Today was Steve's first day at the Ronald McDonald House. He's doing so well. You should have hear him rave about the shower! Said it felt wonderful to be able to just sit under the never-ending warm spray and feel him muscles relax. He could have stayed in there forever, but his hunger won out. He doesn't have much of an appetite yet. We think it's because his pain medicine makes him sleepy pretty quickly and for the full dose period. So before he takes them, he tries to get some exercise, such as having his dad and I manipulating his legs, and then walking with the walker to the bathroom. I can't believe the progress he's made in less than a week. Everyday he goes longer and farther with the walker and wheelchair. His upper body strength is impressive and necessary to his recovery. Hopefully he'll let me take some pictures and post them soon.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Stephen Walked Today!
My son, Steve, had surgery on both his legs this past Tuesday. He's been getting up into a wheelchair since Weds. Today he was fitted with a walker. What that boy has been putting up with, I don't know where he finds the strength. The morning session with the walker was a wash because it took too long to fit it properly. It should have been done before his feet hit the floor. He struggled through a lot of pain better than most people in his position would. Needless to say, he took a long nap after that. This afternoon, he said his goal was to walk to the bathroom. He did it! It took forever, with me crying inside at his grunts and groans. Yet, when Steve is determined, he gets it done. I'm so proud of him and envy his conviction to see this through with as little complaint as possible since it was his decision to do the procedure. He is an inspiration to his nursing staff, physical therapy staff and family of another patient having the same surgery. Thank you God for blessing me with a great kid.
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