Posted on 04/08/2005 4:26:16 PM PDT by Eaker
I've never had a kidney removed, but walking around within 24 hours seems pretty aggressive. I'd want to let the wounds fuse a bit before beginning the calisthentics.
Nope.
Physical therapy.
REALLY wore him out too. When I spoke to him at lunch time he told me that it was pretty tough work.
OUCH!! Bummer!
Buck up, laddie. Like Red Green says, "We're all in this together, and we're pullin' for ya."
If the TexasCowboy said it was tough, he means it.
WOW...that's fast !
In civilian life, he became a retail store manager, not supposed to lift heavy things - but a load of fertilizer came in and no one else to offload it - yep - ruptured one of the 3 again.
The surgeon in Stuart, Florida, though, had been in the military and was a real expert - found the first surgery had been badly botched, removing all kinds of scar tissue - but after Recovery, Bernie was placed in a room with an elderly gentleman who wasn't one -- senile, and kept leaping around the room hitting things!
He was so afraid the fellow would hit HIM, he demanded he be moved to another room, and in the a.m. when the physical therapist came to get him up, he did it on his own - came home on the 3rd day, and was back at work in 5 days!
He was motivated, preserving his best possible condition and his job!
He moved himself to another room? LOL. That's tough!
"REALLY wore him out too. When I spoke to him at lunch time he told me that it was pretty tough work."
I'm sure it was really hard on him, Eaker. "Physical terrorists" -- the only good kind -- get paid to hassle patients. Thing is, movement is the only good way to circumvent issues like clots, pneumonia, and whatever other benefits his doctor wants him to gain.
I'm not an expert on the innerworkings of TC, but it's occurred to me that PT also gives him an outlet for all his strengths, as well as his commitment to recovery. Which, I am sure, is outstanding and will well exceed everyone's expectations!
Go get 'em, TC! Many prayers and hugs to you from Kingwood AND EVERYWHERE ELSE!
Thanks for the timely ping---I'm just home after PT myself
(a spinal cord injury)
We call it Pain and Torture ;-) The Therapists ,we figured, always went to the same school....run by the Marquis de Sade.
You are right on the mark---it's a very good sign!
Just don't let the Cowboy overdo it!
Most Holy One...
Wakantanka..
We lift up our beloved brother and friend...
We ask that you consider his boundless love and generosity
his unfailing love for you..
and for us...
We implore you to make him well, for his spirit is good, and kind...
And while you could use a few more angels..
We could use a few..of our own...
"Thanks for the timely ping---I'm just home after PT myself
(a spinal cord injury)"
Hey! Prayers up for you, too. Trust that you're progressing nicely. Hang in, and take good care.
Thanks for keeping the candle burnen here Eaker. The updates are appreciated.
I just last year spend 10 days in the hospital with a friend (24/7). He was diagnosed and given 6 months. Two months ago and many months past his six months he was told they can no longer find any trace of the problem. He's feeling fine, working in his carreer again, and as usual a tough as nails softie. At 76 that ain't too bad.
Moral of my story...their estimates aren't worth much and tough as nails softies bounce real well.
TC: We're with ya as you can see.
Prayers continue.
Prayers continuing today, my FRiend. Stay tough and keep the faith.
Super big hugs to "your" Faith as well! ;-)
Keep on fightin', Cowboy. You're a tough man...fight like crazy, and we'll keep praying like crazy.
We've all got faith in ya and in our Lord!!!!!
Eaker...thanks for the updates...SO very much appreciated.
EVERYONE...THANKS FOR THE PRAYERS!!!!!!!!!
Curious, this is what I found posted prominently upon YOUR THREAD, TC and EAKER!!!
LOL!
I do like the sign.
I hope those are supervised therapy sessions, or the hospital could be short a few people. ;-)
Thank goodness you are getting better COB! Hugs and kisses to you.
You gonna try for Reply # 700, Darkmeister??
Very good sign. LOL
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