Friday was a big day in my path to rehabilitation.
I finally was seen by my dictor/surgeon for the first time after.this major quad surgery i had, and the doctor gave me a green light to go right into.physical therapy.
But it took.him a few minutes to get to thst point.
His first response to viewing my leg was, "Why is it bent,?" basically meaning thst with the brace in place, my leg should have been as straight as an arrow.
But I demonstrated to him that I could make my leg as straight as could be, it was just the way I was sitting that made it appear thst the leg was bent.
To further convince him that I was OK, he asked me to raise my leg up straight to the sky from a lying down position, which I did quite easily, even moving it back and forth a couple of times.
He was convinced!
The doctor removed a few sutures--which didn't hurt in the lesst--and he then gave me the material to set up an appointment st the physical therapist, in addition to setting up another appointment with him for late December.
So on Tuesday, I will begin my.physical therapy ... and I can't wait!
I also took my first shower since the accident on Sunday morning.
My wife helped me, and I have to say I was quite a bit nervous ... compounded by the fact that I had a nightmare on Saturday evening about me falling while walking with my crutches.
But I persevered, and I feel so good about it!
I know I have to be patient, but I am now one step closer to my goal of recovery.
I realize I have a long way to go, but at least I am on the right road now.
And with the help of my family, I feel confident that within time, I will be where I need to be.
And thanks for everyone for sticking with me.
This has been an extremely difficult time for my family and myself, but with your help and belief in us, we will get through all.of this.
Onward and upward!
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