Therapy

8/25/11 Therapy

These days they don’t waste any time getting you out of bed! I really didn’t mind- I was anxious to move. So, two days following surgery, I was visited by a physical therapist- helping me out of bed by using a walker. She had me practicing walking a few steps and also had me sitting in a chair. (even that required some effort!) The nurse removed my catheter and helped me use the bathroom. Already I was feeling a little more independent.

The next day, the therapist suggested I use crutches instead of a walker- she mentioned that crutches provide more maneuverability than a walker. And she was right! She even took me down the hall and showed me how to walk up the stairwell! I was very grateful for that since we have stairs in our home. I liked the crutches and could see how they were going to be a big help. We also practiced how to walk up and down just one step. It’s amazing what we take for granted!