It was a Wednesday when I finally was allowed to go home.
That morning Hubby arrived at just after 8am . I wanted to have one last breakfast and a shower before I left PJC – so I did
After I got dressed and ready, Hubby packed the last of my things in the car and then we waited for my team to come and bid me farewell and give me my discharge paperwork
By around 10 am we were in the car and headed to our first stop – the chemist. I had bunch of scripts to pick up. ( And by I, I mean Hubby went and collected them all for me)
Then, as it was getting close to lunch time, we went and got a couple of breakfast focaccias.
I tried to stay awake. I really did however, shortly after lunch I hit a wall and needed to go down for a nap.
Hubby had errands to run and decided to take the opportunity to go do things whilst I slept.
Sadly, not long after he left, I needed to pee and so … I found myself going to the toilet for the first time since surgery on my own. Given my overly tired, fully medicated state I was extremely overwhelmed and ended up sitting on the bed sobbing my eyes out completely freaked out by everything.
Thankfully Hubby returned not long after this and all was blithe and bonny.
It’s been about a week and a half since I’ve been home and things are improving a little more each day.
I can shower now. I was given a stool on loan ( I have decided to keep it So, I will be sorting that out ASAP ) and I use it to sit on every morning.
Going to the toilet is still a struggle but not as much as it once was ( it’s due to my surgery wound not being healed properly just yet and where it’s located on my right leg)
Getting dressed is still a slow process but again, I am getting there.
I do exercise daily so there is that. My rehabilitation takes a step up a notch as of this weekend when I hit the pool and start Hydrotherapy
Being home has been nice. I was worried at first. Mainly because I thought I wouldn’t be able to shower – but since I have that sorted, I am pretty much OK.
Things I currently not allowed to do
- Kneel down on the floor
- Use crutches
- Get on my recumbent rower bike / Rower ( Though I have tried)
Those I need to wait a little bit longer for. They will come 😀
Once again, huge thanks to everyone at PJC for their support, care and understanding.
Only onwards and upwards from here!
Thanks for reading
Ceej
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