OK, so walking sticks just don't hack it yet. She was a bit too shaky with them - so the physio has produced a pair of crutches. Looks like we're going home with a walking frame for round the house to start with, two crutches for short movements outside (like to the car) and for later when the frame isn't needed, plus instructions to use her wheelchair for anything much more - for now.
Oh - the little "going home" phrase slipped in there somehow. Well, we're planning for Saturday - stair test permitting. I think that should be covered tomorrow or Friday. She definitely wants to be home in time for the Ireland-Wales rugby on Sunday!
The Dressing came off today - couldn't count the stitches, they'd all dissolved! Rats! Will just have to measure the scar instead - it's a cracker! Chest drain site still needs a dressing (it is 5 days more recent, after all).
The nerve pain is driving her nuts, though. This morning, nothing seemed to stop it and she couldn't find any way to sit or lie which relieved it - she admits to tears of frustration. Then, lo and behold, she discovered that a heat pad on her back relieved the pain - including down her legs. The Pain Team have got her "Gavapentin"(if that's how you spell it : I keep thinking "Rurapente" - let's see how many of you saddos recognise that!) up to normal recommended dosage now. They have suggested increasing it further, but the doc reckoned it takes a couple of weeks to become fully effective, so didn't really agree - and neither does the patient, if heat pads can help.
Nearly finished the hospital phase (for now?). I'm looking forward to getting her home - just wondering if we'll need separate beds for a while.
Speaking of bed....
ZZZzzzz.....
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