Monday, Bill had the consult on getting Botox in his left arm. The purpose is to relax the muscles to get some range of motion back, and to reduce pain. The first injection appointment is next week; doc said she will start slow and monitor progress.
From Ayn Tuesday: "Making good progress with walking to the bathroom, around the bedroom, and out of the bedroom. We would like to find a regular chair for Bill to use at his desk."
[The problem, of course, is that a wheeled office chair would be nice for moving around, but how do you lock the wheels for safety in standing up? ]
"Good day of therapy. Lots of good walking in PT. Work on reducing tightness in OT. Also got Belizean chicken [at a food cart]. PT again tomorrow." In OT, he was given a "magic brush." It is slightly larger than a fingernail brush, with soft bristles, and is supposed to help with stimulating the capillaries so he doesn't feel so cold, and maybe help with the surface pain.
Before the stroke, Bill had been using a standing desk at home. We lowered it to chair-height.
Tuesday was also sweet sixteen for Bill's daughter. Happy birthday "C!"
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