Here She is Up and About

[slip]

She just keeps making new milestones. I have her walking daily all the way to the elevators and back. She can do it now with only one break. She is using the walker, it's mostly for security especially when she tires a little.

I'm going to have her go down the elevator with me when I go down to do laundry today. There is a bench She can sit at while I start the laundry then we'll walk back to the apartment.

The Big thing today was that she came grocery shopping with me. This was the first time since she broke her ankle in April. It would have been way too much walking so we brought the scooter and it worked great.
She did great getting in and out of the car. She walked to the back of the car to the scooter unassisted, no walker.

Here she is getting ready to walk to the back of the car to the scooter.

We go to get the staples out of her head and an evaluation on Tuesday with the Neurosurgeon. She still gets headaches once or twice a day but they seem to be getting better. Same with the pain In her side.

So far really good.

 

[Luanne]

@slip she looks so happy. I bet she is so glad to have the surgery behind her and that she is doing so well.

 

[slip]

@slip she looks so happy. I bet she is so glad to have the surgery behind her and that she is doing so well.

Yes, your exactly right on both counts. She was very nervous getting it done and she's really happy that part is behind her. Then at the one week mark from the surgery she started saying how much better she is feeling and how much better she can get around.

It's amazing since she hasn't even started therapy yet.

 

[amycurl]

She *has* started therapy—you’ve got her up and moving around each day, with progressively increasing tasks—go you! The PT folks will be grateful. I’m actually kind of surprised that there’s this kind of a gap, so it’s great that you’ve figured out how to do it in a way that maintains her enthusiasm and effort.


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[TheHolleys87]

Yay! Such happy news for Christmas! Mele Kalikimaka! (Hope I spelled it all correctly!)

 

[DaveNV]

Yay! Such happy news for Christmas! Mele Kalikimaka! (Hope I spelled it all correctly!)

You did. And then you can add "me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!" to the end.

Dave

 

[DaveNV]

The Big thing today was that she came grocery shopping with me.

That's absolutely awesome! I'll bet she was glad to get out and about, too, even if it was doing "chores" like laundry and grocery shopping.

But enquiring minds want to know: Is that the parking garage of the Safeway on Beretania Street?

Dave

 

[slip]

That's absolutely awesome! I'll bet she was glad to get out and about, too, even if it was doing "chores" like laundry and grocery shopping.

But enquiring minds want to know: Is that the parking garage of the Safeway on Beretania Street?

Dave

Yes it is, good eye. I was going to take it in our parking garage but she's getting so quick, she was almost all the way in the car when I said I wanted to get a picture.

 

[DaveNV]

Yes it is, good eye. I was going to take it in our parking garage but she's getting so quick, she was almost all the way in the car when I said I wanted to get a picture.

Thanks - I was in that parking garage just last month. It looked kind of familiar. Great store! Negotiating the aisles of that store with her scooter must have been interesting. And using the store's elevator with the scooter and shopping carts would have been handy.

If she's getting too quick for you, that's also a good sign that things are improving. Go Kim! Keep up the good work!

Dave

 

[slip]

Thanks - I was in that parking garage just last month. It looked kind of familiar. Great store! Negotiating the aisles of that store with her scooter must have been interesting. And using the store's elevator with the scooter and shopping carts would have been handy.

If she's getting too quick for you, that's also a good sign that things are improving. Go Kim! Keep up the good work!

Dave

Plus, she not the greatest driver with it yet either.

It was crowded but she did good with the narrow aisles and all the people. The speed is adjusted with a dial so that does make it harder. Backing up is taking some time for her to get used to also. She hasn't used it much but she is getting better with it each time also.

I used to be able to time things so i could either put something away or get something ready while she was walking. Not so much any more, Big improvement.

 

[pedro47]

Plus, she not the greatest driver with it yet either.

It was crowded but she did good with the narrow aisles and all the people. The speed is adjusted with a dial so that does make it harder. Backing up is taking some time for her to get used to also. She hasn't used it much but she is getting better with it each time also.

I used to be able to time things so i could either put something away or get something ready while she was walking. Not so much any more, Big improvement.

LOL, sounds liked she needs a scooter driving license. This is great news that she is up and about and utilizing that scooter.

 

[slip]

It was a little cloudy and sprinkling during Kim's walk today. She walked all the way to the elevators and back without stopping. That's about a block and a half. I was watching the clock and It only took her 6 minutes. Again with a walker but she had a nice steady pace. She wants to go down the elevator and go through the lobby and sit on one if the benches outside on Tuesday. I am home that day since we have to see the Neurosurgeon to get her staples removed and evaluation done.

Not much pain today and even headaches were very slight.

Here's a couple pictures and a video of cloudy Waikiki.

