Just wanted you to know I have not forgotten to update you on Ron's procedure...we are still waiting for radiology to come get him! He was scheduled for 9AM but.....that's the way it goes around here!
Very exciting: today in therapy Ron got himself up into a sitting position on the side of the bed--without ANY assistance (first time they haven't had to help his legs!) He then stood up using his walker (no human assistance!); walked to the sink, stood at the sink to wash his hands and brush his hair, then get back into bed without help!!! The only thing done for him, was management of all the tubes and lines! WOOOO HOOOO! He even sat on the side of the bed to do all his arm exercises...not having any back support made the exercises more difficult but he managed without too much pain. He then got back into the chair and sat there for about 30 minutes. All this was done with Occupational Therapy. If Physical Therapy comes today, he'll really be wiped out!!! He enjoyed getting a real, relaxing hair wash while sitting. (Actually, the hair washing also requires work on his part since he really has to stretch out those stomach muscles as he leans back to have his hair rinsed in the bucket!) He should sleep very well tonight!
I'll send out an update as soon as we know how things go with radiology! I'm hoping it won't be another all-nighter!
God is Good!
Love, Christie
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