I just found this website! I have been the taking care of my wife since January 2009. She was injuried during a 30 minute hernia operation. The doctor cut her bladder and the tube from her left kidney to the bladder. Then he tried to repair the damage without any assistance. It required 4 major bladder surgeries and replanting the tube from her kidney.to repair the damage. D...
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I just found this website! I have been the taking care of my wife since January 2009. She was injuried during a 30 minute hernia operation. The doctor cut her bladder and the tube from her left kidney to the bladder. Then he tried to repair the damage without any assistance. It required 4 major bladder surgeries and replanting the tube from her kidney.to repair the damage. During this period I have been her caregiver. She continues to have a wide variety of health problems.
We were very active in local community events and the Amwerican Legion prior to this medical injury.. Since the injury,we have been unable to leave our home, except to go to a doctor appointment or an emergency room for treatment. or a hospital in Dallas for more surgery. Our friends have stopped visiting.. Our kids liive in Dallas and Tucson/ It is not easy for them to visit. Our family members visit when they can. But, not often. So we have become isolated with little opportunity to leave our house.
We live on a farm 5 miles outside the nearest town of 1850 population. I do not know what, if anything is available for elderly caregivers in the county. .
I am looking for some caregiver support and respite. My wife doesn't say so. But, I am sure she needs a break from me.
So, if anyone can give me a little advise or support. I would apprecite it!