AFO Braces

Today was a good day at rehab. Today I walked without my AFO Braces and no walking stick!
Just me and no help from anything, well maybe a wall here and there.
First to laps where barefooted,  then with my shoes.
Stronger today than yesterday. I will not let this beat me.

Rehab Pool

PT was different today, today they had me in the rehab pool.
I was a bit worried how I was going to get in and out of it. Well it was easy, she click a button and up came the pool floor. Then I held on to the hand rail, then click of a button, down went the floor.
The other cool thing about this pool, the bottom of the pool is a treadmill. I got to practice walking normal without the threat of falling. Then working with water weights to strengthen my core. Diffently going to schedule more of those sessions.
Now that I can be back in the sun, man I need a tan.

Its been 6 months!

It has been 6 months since my HSCT. Each day I feel stronger than the day before. I am so glad I decided I did this treatment for my CIDP/MS. I am so blessed to have family and friends who have supported and been there for me. I have come a long way, and a long way to go, but with all the thoughts and prayers behind me I will be there in no time.

6 month followup

I went to Chicago for my 6 month followup, and the Doctors were happy with the improvements they saw. It was a good visit.
With more PT and OT, I'll be back on my feet in no time.

3 Months

Well its been 3 months since my HSCT.
Most all of the chemo fog has lifted, and the cloudiness in my eyes has gone.
Been doing PT/OT for 2 months, and it's going great. The muscles in my hands are coming back. They put me in ankle braces to strenghthen my ankles and feet. With these braces it helps my drop foot, now it doesn't sound like I have clown shoes on. Didn't know how weak my legs were until I got these braces. I have faith that I will be standing and walking without ANY type of help in no time. Spero Rehab does great work.

First week down

Finished my first week of rehab last week at Spero Rehab. On Monday I did a review to check my progress, they were happy such a improvement. I stll have a lot of work ahead. If it aint hurting, it aint working lol. Great staff they, they push me and don't let me get away with anything. What I need!

PT Time

Been home for 3 weeks doing the PT exercises physical therapist in Chicago had me. After waiting, I finally got into physical therapy Wednesday.
Legs and ankles are still weak, so I can't wait to get started.  Gonig to be a long process, but I'm up for it.