6833]

I totally agree with everything you said about staff in the NHS Elliot. The majority of people are very loyal to their jobs & the patients that they are treating & looking after & they are angels, but there are a few who are in the wrong profession. I remember back in 2019 when my father was in a residential/care home & was paying at the time £4,000 a month, i overheard a member of staff refer to my father as a 'nuisance' 😢 I moved him into a wonderful nursing home not long after that, who were able to give him the attention, care, love & support that he needed during the last 7 months of his life bless him. These members of staff are called 'carers', but not all are 'caring' people & are obviously in the wrong job. I'm so glad that you are recovering Elliot & back home with your beloved Matt, cats & your loving families. Thank you so much for taking the time to post your vlog. Take care & bye for now xxxx

[@cubaskye1]

The way you have worded this response would lead people to believe that the care home staff were working in the NHS. Was this the case or was it a private nursing home? If so it would be highly unlikely that the staff were employed by the NHS. Staff in the NHS often have to deal with obnoxious patients in very trying circumstances where they are working long hours and some can become a little tetchy at times. Yes! There are people working in the NHS who shouldn’t be there but those are very few and far between. I challenge anybody to spend a week in a nurses unit working with entitled, ungrateful patients. Not a job I would do and I believe a majority. The issue with the NHS is not uncaring staff but rather unfounded government support.

[@jacquelinehunt7794]

They neglected my dad when he was dying from cancer he went home too die treetops nurses came in each day and they were wonderfull.

[@sythompson9331]

It was unfortunate but it was nice to hear Matt and get to know him a bit more. He is delightful

[@Trace_07]

He really is ! These guys are just adorable 🥰

[@hiwall4883]

He is, he is lovely, what a trooper he was too, looked after Elliot so wonderfully ❤️

[@DianeMeadows-h9r]

So are so right about healing better at home. When my husband suffered a major stroke, he was in hospital for 5 weeks, and I had to argue with the doctor & insist that I was taking my husband home there and then. And I did get my way. The healing began at home. So very pleased to see you back home, Elliot.

[@Jillyflower7]

So pleased you are home and on the mend. Much love to you both, rest and take care xx

[@SonyaM7]

So pleased to see you home and on the mend Elliot! I know exactly how difficult it can be when you’re in hospital for an extended period of time…. I had to spend just over 3 weeks in hospital during the last couple of weeks of my cancer treatment. There’s nothing like finally getting home to snuggle with your furbabies and sleep in your own bed uninterrupted! Make sure you listen to your body and rest! Don’t go overdoing things just because you’re home! 🥰

[@markitsche987]

Glad you're recovering well. God bless you, Matt, and your family.

[@butterflygirlenergy]

Bless you Elliot, I'm sending you healing and lots of love ❤ Take it easy and I hope you feel better soon xx

[@thingswithdan6]

Hi Elliot, sending you lots of healing energy. Your story has really shocked me to be honest. So glad you are home and recovering in peace. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Take care 💙🤍🩵

[@geraldinefay7058]

So sorry for everything you've had to go through Elliott. It's so good to see you back home again. Thanks so much for the update. Wishing you a full recovery

[@Charlotte-fs2gs]

I'm so so sorry you have been very poorly, your so brave Elliot and strong. It's lovely to hear you had the best support from Matt and your family. I'm sure they are very proud of you. Take it easy and look after yourself and don't feel pressured with social media your health is more important. I'm so glad you are getting better. Sending you both love and hugs x

[@jleonard196527]

I'm so glad you are now home and on the mend!! Big HUGS to you!

[@pamelap7841]

So glad to hear you are doing well and back home. I hope you feel better and better each day.

[@traceycollins8741]

Glad you are home have missed you x

[@leannesgarden823]

Welcome back! We missed you! ❤

[@kirstyevans5482]

A big welcome bk Ellot, you've lost a huge amount of weight, I'm so glad you're home u can mend more at home with Matt n the kitties,. Bless u both getting so ill ❤❤❤ sending love to u ❤️ ❤❤

[@leannesgarden823]

I am very proud of you for getting blood taken. You and Queen Camilla are both out with lung infections at the same time.

