Well today was a pretty sweet day. I was able to have my first real shower in 8 weeks. One with running water and real soap and shampoo and not me lieing in bed with a face cloth and a bucket of water. So that was really nice to have. Up until now I was unable to sit in the chair they use for showering due to pain, but today I was able to bare it. Then in phsyio I was able to take my first steps. I was wearing a harness attached to a pulley on a sliding track to catch me if my legs gave out. and I was in the parallel bars so I could take some weight with my hands. and the therapist was there to support my back and keep my knees from buckling, But hey I Was Walking!! My legs have been increasing in strength at a very quick pace. There are certain muscles like my left quad and hip flexer as well as some abductor muscles that are very weak due to nerve damage and the pelvic fracture. They are just strong enough that we can begin to exercise them with next to no resistance. So it will be along road to getting them up to a level where they are usable. Ryan Gilmore is also coming up for today and tomorrow. It'll be fun to get to hang out with him for a bit. Well I think thats all I have to say for now. Later,
Robert
Oh yeah here is my new address at GF,
Robert Lavigne (Rm 433)
G.F. Strong Rehab Centre
4255 Laurel St.
Vancouver B.C
V5Z 2G9
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Awesome, awesome, awesome!!!!!!Thanks for the address!It will go in the bulletin next week. Great job Robert. Judy
First Steps are the best your moving forward never look back. Next you'll be walking on your own, and running laps around most of us. Working through the pain must be so hard to do, but it will make you stronger. AFter this is all over you will a very strong person.
Knowing you have the will
Alishia
baby steps to the door...baby steps out the door...baby steps to the hallway...I'm doing it Doc!
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Hey Robert,
It's great to hear that you've been making huge improvements in your recovery. Even walking a little now, praise the Lord.
Happy belated birthday by the way!!
Michael Gilmore.
Well, even though we seem to be a quiet bunch for the most part....I know there are 100+ avid readers at the mill saying "hooray!!!"
Best Wishes to you and your family,
Debbie Oliarny
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