Having started this odessy back on October 7, 2007, this is the 139th day of being in the hospital. But, I have much good news! My hands are improving. I can almost make a fist with my right hand. The left hand lags only a little behind. I can walk (slowly) about 500 feet with a walker. Although sensation in my feet still is not normal, it is getting better.
But the big news is that I will go home next Wednesday! I am really going to miss the folks here at Stallworth, especially my OT Joy and my PT Kelly. Without their help I would not have progressed as much as I have. At the same time, I’m a little nervous about the new challenges I’ll face back at my condo. Some of the stairs could prove a little tough to handle. None the less, I can’t wait to get back there! Because of the distance I can walk with the walker, the insurance company will not pay for a wheelchair for me to take home. Oh well,
that’s probably for the best.
