So, Emily and I ventured over to the island to see how Grandpa was doing.
Well I'm happy to say he's doing great!!! He does have the usual post ccsvi surgery symptoms but everyone gets them. The doctors, physiotherapist and former patients all say that you will have good days and bad.
But what they need to say is that while you are here in Costa Rica you will be in a Shangri la like, euphoric state of bliss. Seriously, Everyone is freakin out of there mind happy down there. Miracles around every corner, unbelievable stories being told from the person in the story, and it doesn't stop. Everyday a new miracle, everyday a new smile, everyday more happy happy happy.
They should package that and sell it. But the worse part is that you can't stay there the rest of your life. You have to come home and even worse you have to come down from that high.
So, on that scale, my dad isn't doing to bad. He's had his ups and downs but he seems to be doing really well. Physically he is doing as good as ever. I watched him do his workout and I believe he is doing each exercise more fluently then what I saw in Costa Rica in his first week of Physio.
I only had to yell at him once because he wasn't taking a full minute break in between sets but other than that I was really proud of him. Don't worry it's my job to yell at him and make sure he's doing his exercise right.
Your job and yes you do have a job is to pass on your positive comments to Don. Reading this blog isn't free. You got the pre-surgery, during surgery and post surgery updates and you all sent your good wishes. Well, it didn't stop after the surgery, that was the easy part. The road to recovery is the hard part and positive state of mind helps make it easier.
Here is how I put it to Gary our MS friend who had the surgery the same day as Don. (Gary over did his workouts and hurt his back, so I yelled at him.) A baby takes over 12 months to learn to walk. A baby doesn't know any better, it brain isn't telling it's body that it can't do something. If you think you can re-learn to walk, open your hand, jump, swim.... in a couple weeks your sorely mistaken. 12 months for a baby means 12 months to two years for someone who has there brain working against there body.
Video to follow tomorrow
Keep up the great work Uncle Don - we're so proud of you!!
ReplyDeleteHi Don,
ReplyDeletesounds like you are doing really well, don't sweat the down times they are all a part of the process to getting better. We are all thinking about and so proud of the progress you have made.
Kelly and Graeme
Hi Don
ReplyDeleteThanks for talking with myself and Bob a few weeks ago. I am still considering going to Costa Rica for treatment. Your blog and progress are encouraging and give me hope. I am aiming for February. Keep up the great progress and let us all know how you are doing.
Lynn and Bob
Hello from Sarnia. Don, good to hear your your still giving it your all. Better listen to junior. I know he's not going to let you off the hook for slacking. I heard this from someone before 'in a couple weeks your sorely mistaken. 12 months for a baby means 12 months to two years for someone who has there brain working against there body '. Did buy a new exercise bike and finding it a learning process also. The pool is the best. Not allowed to run and jump as someone i know did in Costa Rica.
ReplyDeleteDonna, i know your right there behind him. Keep pushing.
take care
Gary & Betty
Hi Don,
ReplyDeleteGreat website! Thanks for sharing. Your videos are really inspiring. I think you're doing excellent, Keep up the good work.
Angelina :)