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Offline david25luvit

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Physical Therapy....A Big Plus!
« on: June 11, 2007, 10:57:11 am »
Hey guys....been a while since I posted but I am OK.
Started physical therapy and its really helping my spirit. 
Since contracting SJS my muscle mass has diminished and falling has been a big problem.
Physical therapy is painful....and challenging but at least I feel like I'm doing something positive
to regain the strength in my arms and legs.  Nothing makes you feel more powerless than falling down
and not being able to get UP....Know what I mean?????

Update on the girls Patti & Pepper...my two Rat Terrier puppies.
Both had their little operations and have recovered well.  Just a little scar tissue.
Can't tell you how much companionship and love I get from them.....
Indeed they are man's best friend.....

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Offline Queen Tokelove

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Re: Physical Therapy....A Big Plus!
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2007, 08:15:36 pm »
Cute puppies...I'm glad they are on the mend...I'm glad the therapy is helping you, how long do you have to do therapy? I'm sure you will be back on your feet in no time, no pun intended....
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Offline Miss Philicia

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Re: Physical Therapy....A Big Plus!
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2007, 08:54:35 pm »
David, I'm glad you feel this is helping you.  Best of luck towards it working even more.
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Offline paolo10954

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Re: Physical Therapy....A Big Plus!
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2007, 12:21:16 am »
Glad to hear Physical Therapy is helping you not just physically but mentally as well. Be diligent with your home exercises  ;D

Paolo, PT
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Offline Jeffreyj

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Re: Physical Therapy....A Big Plus!
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2007, 02:06:00 am »
Good to see you back in the forums. Those are two "damn cute" doggies.

Isn't it great how dogs are always happy to see you when you walk in the door!

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Offline cmhjeff

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Re: Physical Therapy....A Big Plus!
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2007, 08:22:27 am »
Quote from: david25luvit on June 11, 2007, 10:57:11 am
Update on the girls Patti & Pepper...my two Rat Terrier puppies.
Both had their little operations and have recovered well.  Just a little scar tissue.
Can't tell you how much companionship and love I get from them.....
Indeed they are man's best friend.....
The girls are precious! Glad you have them!


Quote from: david25luvit on June 11, 2007, 10:57:11 am
Nothing makes you feel more powerless than falling down
and not being able to get UP....Know what I mean?????
I know the feeling far to well! I've had many many hours of PT and I'm up and walking again. I never found it painful but definitely challenging! I remember breaking down in tears in front of my therapist because I couldn't master something she was trying to teach me although I was giving it my all. I'm glad it's helping you and my hope for you is that you continue to improve.

Jeff


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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Physical Therapy....A Big Plus!
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2007, 08:35:31 am »
Hello David,

Wishing you the best with the physical therapy. Continued success, and improvement...


Take care------Ray
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