invsblwmn in hospital!

[invsblwmn]

Well I made it back home last friday. Legs and rgt arm still useless, but the staples all came out of the arm monday, nothing that some smelling salts couldn't fix. legs are to remain pretty unused for 4 more weeks,(can transfer to a wheelchair in about 45 seconds) then the surgeries will start again. Parents left because they had other plans. wish they would have stayed, but we are independent enough to make it alright. Nursing comes in every day for ot,pt, general nursing, and to help me adjust to all of the changes. i just wait for shower days, 3 a week, sponge baths on the other days. i am out of bed for about 30-45 minutes a day now. the cards and support letters from all of you have been a huge help. Elaine T=the note made me cry as you understand and gave me much hope. i wear the necklace as a constant reminder of my goal. this process is long, painful, and hard, but i qm learning lessons previously hidden to me, humility, allowing others the priveledge of giving, and just allowing myself to feel. my world moves slowly enough now that i can actually appreciate the friends, love, and beauty around me. thank you all for being a part of this experience. take care. Dawn

[Pax]

Dawn, that sounds like such a rough road...I'm thinking about you every day and sending positive thoughts.

[silver]

Hang on to that HOPE!

elaine t

[mimitabby]

Hey girl, sounds like you are being well cared for. I'm sorry that you have to wait so much for your showers.

[crazycanuck]

(((((( Invwmn))))))

C

[GLC1968]

Dawn - I've been following this thread and my heart totally goes out to you. I've been at a loss for what to say, but know that I have been thinking about you. Your determination is inspirational!

~ Hugs ~

[Bike Goddess]

Hi Dawn- I too have been reading this thread since your accident. My heart goes out to you. For now, just let your body heal- that's what it wants/needs to do. I'm happy to hear that you can get out of bed even if it is just for a short time.

Wheelchair- 45 seconds..I'm totally impresssed!

The pets are such great companions- they know when we are not well. They are so amazing.

Look forward to hearing about your progress as you go along. Glad to hear your staples are out and that you can take showers/sponge baths. When I was home from surgery last winter I remember how nice it felt to have warm water streaming over my body. So therapeutic.

What's the next surgery going to fix/mend? Do you know when it will be?

Keep up the good work. You are an inspiration!

[bacarver]

I crashed in June of 2005 because of a pit bull. I started each day after the wreck by hopping/crawling to the bathroom to brush my teeth and take a shower. I couldn't use my right leg at all for days. (For some reason, my doctor wouldn't give me a pair of crutches.) The routine took so long. Each task required balancing on my left leg. Falling was out of the question because it would have been terribly painful. I had to concentrate and plan every move and change of position.
I realized how much I had taken this daily activity for granted.
I learned to be patient.
I was exhausted afterward, but I was clean and that helped me with my recovery.
Water and clean clothes are wonderful!
Barb