I am home again, against the advice of my doctor. My doctor wanted me to be admitted to the rehab unit for continued care...my insurance refused to allow that and demanded I be discharged and go home, to a home that is crowded with moving boxes, a step that keeps me from leaving the home on my own, 2 steps to work to get to the door required to care for the dogs, a thin/long hallway that is a tight fit for a wheelchair, doors to the bedroom and bathroom that will not accomodate the chair, no way to cook meals for myself or get my own drinks, a step-over tub...so no baths/showers for me until I’m better which the doctor said could take 2 to 5 weeks. Why can a “doctor” on the other end of a phone line, hundreds of miles away, make decisions on my care more effectively than my doctor? How could they possibly know what’s better for me?
Oh, no!
You need to talk with your doctor about arranging for in-home assistance. If you can’t bathe, get your own food or navigate into the bathroom you need help.
Have you had any progress with your legs at all? Any more ability to move a toe or something?
Ping your prayer list and let them know what has happened. I don’t know how many people are still following this thread.
I’m sorry they sent you home so early and it IS a shame that the insurance panel....who don’t know you and haven’t SEEN your condition...can be in control of what decisions your doctor HAS to make for you. It’s criminal...it’s obamacare in a nutshell.
Prayers that you heal quickly. I wish there was some way that your sweet son could stay home with you for a few days to help get the things you need but can’t get on your own....or your dear daughter.