Fiercely Independent Pam

Author: Pamela

  • I Made It Home, Missing Some Strength, But It Felt Great To Sleep In My Own Bed!

    Well I made it home! Not the prettiest of returns as I still can’t make it on and off the toilet without help, (need more strength) but I have a work around. It’s just that my toileting is a little backwards and I am missing strength. I know what I have to do, it’s just a matter of doing it. Now I am waiting for the nurse(to do resumption of care) and my caregiver to shower and complete laundry.

    All of this could be prevented if I could just stand up and use more strength. It’s frustrating to know your own body is betraying you. I guess I just need time to get stronger. I know it is happening at least now I understand what is actually happening. I also realize I overbought items (maybe I will return some to get money back.) Today I would also like to start figuring out my bank account that is a big mess.

    I am missing a good keyword(strength) in this blog post- it’s something I’ve learned to use to get more traffic.

  • Discharge Day: Accomplishing Goals And Getting It Done! It’s Really Time to Go Home and Live My Life Again!

    Today is my discharge day from acute rehab. I have been working super hard the last week or so. Therapy has been three hours a day plus other work. I still didn’t meet all my goals, but it’s time to move on and reclaim my schedule.

    This time has given me a chance to build different kind of routines, most notable goals being my prayer/bible time each morning. I am absolutely loving following along with the Adventure Bible.

    I also have been enjoying reading or in fact listening to a book through Audible (right now I’m “reading” The Four Winds by Kristen Hannah. It is a long story but helping me reach my goal of reading a book each week.

    I feel a little disappointed that I didn’t reach all my goals, most noteworthy of being able to stand completely on my own, but it is time. I will use the slide board if needed, but I think I will have that behind me soon enough.

    So, my goal moving forward is not to panic or get stressed about the transition back to my apartment. My brother, Tim is going to meet me and help me get a little settled. I have a lot of packages to open and put away. Then, I have a special package to deliver to Yvonne (I ordered her a copy of Wicked), I want to print the newsletter and deliver it,

    The next steps are going to be busy, but good. It’s a lot of waiting too- I need to wait for my Aflac payment as well as waiting for my plan G documentation.

    I put in for extra help from Home Instead including an extra laundry shift, I think it will help on Monday when laundry will be due again.

    I will need the tech to help pack up my clothes and assorted stuff that I’ve collected over the last couple of days. It’s a goal to have it organized. The plan is coming together.

  • Self- Catherterzing Is A Big Deal To Get Rid Of As My Bladder is “Waking Up! Good News!”

    So, my bladder might be “waking up” I am able to pee without Cathing at this point, which is huge! I would love to get to the point where I can pee regularly. I am reaching out to my urologist to see if I can stop Cathing.

    My body just stopped being able to pee one day after my hysterectomy and I needed to Cath- it was odd and just another example of my bad luck. I was going to even try botox but hopefully that is not necessary any more.

    I also wish I got a little more sleep today, but I am nervous about missing out on something. I think I finally figured out how to blog and now just have to increase my followers. .