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bluescribbler

(2,552 posts)
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 10:19 AM Mar 2026

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 Mar 2026 OP
This is good news on the first day of Spring. Take good care of yourself Deuxcents Mar 2026 #1
Sounds good. Nothing like just getting what you need when you need it! marble falls Mar 2026 #2
Glad you got the care you needed. Now just try not to overdo it. ratchiweenie Mar 2026 #3
Congratulations! 58Sunliner Mar 2026 #4
Home is always best. Wishing you continued livetohike Mar 2026 #5
Good news. Thanks for the plug for health care workers. They deserve it. twodogsbarking Mar 2026 #6
Yayyyyyyy. Please take good care of yourself. niyad Mar 2026 #7
Take good care of yourself! SheltieLover Mar 2026 #8
Enjoy being home! Laurelin Mar 2026 #9
Excellent news! yellow dahlia Mar 2026 #10
Yay! blogslug Mar 2026 #11
Glad you are recovering and are at home! 70sEraVet Mar 2026 #12
Welcome home! Hope22 Mar 2026 #13
Wishing you the best on recovery Tree Lady Mar 2026 #14
You are correct. bluescribbler Mar 2026 #27
That's wonderful news Bluescribbler, JMCKUSICK Mar 2026 #15
Hooray! 2naSalit Mar 2026 #16
Great news. LoisB Mar 2026 #17
That bed always feels great when you've been away from it, doesn't it? hamsterjill Mar 2026 #18
Nice! Hope you are recovered enough to play your bass and maybe get out to enjoy the warm spell KPN Mar 2026 #19
Yay! area51 Mar 2026 #20
Terrific news! mwmisses4289 Mar 2026 #21
Sorry I missed your previous threads MustLoveBeagles Mar 2026 #22
It's good to hear you are home. pandr32 Mar 2026 #23
Great news! Dear_Prudence Mar 2026 #24
Glad you're back home and on the road to full recovery!! Fla Dem Mar 2026 #25
Good for you! Glad to hear it! CaptainTruth Mar 2026 #26
Good news. murielm99 Mar 2026 #28
Best wishes for your recovery! raccoon Mar 2026 #29
Sending a hug and strength democrank Mar 2026 #30
Good news! TomSlick Mar 2026 #31
Best of luck to you. Old Crank Mar 2026 #32
Welcome home!! debsy Mar 2026 #33
Great news, bluescibbler gademocrat7 Mar 2026 #34
I know that you're relieved, bluescribbler. There really is no place like home. ❤️🎉 littlemissmartypants Mar 2026 #35
Good for you. Figarosmom Mar 2026 #36
So happy for you. Dunc Mar 2026 #37
Wonderful Report! Roy Rolling Mar 2026 #38
Congrats! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Mar 2026 #39

yellow dahlia

(7,005 posts)
10. Excellent news!
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 11:21 AM
Mar 2026

You were fortunate to have a good rehab experience.

Wishing you continued good healing.

Tree Lady

(13,462 posts)
14. Wishing you the best on recovery
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:04 PM
Mar 2026

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

(2,552 posts)
27. You are correct.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 02:16 PM
Mar 2026

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

(18,039 posts)
18. That bed always feels great when you've been away from it, doesn't it?
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:19 PM
Mar 2026

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

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

KPN

(17,623 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
Mar 2026

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

pandr32

(14,307 posts)
23. It's good to hear you are home.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 12:49 PM
Mar 2026

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

Figarosmom

(15,108 posts)
36. Good for you.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 09:43 PM
Mar 2026

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.

Roy Rolling

(7,761 posts)
38. Wonderful Report!
Sat Mar 21, 2026, 08:51 AM
Mar 2026

That injury sounds horrible! Glad you’re home, a month in the hospital can be a challenge itself.

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