Bill: Thurs. April 10: Nine months; hinging

Tuesday was nine months.

Wednesday PT was very good, with more "step through" walking tips and stairs. One trick for training the left leg was to stand at a hip-height crossbar with a ball hanging down; he had to stand on his left leg to kick the ball with his right. She also called the bracing specialist to talk about getting the leg brace hinged -- this will allow the ankle to bend for an easier/natural walk, while still providing support. The appointment for that modification is tomorrow!

Next week Bill and Ayn are taking another short trip. Perhaps with the brace mod and the same kind of inspiration from their last trip, Bill will come back with even more tricks in his pocket! In the meantime, we need to get one or two things repaired on the wheelchair because airlines and cabs aren't very kind in handling it :(

Another round of botox finally got scheduled for late this month.  Bill had to intervene for getting the doctor's office to actually talk to the insurance company.

We also ran into OHSU's "rehab navigator" while waiting for his PT appointment. I mentioned that Bill is anxious to get back to work, and she recommended working with the VocRehab office on Interstate Avenue, "They have all SORTS of resources to help you."  We might try to stop in after next Wednesday's PT, but it might have to wait until they return from their trip.