On Friday (May 28th) I made it home! I've been through alot in the last 79 days but I know it's all going to be worth it. I won't lie it is hard being home, things I didn't even have to think about in hospital have suddenly become an issue. The fact that not all steps and seats are the same height threw me a bit. When I got home mum helped me out of the car and due to my excitement I forgot there was a drive to tackle, hills are not something I've properly taken on yet and drive feels like a steep one! And attempted to 'dash' into the house forgetting there was a rather large step and nearly toppled over, thankfully mum was behind me. First night home was a bit uncomfortable, stretching, bending, twisting and lifting litterally anything is still a little painful and I didn't sleep to well. Don't get me wrong I feel good but recovery is still in it's early stages, the fact that I can do all those things and still breathe at the sametime is still a novelty to me. I love thinking about the things I have planned, the things I'm thinking about planning and the fact that there's going to be many more to plan in the future. Hell the fact I actually have a future to think about now is amazing in itself.
Organ donation is a miracle, I'm living proof of that!
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6 comments:
Fantastic news Rachy! :D I hope that things continue to improve for you and your new lungs now you're home.
Take care,
Moll x x
Best news we've had in ages- go steady and before you know it you'll be flying up those steps. Brilliant.
Lots of love
Lynne and Kiri x x
Very happy to hear you are doing so well.
Just take things slow and easy.
You're inspiration, Rachy! I'm so glad you're home, though I'm sure it'll take a bit of getting used to. Have fun planning all the good things you want to do, but don't rush. You have the rest of your life ahead of you! :oD
Welcome Home, Rachael! A massive step on your way to getting your life back. I hope you're beginning to settle back into home life a bit better.
Love from Rosie (Molly's friend),
xx
First time home after any prolonged hospital stay is always wobbly. When I first came after 4 months in hospital it was a shock. I couldn't get up off the chair and going the loo was impossible as I couldn't do stairs (my dad ran me to the local supermarket as I could use my wheelchair to get in there.)
but you will surprise yourself at how quick you do begin to do these things again. Your muscles will build up and one day you will run up the stairs and get to the top thinking how on earth did I get here so quick.
Just get plenty of rest you have time to adjust.
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