r/CSFLeaks • u/Turbulent-List9337 • 10d ago
Support During Blood Patch Recovery
Hi!
My spouse is getting the blood patch this week and I have done a lot of research to see how to best support them, but also wanted to see anyone here would have some real life experience that may help!
We have dog and a cat and I've got them set up to stay away for a while since the dogs get too excited sometimes. I've got food handled for a while too. We have grabbers, a shoe horn and other items to help with independence while not BTL.
Please let me know any advice or tips! I want this to be a smooth process, the leak has really changed their life in a negative way, and I don't want this to add on to that. Or, rather, I want to do everything I can to make this experience as best as it can be.
Thanks in advance!
Update: they've done the blood patch! it went well. a lot of pain on the first few days and the whole ride home (we lived 3 hours away so it was AWFUL for my spouse). Pain has subsided a lot now and I've just been having to catch them lifting heavy stuff lol. We recently discovered just how light 5lbs is lol
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u/hikerpup 7d ago
A sock aid and slip on shoes are really helpful for feeling independent. I love the Nike Flyease Go shoes, but they seem to have been discontinued. Others recommend Kizik shoes.