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bluescribbler

(2,507 posts)
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:19 AM 15 hrs ago

I'm home!

I was discharged from the rehab facility yesterday. It felt so good to sleep in my own bed once again. I could not have found a better place to rehabilitate from my wounds. The building had 4 wings, two for long term care and two for short term care. Each wing has a capacity of ten patients, so I was lucky that they had a n open bed when I needed it. The staff was invariably professional and caring.

I still have a long way to go before I am healed, but for now am thankful to be able to get around with a walker. I am enrolled with VNA, so I can get the help I need to get back to a normal life.

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I'm home! (Original Post) bluescribbler 15 hrs ago OP
This is good news on the first day of Spring. Take good care of yourself Deuxcents 15 hrs ago #1
Sounds good. Nothing like just getting what you need when you need it! marble falls 15 hrs ago #2
Glad you got the care you needed. Now just try not to overdo it. ratchiweenie 15 hrs ago #3
Congratulations! 58Sunliner 15 hrs ago #4
Home is always best. Wishing you continued livetohike 15 hrs ago #5
Good news. Thanks for the plug for health care workers. They deserve it. twodogsbarking 15 hrs ago #6
Yayyyyyyy. Please take good care of yourself. niyad 15 hrs ago #7
Take good care of yourself! SheltieLover 15 hrs ago #8
Enjoy being home! Laurelin 14 hrs ago #9
Excellent news! yellow dahlia 14 hrs ago #10
Yay! blogslug 14 hrs ago #11
Glad you are recovering and are at home! 70sEraVet 14 hrs ago #12
Welcome home! Hope22 13 hrs ago #13
Wishing you the best on recovery Tree Lady 13 hrs ago #14
You are correct. bluescribbler 11 hrs ago #27
That's wonderful news Bluescribbler, JMCKUSICK 13 hrs ago #15
Hooray! 2naSalit 13 hrs ago #16
Great news. LoisB 13 hrs ago #17
That bed always feels great when you've been away from it, doesn't it? hamsterjill 13 hrs ago #18
Nice! Hope you are recovered enough to play your bass and maybe get out to enjoy the warm spell KPN 13 hrs ago #19
Yay! area51 13 hrs ago #20
Terrific news! mwmisses4289 13 hrs ago #21
Sorry I missed your previous threads MustLoveBeagles 13 hrs ago #22
It's good to hear you are home. pandr32 13 hrs ago #23
Great news! Dear_Prudence 12 hrs ago #24
Glad you're back home and on the road to full recovery!! Fla Dem 12 hrs ago #25
Good for you! Glad to hear it! CaptainTruth 12 hrs ago #26
Good news. murielm99 8 hrs ago #28
Best wishes for your recovery! raccoon 8 hrs ago #29
Sending a hug and strength democrank 7 hrs ago #30
Good news! TomSlick 6 hrs ago #31
Best of luck to you. Old Crank 6 hrs ago #32
Welcome home!! debsy 5 hrs ago #33
Great news, bluescibbler gademocrat7 4 hrs ago #34
I know that you're relieved, bluescribbler. There really is no place like home. ❤️🎉 littlemissmartypants 4 hrs ago #35
Good for you. Figarosmom 4 hrs ago #36

yellow dahlia

(5,751 posts)
10. Excellent news!
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 11:21 AM
14 hrs ago

You were fortunate to have a good rehab experience.

Wishing you continued good healing.

Tree Lady

(13,257 posts)
14. Wishing you the best on recovery
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:04 PM
13 hrs ago

I tripped over my golden retriever and fractured my hip and had surgery Feb 8. It’s a slow process back to life but we are moving there!

I found after the first few weeks the mental part was the hardest for me, learning to be patient so I can heal. They offered me rehab but my husband said he could take care of me and he did a great job including lots of flowers and teddy bears, lol. The only bad part of being at home is physical therapy appts here hard to get so I don’t start until April 2. I bet you had it in rehab.

I have mostly sore muscles if I walk too much or sit, I heard they either stretch, move or cut and repair the muscles so makes sense it takes lots of time to heal.

I walk outside with walker but around house use cane, walker and hiking sticks.

Happy healing!

bluescribbler

(2,507 posts)
27. You are correct.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 02:16 PM
11 hrs ago

I had both physical and occupational therapy while in rehab, and it made a world of difference. I can't tie my shoes yet, but I will get there.
Sending you healing thoughts.

hamsterjill

(17,542 posts)
18. That bed always feels great when you've been away from it, doesn't it?
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:19 PM
13 hrs ago

There's something about - the comfort and the safety!

Welcome home! Wishing you a full and speedy recovery from this point forward.

KPN

(17,344 posts)
19. Nice! Hope you are recovered enough to play your bass and maybe get out to enjoy the warm spell
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:23 PM
13 hrs ago

and sunshine. Oh, and by the way — Go Celtics!

pandr32

(14,217 posts)
23. It's good to hear you are home.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:49 PM
13 hrs ago

There's no place like home!
I hope you will continue to improve. Hugs to you.

Figarosmom

(11,707 posts)
36. Good for you.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 09:43 PM
4 hrs ago

Being home is the best thing ever. Even if it's coming home from something good it's always a sigh of relief crawling into one's own bed.

It takes hard work to rehab, good on you fir your achievements.

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