YT, I hope that you are feeling stronger today. You said that you were going to attempt to take a shower. You should try to borrow a “bath” bench so that you can sit while you shower. It decreases your chances of becoming dizzy and falling. If you need to purchase one, they are relatively inexpensive. If you use a bench, you will also be more comfortable using a hand held shower head. They are easy to install (even I can do it, so it has to be easy) and very inexpensive. Then, you can sit and shower and rinse off. You should also have someone in the bathroom with you while you are showering…….just in case. Perhaps there is an agency where you are that can send a male orderly or health care aid to stand by. I suppose that your wife could assist you, but that depends on your size and her size. The last thing that you need is for her to be injured trying to prevent you from falling. I don’t mean to sound “preachy” but as an old nurse, I just want you be safe. If you can’t shower safely, don’t shower at all.
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