[@SeaBear007]

I'm so glad you're okay, Elliot. What a terrible experience to go through, you poor dear. Sending hugs your way and wishing you all the best. 🤗💐😽

[@azuregiant9258]

My word Elliot. I’m so glad you are home and on the mend. I know we don’t know each other, but strangely, caring so much for the welfare of a fellow human being whose videos actually really put me in a place of peace and calm. I was hospitalised in my early 20’s. Actually I was sectioned. At the time I was undiagnosed autistic, but had wrongfully been assessed as a suicide risk and had no choice but to go into hospital. It’s so scary being in that place where you’re totally not in control of your own life, surrounded by not very well people and the horrible clinical environment. I will say, going through trials such as these really awaken inner areas of perspective, spirituality (not necessarily religious) and resets the senses. Nothing is taken for granted. I look forward to seeing you bounce back in these following weeks. Also, how awesome is Matt?! What a keeper.

[@kimfoster3254]

So glad to see you and your on the mend. You have been missed. ❤

[@belindawallace5203]

Good to see you’re home and on the road to recovery. Take good care of yourself 🤗

[@meerfisch]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Elliot ❤️ You are so right about the noise in hospital. Ear plugs are a must.

[@aroyaliota]

OMgosh Elliott, how devastating. The distress & uncertainty of your health & NHS journey. I’ve been following you for some time, and leave comments to your regulars. On this however, I really want to wish you a speedy recovery. Virtual hug from Australia 🇦🇺

[@lisah9954]

Dear Elliot , Glad you are home back with Matt and the kitties , rest up and get well soon 😊

[@Sophieannnna]

So glad you're on the healing journey now Elliot! ❤

[@LifeWithFavor]

I am so glad you are on the recovery side of your illness. I am so proud of you for tolerating so many tests. I know so many of us were very worried about you. Continuing to send you healing vibes and prayers and of course much love and hugs.

[@colleenbucholtz3310]

Elliot, I am so glad you are home and on the way to recovery.

[@Nonnachella]

I'm sure glad that you are starting to feel better. Matt please take care of yourself.

[@lisafenn4238]

Hi Elliot. I just found your channel and subbed. What a rotten experience you have had. I am glad you are feeling better and are continuing to recover. Your cats are beautiful. I am the Foster Co-ordinator for a Cat charity. I currently have 6 foster cats which the total number of fosters I have had to 78! sending best wishes from Deepest, Darkest Devon xxx

[@ElliotNMatt]

Hello and welcome to the channel! Omg you do amazing work caring for those kitties! X

[@lisafenn4238]

@@ElliotNMatt Oh Thanks Elliot. Honestly.. I have the best job in the world. xx

[@bellaD7]

Goodness. What a time you’ve had Elliot. Have been checking for you to pop up again as was concerned as to what was making you look so poorly. I never slept in hospital each time I was in to have my babies. I also took a fan as am a hot body 😁 So pleased you are back and on the road to recovery. You, Matt and the kitties have been missed. 😊

[@emilyforster6989]

So pleased your home and healing. Big hugs xx

[@Sean-gj3ef]

Simply brilliant to see you back on our screens and on the road to recovery! Wishing you all the best on your road to recovery! Well done to your support crew too! 👏👍

[@christinebrown5741]

Welcome back Elliot you've been missed so glad your recovering take it slowly and get back to full health love to you and Matt xx

[@juliemoffat7282]

im so sorry for all you both have been through, i missed your vlogs, im so glad you are feeling better, i send you both love and comfort

[@claires1177]

Elliot, I had to look up for this video since it would not show up like your videos used to. OMG! Thank G-d you went to the hospital, and now you're home getting better! Pneumonia is not something to take for granted. Mat is the best, and you're blessed to be with such a loving family. Keep taking great care of yourself. Much love to you guys❤❤

[@ElliotNMatt]

Thank you! Yes I was extremely poorly. X

[@karenchambers7231]

So pleased to see you back. What a horrendous time you've had hopefully you'll have a full recovery love and warm hugs to you and Matt 💕

[@asa1973100]

Bless you, my darling. I wish you was speedy recovery. I hope you get better very very soon. All my love to you and your darling partner. A friend of your channel

[@alisonbridgeford1209]

Lovely to see u back Elliott & that u are on the mend. Love to u both xxx

[@dawnceven9343]

I’m so thankful that you’re on the mend, although you had quite the ordeal! Being home is the best recovery place as I agree there is no rest to be had in the hospital! ❤ Take it slow, drinks lots of tea and feel the good vibes being sent to you from all of us

[@TeresaLyon-dz3fz]

Bless you both ❤ so sorry 😔 sending lots of positive energy Elliot, look after yourself xx

