Diaries

Al’s gone to Winston today. I have JoAnn sitting with me today until Al gets back,

Yesterday OT came to give me a bath using my new shower bench, Worked great but I will only use it for right now with them here.

Visits today from the case manager from Yadkin Valley Home Health and OT to give me a bath.

I also had an interview with Home Instead to see if they can help me find some sitters.

A nice sunny day. Al has had Colon playing and helping the yard.

Still hobbling along on the walker. I can put a little weight on the leg but only bu using my arms as support.

We are keeping it iced down to reduce the swelling. Otherwise, not much I can right now.

Home health folks have started their visits again. Today I had nurse, OT,  PT. We decided a sponge bath is best for now since i cannot put any weight on the leg without the brace. I just ordered a shower bench that has two legs in the shower and two out. That way I can just sit down and slide over into the shower.

PT is helping me get my leg to bend at least 60 degrees and get stronger before the replacement goes in.

I am working on finding day time sitters. I may have found night time. But for right now I need help doing everything.

The surgery went as expected. They removed the infected knee. I have spacers with antibiotics . The big bandage can come off Tuesday. Not sure when the staples come out.
I can use the leg to touch down for balance but that’s all right now while on the walker.

And I am back on picc line antibiotics.

As things move along I can put a little more weight on it to help strengthen the leg.

Frances and Al are here for the weekend butt I am having to find daytime sitters to help me do stuff. Hopefully I have a couple of folks lined up to come for an interview.