Surgery day plus 5
My first full day at home. It has been delightful but also challenging. Last night I had a bit of a panic attack. I was sleeping in the bedroom while Bec and Esther were out in the living room watching a video. I awoke and found I could not get out of bed by myself (or so I thought). I tried calling them but the bedroom door was partially shut and the movie was quite loud so no-one heard my call. I tried whistling but my normally loud whistle came out as a hiss. It took a little while before they came and in the mean time I was a bit panicky.
It will definitely take a bit to get used to being home and settling into any sort of a routine.
It has been great (and reassuring) to have Esther home for these two days. She left this morning. I think both Bec and I will miss her.
Here’s my heart pillow signed by my caregivers at RCH.
