Today, Gary went back to work...he's only 5 minutes away, and with cell phones handy, he's only a short call away if I need him. But all was well. I slept soundly last night on my cushy new mattress cover. It's memory foam on top of the regular mattress...works great! No lights blinking, no loud beeping from the monitors...NO monitors...I slept well. Got up at 7 am and made my 2 minute microwave oatmeal. I am walking around the house well! It is so much easier to get up and down with my "new" knees.
Then I decided I needed a shower...badly, so I called a friend, Myrle, who came and stayed here with me while I showered, and then helped me put my ace bandage back on. I just thought it would be wiser to have someone else in the house...just in case. But I did not experience any problems with showering.
Gary installed a handrail to help me balance as I get in and out of the deep tub. And I found a shower chair in someone's front yard with a "free" sign on it last winter while I was driving my bus. That has been a big help for my knees, too! I used it on really bad days. Now, I just find it easier to deal with my drain tube, etc. sitting down.
He also put together a lunch for me for today, and all I had to do was heat it and eat it! So things are going much better than I could have imagined at this point. Whenever the pain gets sharp, I take my pain pills, and sit down and relax, and that takes care of it! Thank Heaven for Painkillers!
I got to Skype with Tacy and Fiona today, but my camera was not working for some reason (operator error) so I got to see them, but they couldn't see me. Fiona sang and danced for me...so cute! Thank Heaven for Computers with Skype!
I got some beautiful plants and flowers from Sandy & Phyllis, from Kottkes' (my employer) and Gary's employer, RMS, and Aunt Pat. Thank you everyone for your kindness, and prayers!
Love you all,
Mary
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