It looks like Beth may be sprung from BCH tomorrow or Wed. latest to head home for the final phase of her process. She's just too "able" to be in there, even though she has a lot of healing left to do. One thing she is looking for as she makes this transition is a recliner--the La-Z-Boy style with the flip-up footrest and reclining back. Does anyone have one/know of one that might be looking for a good home in Louisville for the next couple of months? Beth would prefer not to buy one for such a short-term investment unless absolutely necessary. Please let us know.
As much as everyone is impressed with Beth's rapid-fire progress, she still has a long way to go. Her pain level is high and she gets easily overwhelmed and fatigued. She is going to need continued support in this next phase, and many thanks to all who are offering their time, their help, their cooking skills, and their general shoring up--none of it goes unnoticed and all is deeply appreciated.
I don't know any if you, but live in Virginia and am a PT patient of Sandy's here. She shared the link to this site.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to send words if encouragement because I was in a very similar situation five months ago after a motorcycle injury--broken keg, shoulder blade, all ribs, collapsed lung, hematomas on my aorta and left renal vein, and two broken vertebra, one of which sent fragments into my spinal cord. I was basically paralyzed for the first 12 days, but I took 15 steps on June 4 and haven't stopped since. I went back to work, got the ok to drive, and recently changed careers--now teaching middle school.
Like Beth, I wouldn't change anything about what happened, except for the pain and worry it caused those who love me. Please tell her to keep her amazing attitude and all her hard work healing. It will all be worth it in the end. And I'm certain there will be much more for her to be grateful for in the coming months.
Laura Hutchison