More progress! (August Med Update)
Hello,
I’m a bit late on the updates again, but I still want to let y’all know my progress since my last update in May. Things have improved significantly for me since then and I have to say, it’s about frick’n time!
My x-rays in June showed that my femur has finally begun knitting together and is technically healed at this point. WOO-HOO!!! My right leg is now slightly shorter than my left which causes some frustration and concern for me but is not overly significant with regard to my recovery.
The only thing really hindering my walking at this point is that my knee tends to give out unexpectedly. Neither my physical therapist nor my orthopedic surgeon is entirely sure what’s going on with it still but I continue to try and strengthen it. In the meantime, I continue to use canes so that I don’t fall. This has been causing additional wrist pain, even with the added forearm support. I’m hoping that as I continue to strengthen my wrist that the pain will subside there as well.
Speaking of my hand, I’m finally getting feeling back in my fingers! I still have some loss of sensation and pain but I’ve been able to begin typing again for short periods of time. My wrist continues to hinder that as well but I’m still very excited at the progress.
I attempt to get to the gym 1-3 times a week to use the pool, lift weights and do moderate cardio on the upright stationary bike. There has been a noticeable change in my stamina, strength and flexibility.
I’ve also been recently informed that I will have to continue my regimen of blood thinners until December due to my continued high risk of another potentially fatal blood clot forming. It’s a pain in the butt with all the restrictions and blood work but I suppose I can’t complain when my doctor tells me that I’m in a very high risk category and that this could save my life.
It’s been just over 8 months since my accident and I have to say that all things considered I’m doing quite well. That’s not to say that I don’t continue to run up against frustration, physical obstacles and difficult emotions but they do seem to be coming less often and less intensely, which I am very grateful for.
My community, friends and chosen family continue to be of great physical and emotional support even when I have difficulty reaching out. I am extremely grateful to those of you who have gone out of your way to support me and have remained patient throughout it all. I would’ve been much worse for the wear throughout my continued journey without you.
Thank you and all my love,
Kitty
I’m a bit late on the updates again, but I still want to let y’all know my progress since my last update in May. Things have improved significantly for me since then and I have to say, it’s about frick’n time!
My x-rays in June showed that my femur has finally begun knitting together and is technically healed at this point. WOO-HOO!!! My right leg is now slightly shorter than my left which causes some frustration and concern for me but is not overly significant with regard to my recovery.
The only thing really hindering my walking at this point is that my knee tends to give out unexpectedly. Neither my physical therapist nor my orthopedic surgeon is entirely sure what’s going on with it still but I continue to try and strengthen it. In the meantime, I continue to use canes so that I don’t fall. This has been causing additional wrist pain, even with the added forearm support. I’m hoping that as I continue to strengthen my wrist that the pain will subside there as well.
Speaking of my hand, I’m finally getting feeling back in my fingers! I still have some loss of sensation and pain but I’ve been able to begin typing again for short periods of time. My wrist continues to hinder that as well but I’m still very excited at the progress.
I attempt to get to the gym 1-3 times a week to use the pool, lift weights and do moderate cardio on the upright stationary bike. There has been a noticeable change in my stamina, strength and flexibility.
I’ve also been recently informed that I will have to continue my regimen of blood thinners until December due to my continued high risk of another potentially fatal blood clot forming. It’s a pain in the butt with all the restrictions and blood work but I suppose I can’t complain when my doctor tells me that I’m in a very high risk category and that this could save my life.
It’s been just over 8 months since my accident and I have to say that all things considered I’m doing quite well. That’s not to say that I don’t continue to run up against frustration, physical obstacles and difficult emotions but they do seem to be coming less often and less intensely, which I am very grateful for.
My community, friends and chosen family continue to be of great physical and emotional support even when I have difficulty reaching out. I am extremely grateful to those of you who have gone out of your way to support me and have remained patient throughout it all. I would’ve been much worse for the wear throughout my continued journey without you.
Thank you and all my love,
Kitty