Not such a good day today. DN called to change my husband’s catheter, no idea about the visit. My husband went into panic mode as he experiences a lot of pain whenever his catheter is removed and a new one put in place. He has been going through this for14 months and it never gets easier for him. Then he had a physio therapy session.at home. He tried so hard to stand using the rotunda, the pain he was having was more than evident. He is trying so hard to stand up again but his MSCC just won’t let him. He finished course of antibiotics for the sores/possible cellulitis in his legs today. He is being so brave and determined to beat the prostate cancer and all the health problems it has caused him. I find it so difficult to watch his struggle and to see him in pain. I fainted when he was having stitches from hip surgery removed and the nurse, for reasons only known to her, refused to give him any anaesthetic. I pray for him to be free from pain, to sit at the table for dinner and to come with me for a walk with our dog, just one more time xx
Hello Teatowel
Thank you for the update - first off I would say make sure you look after yourself, give yourself a break when you can and try and do some "Me" things for yourself.
The catheter change is an interesting one - I have had 5/6 changes when I had an indwelling catheter - the first time it was put in it was by a junior doctor who had no idea and yes - it hurt as it was forced. After that it was a mental thing knowing the first time it hurt when it was put in. I told the nurse about this on my first change and we started chatting about her family - she then said "all done". I never felt a thing. Try and change the subject on his next change.
As for a "walk" with the dog - have you considered a wheelchair? Where we live you can buy or rent manual or electric ones by the week or month - and if you had someone else to come with you he would be easier to manage - husband/wheelchair/dog. There is also a charity near us that lend wheelchairs out.
As you say - husband is doing his best and with your support he is better than he has been - stick with us - we are here for you.
Kind regards - Brian.
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