The visiting nurse came this morning, and it is so much more complicated to give myself an IV than I ever imagined. And even though they had the procedure written down, it was not up-to-date and the terminology wasn't clear to a lay person. I had to insist that someone come again tomorrow and take me all through it again before I will feel confident enough to do it on my own.
I also learned that my drain had not been flushed in the hospital (the bag never collected much). She flushed it, and it hurt like crazy. The orders are to flush it every other day. I can't do it myself because it's on my butt. So someone will have to do that. The nurse called to ask if there were any other alternatives, like other family, to train. I said, uh, no, I have two sons and they both live 40 miles away and work full-time.
What is home health care service for? I need help! I don't want to be a DIY-er with my life!
Sorry about the graphic detail.
I called the Human Resources person at my work, as directed, but only got voicemail.
I made followup appointments with my family doctor and with the surgeon.
I'm exhausted. But I'm still so happy to be home. In an hour and a half, one of my co-workers will deliver some KFC. I'll have supper, read and watch TV and then go to bed.
Then it will start all over again.
Day One of "house arrest:"
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Good for you for getting someone back! I remember when my oldest first had asthma and they sent me home with a nebulizer - I totally freaked out - and it had to be done round the clock every 3 hours. Not happy memories - though I'm quite proficient at it now.
Take care, CB!