Day 111 - Wednesday 17th August
Going to keep it brief today as the lawn needs cutting and rain is forecast.
Lovely day today.
Straight into bath to be ready for 11.15am physio. Physio was better than yesterday. kp did all the usual exercises with the main man and then finished the session off with a stand. This stand was amazing, she seemed to just do it in a much more fluid action. The main man assisted throughout of course and he said she did really well, and all he had to do was to keep her left hip and left knee in the standing position, but from time to time kp was keeping them there herself. As an onlooker, it looked like kp did 95% of the standing action and 90% of the "stay standing" Whilst she was in the "stay standing" position, he got her to crouch slightly and practice the last bit of a stand. She practices this quite a few times, and this will no doubt help her to maintain a standing position next time.
This photo makes it look a lot easier than it actually was.
This one looks like kp is dancing with the main man.
When we got back from physio, there was a beautiful orchid plant (with loads of buds) waiting for us. Well, waiting for Karen probably. Thanks to Kevin and Julie Bentley for them !!! It was a lovely surprise. In our care, it should last a day and a half before collapsing in a heap. We are not known for our green fingers. Actually, whilst we were umming and arring on "how to care for orchids", one of the nurses popped in to do kp's dressings and her husband grows orchids for a hobby. So, we know all the good tips now. I'll give it a week now !
Marie came early today to join kp and I for our Wednesday Fish and Chips Day treat ! It was lovely.
That's about it.
Lovely day today.
Straight into bath to be ready for 11.15am physio. Physio was better than yesterday. kp did all the usual exercises with the main man and then finished the session off with a stand. This stand was amazing, she seemed to just do it in a much more fluid action. The main man assisted throughout of course and he said she did really well, and all he had to do was to keep her left hip and left knee in the standing position, but from time to time kp was keeping them there herself. As an onlooker, it looked like kp did 95% of the standing action and 90% of the "stay standing" Whilst she was in the "stay standing" position, he got her to crouch slightly and practice the last bit of a stand. She practices this quite a few times, and this will no doubt help her to maintain a standing position next time.
This photo makes it look a lot easier than it actually was.
This one looks like kp is dancing with the main man.
When we got back from physio, there was a beautiful orchid plant (with loads of buds) waiting for us. Well, waiting for Karen probably. Thanks to Kevin and Julie Bentley for them !!! It was a lovely surprise. In our care, it should last a day and a half before collapsing in a heap. We are not known for our green fingers. Actually, whilst we were umming and arring on "how to care for orchids", one of the nurses popped in to do kp's dressings and her husband grows orchids for a hobby. So, we know all the good tips now. I'll give it a week now !
Marie came early today to join kp and I for our Wednesday Fish and Chips Day treat ! It was lovely.
That's about it.
posted by David Pollard at Wednesday, August 17, 2005
2 Comments:
hådå from norway..... :-)
hehehehehehe
im haveing a great time hun and hey look at the new barnet......you look great....and standing with 90% of the work via you..your doing so well....well done hun...
the weather is fab getting a bit of a tan..not..lol
been swimming in the fyord's and up the mountains too,well not swimming hahahah...walking and sight seeing...
i carnt wait to come home and get back to work....not!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok thats it for tonight and this one
keep up the good work
love debs,alex,victoria and the gang in norway xxxxxxxxxxx
Hi karen, just back from my hols and catching up with your progress, the photos are great, esp Elvis, great to see you are able to dance also!! Looking forward to visiting, will speak to marie. Am off to manchester tomorrow for the weekend as my mum had a operation on her back this week so want to see how shes doing.
Best wishes
Sue
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