Today was a VERY good day!!! I had the strength and confidence to get out of my recliner using my hands/arms to lift up/out; then use the walker (if in reach) to pull my self up and walk to the bathroom room unassisted. I am still wearing a diaper but I am able to make it to the bathroom in time.
The biggest issue for me and my husband has been my urinary incontinence. The pain medication causes this, so I have cut my Hydrocodone in half to 5 mg. My husband has been getting up during the night every 2 hrs to help me to the BR. It's like having a newborn in diapers!! He has Parkinson's and is so stiff, he is having trouble taking my diaper off and on. Tonight will be my first night getting up by myself, so he can start getting sleep. This has really stressed my marriage.
My twin sister leaves in the morning at 8am. She has been here since the 13th taking care of us both basically: Cooking, cleaning, taking me to the BR during the day.
I will miss her terribly .