AniMal

A little over two days post-op and I can attest to the standards of exponential improvement the first few days (even without much effort) which typically gives way to incremental improvement. Made it up in the middle of the night solo (almost) and slept through the night (almost) after a late night screening of Shutter … Read moreRehab Begins In Earnest

 The follow-up nurse finally tracked me down late afternoon after a couple earlier calls. Had my phone off part of the day and in another room the other part. She was friendly enough yet clearly had her own agenda. It began with a request that I give a rating to Pain, unfortunately not the Loop … Read moreRating Pain (Not the Loop Of)

Unable to lift myself out of a couch or chair I was in a completely dependent position through heading to sleep Tuesday(Wednesday?? a bit foggy and losing track) night. My first attempt at getting up required BG to step in and lend a hand; much appreciated.  I find it humbling to ring a bell for … Read morePost-op Night #1

Rethinking the rehab; perhaps it doesn’t start today. Disappointingly the wheel hurts like hell; unsure how else to really say it. Rewind: I’m thankful for great caregivers and physicians, for great medical insurance coverage and for general health that’s a little better than average. That said….I caved and just started taking Rx~~ unsure if I … Read moreTaking a Rehab Pause

Presumably the fog around my head will lift by nightfall; although a caution that it may influence my words. Rehab has begun! Albeit slowly. The first few steps out to the car then into the house are all counted; in my book anyway. Clinic was a model of efficiency; in fact because I was a … Read moreAniMal Shelter, Drink and Care