Yesterday (Monday) was a big day, almost as big as surgery day. Larry was transferred from Cleveland Clinic proper to one of Cleveland Clinic’s associate hospitals with a Rehab Unit for those not ready to go home. It is one of two recommended by his surgeon.
A new phrase added to our family sayings is “Poking the bear”. His surgeon used the reference from childrens literature. You poke the bear once, no problem, you poke him twice, three, with little response. By the fourth time he will come after you. He was using this to tell Larry not to push himself to fast to get back on his feet or he would pay a penalty.
Scot and Laura came Sunday afternoon to be here Monday when Larry was transferred. It was a tremendous help to me to calm my nerves for the transition. I have a good hotel to stay at and daily shuttle to the hospital. So we are back to a routine.
Tomorrow (Wednesday) Larry begins 2/day PT and 1/day OT. He is ready to prove how quickly he can improve. Up until a couple of days ago, he did not have the strength to stand and support himself on his walker. Now the effects of 6 hours of surgery and the more complicated surgery than expected are behind him and it’s on to the challenge of recovery. And you all know Larry; he will put his all into the effort.
He’s hoping for a return home in 5-6 days but we will see how fast he can improve enough to get the physical therapy department to release him. I am helping every day with the exercises and learning all the moves. Haven’t even gotten to reading anything I brought “to fill my time.” Larry does that. Recovery is hard work!
Thanks for all your encouragement.
Judy
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