Day 1 post surgery

first thing to master is getting out of bed. who would have thunk you need to be taught how to get out of bed

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Confined · 56-60, M

They got me up walking down the hall. I had twisted my left ankle when i fell in 2018. Made recovery difficult. Was glad when i got in PT and started doing things to get back on my feet.
First exercise sweep the leg. 2. Draw the leg up and toward you.

saragoodtimes · F

@Confined started me with ankle pumps heel slides, thigh and butt squeezes.

Confined · 56-60, M

@saragoodtimes Awesome. I did not get any of that until I got out of the hospital. You are ahead of the game.

saragoodtimes · F

@Confined he said they're to keep blood flowing. didn't think anything difficult

Confined · 56-60, M

@saragoodtimes I fell on vacation in Florida. They just wanted me walking. I came home and was hit with medical politics. Took a week or so before my doctor would see me, and get me set up with the specialist and some one to do PT. Im still pissed how it all went down. They told me when I got home I should go back to Florida because the doctor in Fl was already paid for the follow up etc. I know I am not the first person to have an accident away from home..... Glad you are getting better care then I did.

saragoodtimes · F

@Confined maybe a benefit to have a husband who is a dept chair here at the hospital