[@CharlieBubbles32]

It is quite sobering to go through such an ordeal, coming face to face basically with your own mortality and I am glad to see you home now and on the road to recovery. Listen to your body, Elliot, and don't try to get back to normal too quickly....pneumonia is a very serious condition and you need plenty of rest and recuperation. Wishing you and Matt all the best ❤

[@beckyherlinger7883]

I'm so glad you're at home and on the mend. Thank you for sharing your story; you've been through so much. ❤

[@barbaramccarthy7889]

So glad you are home and on the mend. We missed and worried about you. ❤❤❤❤

[@ramonakohn2526]

Elliott I am so happy you are home. You still sound winded. Don't do too much. You are correct about not being able to sleep in the hospital. Special hugs to your parents and Matt.

[@annkarpinskireddog]

Been worrying about you glad you could do this vlog thankyou❤

[@jacquiemullett201]

There's nothing better than getting back home after a hospital stay because you definitely don't sleep whilst there. Wishing you continued healing.

[@heathergrainger4718]

SO good to see and hear from you again. Especially from your lovely home. I agree, hospitals aren't a good place for rest and healing. Especially if you are put in a 4 bed ward.

[@angelaking2799]

God Bless you Elliot🙏💚❤ I felt the same when I got sick, lost jobs and they NHS removed my kidney😱 at 58 my 1st ever encounter of Surgery! 2 days after I took myself for a short walk out, 6 weeks after I was back to 12 hr night shifts, because Ive worked in healthcare it was so important for ME to get better. Its in our darkest moments we are strongest, its survival mode. Well done Elliot onwards and upwards❤ Im almost 64 now still working 12 hr night shifts and healthy albeit with 1 kidney💚🙏

[@janderson5224]

So glad to see you're feeling better. Take care and don't over-do.

[@juliep.3660]

Awe so glad you are home and on the road to recovery, thanks for all the details and update, nice to hear it from a true experience, both you and Matt are awesome and thank you Matt for the vlogging you did and for keeping Elliot topped up with tea 😊. Take it easy and sending hugs your way

[@sherylwithan_s]

It's so wonderful to see you back home! Bless you, you truly went through a distressing time.... Rest up and take care of yourself. Sending love and prayers to you all. ❤

[@francoisleduc4613]

Hey Elliot! So happy you are on your way to full recovery! I want to mention one important thing my doctor told me, since I also am a big fan of tea: Tea does dry the body up and we must not forget to drink a good quantity of regular water daily. Talk soon!

[@donnajarvis9542]

It’s so great to see & know you are finally out of hospital and doing better.

[@BabsLongfellow]

Oh my goodness I was away for a little over a week and had no idea you were suffering this way! I’m wishing you a speedy recovery and that you can get off the anabiotics as soon as possible I am so sorry you have gone through this. Much love ❤

[@barbaraeckenfels5624]

Glad you are home Elliot. Sending hugs and prayers your way for a full recovery.❤

[@TheVitzy]

Elliot I just wanted to say that I've been following your vlogs for a while. I lost interest for a while because your royal family one just became a little bit too much for me but I wanted to thank you for sharing your NHS experience. I'm a doctor in the NHS and there were days I used to come home and just cry at how awful the day had been. Thanks for shedding light on the NHS and I'm glad you're out of hospital and well. Best wishes

[@ElliotNMatt]

Thank you! On the whole the NHS is an amazing institution full of very caring people! However some bad apples do exist and there are certainly improvements that can be made that in my opinion are very simple to implement! 🙏❤️

[@TheVitzy]

@@ElliotNMatt you should definitely discuss this with your local hospital. I'm sure they'd appreciate it. we as front line staff have been shouting and screaming about the lack of funding, staffing, resources, basic healthcare but it feels sometimes that it falls on deaf ears...

[@rossandrachaelmcclelland550]

Have missed you Elliot! I felt emotional watching this. Glad you are home and feeling better xx

[@nicolarushton4451]

Big hugs to you Elliot and Matt xx

[@ShebaCasper]

So sorry you are ill Elliot. I am glad that you are on the mend. Take it easy. Don't rush to get out there. You need rest and relaxation. A little tip. If you have any kind of mucus producing issue it is best to avoid dairy. Stay strong. I will say a prayer or two for you.

