The Weekend: My brother Glenn, his wife Judy and daughter Kristi came down from MN to see me here in Omaha. It was good to spend some hours together. They stayed in my apartment since I, of course, am in the Skilled Nursing Care Center. with my broken leg and broken wrist.
Monday: I had an appointment with one of my orthopedic doctors. I had X-rays and am on the mend. My leg was (still is) really swollen so I had a Doppler test to make sure I did not have a blood clot and everything was ok. My Doctor would not give me any response about when I can move out of the skilled nursing center.
Today: I am making good progress in Physical Therapy (PT) and in Occupational Therapy(OT). Yesterday the Doctor said I had to be able to walk 50 feet using the walker. Today I walked 50 feet. Of course the second time I walked I could only walk 25 feet because I was so tired. My problem is that my GOOD side is hurting so much, right upper arm, right hip, etc. Being able to use only my right side for everything is putting extra stress on that side and my muscles are rebelling. Today I was also given a foot "hook" so I can get my own bad, pinned leg into bed and not have to ask for help. I will not do it without someone being present but at least they can see me do it myself!
The key here is that the OT and PT departments have to make THEIR recommendations to the Doctors if I can live independently or not so it is those people I need to "Impress"!!
Today's Positives:
1. I now have a "foot hook" to help me get my bad leg into bed.
2. I walked the required 50 feet distance today for the first time.
3. My friend Nancy Stauffer helped me find an apartment in a Senior Residence housing area and Monday or Tuesday the Occupational Therapist will go with me over to the apartment to check it out and see what I would need to help me live there safely. It has no stairs, walk in shower, etc because it is built for seniors.
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I just wanted to catch you up a bit on what's going on with me. Another time I will add more photos.
Glad to hear how you are progressing, girlfriend! I am praying with you for continued strength and healing. Hope the apt works out well.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are doing so well, Carolyn. I wonder if the apt. is on 72nd St. There is one for seniors there. Nita from club lives there.
ReplyDeleteWill get to see you soon as I can. I was going to get there today but had to get my hubby in to Dr. as I suspected Shingles. Yup! Now I have to take care of him. (You know men patients) So, I will be there when I can.
Blessings on healing. Lois