I can't think of a better place to put this, but I wanted to share that I am home again.
The ride home was torture and I am in an exceptional amount of pain. Ow!
Fortunately, I have an RN on duty and I have liquid dilaudid for breakthrough pain. Unfortunately, I get to pick my dosage (to some extent) and I opted for a minimal dose. It is a long story but let's just say that addiction is a major concern and I keep my dosing to a very minimal amount. (0.5 mg dilaudid by IV.)
Good for you! You could've picked a better nurse though ... one that can break you in half if you don't listen doesn't sound appealing. Don't let him see this though ... he may be able to track me down!
No kidding though, it's probably gonna be a good stretch till you're feeling tip top, so take it easy. I don't envy you. The good part, you're home ... the bad part, you're home. Enjoy both.
As I mentioned in another comment, I am discovering how odd it is to re-think so many things. I actually have to move through the house in a different manner, minimize steps, etc... How odd... This is entirely new to me.
My wife went through something similar (twice) with knee replacements. She stayed at the rehab center after both, which may not be preferred, but worked out for the best, as they had a full nursing staff and twice daily PT throughout the stays. Basically everything in the same place with minimal inconvenience.
I can understand ho much has to change in the way you get about and such, none of which will or is easy. You just rest up, take what meds you can tolerate without going over the deep end, and get better. Like I said, I can't imagine it'll be a quick turn around. In the end though, you'll cope. That's all we can hope for I suppose. Again, best of luck to you ... so, dang much hard work though, I can't even imagine.
Yeah. I have home-health care. Even my PT is going to be done in-home.
I have a small gym in the basement and I don't think I have actually done anything more than dust the equipment since like 2011. That is going to finally come in handy.
This is actually something I expect insurance to fully reimburse me for. The other alternative was an assisted living facility.
Worked my ass off to meet all the goals and demonstrate all the skills. So, I am home but I have home health care to assist me.
My current nurse is a rather stern looking gentleman that tells me he is fond of lifting heavy things and putting them back down. He's jacked but seems to know his shit.