Things here are progressing very well. David has a "PIC LINE" in the artery of his right arm and that is his only medical connection to anything. He is a totally free man and he loves it. He has worked very very hard to stay away from as many pain medications as possible and each day is a step toward total medication freedom. I'm sure there will be incidents that will require some meds but David really does not like the feeling of drugs in his body.
Today he was able to get in his wheelchair with the help of only two individuals. I'm sure that when his right arm is healed he will be able to get into the wheelchair by himself. He is working hard at getting his physical strength back.
Today he spent two hours in physical therapy and completely sat up by himself 3 and 3/4 times. He said it was, surprisingly, very difficult, especially without the help of his legs and the full use of his right arm. His therapy was suppose to be for 1 hour but he pushed it to 2. After the therapy, he an Catherine went outside and just enjoyed the warmth of the day. They then toured the hospital and found the cafeteria and had a bite to eat. It is so nice seeing him get his strength and freedom back, even if it is only inch by inch.
Yesterday they removed all the staples from his body. He probably had at least 100 staples removed in this setting and has had probably another 50 removed from other sites in the past week.
He is just waking up from a good long nap and is really hurting quite a bit but refuses to take more pain meds. I personally feel that his 2 hour session in physical therapy is really contributing to his current pain. Lynnette said he should take some pain meds and he immediately told her how he felt about the meds. If there is any question in your mind concerning David getting hooked on drugs - you have absolutely no need to worry. He is a very strong man.
I love all this good news. David I think your amazing! I love you and miss you
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