Today was Larry's first big PT and OT day. He did very well.....you know Larry....he's there to do more than necessary and as usual he charmed them all. He seems to be getting stronger now. The therapist put him thru the usual PT moves but now 30 reps each. Of course, he did 31. After seeing him morning and afternoon, she has him pegged. He told a couple of jokes and while waiting for transportation back to the room, one of the lady patients said tell us some more in case I am not here tomorrow when you are.
He is sleeping soundly right now. My head nodded a couple of times while catching up on my emails. We solved a couple of problems today having to do with computer related renewals. We did not anticipate being here this long……optimistic souls that we are. So we have lots of good check marks for the day.
Larry's lack of strength is the main factor in getting out of rehab and loss of flexibility from his back surgery. Since the surgeon did so much rebuilding in the hip, the new bone has to heal solidly. So we may very well be trapped in the house this winter as much as we were with his back surgery. It will be so nice to get home we won't mind. It's hard to remember that you are almost 72; you think you will spring back as you have always done. And he will be back; it just takes longer.
Oh yes, I am doing all this computer work from Larry's room. It took some persistence to get on the Cleveland Clinic wireless here at Lakewood, but it works. It’s so nice to be able to communicate with family and friends easily.
Over and out.
Judy
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