Thursday, November 5, 2009

Update

Physical Therapy is going really well! My PT says I actully do better with crutches! We contemplated for 2 weeks now, and I think we have a good handel on things. Today, I think I finally got the feel of holding my crutches in more - - it clicked. Now, I'm not quite so wide! I won't take anyone out! I thought I could get away with using one crutch, but that's doing crazy things with my back and neck. I favor one side more, appearently. I'm feeling so uneducated about my body! I don't notice stuff like that until my PT points it out. Wierd. I live in this thing, I should know a thing or two! And, I'm getting impatient already. It takes like .6 seconds longer to put those things in my car and open doors. However, the abililty to enjoy walking farrrrrrrrrrrr outweighs the extra time it takes. So, yes, I'll get over it!

Last week, a little girl, probably about 6, was at PT the same time I was. She so reminded me of myself at that age. She was walking with a walker, making a lap around the rehab section. I suppose it took her 20 minutes to make that trek. Took me right back to my days of putting one foot in front of the other, very slowly. That required much patience - ecspecially on the days I was in a bad mood - usually when mom dressed me in something 'ugly.' I liked my fashion! I wanna tell her it's ok, it'll be fine. Maybe someday, I'll have the opportunity...

1 comment:

danthewoman said...

You are one stubborn woman! The crutches will help out your joint wear and tear as well! I'm so happy to hear this is helping you! Remember how many times you scratch the passenger door of ALL my cars with the bolts in your crutches? aaaahhhh... memories!