
25/07/2025
Leroy is a 75-year-old veteran, husband, and proud father of three daughters. He enjoyed an active retirement after working for many years as a truck driver with Duke Energy. But his life changed when he faced several serious health problems, including anemia, kidney injury, and pneumonia. These conditions became life-threatening and required him to be placed on a breathing machine.
When Leroy began to wake up in the hospital, he made a heartfelt prayer: “Lord, if you can get me out of this!” With the support of his loving family and a strong will to recover, he stayed focused on taking one day at a time. After nearly losing his life, Leroy now treasures each moment and looks forward to reconnecting with the people he loves.
Leroy was first treated at the Salisbury VA before being transferred to another hospital due to worsening kidney failure. He needed continuous dialysis and experienced multiple complications, including a stroke, shock, and internal bleeding. He remained confused and was unable to come off the breathing machine, which led doctors to place a tracheostomy and a feeding tube. After speaking with the care team, his family chose to continue aggressive treatment, and he was transferred to Kindred Hospital Greensboro on June 14 for the next phase of his recovery.
At Kindred Greensboro, Leroy received care for several complex medical needs. He came to the hospital after multiple intubations and was still receiving dialysis for his kidney injury. He required daily monitoring and medication adjustments to support his kidney function. With close care from the medical team, Leroy successfully came off dialysis by June 20, and his catheter was removed a week later.
He also received help managing his heart rhythm and had a chest tube safely removed on July 1. Leroy started with a cuffed trach, then transitioned to a smaller uncuffed one. By June 28, he no longer needed the trach tube and could breathe on his own.
When he arrived at Kindred, Leroy needed full help with daily tasks and was being fed through a tube. With support from our rehabilitation team and the entire care staff, he made steady progress. By the time he left, Leroy could walk over 400 feet with standby help, perform daily activities with only setup assistance, and had returned to his normal level of thinking. He was even ready to start trying solid foods again.
Leroy was discharged to an inpatient rehab center at his family’s request, with the option of going home after that. We are proud of the strength and determination he showed, and we are honored to have been part of his journey toward healing. “The people are really friendly, and the care is above average," shared Leroy. "The staff took their time with me.”
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