tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post8712307319498275352..comments2024-03-13T17:10:38.581-04:00Comments on The Pink House on the Corner : Am I Pushing Him Too Hard?Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278023836822429631noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-9869219152572463132013-04-18T23:57:11.946-04:002013-04-18T23:57:11.946-04:00No, Thats nothing compared to Pedro Bach-y-rita.
h...No, Thats nothing compared to Pedro Bach-y-rita.<br />http://oc1dean.blogspot.com/2011/05/brainstem-stroke-recovery.htmloc1deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02302555382262295577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-87443968732870680772013-04-18T18:46:25.157-04:002013-04-18T18:46:25.157-04:00I very much believe Bob does this for himself as w...I very much believe Bob does this for himself as well as for you. <br />J.L's and Dan's advice - good stuff.<br />And one day at a time. But you know that already. <3Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06643831585893822645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-88654180080158004042013-04-18T08:59:56.616-04:002013-04-18T08:59:56.616-04:00Standing! That's huge. As long as you count th...Standing! That's huge. As long as you count the seconds, you can tell when progress is made. And I think that if progress is made, current therapy should be continued.<br /><br />Re pushing him too hard, if Bob can tell you to take a pic of the cats, he can tell you if it hurts too much.<br /><br />What's wrong with him working so hard to make you happy? It must make him happy to see you happy. <br /><br />Keep it up. As you know, progress provides hope for both of you.<br /><br />Barb Polanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673025156245739311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-22733630653355682142013-04-17T15:49:31.793-04:002013-04-17T15:49:31.793-04:00Nice article both the human (PT & Bob) and fel...Nice article both the human (PT & Bob) and feline (Ripley & Zenith) !! <br /><br />Regards / John A.SSTattlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006359872610542415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-34369059710383042942013-04-17T11:57:40.093-04:002013-04-17T11:57:40.093-04:00Hello Diane, Because you believe Bob is only doin...Hello Diane, Because you believe Bob is only doing the physical therapy, though painful, because he is trying to please you, it may be the time to have a serious and frank talk with him. Find out what he really wants. Can he continue to deal with the pain? Is he doing the therapy because he feels it will improve his abilities, or is he doing so because he feels it makes you happy? What does he think about his future prospects?<br /><br />There must be some improvement in his therapy or insurance wouldn't have been approved for another month. Bob is working very hard, you are working very hard, and improvements are taking place. Maybe he will walk again, maybe he won't, but the therapy also builds strength in so many ways. <br /><br />Don't give up on Bob or yourself. Do take the time to have a serious conversation with Bob and let him know of your concerns as well as find out his.<br /><br />You're both doing great. I know you'll continue to do so.<br /><br />Hugs & prayers,<br /><br />Dan Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-82869716250237942462013-04-17T11:09:10.651-04:002013-04-17T11:09:10.651-04:00A very hope filled post. Are you pushing Bob too h...A very hope filled post. Are you pushing Bob too hard? Nope he is. Bob knows how much pain he can handle. When it gets too much he'll slow down our stop.<br /><br />As far as the therapy goes. You can postpone further therapy until a week or two weeks after the Botox. That's what I've done with mine. For me, when the pain hits 8 out 10, I'm fighting too hard and getting nowhere. Bob is capable of making the same decision. Speak to your neurologist who ordered the PT.<br /><br />He may never walk again the way he used to, but hang in there. I fact that he is standing up at all is a good thing. Squeeze that thought tight and hold it in your heart. He's at a five count with toes and a hamstring issue in his functioning side, but that doesn't mean he is not getting stronger. It may take time, but he will do it if possible.<br /><br />Falling is never a good thing, but falling safely is the trick. Yeah for Bob and the therapist.<br /><br />In my recovery I focused on someone else, my husband. What would ease his care of me. I worked harder because of it. You are the focus of him trying so hard. If it were just him he might not. Everyone needs something else to focus on when doing the hard stuff. Be happy it's you.<br /><br />Hurray for sentences! I remember when I started speaking clearly in sentences. It was a major milestone. Keep him talking!<br /><br /><br /><br />J.L. Murpheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11782355786883006411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-2673783173335871492013-04-17T10:42:28.002-04:002013-04-17T10:42:28.002-04:00Teaching Bob how to help you when you transfer him...Teaching Bob how to help you when you transfer him from the bed to the wheelchair is a worthwhile goal. Bob gets to feel useful and he reduces the odds of the two of you falling. I'm 5'2" and learned to never let a client who is 6' tall stand up higher than my head. Keeping a tall person low takes away their height advantage. P.S. Landing in the wheelchair is ideal. Once a person starts falling the best anyone can do is choose the safest landing site. P.P.S. Love Bob's full sentence.Rebecca Duttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004104301521792927noreply@blogger.com