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caretaker Feb 3rd 2021 3:46 am

Re: Caretaker
 

Originally Posted by Nutek (Post 12967668)
Seems a lot of fuss. You DO have another leg* you know.
*Or you don't, in which case I retract.;)

The "other leg" is the one I can put weight on; without it I can't take leg 2 in or out of bed, or to the bathroom, or to any of the trendy nightspots. :lol:

Nutek Feb 3rd 2021 3:49 am

Re: Caretaker
 

Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12967674)
trendy nightspots. :lol:

You put your left leg in... you take your...

BristolUK Feb 3rd 2021 3:55 am

Re: Caretaker
 

Originally Posted by Nutek (Post 12967668)
Seems a lot of fuss. You DO have another leg* you know.

*Or you don't, in which case I retract.

;)


spouse of scouse Feb 3rd 2021 3:56 am

Re: Caretaker
 

Originally Posted by Nutek (Post 12967676)
You put your left leg in... you take your...

If you take that out you get chucked out of the hospital.

Rete Feb 3rd 2021 4:08 am

Re: Caretaker
 

Originally Posted by spouse of scouse (Post 12967679)
If you take that out you get chucked out of the hospital.


That depends on how sturdy that leg is. It just might get you more visitors.

spouse of scouse Feb 3rd 2021 4:15 am

Re: Caretaker
 

Originally Posted by Rete (Post 12967683)
That depends on how sturdy that leg is. It just might get you more visitors.

:lol: :lol:

caretaker Feb 5th 2021 7:13 am

Re: Caretaker
 
I've been organizing like a madman, getting all ducks in a row for release tomorrow

Jerseygirl Feb 5th 2021 8:03 am

Re: Caretaker
 

Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12968539)
I've been organizing like a madman, getting all ducks in a row for release tomorrow

Back to normal food eh? :thumbsup:

caretaker Feb 5th 2021 9:14 am

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My chat with the food services lady yesterday came a bit late, but that's my fault. I told her about sending back most of the food and she said I could request half portions if I wasn't hungry enough :lol: so I told her the problem didn't lie with my appetite but with the food itself, pointed out some of the items that were particularly vile, but took care not to hurt her feelings. As a result most of it's been alright lately. They don't have the check tomorrow's menu system here anymore so without using the food services number they send every couple of days and telling her what you like and don't like it's luck of the draw. I'll have to be careful not to over indulge once home, but if I want it, I can have kippers and whiskey for breakfast, and you aren't getting that in the hospital.

BristolUK Feb 5th 2021 9:22 am

Re: Caretaker
 

Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12968539)
I've been organizing like a madman, getting all ducks in a row for release tomorrow

:thumbup: Good to hear.

They weren't too fussy about managing at home? Steps and stairs and stuff?

caretaker Feb 5th 2021 9:27 am

Re: Caretaker
 

Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 12968570)
:thumbup: Good to hear.

They weren't too fussy about managing at home? Steps and stairs and stuff?

There has been a tremendous amount of discussion and coordination about that. My friend went to the Sask Abilities Council today and picked up a lot of gear for me.

Jerseygirl Feb 5th 2021 9:32 am

Re: Caretaker
 

Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12968576)
There has been a tremendous amount of discussion and coordination about that. My friend went to the Sask Abilities Council today and picked up a lot of gear for me.

Pleased to hear you have support when you get home.

caretaker Feb 6th 2021 11:20 am

Re: Caretaker
 

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 12968577)
Pleased to hear you have support when you get home.

After bringing me home he spent all afternoon moving things around at my direction so they'll be within reach where they need to be. I've had quite a few surgeries, and even sport a donor tendon in my other leg, but this one was the worst. I think it is 3 months in the brace until they are attached enough, then I can drive. Until then the leg is immobilised but the pain will taper off.

Jerseygirl Feb 6th 2021 11:25 am

Re: Caretaker
 

Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12968917)
After bringing me home he spent all afternoon moving things around at my direction so they'll be within reach where they need to be. I've had quite a few surgeries, and even sport a donor tendon in my other leg, but this one was the worst. I think it is 3 months in the brace until they are attached enough, then I can drive.


I bet it’s nice to be home. :nod: Do live on one level, or do you have stairs to climb?

3 mths with the brace doesn’t sound much fun, but on the bright side it will then be spring. :thumbup:

spouse of scouse Feb 6th 2021 3:47 pm

Re: Caretaker
 

Originally Posted by caretaker (Post 12968917)
After bringing me home he spent all afternoon moving things around at my direction so they'll be within reach where they need to be. I've had quite a few surgeries, and even sport a donor tendon in my other leg, but this one was the worst. I think it is 3 months in the brace until they are attached enough, then I can drive. Until then the leg is immobilised but the pain will taper off.

Home's lovely after being in hospital. Take good care of yourself and enjoy your 'non-hospital' food!


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