Of course you're not jealous. Here's some better news. I no longer scream and cry when my dressing is changed. I do bite my pillow. Happily, my pillow doesn't mind at all. Here's how the nurse helped make it bearable.
1. I know when she's arriving so I take 2 pain pills and one valium
2. She pours lydicain on my dressing so it soaks into my wound and helps numb the pain
3. I bite my pillow when necessary. I never draw blood!
It's not fun when she finally turns the acti VAC back on but I remind myself that it helps me so I try to work with that happy thought.
So little has been explained to me. Today I asked the nurse about how much walking I should be doing. She said right now the important thing is to get the swelling down on my leg so I should limit my walking. I didn't know that but now will walk less frequently since it's not doing the good things I thought walking would be doing.
Sleeping is only a challenge on occasion. Last night I slept well and only napped briefly today. Everyone has decided to feed us so we now have a kitchen with more food than 2 people could consume in a week. I choose to believe that food is an expression of caring and I appreciate everyone who is stopping by, making or bringing food, calling and sending cards. It makes me feel better in my heart and soul so my blessings to all of you.
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