September 19, 2021
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Sunny Sunday
Friday I was discharged from the hospital. I've done a couple loads of laundry with Wil's help. Standing at the dryer and folding and hanging is difficult. Managed to get one litter pan renewed as Wil took it out to hose out then I dried it out sitting in the garage. Harder to get around those pans with the walker in front of me.
I have ordered a tray for the walker to help me get around with 'stuff'. I have a tool to pick up items dropped, my problem I knock it off my walker. I have a tool to help me get my sock on the bad leg, managed both days since getting home. Wil helped at first but since I'm up before him I need to get dressed right off. It was wearing slippers that caused me to trip off a grass runner and land on the ground and I did not have my pendent on to call for help. I'm wearing it now only put it in the charger when I go to bed.
I fix meals and Wil delivers mine to where I'm sitting. Then he brings his plate. That card table serves a purpose in our living room though my friends took it down as to them it was in the way. When I first went in the hospital Keith from church stayed all night with Wil. Of course he couldn't keep it up and the VA was of NO help. So Alice took over that spot, great lady. I don't know if her husband took a turn when he got back.
The Committee at Rehab didn't want me to come home until Tues. but I decided it would be Friday. No matter how much OT and PT you get it will not solve all things you face at home.
I had a commode thing to help me up, ended up having Wil put it in the garage. More trouble than it was helpful. Wil never remembered to put the seat down and that was hard on my backside. Then after Millie left Yesterday I found a puddle of water in front of it. No idea how that happened. So out to the garage with it.
Amazon has a transition chair which I will need to get in the tub. Of course it won't arrive until Oct or first of Nov. so now bath for me.
I used one of those in the hospital, Medicare won't pay for one. They paid for the commode thing that I'm not using.Last night I slept in my bed on my back, pillows under my legs. Tomorrow I have to call the surgeon and make an appointment to get the staples out. Of course I will have to find a ride.
I need to get the kitchen floor mopped today when I see Wil straighten up as his back was bothering him before his shower.
I am supposed to have in home therapy but at this point I wonder why. They said they can give Wil some too as falling asleep and muddling through his desk is not all he should be doing.
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Happy birthday, Bonnie
I hope you have good news to give since October 7th .
Love
Michel
did not get permission to drive. I can't walk two blocks yet. See him Nov.18th Xrays too.
Hi Bonnie! I'm hoping the Dr. gave you the okay to drive... Sounds like the surgery was successful and that you are healing well. Those staples they use are really itchy! Hugs!
@fauquet: see him the 7th
@BLB: 4 of October:What the surgeon told you, Bonnie . Can you drive again ?
All of my encouragements
Love
Michel
@fauquet: I'm moving along. Have PT twice this week coming up, nurse once I think. Then a podiatrist appt. Friday that a friend will drive us to. It is next week I see the surgeon and will learn if I can drive.
A friend changed the dressing on Wil's arm yesterday, I got him in the shower and put a dry one on today. I'm out of 4x4 pads I need for any more.
We are on september 26.How are you Bonnie ?
Love <3
Michel
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It's been awhile since answering one of your posts. So glad to hear your home and on the road to recovery. Like the other readers I wish i lived closer so I could help you out. All this extra work falls on your shoulders. Maybe you should check with your state and see if they have any agency's that could help you out. My daughter works for the state here in mi and she is an in home care giver. Doesn't matter if your rich or poor if u need help they set you up with an agency. Each of her clients gets 2 hours of her time be it light housekeeping or whatever chore they need help with. You sure could use the help. I'll do some checking around and see if I can find any info for you. Hugs to you and Wil
Hi Bonnie, I've been thinking about you and didn't know about your fall. "When it rains, it pours." Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Sue they will work with that leg to get strength in it.
Now is get rides to Dr. appts. I cancelled one but really don't want to cancel the podiatrist.
Bonnie, I am sorry to hear about your fall and subsequent injury. Be sure and show OC and PT the issues you have and they may be able to suggest easier workarounds or tools and equipment that will help make the tasks easier. They may also know of volunteer visitors that could come to come help with some tasks.
What you need is one more problem - NOT! At least, Wil can give you a little fetch-and-carry help if you can keep his attention. We are too far apart for me to be able to offer you anything but good wishes.
@fauquet: Michel I told you on FB im that I was in the hospital as that is where I was talking to you from, my cell phone. Please continue prayers as it is tough getting Wil to understand. He lost one hearing aid today, lucky he found it. So only one can go in as he doesn't know how to do the other and I can't.
Sasha the nursing and rehab people will be here tomorrow but I have no idea what they are going to do but have me stretch arms and lift legs and I don't see how that is going to help as I'm walking all over and probably bending a tad more than I should. I keep dropping the pick up thing.
@fauquet: I never take a bath, I take showers sitting on a seat inside the tub. That is now out as I can't get in without a transition seat where you sit on outside move your leg over. and hope you get the shower curtain right.
I also missed something. Had no idea you have been in hospital. Am sorry to hear you had that going on and all what you have had to deal with after returning home. Sounds like you definitely need more in home care. Keeping you in thought, take care.
I am now reassured Bonnie . But I am sorry you hurt your femur in your fall .
It looks you are recovering well and Wil looks helpful
You know I prayed for you, Bonnie..
I am surprised you still take bath. How do you make to enter in the bath with your suffering leg? Is not a shower better for you?
Love <3
Michel
I feel like I missed something because I didn’t know you were in the hospital! I hope your recovery goes well considering you still have Wil and your home to care for. Do you have any help?
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