It has now been 40 days since I was last home. 39 since I
have been in the hospital and rehab. I have made huge progress in these days.
Although I am still not allowed to put weight on my right leg, I have regained
103* range of motion, I am no longer in the brace, and can make a pretty good
distance hopping with the assistance of a walker. This has led the staff here
to coin the nickname Cottontail for me. The biggest news of the day is I will
be discharged from the rehab facility tomorrow and heading home!!! Next
Wednesday I will be clear to begin actively bending my knee as well as using a
stationary bike and water exercises. I will also continue rehab as an
outpatient there. I will return to the doctor that did my surgery on July 11th.
At that point if everything is going to plan I should be begin weight bearing and
“learning” to walk again.
There has been so much outpouring of support during all of
this that I don’t know how really to express my thanks and gratitude. Although
I have a ways to go yet, it is made easier with the support of my friends and
family. You guys are what has kept me strong through all of this and I thank
you from the bottom of my heart!
So on to the next phase……
-CB
video of rescue:
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