And I look well put together today! Well, at least from the top up... I still have my pajama pants on. Nice sweater, tiny earrings, clean hair. Sometimes looking good makes you fell good =)
On top of feeling good today, my home care visits have been reduced to once every two weeks. This morning my nurse said I am really independent, which is evident by doing my own dressing changes everyday. Being independent and taking some control of your medical situation is important. From what I have heard, there are many patients who do not want to learn to do things, like dressing changes or PICC line stuff, for themselves. Being able to do something for myself helps me gain a sense of control, which is so important because I can do very much on my own right now. As a result, I feel empowered and am more likely to advocate for my self. I can call at any time, day or night, if things go wrong or if I am concerns with my pin sites. So although I see my nurse less, I still have that safety net in case things go wrong. To sum it all up, I have an established routine and am feeling comfortable with the current situation. =)
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