Challenges on Stauffer #4
Today was the one-week post-op surgical appointment. Wow, seven days ago at this time I had a fair amount of fear and panic coming home after the reverse shoulder surgery. Having had quite a few surgeries, I never take it for granted. They are all serious.
This last week would have been spent in a swing bed at our local hospital if not for hubby Dennis.
Bodily functions and aftercare are so taken for granted – until you can’t manage it on your own. Bless that man’s heart as he gets a cell phone call at his afternoon get together with buds and immediately comes home after getting a call from my cell home. A time ensues and then I hear “Hi Hon, I’m here” as he finds me sitting on the commode waiting for his help. Now that is what is called enduring love. Actually, there is a definition of a word that “does for others that which is not required, but done through ardent emotional attachment.” That word is “romantic.” Yup, that’s Dennis.
Today life just feels so good. My vitals at the checkup were good, the Foley catheter came out, and the self cathing is back on track and I hear Dennis coming in from his afternoon bud get-together. It’s time to think about us planning an evening meal.