Thursday, July 10, 2008
Yesterday was the big five week doctor's appointment. I was eager, excited and a touch nervous. It went well even though I did not actually see the surgeon, only his PA. She is a nice person and knows her stuff. I bent my leg to 90 degrees, got new steri-strips, a new 'low profile' brace, and got the the all important go ahead to dump the crutches!!! You can only imagine how psyched I was...right up until my appointment with the PT today. OH YEAH!! Loads of new and more intense work for that leg and the rest of my body. It was Great...as I am now learning to walk. Clearly, I feel much closer to my sweetie pies - Jacob and Gabe - we have TONS in common now!! I can now walk with ONE CRUTCH... WHOOHOO!!!
So, I have the Phase TWO rehab program for the next six weeks. This allows me to walk, walk, walk some more, probably bike, do more weights and strengthening on that leg, do balance once I get more stable on that leg...did I say WALK more!! The doc does not allow running until after the third month post op - so that is not until early September. Clearly, a spooky run road race might be pushing things a bit! We shall see how that goes.
For those of you who would like to keep up on my little guy Findlay, here are some week 3 pictures. He is going to have to be ok with mommy just walking him for the first month or so. I guess he won't care as long as we snuggle and hang out in between. Keep the prayers coming as it is clear that Phase Two Rehab will be significantly more grueling. 
3 Comments:
Gabe and I would walk with you if we lived closer! We will be praying for you as you begin your next phase of PT. Great pics of Findlay.
The little pup is SOOOO cute. Just want to cuddle up with him. Good luck with this new phase of recovery!
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