Life has been a bit different,between the Surgeon and my GP and the Social Worker who all work together as a team or communicate at least,I now have a bit of help with things I have trouble with doing and no more public transit.I have a Lady that comes in and helps out but also takes me to the gym and the trails or if I need to go to the grocery store or appointments.The trip to see the Surgeon every 3 months is not an option with her but still a big good change but I wasn't sure about starting that,I'm not good with different people coming in my space.So far there is one and a backup for when one is away.Anyway that's how that is and it was also suggested I have a lifeline but one I could use anywhere I went or anywhere in Canada so it's GoSafe by Lifeline.Kinda weird to have it on because I'm not used to anything having around my neck but I'm doing it however reluctantly.That's the latest.
The Lifeline is a great idea, @Julia Curtis , and you will get used to wearing it and enjoy the safe feeling it gives you. When my daughter got me my first Apple Watch, I had not worn a watch in years, and didn’t think I would like having to wear something on my wrist again; but before long, it was just part of being dressed and I didn’t even think about it. It is a good feeling to know that if something happens you can get help right away, and will be especially good since you live alone. If you do not want to wear it around your neck, there might be a way to pin it onto your clothing or some other way to wear it. I had a Fitbit Tracker and it had a clip and I just clipped it onto my clothing and never even noticed it was there after that. It is wonderful that you have people helping you get to your appoiintments and to the gym and other things you need to do, and I think that once you get used to all of the new changes, you will find that you are enjoying the help.
I will ask about the clip on,I keep it inside my shirt at the moment but you can still see it around my neck.And yes I do find my life easier a bit now but that's how my GP,Surgeon,Social Worker are designing it to be.Before this,when I did go to the grocery store I could only bring back what I could fit in my backpack and guess what...almond milk is heavy!!!Plus whatever else was in there.So yes it is easier but it's only because my valve cannot be fixed and as it gets worse I'll be palliative but I'm told that palliative is very different, it's not like I envisioned being in a hospital bed with IV's and stuff.So that always good to know
I thought I would at least let it be known that October 19th my Mother passed away.I'm just taking every day as it comes and I have recently contracted a very bad lingering sinus and lung infection.So just almost better but stuck at that and will hopefully see respiratory therapy this week.Long weekend here with Rememberance Day.
I'm so sorry, Julia. How old was your mom? Mine was 82 when she passed, and would have lived longer had dementia not taken hold. I hope you get your respiratory issues remedied quickly. I imagine that having this on top your heart issues probably makes you pretty tired.
I hope that you start feeling better again soon, and saying a prayer for you, @Julia Curtis . My mom was in her early 80’s when she died, too, and she had had the CHF for many years, same as me. One thing that helps me with colds or sinus infections is hydrogen peroxide. I have a little squeeze bottle, and drop a bit into my ears, one at a time. You need to lie down to do this, or at least tip your head sideways, so it does not run back out, and if it fizzes, then it is killing the infection. I use it in my nose, too, but that really can burn, so most people won’t try that one. It does get the gunk out, though.
I soak a Q-Tip in hydrogen peroxide to put up my nose. It's easier to control that way. You could probably do the same thing to apply it in your ears.
I have been very concerned about Julia, but have not mentioned as she is a private person and did not want to over step boundaries. We talk almost everyday. She seemed more winded this morning., but there is a specialist coming to the apt today, and will male recommendation to her doctor.
Hello Julia! Your update is much appreciated. My prayer for you, is that God will comfort you in your grief and time of loss. I also pray that God has, and will continue to bring people along side you to be a help to you, as he brings his healing power to you. I am also praying for God's peace to be in your body, allowing his healing to flourish! You are in our prayers. You will figure the other stuff out, along the way.
Julia, I'm very sorry to hear of your Mother's death. Hope you recover from your sinus/lung infection soon; that must be miserable. Take care of yourself.
My Mother was 95,she had broken her ankle from going to the phone and went into the hospital she came home a month and a half later and noticed not long after that she was laboring to breath so back in she went,she had picked something up whilst in with her leg and when no antibiotics worked they made her"comfortable". Thank you for the kind words Mr.Brunner they come at a time that I need them most.
Thank you Yvonne,I will certainly give that some thought,I am hoping when I have a couple of aerosols I can bring more up.I have decided to pause my gym memberships during the cold months this year,good place to get any infection there,not bad when it's nice out.Everyone here is so awesome to me and I do truly appreciate the kindness.
@Julia Curtis I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I am glad you have people around to help you. How wonderful that you had your mom into her nineties. Hugs to you.