Home is where the heart is

(and my family, dogs, and my own bed)

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Well, I have been home just over a week now, and it has been GREAT! I am able to make my own schedule (to some extent), sleep in my own bed and spend time with my hubby and son. I have also enjoyed visits from friends and even a dinner out with friends. I spend my time knitting, building legos, writing notes and watching Disney movies.

I am also in Day Rehab three afternoons a week for three hours each day. I have PT, OT and Speech therapy at rehab. My goals for PT & OT are to walk without the walker, go up/down stairs without difficulty, and get back to driving. These are long term goals, but I am practicing and getting stronger all the time. We work on high level cognition and vocalization during speech therapy. I have a paralyzed vocal cord caused during surgery, so I have a low breathy voice. I have an appointment with the Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor next week to see if they have any interventions for my vocal chord.

I also have an appointment with Interventional Radiology to hopefully get my G/J-tube removed. I haven't used the G/J tube for nutrition in several weeks, and it is just annoying at this point. I have had several other follow up appointments over the last week. So.many.doctors.and.appointments. All that to say, I feel really good. No pain or dizziness (like before surgery). And, I am grateful for how far I have come since July 25th. I am looking forward to visiting with more friends and getting out and about.