On the weekends here the schedule isn't quite as tight; however we still start at the Nurse's Station at 6:30 each morning where they take everyone's vital signs.
This was Gord's first time up, post procedure. He didn't notice too much difference and is a little disappointed.
He did have a spa treatment and he said that he was able to feel more of the massage on his legs than for the ones he had before treatment. He also mentioned that he can see the veins in his legs, ie that they are upraised. When I looked I was quite surprised - yes, I guess they really weren't very prominent before. Perhaps we are grasping at straws. I really think that his circulation is better, his legs warmer.
He seems more energetic - got down on the floor for stretching in the fitness room (and up again). He managed to do it again in the room to use the chi machine, and then a third time for our Sound Meditation class. He put his feet up for awhile but didn't nap. He also just mentioned he thinks his hearing is not quite so sensitive. I hope that continues to improve as my high pitched voice is his nemesis!
Though disappointed he's still optomistic - trying to be positive and hopeful.
Nobody can do optomistic like Gord! I'm pretty impressed with getting down on the floor--AND even more impressed with back up again.
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OK Gord, It took nearly a week before my hands started to open, now 6 weeks later they are open most of the time, no more clenched fist unless I don't drink enough water. The swollen/purple feet has nearly gone, it took about 4 weeks, balance took prob.4 weeks for me to see a diff. Just started to bend my ankles and roll over in bed (sounds like a dog, roll over)Able hold a pen and sign my name. People who've had MS over 12 yrs say it's taken 3 months before they notice anything. I've had it 24yrs you've had it 36 so our bodies have to get used to this new thing, Blood Flow. So don't get down on yourself.
ReplyDeleteI saw you only had 1 blockage, did they check the Azygo's? I had 4 blockages there. As you had re-flux with your blockage lets guess it wasn't draining right, so iron deposit's probably got left in the brain area these will take time to drain now you have proper blood flow. I think we are both a 12month recovery work in progress. Physio will be a big help too.
Lorraine