"I'm happy now that I have my own pillow!!!"
Looking a little grissly.
Today was a better day. I was running errands all morning and by the time I got there he had gotten up and sat in a wheelchair for 2 1/2 hours and he said if felt so good to be up. A little tired of being in a prone position for 3 weeks. The nurse he had today was so good and she addressed his concerns and explained everything to him which is what he needs. We all know that the unknown is usually scarier than the known. Today was mostly evaluations from all the different departments and I'm sure tomorrow he will be starting his rehab. Today was quite a production getting him from bed to wheelchair and back. I think his confidence level with the nursing staff was back where it needed to be. He had such great care when he was in ICU being spoiled by all the nurses and even when he went to a regular room he was pleased with his care. Of course in ICU there is one nurse for every 2 patients. The rehab hospital is 6 - 8 patients per nurse so they are not always so readily available. He didn't sleep well last night either. There again he was used to this wonderful air bed at the hospital and now he's in normal hospital bed. I did bring him his own pillow from home today which made him very happy. I know once he starts the rehab the pain will get intense but right now he's doing okay. I don't think he likes to take pain medication as it makes his brain fuzzy. He likes to be in control and that hasn't happened for 3 weeks.
2 comments:
Thanks so much for your blog. You and Leonard have been on our minds alot these last three weeks. Isn't modern medicine wonderful. To be able to put Leonard back together is a miracle. His new nick name is Humpty Dumpty. Don't worry about him coming home it will be best for everyone. Home heals much. You all are in our prayers and we love you. Lamont and Mary
Lorrie, I'm sorry to hear that the first nurse that you had at the rehab hosp. wasn't very good. I know so well how that feels. I was not at all surprised to hear that they are not going to keep Leonard as long as you originally thought...I was more surprised when you told me that they would keep him for 3 months. It is easier to rest and heal once a person returns to their home and has all their familiar things and friends and family around. He will sleep better when he is in his own bed and you won't believe how much that comfortable sound sleep will diminish his pain & need for so much of that medication that makes him fuzzy headed and speed his healing. I understand your apprehension at being able to help and care for him but I believe that they will get him pretty well prepared in the coming 2 weeks. And I know that you will have many friends and family ready to rally round and lend a hand as well as the home care and rehabilitation professionals that will be coming there to coach him on his therapy. I really believe that the worst is over for both of you. I will definitely pray for it not to be to hard on you and that he continues to improve in leaps and bounds as he has so far. Love, Amy Lee
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