It’s been almost three weeks since Aloma’s surgery and the complication of the fractured femur. She’s doing well but is instructed to keep weight off of her leg for another 3 ½ weeks. The doctor doesn’t even want her to use the walker to go outside to the mailbox or to the street. Recliner to bed to bathroom. That’s it.
My caregiving is having ups and downs, but I am keeping Aloma safe, feeding her and dispensing the correct pain medication. She can now get around the house by herself so I’m not on call all the time. Last week, I went shopping for food twice and was really excited about getting out of the house. But the big event was last Thursday. Friends, Bill and Pam, came over. Pam sat with Aloma while Bill and I had lunch out and went to a great movie, “Arrival.” Great afternoon.
Our neighbors and friends in Carolina Preserve have been a blessing. We’ve had calls, visits and tons of delicious food brought over. Aloma hasn’t gained any weight, but I’ve gained four pounds.
What’s ahead? Aloma has 3 ½ more weeks of non-weight bearing. That’s too long to think about so we think about it in intervals. Since Aloma can stay alone for a short while, I will go to two doctor appointments this week and I take Aloma to have her nails done on Friday. Then we have less than three weeks. We’ll think of some more milestones to work toward.
I’ve been a patient and a caregiver. It’s not a slam dunk that a caregiver is the easier position.
Seasoned Man
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