[@dakotatwilight]

Hugs, glad you're home now. I am sure the kitties are over the moon you are home. Remember kitty love is very healing. Wow that is not the way to loose weight, my dear. Joking. Try and heal and get all better, and please listen to your body from now on and don't delay if you feel bad. Eat treats and other good food til you are better. Let Matt treat you a bit. Hugs! I am sorry you had a reaction to the antibiotics, i so understand, as i am allergic to most of them, penicillin in any form will cause me to go into severe shock within an half hour, only the really expensive ones I am not as allergic to, so I try not to get sick at all.

[@kathyeaton9769]

I relieved you are on the mend and home. Please take care 💕

[@PotatoMatch]

so glad you're back, elliot! you've been missed, but it's good to hear you're on the recovery! all the best wishes, take your time and one step at a time 🖖🙏

[@lalliepoppyga934]

So very glad you are on the mend!! Sending you my love! What a terrible ordeal. Pneumonia is so scary. My daughter had it and was hospitalized when she was 10 years old - it was eye opening for me how hard it was to get the proper diagnosis and treatment for her at the time. Get some rest and don’t overdo anything Elliot. 💗💗💗

[@MarinaCox-o9s]

So glad you are feeling better. Being at home will help you with your recovery.. rest and let your body heal itself. Big hugs 🫂

[@allysonvandermerwe2926]

So happy to see you on the mend and you able to be at home. You were definitely missed Take care and lots of love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@anntaylor4247]

Best wishes to you Elliot; you've been through a lot. I have a chronic lung condition and get frequent chest infections, including pneumonia for which it's strong antibiotics. I take a good quality probiotic daily to help my tummy. I hope your recovery goes well and make sure you get plenty of rest. 😊

[@susanbrown6356]

Elliot, I’m so glad you are home now, but please take care, and rest. I hope your recovery is a quick one, and you feel better very soon. ❤

[@cornishcottage5432]

So glad to see you back again 'Elliot and that you're making a slow recovery. Remember to listen to your body, it will tell you when to rest. Make sure you get lots of cat cuddles, they are such good healers. Well done Matt for vlogging as well. Big hugs to you both and the cats x

[@RibeyeSusie]

So glad that you are feeling better ❤

[@atristram54316]

Welcome back you were missed! My goodness what a time for you and your family..hope you recover fully soon x

[@JaneJefferies]

I really agree what you were saying about the NHS had my own experience some good but also some really shouldn't do the job .I'm so pleased your home together your chuchies will make a real fuss of you ,sending healing hugs Elliot take care 😊❤

[@pattyfromfl]

I'm so glad you're on the mend! Listen to the doctors and don't overdo it or you'll end up back in the hospital! I spent a week in the hospital, half in ICU and half in a normal room. The nurses were the same, so.e good some maybe not so. You really can't use a hospital to catch up on your sleep in the US, either. See you next week, prayers for your continued recovery! ❤

[@carolyndubois1353]

Take care. We love you.

[@dawn5002]

Oh gawd love! You poor thing. Glad you’re on the mend xxx

[@MariaStanford-King]

Thanks for letting us know, I was thinking of you. Continue on the road to recovery and don’t do too much.

[@pattytramonto3103]

Oh, Elliot, I'm so sorry to hear of your illness. How scary! I could tell immediately that you had lost at least 10 pounds. And that partner of yours...he is just so supportive and wonderful. And by the way, don't either of you ever feel obligated to post videos if you are sick or unable. We certainly understand if you are unwell. Please rest up and enjoy the most wonderful holiday season ever!! xoxoxo

[@eileenchambers4253]

Glad you're on the mend Elliot, take care of yourself and love to Matt ❤

[@dawntudor4280]

Aww bless you Elliot, what a time you've had. Glad to hear you're on the mend slowly and your back with your beloved Matt. Take care, lots of love to you both 🎉 ❤ xxx

[@littlevampire3834]

Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤

[@karensheridan2761]

Oh Elliot you've been through a lot. So glad to see you at home with Matt and the kitties.Take care sending ❤ love

[@katet2696]

Feel better! So good to see you!

[@katwitanruna]

Oh my goodness! May the rest of your healing be swift and sure.

