The day started off pretty well. Jeeves 1 started the morning regime as normal - still painfully slow, but we are getting there. Thank God for the gantry hoist ( a contraption that is designed to fit over the bed and make hoisting so much easier ) . Door buzzer goes and Jeeves 2 arrives for work. Jeeves 1 does not like his routine disturbed, and likes to assume full control without any help from anyone !!!
I am ratty and tell no 1 that we will get the whole thing done in double the time.... Sulk, sulk, sulk !!!! But I now feel less than F@£ck all, as it is not about the carers, it is about my gaining the best normality into my life.
Jeeves 2 proves more than his weight in gold and helps me with the ever mounting paperwork. Applications for various concessions etc etc God the Brits like posting, and printing. One of the tasks was to get the doctors stamp in order to register for cheaper cabs ! Loving this 'discount for cripples thing ' Jeeves 2 accompanies me to the registered doctor. Yes, they will stamp it, but at a cost of £20.
Jeeves 2 throws his toys, and in true Filipino style attacks the lady behind the counter - informs her that he has done hundreds of them before, never to be charged ! And their attitude was because he was not British, discrimination, etc etc etc
Blonde, behind the counter takes pity on us....' Is there anything you noeed to see a doctor about ?' No I reply. YES says the Filipino ......and I look at him glaring at me with his upside down eye-brows. His supra-pubic site needs attention ! And it is URGENT !!! I am now dumb-founded. 'Wait a seccy' says the blond and disappears through the doors behind her.......we wait, and a few seccies later she re-appears, asks for the form and books an appointment for an hour later - doctor will see you and will sign the form once your appointment is over - no charge needed ! We leave to goo back home for coffee. En-route I ask him how he knew what he did to get that right. His answer was ' Kew neeeeed ta knoooow haw to fuck da sisttteeem ' - best Jeeves 2 I have ever had - go to the appointment and he just took over, anti biotic cream, special foot protectors to avoid pressure sores, you name it !
I now have Jeeves 2 on all the paperwork - Jeeves 1 still sulking !!!
I, on the other hand am seeing various small changes which might or might not be applicable to my long slow recovery. One of the side effects of spinal cord injury is the inability to sweat. I am now detecting a BO nose !!!, I also became poly-thermic, which means that my body would take on the temperature of the surrounds - ie have to look at what people are wearing and dress accordingly - I just don't feel the heat or the cold. Well, last night I needed to ask Jeeves for a duvet as I felt cold !!! Hugh step in my mind !
Had an email from my Physio at Stanmore today as she had had an email from the local authorities asking if there was enough room in my flat for my standing frame and my FES bike. Hugh step forward as I feel as though my body is freezing up. Standing in a frame is paramount towards regaining balance, and the bike is a therapy based on electrical impulses pulsating through my left leg. OT from Stanmore also emailed me for an update on a special backrest that I am waiting for from wheelchair services. As soon as it arrives, it is back to Stanmore for a professional tweek. Neuro Physio starts on Monday, so really cannot complain about after care - I had started to believe that once rehab had finished, that was it ! Gladly I was wrong !
Latter part of the day was spent home organising, a little early, but my folks are coming for Xmas. Last year they spent beside my hospital bed wondering if I would be a mop ( paralised from head down ) for life. This year I vowed to sit around a Christmas feast with them. Might only have half a bod to share, but what the heck, am able to feed myself and have half the better half to share. Ordered a sofa bed for the lounge which should work, but it is gonna be tight !!!! Who cares, we will have a ball.
It is too easy to become a recluse and hide behind one's laptop, iPad or desktop. I , take heed of Chrissies word, who continually reminded me of these traits of these facts. So, tomorrow I will be out on the streets looking for an outfit for Saturday. Also going to have diner with Jacs tomorrow band have arrangements for Sunday.
So, people , will catch up on Sunday.
Love ya - and remember - life is fragile .
Love ya
G
Xxxxx
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