Going home on the first!


I  don't know how I will get there, whether by car or Shuttle, those are details to be worked out by othes, all I know is that I am getting out of here. Alive.

I want some real food; I want to make a smoothie. Hell. I'll even put some whey into it to add some protein. I went head to head with a nurse today about adding whey to my diet. I asked her what they were going to put it in, and she had no answer. Juice, I offered? Or perhapss the Glucerna? (like Ensure).  So I declined. She had me fill out a form saying why I declined. On the form it said that by not taking the whey, my protein levels would go down. I told her that was not true -- that my protein levels would stay the same. She changed it, but didn't like being questioned (or corrected). I suppose I could have put it in my yogurt, but I kind of like being contentious.

Damn, I'm glad I have (some of) my wits about me again.  Now I just have to work on getting stonger muscles.

Good Day, TTYl, and Be Well,

Comments

  1. AmiAugust 28, 2015 at 12:55:00 PM PDT

    That's great news! So glad to hear it. :)

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    1. WebsterAugust 28, 2015 at 5:22:00 PM PDT

      I can't wait to get home to se my pets, and to try on that very cute blue tye-died tee shirt!

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    2. AmiAugust 28, 2015 at 10:00:00 PM PDT

      Surprise! :)

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  2. Elephant's ChildAugust 28, 2015 at 2:25:00 PM PDT

    I am so glad to hear that you are going home. Woo hoo and happy dances.

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    1. WebsterAugust 28, 2015 at 5:27:00 PM PDT

      I have kitties who no doubt are mad at me and who will ignore me (will let you know), and one dog who will be very happy to see me. Hubs, of course has been visiting regularly, but also wants me home. I just want to go.

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  3. MuffieAugust 29, 2015 at 7:44:00 AM PDT

    That's so great that you'll be going home. What a long and tedious haul this has been for you. Please stay well and get your strength back! Will you require additional therapy once you're home again? I hope your next post is full of wonderful news!!

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2015 at 3:07:00 AM PDT

      If I do my exercises religiously, I might get back to be able to do a standing pivot transfer, but it's unlikely. But do them I will, with my caregiver on board to help.

      webster

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  4. Diane J StandifordAugust 30, 2015 at 11:16:00 AM PDT

    Oh shit,I forgot to call you. So glad you are being freed.

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  5. UnknownSeptember 5, 2015 at 7:57:00 PM PDT

    2nd try. I am so sorry you have had such a hellacious summer! I haven't been reading blogs myself

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  6. UnknownSeptember 5, 2015 at 7:58:00 PM PDT

    This summer. I will write more soon, let us know that you got home, enjoying real food and the love of your family and kittens!

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2015 at 3:10:00 AM PDT

      two comments - how nice! Got home 9/1.

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