This is hard!

[Ohio Buckeye]

Well, therapy went ok yesterday.
I was exhausted when I left.
She had me walk about 5-6 steps with a cane and holding onto her arm with the right hand and someone else
going along behind with the wheelchair in case I felt as if I was going to fall backwards.
It was so scary for me.  I didn't feel as if I was ready for that yet.
She said even 5-6 steps was good tho and we would increase it each time.
Next time she wants me to use a 4 pronged cane. 
Made walking with the wheel walker seem a lot easier tho. 
Practiced going up and down backwards on a small step about 2" high.
Holding on to both sides and person in front and back.  As soon as I can do steps safely
I want to get back home.  I miss my house.  I'm sorting my stuff today, throwing out what I don't
need and putting into a box things I'm not using right now. (winter gloves, etc.).
I keep wondering how you get to he place where you can walk without a cane or any aid.
Wish I could just put one foot in front of the other and take off.  Seems like I could now with
2 legs and 2 feet. 
The prosthesist forgot to tell me how to get my leg off Thurs when I got it and they were closed
and I called a friend and she called a guy who has an artificial leg and he called me and there
was a release button under the skinlike material.  Thank God I didn't have to sleep i it. 
It is funny now but wasn't then. 

[rose1999]

You are doing so well, I hope you will be back home soon, no place like home is there.  I know it must be hard but I'm so proud and in awe of you.

[kidney4traci]

Thank you for sharing, it makes me realize how even daily routines are not to be taken for granted.  I am humbled by your daily routine now, as it sounds like everything is a stuggle, but you seem to be handeling it so well.  Bless you and keep up the updates.

[monrein]

OB,  I wonder if you know how much of an inspiration you are to so many of us?  Your grace in handling all you have to is a real example for me as I try also to cope with what is on my plate.  You don't deserve to have to go through all that you are but you sure deserve our admiration.  Sending you a big hug and the wish that getting around with that new leg will soon be second nature for you.

Gail

[okarol]

I am so proud of you OB, you've really made incredible progress from where you were only a few months ago!
I am glad you didn't have to sleep with the prosthesis on - good idea to call a friend!
Keep going - you're doing great! 

[mikey07840]

  Hang in there... I am thinking of you and praying for you! 
Mikey