Historically I’ve had (mental) health pros making decisions that suit them but we’re not at all right for me. No more. It should be what’s best for me, not what suits them. I matter. I deserve better.
Luckily I’ve got my s/dau in my corner now. She’s adamant, quite rightly,that a suitable care package is in place before that happens.
Unfortunately, with covid precautions, there’s almost no help offered after surgeries. Last October my grandmother in law had a hip replacement and they sent her home with a follow up a week or so later and zero plan for nursing care. They just expected family to stay with her 24/7. Luckily I was available, because literally everyone else had to work. And she was in some serious pain and barely able to get around. I had absolutely no business being her caregiver. But they wouldn’t let her stay at the hospital after 2 days and the only rehab facility available had an active covid outbreak.
And that was when things were generally getting better. ■■■■ is ■■■■■■■ terrifying out there right now.
You are a great fellow and you deserve to be treated with respect and to receive the best care available, or better.
I should have my wisdom teeth removed but I’m too afraid to go see a dentist. You are very brave, the hip replacement surgery hasn’t quenched your sense of humor.