Monday Day 5
I was woken up again
in the early hours for blood pressure readings and temperature check. All fine
thankfully so drifted back to sleep. Another nurse came with medication before
breakfast and I took these and woke up. Breakfast came and after that I had my
first shower since Wednesday. As the wounds have waterproof dressings I am able
to have a shower as normal. The bed baths have been fine and I appreciate the
efforts of the nurses but for the first time in five days I feel really clean.
My mobility is 100% better than yesterday and I no longer have pain when
getting out of bed. My legs were hurting again when I woke up but after moving
around and getting comfortable, the discomfort has gone away. I went for a walk
downstairs for the first time without a walker for support and at 9.45 Dr.
Eakpatipan came in to check and redress the wound. He told me that I would be
able to leave the hospital today and gave me advice for when I get home. This
included no bending and the waist or stretching and to keep my back straight at
all times. He also said I could take short walks but should lie down if I feel
any pain. I didn’t expect to feel this well so soon after the operation after reading
reports on the internet so am delighted and am looking forward to getting back
to a normal life soon.
After completing all the discharge formalities and receiving
my massive bag of medication, I was able to leave the hospital on my own steam.
The journey home was uneventful and except for a little discomfort getting in
and out of the car was very comfortable. I am lucky due to the fact I have
people to look after me and although I am mobile and could probably take care
of myself at a push it would be very uncomfortable and exhausting. Putting on
clothes is a challenge. Shoes and socks take a long time. Normal things like
getting milk out of the fridge is difficult and reaching for pots and pans is
troublesome. So having someone to help with cooking and household chores is
fantastic.
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