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[bleedingangel84]

My grandmother is awake now. She's still dealing with a lot of pain. They wanted to try to get her up and walking on her feet today, but she was hurting really badly. The physical therapist, from what I was told, was aggravated at her not being able to walk. I can understand being frustrated with a situation, but for fuck's sake, do not take it out on your patient. Her hip has been broken for three damn weeks because the doctor was unthinking enough not to order an x-ray. This situation is not her fault, and is certainly nothing she wanted to have happpen.

They got her out of bed and into a chair next to her bed for an hour this morning, which I think is a good thing. Maybe that's naive, but I'm holding on to the positive in this as hard as I can. I don't care if it makes me seem stupid or in denial, or whatever else they might think. Anyway, that's all the news I have.

As for me, I feel sort of emotionally wiped out. I wish I could flip a switch and make her walk without pain. I wish I could flip a switch and make her well again, period. I know these things take time, and I'm not giving up on hoping for a full and complete return to health. I want her back home safe and well so much.

Life is upside down right now, and all I can do is pray that it rights itself soon.

All of this makes me think of my daddy. I really miss him right now, and I wish he were here.

Comments

[my_thestral]

You know, healing process is there for a reason - as aggravating as it can be, it's something that makes the body strengthen itself and define its limits - and it also makes us appreciate our health more when we have it back. Our bodies are pretty damn awesome and I'm sure your grandma will be fine - and for no reason let the physical therapist walk over you: if it wasn't for people like your grandma, he would be out of job! He's there for her and though I'm not the one supporting the ranting patients who demand impossible, everyone demands respect!
Good luck to grandma - why would you be naive hoping she'll be better? The surgery was a success, she will be better - but no one can make her young again and I'm sure she knows that! Hug her and tell her you care and that should speed up any healing process in front of her. ;)

[bleedingangel84.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for the support. I just tend to feel like I'm naive for believing she will be better because a lot of people around me are hoping she will be better, but they seem to not quite believe it will happen. I don't know, maybe I'm reading too much into things, but that's how it seems to me. But, my grandmother is one tough lady. If anyone will make a full recovery, it will be her.

[enchanted-jae.livejournal.com]

While I agree that it's best to get your grandmother up and walking as soon as possible, considering her age and the nature of her injury, it would be unwise to push her. Time enough tomorrow to get her up and moving.

[bleedingangel84.livejournal.com]

They got her taking a few small steps yesterday...I think it was yesterday or the day before that. Time is kind of running together, so it's hard to keep track. Thank you so much for the support, Jae. I really am grateful for it. <3