Walt had quite a group of visitors Saturday evening--Patty, Brian 1, Brian 2 and Brian 2's daughter, Corrine, Rick, Kathy and me.
Patty put Walt to work doing his bike pedaling exercises and I got him pumping iron. I took up a couple of light dumbells for Walt to work his arms and grip. He handled a five pounder without difficulty and pounded out a few sets of hammer curls. It left him a bit winded but was a great start nevertheless. I wanted to let him try some overhead dumbell presses but nobody except me thought it was a good idea for him to be waving a five pound dumbell above his head injury. So we didn't do that. When Kathy & I left the hospital Corrine was getting out her "encouragement" stick as part of her "no pain no gain" therapy program.
Walt is currently scheduled to move to St. Mary's hospital on Memorial Day where he can obtain more intensive rehab . Check the blog or call the hospital to confirm his move if you decide to visit this coming week.
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2 comments:
Hi All,
It was my first visit to see Walter in a while and I am amazed at the difference in him. He is alert and very determined to get well enough to head for home. The workout he did was impressive but he said, "that was no workout."
When we first arrived he was asleep (as usual when I visit) but after he woke up it was a lively time. Walt is easy to understand now when he talks and jokes and he makes some great faces when he thinks you are being annoying. It was good to finally meet Rick and Corrine, as well as neighbors Brian and his daughter Bethany. (very cute). I'm still thinking about that ice cream Bethany!
Everyone, please visit Walter and help him believe that he really is making great strides. He is frustrated, but motivated and determined. It is so astounding how much he has improved in the past few weeks.
Kathy
Visited today, Sunday around noon, and found walt sleeping in his tent. Odd way to go camping Walter. I guess Walt is on his way to St Marys Monday. That will be great. He can work on his legs, and get to eating more regular foods. I asked Walt how he liked the food at the hospital. Not a good question to ask. Then I asked him if he would like something from the outside. Walt said yes. I said how about something from Nicks, he said yes. I said how about a plain garbage plate, he said yes. I guess the food at the hospital isn't so good.
Tom & Lyn
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