Good evening everyone. So I'm getting antsy to come home to see if I can do this and even more today I felt it. This morning I did some stairs and walking with Cali. Then in OT we talked about how I can do laundry at home from a wheelchair level. We are starting to cover some things that seem elementary to me and I have the problem solving skills to figure them out so I'm starting to get a little frustrated.
This afternoon I went with a group to play pool and shuffleboard. I only got to do the pool because of the time and it wasn't bad. I had to play from a wheelchair level and didn't do too bad.
I didn't get to do my last PT because my dumb ass said something to the doctor about icing my ankle because it was swollen. Now I have to get an ultrasound on my leg and I can't do PT until that's done. If they are going to do that then I might as well go home. I don't want to sit around another day and not do anything.
I'm going to call Baxter Ford tomorrow and my dad is going to see if Ford in NP has a van that I can afford the payment on if I trade in my car. If so, voc rehab would pay for the conversion. They really want me to have a van so I can use the wheels that would help me move better. They weigh about 40 lbs a piece and there isn't any way I can take apart my wheelchair and get those wheels into my car.
So some things are coming together and some need to still be worked out. But every day I'm feeling a little bit better about coming home but am still really apprehensive about being able to do it when it's all said and done. I'm going to need more than luck with this whole deal. :)
Monday, December 6, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Day 15 of Rehab
Good afternoon everyone and GBR!!! Yesterday was a good day because I got to go to Hy-Vee with my therapist to work out some of my fears with shopping on my own. I had to break down my wheelchair when we left Madonna and then we drove to the store. When we got there I had to put it back together and wheel up to the store. Tabitha said it took a little less than five minutes to put it back together which is good and gives me a good idea how long it's going to take me when I get out on my own. Then when we got back I had to put it back together and wheel back into Madonna which isn't easy because there is a little bit of an incline coming into the building.
We also worked on walking stairs again and strengthing exercises I can do for my legs. I need to get some hand weights for my arm exercises when I go home. I'm up to 4 lb weights but want to be able to do more than that.
So next week seems to be jam packed and I can't wait to share with you what I'm doing. I have an idea of a couple of things but I'm not completely sure so you'll know not long after I do what's going on!!!
Well I need to get back to the Duke game.... it's a nail biter!!
We also worked on walking stairs again and strengthing exercises I can do for my legs. I need to get some hand weights for my arm exercises when I go home. I'm up to 4 lb weights but want to be able to do more than that.
So next week seems to be jam packed and I can't wait to share with you what I'm doing. I have an idea of a couple of things but I'm not completely sure so you'll know not long after I do what's going on!!!
Well I need to get back to the Duke game.... it's a nail biter!!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Day 14 of Rehab
Good Evening everyone! Today seemed to be another full day. Although it seems to be a little blurry to me! I spoke with voc rehab about getting help with the changes that need to be made to my car. When I get back home they will come and talk to me.
I met with the wheelchair guy and I'm going to go with the chair I've been in. It will be made of aluminium instead of titanium so there will be a couple of lbs of difference. They are also going to request the assisted wheels. I can't remember the actual name of them but they are battery powered and I just have to use a little of my own power to get them to move. They are amazing but they are 40 lbs a piece so I cannot use them on my own until I get a wheelchair van.
I have included a picture of the AFO's for my feet that Cali wants me to use when I walk. They are ugly and hard to put on so we'll see how much I wear them. LOL
I got my apartment!! So now I need to figure out when I can pack and when I can move! This could be interesting.
I met with the wheelchair guy and I'm going to go with the chair I've been in. It will be made of aluminium instead of titanium so there will be a couple of lbs of difference. They are also going to request the assisted wheels. I can't remember the actual name of them but they are battery powered and I just have to use a little of my own power to get them to move. They are amazing but they are 40 lbs a piece so I cannot use them on my own until I get a wheelchair van.
