A month ago I did a post titled 120 Degrees, which is the post-op goal in the bend angle on Trish's knees. She had physical therapy today and was measured at 108 left and 115 right. So, she's come a long way from the 65 degree angle where she started. Those last few degrees are a bitch, however. Major hurt!
She set aside the walker several days ago. She now uses a cane some outside but rarely inside. She's back doing household stuff and she started driving again this week. She'll see her doctor in a few days to review progress and find out if her thrice-weekly therapy sessions need to be extended beyond 6 weeks.
This afternoon she checked out her kayak access ability - on the gravel, not in the water. She got in okay but needed a helping hand getting out. She plans to give it a go next week, accompanied by her brother, Doug. He and wife Jan arrived last week and it's good to have them back. They have a 5th wheel trailer they live in when they're here. They stay at an upscale RV park north of town, where they bought a lot several years ago, and really enjoy it. Rumor has it they party hearty at that park - as they do at most parks that have long term folks.
Thanks for the Trish update. She's making good progress! We are looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks. I understand the whole snowbird thing, now that we are sitting in our house frozen, with snow packed around outside. It is currently forecast to have another 2-4 inches of snow tonight or possibly freezing rain, which is worse. Tomorrow is granddaughter Tillie's birthday party and we will shovel our way across town if we have to.
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