[@susanfritsche8587]

I was so very worried about, I’m so thankful that you are feeling better 🙏

[@marybarlow1829]

I’m so glad you are on the road to recovery. I’ve been thinking about you and praying for your healing

[@betseygirard8878]

So good to have you back home and getting better. 👍👍 to Matt for stepping in on the vlog, taking care of the freezer delivery, and keeping up at home. I was so proud of him standing his ground on the freezer dimensions. Elliot, you are so blessed to have him and your family for support. Take your time and get healthy. ❤❤❤

[@susanevans3215]

oh dear Elliot how frightening,I really missed you and was worried for you both,take care,love hugsx

[@holycow-dt7sg]

Watching on catch up and cant believe how you look. Im glad you're here ♥️ personally shocked they didn't have you on an IV and fluids

[@lindakirk698]

They did!

[@kizzyarseneau5740]

Hospitals are ok if you need them. I spent almost a year in hospital. I agree with you on the staff.

[@michellehughes1537]

Glad you are on the mend. I had pneumonia in May this year. I felt really poorly but wasn't hospitalised. It took a while to feel better. Thank you for your update. I have missed and worried about you 😊

[@FronaTressler]

I really missed seeing you and your beautiful home and cats! Checked a few times a day for new posts…take it easy and keep feeling better!!

[@angeunderwood8510]

Glad you are home Elliot, hope you are fully recovered soon x

[@Nanasinger67]

I’m so glad you’re on the mend.

[@evelynthompson755]

Well, really glad that you’re feeling better and that you’re home. 💐💐

[@susanhorsup3569]

This is literally the route I went down. Was in denial that I was unwell. Eventually did go to the hospital they first thought it was a chest infection and then a couple days down they found it was pneumonia. It’s been 10 years since and annoyingly every time I get ill now My chest is the last to get better and it sometimes can take 4 weeks for me to get rid of my cough. I’m sorry to hear that you went through a patient and family passing away. I lost my dad in hospital and thankfully the nurses moved him into a private room. I can’t even imagined what you was witnessing, hearing and seeing all through this. You are very strong. I wish you all the best in your recovery Elliot, you seem much better in yourself which is great 👍

[@the_oslovian]

I had pneumonia the week the queen died! It was horrendous. I was brodering on having to go to hospital too... Poor, poor Elliot! I am so glad you are feeling better now❤

[@suehurrell134]

Omg I have had lo5s of hospital stays over last few years and I echo your sentiments completely. Some of the staff are definitely not there as a vocation anymore. I had to try and recover from spinal surgery whilst the hospital ward I was on had scaffolding outside builders and the noise that goes with it. I agree about the lack of privacy ❤❤ it's appalling not a healing environment more like a factory floor these days.

[@roshimafair7603]

Awww,I understand how you felt about everything you spoke about .I'd recommend taking magnesium daily , antibiotics deplete it from your system .Epsom bath salts , magnesium bath salts daily ! Also well actually vitamins are excellent ,vit d and vitamin c from them are excellent . liposomal vitamins ,that's the good ones .also plenty of water daily .speedy recovery now x

[@margiebinns5768]

It’s great to see you back Elliott, but take things easy and don’t overdo it now you are back home you will heal properly Take care and love to you Matt and your fur babies xx❤❤

[@TiaUSA]

Good to see you. Hope you get better soon. Miss seeing you both. Sending love.

[@andrewfitzgerald2327]

So pleased you are on the road to recovery and Matt has got over this dreadful infection. On a return from a holiday in the far east a few years ago l found myself in hospital in a coma for two weeks. Lucky for me my partner is a Doctor and l knew so many of the staff because l worked in medicine. One day a really awful nurse asked me why all of the hospital medical staff were visiting me , l said l don't know what you mean. She later found out and her attitude changed overnight, she removed my catheter and hurt me ,l put this in my report. I'm not in the habit of writing reports but was asked by the management, l don't think it was the report they wanted but it needed saying from a patient point of view. The food was awful, l was given a prawn sandwich, l'm allergic to sea food. I became a very good friend with the local takeaways. Just one thing Elliot the curtains are left open on a ward so the staff can see you. Unfortunately death in the hospital is unavoidable but there are written protocols which need to be followed. Just concentrate on getting better it's pointless looking at the past, it will serve no good.

[@tracywarbritton2811]

Please take care of yourself. Sending you prayers and healing strength ❤. Thank you, Matt, for keeping us updated. You're a wonderful person.

[@AndreaWilkes-j9r]

👍 Sorry you’ve not been very well, hope you’ll get better soon. X

[@Superangel-66]

Rest and I'm glad you are on the mend x hugs to you both and don't over do it ok