I have included a picture of the AFO's for my feet that Cali wants me to use when I walk. They are ugly and hard to put on so we'll see how much I wear them. LOL
I got my apartment!! So now I need to figure out when I can pack and when I can move! This could be interesting.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Day 13 of Rehab
Good almost evening everyone! Today was a pretty exciting day. I had my driving exam this morning. Let me tell you I felt 15 again and in drivers ed with Mr. Spaulding sitting next to me in the car. I was going to attempt to drive with both feet but the fact I had to move my legs with my arms to get them to the pedal was not a good sign. We decided to forgo that option and went straight to the hand controls. I did very well (as I knew I would)! She said I caught on very quickly. I drove for about an hour and went all over Lincoln including downtown. I'm confident that I can drive this way. Voc Rehab will call me tomorrow and I'm hoping they will spring for the cost of the hand controls since I don't have it. I wish a mini van would fall into my lap and I could get voc rehab to pay for the conversion. But this isn't a perfect world and perfect things don't happen to me! LOL
Like I said earlier I am here for another week. I think it will only be a positive thing that I put in another week of work. Plus I can't go back to my apartment so this will give me more time to get together movers and packers. I would like to think I could get the packing done myself but no that is not possible! Well I need to get ready for din din!
p.s. I forgot to mention that Max and Madonna angel dog came and visited me today. He was part golden and part lab. He reminded me of my friend Betty's golden. He was very well behaved and did quite a few tricks. His owner volunteers to bring him in every week. It was fun to meet him. You wouldn't believe the amount of dogs that come through here. They all seem very well behaved. There isn't any barking keeping me up at night!! LOL
Like I said earlier I am here for another week. I think it will only be a positive thing that I put in another week of work. Plus I can't go back to my apartment so this will give me more time to get together movers and packers. I would like to think I could get the packing done myself but no that is not possible! Well I need to get ready for din din!
p.s. I forgot to mention that Max and Madonna angel dog came and visited me today. He was part golden and part lab. He reminded me of my friend Betty's golden. He was very well behaved and did quite a few tricks. His owner volunteers to bring him in every week. It was fun to meet him. You wouldn't believe the amount of dogs that come through here. They all seem very well behaved. There isn't any barking keeping me up at night!! LOL
by the way.....
Thank you to everyone for caring enough about me to keep up on my status in rehab. I've had 518 page views as of right now since I started my blog. I'm thankful that I have such amazing people in my life who care about my well being!
Hopefully I'll be home next weekend!!
Hopefully I'll be home next weekend!!
Day 12 of Rehab
Good afternoon everyone! I wanted to wait until I got some information this morning before I posted. Yesterday was my home visit and there was good and bad.
Let's start with the bad. We got to my apartment and I was able to get up the stairs and down them to get into my apartment. However I was not able to do it with my walker in hand so Kristen had to carry it. Kind of hard to do that on my own. We got into the apartment and she did the checking around. Here's the bad part. When we left I was not able to get up the stairs. I had to crawl on my butt to get up the stairs. :( So needless to say Kristen is recommending that I not go back to my apartment.
So here's the good. Everything checked out at my job which is good. Hopefully I can go back soon. We also looked into an apartment I would like to rent and everything went well there too. The layout is perfect for using a wheelchair. I can make a complete circle in the bathroom and the kitchen is spacious as well. I've sent in my application for the apartment today so hopefully I get it!
So the reason why I waited until today is because they have asked me and have gotten it approved with insurance to stay another week. I have agreed and feel like they can help me a little more because I am noticing differences everyday so having intense therapy for another week can only help some more. I don't believe I can do another week than that though because there are bills that need to be paid so I need a full paycheck to be able to do that!
Let's start with the bad. We got to my apartment and I was able to get up the stairs and down them to get into my apartment. However I was not able to do it with my walker in hand so Kristen had to carry it. Kind of hard to do that on my own. We got into the apartment and she did the checking around. Here's the bad part. When we left I was not able to get up the stairs. I had to crawl on my butt to get up the stairs. :( So needless to say Kristen is recommending that I not go back to my apartment.
