Gentle posts for gentle folks

[Twostep]

The room is so hot, id like to fling open a window...... in winter.

And I'd sure like to go home, feeling tonight.

Tomorrow will see if I can get the rehab going.

The intake Dr here, was nice.

Nothing like a nice doc. Well, make that a good looking nice doc. Check during the next nurse visit if she/he can open the window for a few minutes.

 

[Dustbunny]

I have been out for a week. Just wanted to come by and wish you well. Will try to catch up reading later.

 

[Kaila]

Slowly but surely, you can do it Kaila. A nice doctor really does help with the recovery.

We’re here cheering you along the way.

Thank you, Jules.
The cheering is helping more than you could know.
My heartfelt thanks to every one of you!

 

[Kaila]

Patience, dear Kaila One step at a time. If you tell them the room is too hot, perhaps they can remove the blanket, and just leave the sheet on?

I hope you get a good sleep tonight

Thank you, pinky!
I asked this morning, if the room heat could be turmed down just a little.
I certainly didn't want the roommate to be cold if she needed it that way.

I will write another related update, at some point below, later today that is.

 

[Kaila]

Nothing like a nice doc. Well, make that a good looking nice doc. Check during the next nurse visit if she/he can open the window for a few minutes.

Thank you for the bolstering and positive ideas !

 

[Kaila]

Good morning @Kaila. Glad you have a window in your room.
Hoping you can get out of bed today.
I think of you so often and am looking forward to your next update.

Thank you so much, RR, for each one of your caring posts for me. They mean so much.

I got out of bed twice today. It was hard work but felt good for the most part.

Just to be out of bed and feet on floor, and somewhat upright.

I hope I can gain some strength and balance, so it feels more like normal-ish.

 

[Kaila]

Gentle posts for gentle folks​

Living in the mountains several years
I found nothing much gentler than observing a young winter quietly lay down it's first blanket

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I love those snow blankets as well.

Thank you for sharing it here, Gary O

 

[Kaila]

Good Morning, Kaila! I figure this move is a step forward to you getting back home. We are cheering you on!

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Yes, I hope it is.
And I want to return there stronger and capable of more and safer ways to function in that apartment.
Tearful thanks and gratitude, katlupe.

 

[Kaila]

I have been out for a week. Just wanted to come by and wish you well. Will try to catch up reading later.

Thank you!
I'm glad to see your note!

If you, or anyone, can't catch up, then simply take it up at present. And join in at any point.

I'm very thankful, either way.

 

[Kaila]

Thanks to each one of you

Who encouraged me to start this diary thread , at this point in my challenging journey.

I was hesitant, but with your help, and the continued support,
It's been making a huge difference!

 

[Pink Biz]

 

[Jace]

Another day, another 'bit of getting better'

 

[oscash]

Hi Kaila, Step back and remember what's most important.......you! Hope you're feeling back on top of the world soon!

 

[Kaila]

My update:

Another day, another location change.


This time, within the one rehab facility.

I liked the roommate, but listening to her sad sufferings all night, and continuing all morning,
I wasn't sure I could handle being here at all...

And I'm not strong enough to go home yet.

Very not sure I could get well, in that room
So I accepted the offer by them of finding another new room for me , here.

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They changed which room I could move to , a few times then, so I felt stressed....

But this evening, I am in a quiet room, with no roommate at present.
(its a room for 2, but just me atm)

so at least for tonight, i can try to get more sleep.

A window that is okay.
A few trees, and part of sky, for me to see.

It's another upheaval, but for the best, I'm sure now.

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I had so many appointments here today.
It was informative yet exhausting!

Very nice professionals, every one of them.
So it seems like a good place.
I'm thankful for that.

This place is a bit of an anchor, in my big storm.

S.F. friends , even more of an anchor.

The kind of true friends, that every sailor needs.

Thank you.

 

[Kaila]

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Thank you for dropping in, and leaving me such a sweet card with cute

 

[Kaila]

Another day, another 'bit of getting better'

Thank you very much, Jace!!!!

 

[Kaila]

Hi Kaila, Step back and remember what's most important.......you! Hope you're feeling back on top of the world soon!

What a wonderful post. Thank you so much.
I find it difficult to prioritize myself and my own healing..... yet I have finally realized, that I must do that, now at this point in my life.
Top of the world sound great!

 

[CallMeKate]

Just checking in to see how you're doing today!

 

[Pinky]

I hope you get more rest, and a better sleep tonight, Kaila

 

[Happyflowerlady]

Are they having you do any pt yet, @Kaila ? Just being able to walk around is a very big thing, in itself, and will help you to get well enough to be back home sooner if you can do more walking, too.
I am glad that they gave you a different room than having the depressed roommate !

 

[Kaila]

Just checking in to see how you're doing today!
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Thank you, Kate!
Doing a little better after receiving the bright bouquet. Yellow daffodils go with red carnations... who knew

 

[GoodEnuff]

New to this forum and your thread, @Kaila. I want to tell you that your attitude will get you up and going! Good For You!!

Retired RN here and have many many times had to get people up and moving against their will. Your mindset of getting better and doing the hard work that is required to get there is the #1 thing for success.

Best wishes and I will be thinking of you every day.

 

[Kaila]

Are they haveing you do any pt yet, @Kaila ? Just being able to walk around is a very big thing, in itself, and will help you to get well enough to be back home sooner if you can do more walking, too.
I am glad that they gave you a different room than having the depressed roommate !

Hello,have not seen you much recently; nice to see you again, and here.

P.t., yes. And O.t. yes.
Walking, no.
Just starting toward that possibility.

Walking would be a Very big thing, indeed. I said to them that I d like to do that, if possible..... we'll see.

Getting stronger, and learning safer ways to do basic things.... is present goal.
And getting out of bed, more.

Thanks for asking!
And for the interest and encouragement,
All of you here.

 

[RadishRose]

I got out of bed twice today. It was hard work but felt good for the most part.

This is good news. You've begun your comeback!

 

[Kaila]

New to this forum and your thread, @Kaila. I want to tell you that your attitude will get you up and going! Good For You!!

Retired RN here and have many many times had to get people up and moving against their will. Your mindset of getting better and doing the hard work that is required to get there is the #1 thing for success.

Best wishes and I will be thinking of you every day.

Thank you for the great post for me!
And for joining our forum and finding my thread.

I joked with the rn, last night,
that if anyone lacked motivation, then the 150 feet of walking required, for them to not give you the nightly subcutaneous shot to prevent blood clots,
Would provide all the motivation needed.


In my case, it's so difficult to take a small step toward it, that it feels daunting and sad sometimes, despite my self-motivation.

But it's my goal, at this point, so I just keep restarting my efforts, and people like you, on this forum, are helping me to do that.