From the day that I arrived here on March 29th to the present, it is night and day the progress that has been made. I have had a few more episodes of passing out but have not had one since last week on Thursday. I believe we have remedied the cause of the episodes that have occurred here, and I continue to be proactive in the management of my care while I am here to make sure the episodes do not return. I could not have accomplished any of this without the prayers, love, and support of my family and friends.
Here is a summary of what has transpired since my admittance.
- Improvement in getting up and out of the bed.
- Going to the bathroom on my own.
- Involving my Endocrinologist in the management of my care and medications.
- Completing Physical and Occupational therapy every day.
- My appetite has slowly returned just learning what I can and cannot eat without a gallbladder. The surprise menu with each meal tray and be challenging, to say the least.
- Took a shower on my own while sitting in a chair without any assistance. I only needed help with my drain tubes.
- Becoming stronger in that as of yesterday, I do not need the wheelchair and just the walker for now.
- Walked for the first time without the walker from the therapy room to my room. The therapist had the belt on me as a precaution. Still need to work on my leg strength and quads.
- I am beginning to sleep a little better throughout the night despite the times they come in to take my vitals, drain my tubes, and bring me my medications.
- I met my neighbor across the hallway from my room and we have had time over the last few days to get to know each other. She cannot get out of bed without assistance, so I visit her. I have also met her husband and daughter. It has truly been a blessing to meet her and her family.
This is all that I have for now and I will have more to come. Hopefully, my next one will include me being discharged from this facility. One day and one step at a time.
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