May 31, 2013 was my
final therapy session, maybe for a while, maybe for good. But I hope that I can
return to therapy once policy changes are clarified.
In the meantime I
have reason to be hopeful that my progress will continue. Improvements are
minute and slow in developing but any progress is encouraging.
My creative and
inspiring occupational therapist Amy assigned a set of exercises for me. I am
convinced that with the help of my husband, friends and a loving God who has
been with me throughout this journey, I will continue to do my part to strengthen
my stroke-impaired left shoulder, arm and hand.
During my final
sessions before discharge, Amy fulfilled my request to “put me through my
paces” and correct anything I was doing wrong in the exercises that she
assigned me. I do have difficulty remembering the precise routines. Getting
them right is important. Every single facet of each exercise she gives me
targets a specific limitation or set of deficiencies that I have.
In addition to the
exercises, I have three different splints
That doesn’t mean I
do every one of the splints and exercises every day. Logistics of
activities on the home front can make consistency difficult to maintain.
Life can certainly be
distracting.
(((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteI am so thankful for you and for your determination, the fine Doctors and especially that wonderful husband of yours.
With God's work in your life you will
have victory.
Keep on exercising and traveling. both are good for your soul.
keep doing what you have been doing, you are Amazing! and I know you will have loved ones to prod you and guide you and lead you plus your determination to overcome.. and travel is good for you i think
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are well along on your road to recovery, and the exercises, splints and travel all will help you regain strength.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you continue on your own if it doesn't work out policy wise to continue therapy. I recently read a book about stroke recovery "Running Free"by Kate Allatt and she got a lot of her improvement doing her therapy on her own time. You have made such wonderful progress and shown such determination. I have no doubt you will continue to make progress.
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful example to all of us, and I think you give hope to many, stroke is such a truly scary thing.
ReplyDeleteSending well-wishes your way as you continue your post-stroke journey :)
ReplyDeleteKeep on keeping on!