Colleen: progress and Plink

[mdlbear]

When I went in to see Colleen this morning (and bring her some clean laundry) she was getting ready to head off to the torture chamber gym; she was just finishing up when I came by on my way to my walk. I saw her stand up. Twice. It's true that she had someone behind her to push her butt up, and someone in front to lift and to steady her still-nearly-useless left foot. But she did get to a full stand, and the PTs said she was up to about 50% of the strength she needs.

Just to review, she was 35% yesterday, and 15% the day before that. So, good progress. I sang Wheelin', and she wheeled herself back to her room. Had a nice talk in the lobby with an aspiring country songwriter named Karen.

A little while ago I went in with Plink and sang "Gentle Arms of Eden", Riverheart, I Am the Walrus, and Desolation Row while waiting for the YD to cook dinner.

Comments

[obsessivewoman.livejournal.com]

Awesome news!

It was the same for me... I wasn't showing much improvement in walking (with the walker, etc...) until my body was ready. I started to walk with a cane only a week or so ago and my surgery was mid-October. I'm so glad that she's seeing progress. A little worried about her left foot, but then again, I still have partial numbness in both thighs and my right foot so I know the trauma takes a while to heal.

Are the PTs getting more supportive?

[mdlbear]

They seem to be, though it's a different crew on Saturdays. I'll get a little more information next week.

[patoadam]

It was great to see you in meatspace and hear face-to-face how Colleen is doing.

I'm not sure what to say. On the one hand, I don't want to make light of an unexpected problem that is taking a while to resolve itself. On the other hand, the progress Colleen is making is very encouraging, so I don't want to sound pessimistic.

Thanks for the updates on LJ. I always read them, even though I rarely comment.

[acelightning.livejournal.com]

It's really encouraging to hear how rapidly Colleen is making progress.

[dejla.livejournal.com]

Great to hear! At this rate, she'll be home soon!

[mdlbear]

Yes, it was good seeing you, too.

My mood is all over the place these days; only to be expected, I suppose.

You're welcome.