Seems like I've spent the last couple of days in the lift chair in my house. My butt is sore and my energy level is low. My wife is home and that's a positive. I've had a cankor (spelling???) sore in my mouth and realize that any additional health issues is something that makes life just that much more difficult. I've been moody and bored. My sons will be here this weekend and I'll make an effort to go shopping just to get out of the house.I've been using a lift strap to help me lift my foot onto my bed at night (works great)and a little weight loss has made getting up from the bed easier in the morning. I know I'll eventually need a patient lift. They can be delivered in 3 business days so I'm not rushed although if I knew exactly what I wanted, I'd get it tomorrow.
What's unusual for me is that I don't drive and need someone else to drive my mobility van. Takes a little advance planning since my two primary drivers, my wife and friend, have both been in the hospital this last month. Had to recruit others which hasn't been too difficult.
I needed to do a little venting. It takes so much time to simply walk from one location in the house to another with my walker. I'm very careful because I feel like an accident waiting to happen ( a fall). I try not to think about the effort I must make every day and sometimes just sitting in the lift chair seems like the best option. I know that's not true and I need to get more involved in my life.
Generally speaking...I'm OK.
KJMarsala