Tuesday was Workout Day

Hi all, sorry i did not get to post on Tuesday. It was a very energetic day with Walter. We stared to really work at gently stretching the achilles tendon and also bending his knees and moving his arms. Walter was able to count along with me, (we were doing 15 repertitions) And then he took over counting for himself which was very exciting. He is talking a lot but unfortunately his breathing is not such that the words are very audible.

We worked hard and he was about to have a nap when the real physiotherapist arrived. poor bugger was soooo tired but he rallied and they were able to get him to sit on the edge of the bed and keep himself upright with his hands. This unfortunately made him dizzy but he did it anyway. One step closer in his goal to get out of bed.

The funniest thing that happenned was when I was introducing him to Rosemary the one to one aide that was going to be with him for the evening. He told her to go away. When we asked him why? Walt said "Cost". As we know Walter is fairly frugal with the $$$. He was OK to have her stay however when we explained that the hospital were paying.

I am off to the hospital now, hoping to get some exercises in before Dialysis.

Please give me a call and I would be very happy to explain the simple things I am doing with Walt so you can help if you like when you visit. Photos and things you can bring to show Walt as Gino and Tom are doing are also great.

Keep the comments coming as Patty, Lindsay and the rest of us check in several times a day and it is great to hear from you.
Cheers
Corinne