 

[Tamaradarann]

It was a little cloudy and sprinkling during Kim's walk today. She walked all the way to the elevators and back without stopping. That's about a block and a half. I was watching the clock and It only took her 6 minutes. Again with a walker but she had a nice steady pace. She wants to go down the elevator and go through the lobby and sit on one if the benches outside on Tuesday. I am home that day since we have to see the Neurosurgeon to get her staples removed and evaluation done.

Not much pain today and even headaches were very slight.

Here's a couple pictures and a video of cloudy Waikiki.

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Slip your pictures of sunsets are great.

But the real accomplishment in your posts is your wife's recovery progress.

That is so wonderful.

 

[slip]

Slip your pictures of sunsets are great.

But the real accomplishment in your posts is your wife's recovery progress.

That is so wonderful.

Definitely, totally agree.

Tuesday is the next big day, staple Removal and evaluation.

 

[DaveNV]

Tuesday is the next big day, staple Removal and evaluation.

Fingers crossed. But from the sound of things, she'll be flying through that.

Dave

 

[pedro47]

Fingers crossed. But from the sound of things, she'll be flying through that.

Dave

DaveNV and slip , my fingers are crossed.

 

[TheHolleys87]

You did. And then you can add "me ka Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!" to the end.

Dave

LOL! I haven’t learned pronunciation well enough to try that one yet!

 

[slip]

Just got back from the Neurosurgeon. He said she Is doing well enough that she may not need physical therapy. He said he would consult with them though.

He almost seemed disappointed when we showed up and she was in her wheelchair. He understood when we told him that it's just too far for her to go with the walker from the parking garage, It's a big place. He was very pleased when she got up by herself and walked across the room with no walker.

He removed the staples and everything was good. He said to keep doing what we are doing. We have one more appointment with him on 01-25-22.

So the good news just keeps on coming. Today she said she wants to walk to the elevators and go down to the lobby to get the mail and sit in the lobby a bit and then walk back up. She's going to use her walker for this.

Tomorrow we will start walking down the back hallway with no walker. She will start out using the handrail and then gradually get away from using that.

She ran into a few people in the hallway that she hasn't seen in a long time and they all notice how happy she is and can see how much better she is doing.

 

[pedro47]

Just got back from the Neurosurgeon. He said she Is doing well enough that she may not need physical therapy. He said he would consult with them though.

He almost seemed disappointed when we showed up and she was in her wheelchair. He understood when we told him that it's just too far for her to go with the walker from the parking garage, It's a big place. He was very pleased when she got up by herself and walked across the room with no walker.

He removed the staples and everything was good. He said to keep doing what we are doing. We have one more appointment with him on 01-25-22.

So the good news just keeps on coming. Today she said she wants to walk to the elevators and go down to the lobby to get the mail and sit in the lobby a bit and then walk back up. She's going to use her walker for this.

Tomorrow we will start walking down the back hallway with no walker. She will start out using the handrail and then gradually get away from using that.

She ran into a few people in the hallway that she hasn't seen in a long time and they all notice how happy she is and can see how much better she is doing.

Outstanding, outstanding report. Please kept it up. Great news

 

[jonmaiman]

So glad to hear Kim is recovering so well. Truly wonderful!

Debated whether to write this suggestion or not. Physical Therapy can't hurt. I encourage you to go forward with it. The PT's may be able to suggest other exercises or techniques to further enhance Kim's recovery. At a minimum I would let a PT evaluate her and then make a determination. My two cents...

--Jon

 

[slip]

So glad to hear Kim is recovering so well. Truly wonderful!

Debated whether to write this suggestion or not. Physical Therapy can't hurt. I encourage you to go forward with it. The PT's may be able to suggest other exercises or techniques to further enhance Kim's recovery. At a minimum I would let a PT evaluate her and then make a determination. My two cents...

--Jon

Yes, I totally agree. Surprisingly, it was the Neurosurgeon that was hesitant about it. Although, he did say he would check with them.

 

[DaveNV]

Yes, I totally agree. Surprisingly, it was the Neurosurgeon that was hesitant about it. Although, he did say he would check with them.

She's been compensating for so long due to her illness, I'd think PT would help considerably, to teach her about balance and how to walk normally again.

Dave

 

[slip]

She's been compensating for so long due to her illness, I'd think PT would help considerably, to teach her about balance and how to walk normally again.

Dave

Exactly, totally agree. If he doesn't go ahead with it, we see her primary doctor next week and we will talk to her.

 

[jonmaiman]

Exactly, totally agree. If he doesn't go ahead with it, we see her primary doctor next week and we will talk to her.

Not sure about Hawaii but in many states a PT can now self prescribe. E.g. you don't need a prescription from a doctor to get therapy. Discussing it with her PCP is a good next step regardless.

--Jon

 

[slip]

Not sure about Hawaii but in many states a PT can now self prescribe. E.g. you don't need a prescription from a doctor to get therapy. Discussing it with her PCP is a good next step regardless.

--Jon

Mahalo, yes, we still may hear from the Neurosurgeon also.