Bill's home routine is becoming comfortable. After Friday's difficulty with standing, Saturday was good with just two tries, and Sunday he was up on the first shot. Ayn takes and records his blood pressure each morning before meds, and they have stretching/strengthening exercises throughout the day. Much of the apartment was still in boxes, so they have been going through them -- somewhat of a treasure hunt. Bill is realizing a lot of his hoarded 'treasure' is unnecessary, yeah! Mom (*me*) has become a mule, hauling lots of stuff to electronics recycling, and lots of non-electronics to Goodwill.
We traveled on Portland's streetcar to Bill's new general practitioner (connected with OHSU). They have really good communications with Good Samaritan Hospital; we didn't have to repeat Bill's history, current status, or list the many meds he is taking. The only thing I didn't care for was when she felt compelled to point out he may never regain the use of his left arm. We don't do negativity! I was glad Bill got his flu shot while we were there.
Tomorrow he will have his first outpatient therapy evaluation for OT. Wednesday will be PT.
Bill decided he does not need to have the bed rail, so I took it apart. Now if I could just find the receipt to return to Bi-Mart...
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