So here's the good. Everything checked out at my job which is good. Hopefully I can go back soon. We also looked into an apartment I would like to rent and everything went well there too. The layout is perfect for using a wheelchair. I can make a complete circle in the bathroom and the kitchen is spacious as well. I've sent in my application for the apartment today so hopefully I get it!
So the reason why I waited until today is because they have asked me and have gotten it approved with insurance to stay another week. I have agreed and feel like they can help me a little more because I am noticing differences everyday so having intense therapy for another week can only help some more. I don't believe I can do another week than that though because there are bills that need to be paid so I need a full paycheck to be able to do that!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Day 11 of Rehab
Good Evening everyone.
Today was a tiring day. I practiced climbing stairs first thing this morning. Tomorrow will be the big test to see how it is working out when I visit my apartment so the OT can check it out. Then we did quite a bit of walking. In later PT sessions Cali put in AFO's in both my shoes and we walked some more. She is going to get some for both my feet. These will help to keep my foot elevated when taking steps so I don't drag my toes. However they are not flattering so I will not ever be wearing them with shorts or capris. I'm also kind of bummed because I won't be able to wear my rocket dogs!! I don't want to buy bulky and ugly orthopedic shoes so we'll see. We also worked on wheeling around with wheels that go on my wheelchair and are power assist. So when I put my hands on them to move they go farther then what my power would have taken them. This way it's not so hard on me to propel my little chair around. Dropping 20 would be good for my shoulders too. LOL
In OT we decided what shower chair I'm going to take home and test the fitting in the tub. I'm really bummed that I can't lay in the tub but we'll see when I get home. I don't know how in the heck I'm going to shave my legs sitting on a shower chair. I'm not going to go au natural so I need to figure it out. We also figured out that I'm going to need a tray on my walker because I need to be able to carry things from the kitchen to the table. We also worked on getting back up from the floor if I fall down.
So we're getting close to my leaving and I'm getting more and more nervous that I'm not going to be able to do this. Let's hope that I make a little more progress this week so I'm a little more confident about leaving. Cali said again today that I constantly surprise her so who says I can't continually surprise my new PT's and myself when I go home?
Tomorrow is the home visit and checking out the new apartment. Let's hope everything goes well!!
Today was a tiring day. I practiced climbing stairs first thing this morning. Tomorrow will be the big test to see how it is working out when I visit my apartment so the OT can check it out. Then we did quite a bit of walking. In later PT sessions Cali put in AFO's in both my shoes and we walked some more. She is going to get some for both my feet. These will help to keep my foot elevated when taking steps so I don't drag my toes. However they are not flattering so I will not ever be wearing them with shorts or capris. I'm also kind of bummed because I won't be able to wear my rocket dogs!! I don't want to buy bulky and ugly orthopedic shoes so we'll see. We also worked on wheeling around with wheels that go on my wheelchair and are power assist. So when I put my hands on them to move they go farther then what my power would have taken them. This way it's not so hard on me to propel my little chair around. Dropping 20 would be good for my shoulders too. LOL
In OT we decided what shower chair I'm going to take home and test the fitting in the tub. I'm really bummed that I can't lay in the tub but we'll see when I get home. I don't know how in the heck I'm going to shave my legs sitting on a shower chair. I'm not going to go au natural so I need to figure it out. We also figured out that I'm going to need a tray on my walker because I need to be able to carry things from the kitchen to the table. We also worked on getting back up from the floor if I fall down.
So we're getting close to my leaving and I'm getting more and more nervous that I'm not going to be able to do this. Let's hope that I make a little more progress this week so I'm a little more confident about leaving. Cali said again today that I constantly surprise her so who says I can't continually surprise my new PT's and myself when I go home?
Tomorrow is the home visit and checking out the new apartment. Let's hope everything goes well!!
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