Recap of the Week
There hasn’t been much new to say lately – just a lot of the same. I spent everyday but one last week at PD training and I am doing very well; as a matter of fact, I am doing so well that the nurse expects me to be doing it at home by myself by the middle of this week. Before that happens, one of the doctors will actually come in and observe me doing an exchange and possibly as me some questions – so I am being tested!
This weekend we are doing quite a bit of rearranging. Dick will be sharing his office with me and that is where I will be doing my exchanges. We’ve bought a cart and some drawers to hold my supplies (bandages, tapes, clamps, etc.) and a new chair for me to sit in while this all happens. Today he will put together said chair and cart plus an IV pole that I got on Friday. It is coming together nicely and I expect to be ready this week.
This week my training sessions will be lasting a little longer and I will also be meeting with the dietitian to get my “orders”. I had blood work done last week (I was stuck 13 times over the course of 3 days) and the results will let them know what restrictions I will need to follow – such as eat more protein, drink less fluid, etc. It’s time to get this show on the road.
This Wednesday will mark week 5 since my surgery and they still insist rather strongly that I take it easy – no bending or lifting. I have done this to the very best of my ability and I only have about 10 more days before I can return to my regular activities. I can’t tell you how happy I will be when that happens – and a shower? I will stay in there till the hot water runs cold!!
The boys are loving going to different homes that have been helping me out with childcare. I am so thankful for the help but you can’t know how hard it is for me to ask people to help in that way – and I still can’t figure out why that is so.
January 11th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Becuase it’s humbling and we have to admit we need help. At least that’s why it’s hard for ME. ((hugs)) I’m so excited that you will be able to do it at home soon. Are you? Yes, of course, not as excited about the shower but still!
January 11th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
I’m so glad you can do these treatments at home. It has to feel so much better than being in a sterile atmosphere of a hospital. It sounds like you’re doing really great with the training! You are in our prayers! You’ll have to post a pic of the ‘treatment room’ when it’s complete.
January 12th, 2009 at 2:46 am
I am with you on the asking for help thing. I know mine is on a totally different scale than yours, but now they’ve taken my driving licence off me I have to ask people to take me places and it’s SO hard!