Morning all
It's been raining here, a complete turnaround after the lovely sunshine we enjoyed yesterday. Think we're in for a storm, can hear some rumblings out there.
E managed to get quite a bit more done in the garden, it looks so much nicer. Still got lots of pots and stuff left by the previous owner to get rid of, but that means a trip to the tip, not going to happen for a while.
Good luck for good results Jan.
Had another call from the ward manager, explained about my ankle problem now I'm on one crutch and she said to mention it at physio. What physio I said, there was a pause and it was very obvious she was taken aback. I explained Gary told me he would arrange it, but on the day of discharge said he didn't think it was necessary. I told her I'd had to look online to see how to use one crutch properly, actually found a demonstration on youtube. I reiterated how happy I'd been with my care on the ward, they were absolutely brilliant, but after care at home is pretty much non existent, heaven help anyone who lives alone, goodness knows how they cope. Without E I'd have been stuffed, they tell you to use the perching stool provided in the bathroom and kitchen, but actually moving it between the two while on crutches doesn't seem to have occurred to anyone. Then there's the DVT stocking you need to wear for 6 weeks, without help it's mission impossible. Even now although I can get in the shower, I'd really struggle to turn round and get out without help. I know it's all about cost cutting, but it seems an awful waste to do the operation if some people, particularly the elderly, find their recovery is hampered through lack of help.
No plans for today, hoping to get out for a couple of walks if the weather brightens.
Have a good day
Posted: 29 May 2018, 05:34
- but they moved to Derbyshire a few years ago for her Dad's job).
Probably town and back, not popping to D's today as she's having lunch out with the in-laws, who are going back to Weymouth later. I'll see her tomorrow 
