Monday I was worried that these quad muscles weren’t getting stronger fast enough. Four additional days have made a huge difference! This morning in PT I was doing the straight leg raises, still using the belt for assistance lifting and lowering my leg. Arvin (PT) asked if I had tried the leg raises without the belt. OMG. I was soooo surprised that I could do 10 leg raises just using that quad muscle!
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AND I started practicing with a cane. The cane is my operated leg’s “best friend.” They work together stepping forward. Then the left leg “swings through.” I was hesitant to put weight on that right leg, but practice will make perfect. I get to practice when someone is here with me. Otherwise, I still use the walker. We’re gearing up for the stairs next week.
Have enjoyed hanging out with my mom this week. Couldn’t have managed at home without the personal help from family.
Time for pain meds, lunch, and the CPM machine.
“Spirit has fifty times the strength and staying power of brawn and muscle.” – Mark Twain
That's awesome, mom! I'm so proud of you for striving so hard to make progress. You are doing beautifully & we can't wait to hang out & play when we come after Christmas!! Betsy will dress you up like a princess! :)
ReplyDeleteIt won't be long! I would love to be dressed as a princess. Have to be sure I have fun clothes in Grandma's dress-up box.
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