Mother is making greater strides. She felt urgency and walked, painfully, to the bathroom. Who you don't see in the picture is Thomas pushing the pole, for Lois cannot use a walker and pull the pole.
Earlier with the physical therapist, she walked to the nurses' desk and then into the hallway, erecting a flag to mark her achievement. The orthopedic PCA (patient care assistant; aka nurse's aide, aka; tech -- who might very well have a masters) came to see Lois today and was pleased with her range of motion. Her also wants her now to work on straightening her legs/knees, very imporant for standing.
The good news is, she might be moved yet again tomorrow or Wednesday -- to rehab, but nothing is certain.
This morning she was grumpy, but she settled down. I'd say for a 70 year-old, she's doing pretty well on two new knees. My stress level went down a notch.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Walkin' away
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She was like: "M-----! Could you take my picture in this LOVELY hospital gown while I toddle to the rest room? I REALLY want to commemorate this moment. I hope they let me keep the gown."
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