It is a warm afternoon, about 85 degrees outside and a beautiful day. Stu and I went for a walk this morning all over the hospital and to the clinic building next door. He refuses to take a shower, shave, or change his clothes. I know that he can't smell, but he doesn't realize that the rest of us CAN. He needs a lesson in personal hygiene.
The rehab doctor saw Stu this morning while he was with the physical therapist, and is very pleased with his progress. He walks fairly well, but can't do the "walk the straight line" test the cops use when they pull over a drunk. So, they want to send him home with me tomorrow and he will return for out patient therapy. I don't know how will take care of a brain injured husband, and crazy young dog, and old easy dog, and another old invalid dogs who falls over. It will be a challenge.
The catheter came out just a few hours ago, but Stu still can't pee on his own. The nurse just told me that I will have to cath him at home every 4 hours. How far does love go??? This is the true test...
Stu also has double vision from nerve injury to his eyes--the muscles don't work exactly right, but they will recover. For now, he has to wear a pirate patch over one eye for 2 hours, then move the patch to the other eye. He just needs a parrot on his shoulder. Since he has double vision, does that mean that I look twice as good?
More later!!!
Deb
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Hey you all good to hear from you Deb
ReplyDeleteStu sounds like things are going good and keep up the good work and don't worry if people say you are a little gamey tell them it is the scent of a man. Deb good luck with Stu and the dogs and keeping up with all of them. Take care of yourself, you most definetly have your hands full. We are glad to hear things are going good and think about y'all all the time
stacey brenda seth and sage
Nice to hear you still have your sense of humor Deb!! I have a feeling Stu may not have a sense of smell...but his keen sense of humor has trippled...no bathing...lol!!
ReplyDeleteI'm bringing over a meal when you're settled at home...so let me know what you two would like ;)
Love,
Bernice