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Posted on 11/01/2013 11:59:45 AM PDT by Jim Robinson
Howdy everyone!!
Woo hoo!!
As I wrote to a few of you this morning, I made my escape from the hospital last night. LOL! Seriously, I just couldnt stand being cooped up any longer so went home for dinner but didnt go back. Called them at 10:00 PM (after the curfew) and told them I wanted to be discharged immediately. Twas fine by them (seeing as how I broke the rules).
Called again this morning to confirm and they told me to come pick up my things and settle the bill.
Woo hoo! Im hoooome!
Only had six more therapy sessions scheduled anyway. Didnt see any need to be cooped up in the hospital for nearly another week for that. And Im paying $148.00 per day co-pay for that (including weekend days). I think I can contract for home therapy for that.
Got to where I couldnt stand eating their bland hospital food anymore. No salt, no pepper, no fat. No taste, but bad taste. Hadnt eaten anything but ice cream, jello and milk for two days and had a terrible tummy ache and a hard knot in my belly. All that went away as soon as I got home and sent Chris out for an order of the most harmful food possible, Chinese. Ate my fill of won ton soup and pork fried rice. Mmmm... mmmm good. And thats when I made the final decision to just stay home.
Its so great to be home.
Thank God Almighty!
Free at last!
Sitting here all morning with tears of joy and gratitude streaming down my face. Slept in my own hospital bed last night, but the mattress is too soft, making it very difficult to sit up and move around. Will start looking today for a firmer mattress. Got up in the middle of the night and crawled back into my new powerchair. It has very comfortable cushions and a power recline feature. Threw a lap blanket over myself, reclined the chair and slept like a baby. Slept in late this morning. Got up and made myself a cup of coffee, (ignoring my FR duties, sorry) went out into my own back yard to enjoy the sunshine and cool morning air and offer thanks to God.
Im so happy to be home. Looking forward to the next phase of life.
Praise God!
Next Ive got to see about getting hand controls installed on my van so I can stay independent. Just cant stand thought of not being able to jump into my van and go somewhere if need be.
With much love and gratitude to you all for your support and prayers.
God bless,
Jim
God Bless you, Jim.
Love it caw!
Well it took you long enough to find that file and the bolt cutters that I left you to make the escape. Next time I will leave you a note with instructions. LOL
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Nothing else."~Epictetus
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PRAISE GOD FOR FREEDOM. Many full &happy days for you now, Hugs & love,
Nan
PRAISE GOD FOR FREEDOM. Many full &happy days for you now, Hugs & love,
Nan
Wonderful news! Welcome home.
You seem to be doing quite well, all considered. I smiled the entire time it took me to read your post. God has answered many prayers.
As for your bed.... I recommend that you take a close look at Tempur-Pedic. They’re not cheap, but I have found them to be worth every dime. I have to have the head of the bed at 30* or I can’t breathe worth a darn. Occasionally, I have to elevate my legs. This bed accommodates those needs and it’s very comfortable. We went with twins, so that we can have independent controls and my wife doesn’t wake me when she gets up in the middle of the night. The vibration mode also helps on some nights.
You might also find that the wireless remote adjustability of the bed will help you get in and out.
I hope you get your van modified right away. I know that being stranded would drive me crazy. It’s not so much that I need to drive anywhere, it’s knowing that I can if I want to.
Anyway, I am glad to hear of your improvements....and that you’re home.
God bless.....
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Now, it appears you got out of bed and into the fancy chair. You said you “crawled back into my new powerchair.” How did you do that? Surely, you didn't “throw” yourself off the bed onto the floor, then pull yourself up into the chair. Let's talk. You have your knees, can you actually crawl? How did you get in that chair?
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