Monday, November 15, 2010
Safer
As a result of my home healthcare evaluation on Saturday, I purchased a cane and a stool for my bath today. They both make me feel a lot safer. The therapist also gave me some leg-strengthening exercises to do a couple of times a day. She'll be coming back on Wednesday for follow-up and then I think that's it as far as she goes. Today I went to the office of the physical therapist I met in the hospital, and she gave me a surprising number of exercises to strengthen my dead arm which I really didn't think was possible. I'll see her again in 3 weeks. All in all a productive exercise. No negative side effects from the radiation yet.
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Taking a shower sitting on the bath stool was SO much easier. Along with the cane, it's taken care of most of my fears around my wobbliness.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. It's exactly what I experienced after bypass surgery! Little things can mean a lot! It gets better!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're feeling steadier. I am pleased your therapist gave you so many exercises -- there are TONS of little muscles in the forearm and hand, and it sounds like you're strengthening them all! :) Sending much love!
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