Re: Gotta vent- this is nuts!!!

[Guest guest]

Christa Dondero wrote:

> Hi All,

> I came home from he Rehab yesterday. I was excited, anxious, scare and

nervous. Well my first night home alone. I thought I can do this. I woke up

this AM and took a shower (alone), and try to eat and get ready before the van

came to get me for my appointment and was in a lot of pain from doing this. I

took Percocet and that take a while for it to kick in. I had to dry myself and

worse part was trying to put the darn bandage on with no help at all.

> I called my case manager this AM and crying in tear that I can't do this alone

I need to go back to the Rehab. She will be stopping by this afternoon and see

how my apartment is and how to rearrange things so I can get by. I can

guarantee you that she will get on the phone and arrange for me to get into some

kind of facility.

,

I am so sorry you went through this and hope you will get back in the rehab so

they can assist you as when I was in the step down unit, I had to stay there a

week, and they arrange someone to come out once a week and made sure I could get

by and was a physical therapist.

If you go back to rehab, hopefully they will make sure you have a retractable

reacher that you can get to reach things and the other things that will assist

you.

When you come home or before, maybe they have a list of caregiver organizations

in your area that come to your home and will help you out, cleaning, clothing,

etc. These are through our churches and other organizationshttp:

//www.medicare.gov/caregivers/ is a website for medicare recipients

caregivers.com has some ideas.

I have been alone before and just had my husband line up my diet cokes and then

when he got home then hours later, Bob cooked for us.

Otherwise microwave for me. I think you could use Meal for Wheels and calling

211 can give you resources in your area. Let us know

how you are.

Bennie

[Guest guest]

Hi Christa,

I can understand how frustrating all this is, to a small extent. My own

limitations are small. You are able, with help, to get through this. Just list

the difficulties and give some thought how to overcome them. If you need

someone to give you tips, maybe there's a group in the area dealing with

Independent Living. Devices to make it easier to navigate, to reach things,

bars to hold on to so you don't lose your balance while in the bathroom, etc.

You have every right to request these things if they aren't there now.

Other people who use a wheelchair all the time might be able to help you better,

maybe there's a yahoo group on that topic.

Take a deep breath and take it one moment at a time.

Jennette

>Christa wrote:

Hi All,

>I came home from he Rehab yesterday. I was excited, anxious, scare and nervous.

Well my first night home alone. I thought I can do this.

>I woke up this AM and took a shower (alone), and try to eat and get ready

before the van came to get me for my appointment and was in a lot of pain from

doing this. I took Percocet and that take a while for it to kick in. I had to

dry myself and worse part was trying to put the darn bandage on with no help at

all.

>I called my case manager this AM and crying in tear that I can't do this alone

I need to go back to the Rehab. She will be stopping by this afternoon and see

how my apartment is and how to rearrange things so I can get by. I can

guarantee you that she will get on the phone and arrange for me to get into some

kind of facility.

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry to hear that you are struggling and in such pain. Wow your

apartment does not sound real handicap designed! I thought handicapped

apartments were all suppose to have wide doorway and room for wheelchair access

to the bathrooms. That is terrible that you can't get your wheelchair in the

bathroom.

I know re-wrapping the bandage is the hardest part. I had surgery on my hand

and had to re-wrap the ace bandage for several days. I could not get it tough

enough to really stay on. My husband leaves early for work so he was no help.

I finally gave up on the bandage after 2 days.

Maybe your caseworker will be able to set you up with some in home care until

you can get around more independently.

I know what a struggle it is to even do your daily living activities like

showering, and cooking. Keep the faith that each day gets a little easier!

Let us know how you are making out. Even if you just need to vent, it is nice

to hear from you. Venting is helpful!

Lots of gentle hugs, Tami

> Christa wrote:

> and worse part was trying to put the darn bandage on with no help at

> all.