Well, for better or for worse, Pam is coming home on Saturday (tomorrow morning). She’s been in the hospital for twelve days, so I’m glad she is coming home. I think it will be good for her mentally. She’ll be in more familiar surroundings, and Max will be good for her soul! I’ve got a wheelchair for her, so we’ll wheel her out into the back yard and she can watch the flowers.
I think she’s a bit worried about the pain meds, and not having medical staff close at hand, but I’ll do what I can, and if we need some home care help, we’ll call them in.
I was quite surprised when they talked about making her leave, as I really didn’t think she was ready, but her family doctor said to us, “From the minute you get out of surgery, they start making plans to get you out of the hospital.” They told her she had the choice of moving to the hallway, or moving home, so home she’s coming!
They took off her main bandage yesterday, and she has two long incisions. One is about 12 inches long, running six inches below the knee to six inches above the knee, on the outside of her knee. There is a smaller eight or nine inch incision on the inside of her knee. She didn’t have any complications with them, like an infection or anything, so that’s a blessing. There is a massive amount of bruising, as you’d expect, and her leg is still swollen, but that has gone down somewhat since surgery day.
Anyway, she should be home by noon tomorrow. She’s used up all her minutes on her cell, so she’ll be glad to be back to a phone she can use! haha
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How was your first day home, Pam? Hope u r feeling better and that the pain is not too bad? I haven’t been on-line for a few days but will let everyone know. Prayers coming at ya! I wish I lived closer I would be able to come help u out. Hang in there. We will keep thexampfire going!
Wanda (flower)
Pam, just heard about your accident and wanted you to know we are praying for you.
Hope you have a speedy recovery and hurry back to the campfire cause we miss you at KK.
so relieved to hear Pam is coming Home 🙂 … with your loving care and , as you say? being in her own home surroundings? I’m sure that will be such great Therapy for her..
I hope the transition goes well for you all
I’m not sure Jo. I know when Pam had her breast cancer surgery, a home nurse came around and took out the Davol Drain, but I just don’t know if they will come around after this surgery.
I’m sure if she needs something, there is something we can do. She has a couple doctor appointments next week, so we’ll be heading out to them. Hopefully she won’t need the home care nurses and we’ll be running a marathon soon! 🙂
Welcome Home Pam (((hugs))) Hope everything is ok for her once she gets home, I know you will be doing everything you can to make sure she is as comfortable as she can be Maurice. And yes, hopefully mentally it will be good for her. Max will sure be pleased to see her ! Do you have anything like a District Nurse that can come in to check her ? We have that here, especially after a big surgery, perhaps there is something you can get which would be peace of mind for you both. Thinking of you and sending more get well vibes xx