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Is Low Diastolic Blood Pressure common with Stage 3 or 4 CKD?
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Nov 10 10:13am | Replies (160)Comment receiving replies
@billchitwood, I am concerned for you and I am sorry to hear that the home health arrangement didn't workout for your husband. Do you know why he no longer qualifies? I would suggest that you learn what he "can" do for himself that does not require a home health nurse, and then make a genuine effort to not take on those things that he can and should be doing for himself. I can tell that you love him very much, and that you want to make his life as pleasant as possible, but at what cost to your own health.
Congratulations on your upcoming Cochlear Implants! I know that this has been on your mind and on your thoughts for a long time. I am happy for you. Will you/What kind of recovery will you need after this procedure?
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I do let him do as much as possible. He managed to tell them that he was absolutely fine, no pain, didn't need any help, etc. Stubborn as they come!
The cochlear Implant should take an hour or so - out patient. Just supposed to take it easy for a week or two in not lifting heavy stuff. Can't wash hair for a week. But pretty much life as normal. In two weeks they think the incision should be healed enough to have the CI activated - then appointment to get everything working well. And learning lessons on my end.
Thank you, and everyone, for good thoughts.