Rain is my new enemy (6/19/22)

Got caught in the rain today and was really enjoying it since it’s been so hot here until I remembered I can’t get my catheter wet. The risk is that if it gets wet, bacteria can form and it is connected directly to my heart which can cause sepsis. So I went to the ER and they cleaned it up for me and applied a new dressing.

These are the minor life adjustments that I need to get used to.

And for those wondering, it’s too risky to take a shower so I use wash clothes and hot sink water. If only I knew I would be taking my last normal shower 2 weeks ago.

I miss taking a hot shower. It’s the little things like this that you don’t appreciate until they’re gone.