"saveliberty" is Hospitalized (Update from saveliberty at #1568)

via saveliberty | Sunday 23 August, 2009 | FOXFANVOX

[MaggieCarta]

It is always wise to get a second opinion. 8)

LOL!

[defconw]

Freeper Peep shows are messy but g-rated. ;)

[LucyJo]

Thank you for the update, Foxy.

'Specially liked the encouragement to saveliberty toward achieving her smile "like this 8)". lol.
Saveliberty is sure to be smiling on the inside while she is working on her outside smile.

I once suffered from Bell's Palsy. I know that isn't anything compared to what saveliberty is experiencing, but I can relate to the half smile and the droopy eye. I couldn't get my eyelid to close, so I made an eye patch from Press and Seal plastic wrap to hold the eyelid shut and keep debris out of it. lol.

It will take a bit of time for her; but, so glad she is on the mend. Praying every day for her full recovery.

[FOXFANVOX]

You have a pix for everything!

[LucyJo]

LOL. Nah, sometimes I just happen upon them at opportune times such as with this one. I was as surprised as you are about this one. Ha!

[FOXFANVOX]

saveliberty update:

Got an e-mail from savelibery saying things are progressing “on schedule”. The walker is gathering dust and the cane is history. [Maybe S/L should “raise a little cain”?!]

Her eyes are improving but still give her headaches if she reads too much. [No “Oprah”, S/L.]

The food allergies are still largely unresolved but they must be getting better as saveliberty mentioned some “...chocolate covered strawberries” that she was given and didn't want to go to waste. [Yeah, right. The phrase is go to “waist”! At least, for the rest of us.]

She closed her note with a message to all:

“Thank you once again for your support and good wishes!

Cheers,

(saveliberty)

[Primetimedonna]

I always notice your subtlety!! ;>)

Thanks for all the updates on save! Much appreciated!

[saveliberty]

Hello everyone!

It has been about one month since the first surgery and I am doing better each day.

I started outpatient physical therapy last week and learned that while I am far less steady on my feet that I’d thought, I am doing very well considering where I’ve been. Physical therapy is working out well already as the therapist specializes in neurological and vestibular issues. She has been suggesting exercises to address both the surgery and the hemorrhage, which is great.

I am allowed to go on the treadmill again, but when I do so at home, I need to hold onto the railings. In therapy, I will be allowed to walk without holding onto anything. Today, I walked on our treadmill at home for 40 minutes unassisted.

Some of the facial muscles are coming back. I can close my right eye and use some of my muscles, although I still need to hold up my right side to smile.

Food issues are on the way to being resolved — Hooray! Pudding and pizza are still beyond what I can handle, but I can have some dairy and flour, and the proteins have expanded to allow for beef and pork (including bacon - Yay!). And of course, I’ve already started to work on a Cadbury Fruit and Nut bar. LOL

Thank you for your good thoughts, prayers, friendship and support!

Cheers,

save

[Chuck54]

Cheers back at ya SL

Thanks for the update. Keep the faith.

Chuck

[luvie]

Thanks for the up-date, SL! I was wondering how you were progressing....I pray to God that the progress in your recovery will continue, as will your strength. Keep treadin’!

[ohioWfan]

Wow. What a great spirit you have!

Thanks for the update, and reminder to keep praying!

[The Mayor]

So good to hear from you. Sounds like you are progressing very well my FRiend. God Bless and stay in touch.

[tiredoflaundry]

You sound well on the way to a stong recovery!
Remember you keep fighting & we will keep praying!

[Bahbah]

I love your wonderful attitude. It is just so you. I can tell that the difficulties are many and my heart is with you.

[CAluvdubya]

I know you have worked hard and you have made fantastic progress! Way to go, Save!

We are so proud of you and I am in awe of your stamina and positive personality.

YOU GO GIRL!!

[MaggieCarta]

Thanks for the update, SL! Sounds like you are making good progress.

[nutmeg]

Great news, and thank you for the update in #1568, saveliberty! Our prayers for you continue...

nutmeg & zelig

[GoldwaterChick]

What a marvelous update, saveliberty! Physical therapy is a lot of hard work but it will pay off big time. You have the spirit and lots of prayers to help you along.

[pbear8]

Excellent progress, very glad to hear it!

[prairiebreeze]

It all sounds good Win. Praise be to God!