Caregivers and Stress
The latest update with mom:
She went back into the hospital on Tuesday last week with a MRSA infection on the toe that was amputated.
She was in more pain than before.
While in isolation this week and fighting off the infection. She decided to have the surgeon take the entire foot about 1/3 of the way down from the knee. This way she has a better chance of wearing a prosthetic after.
Will the foot amputation work and she will be on the mend and pain free? Can't say. Don't really know. she also has the other foot to deal with in the near future. She may end up amputating that one as well.
In the meantime, I need to think about making the house accessible for her to get around in. Things such as wheel chair ramp; stair lift for the internal of the house; or possibly turning the basement into a 'studio' type living area for her.
I'm numb to be honest. I'm also overwhelmed. But I must do what needs to be done for her.
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