I literally couldn’t change the big thick pad I had to tape onto the wound where the chest tube had been - it was like a lawn sprinkler just gushing. And it was awkward to even reach. So I had to have someone come change that and monitor it for infection. I told the head nurse and case manager I’d be glad to just stay in the hospital if they couldn’t get an ok for me to have some home health. They got the ok. They came every morning, changed my bandage and took vitals. Told me to use the breathing exercise toy and left 🙂