04-22-2010, 02:22 AM
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I don't think I have your number so it would be great if you'd pm it to me, I really appreciate it.
Actually I was talking to a friend who had his done a year ago with Alter and if I need help with he has offered to help.
One of the reasons I wanted to stay close is I do have a huge support system... and I am getting things in place. I know a couple of nurses/ex nurses and i'm hopin to talk to them in the next few days to see if they can help if needed.
My room mate can help with some stuff but umm not the shower stuff.
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Originally Posted by Thinker
Heh... Well, I don't recall having that trouble; but it's probably a good idea to get some wet wipes to have on hand. Those will certainly help with the cleaning process without having to work *quite* as hard.
I also wore big fleece sweatpants that pulled right up and right down. Easy stuff like that.
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Thanks just bought a couple more knit pants. Plan to make sure any ironing is done and will put the clothes i want to use in easy accessible places.
Fortunately or unfortunately I"ve had 5 spine surgeries so I actually do know how to figure things out. I could put my slippers on just a few days after my first lower lumbar fusion. Fortunately i'm flexible and could sit and lift my leg up to my hand.
I have two of those grabbers also but thanks for mentioning them so I can make sure they are accessible.
When placing stuff out in preparation ... i put my arms against the sides of my ribs and just bend from the elbows. If I can't reach it then I don't place it there.
I assume i'll be able to bend down though and get stuff ... just lower my self to that level?
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