As you know hubby had his first physio therapy on Tuesday, and I had booked today, and then twice a week.
On Wednesday afternoon hubby told me that he wasn’t going to go back for more physio. I told him that he either did that, or went to the Silver Sneakers classes at the gym on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Most of our friends go to that one, and they sit on chairs, and only stand if able. He said that he would try it.
I talked to our friends, and they said that they would go in with him, and help him, in any way they could. So I canceled the P.T.
This morning hubby didn’t want to go to the gym, and I insisted. It was that, or the P.T. I am not having him sit in the recliner to get swollen legs, ankles, and feet, as well as bed sores.
Finally he gave in to my demands, and I drove us to the gym. We chatted to the friends that were going to the class. I told them that I would be in Zumba from 10.30 to 11.30, and that they could come and get me if needed.
They went with him into the class at 11.00, and when I came out of mine, he was in the class. I didn’t check on him, until they opened the door at 11.25 a.m. They were all putting their chairs back, and hubby was chatting away.
He had sat in front of the instructor, and everyone around him helped out. They said to him, ‘See you Monday’, and he said ‘Yes’. I told him, I was so proud of him. That if he had only done 15 or 30 minutes it would have been fine. That I was really happy with his achievement.
I have canceled the remainder of his therapy, and will continue to praise him, so that he continues to go.
Give him a high five from me!
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Yesss!
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You have a tough row to hoe, that’s for sure … but congratulations, to both of you. 🙂
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That’s wonderful!☺️
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Great progress Susie. Hope he sticks with it. The movement and socializing will do a world of good. Have a good weekend. Allan
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So much better than just sitting; as you’ve said.
This way he gets to use some social skills, as well as physical muscles… Yay!
Being a carer is not easy!
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Great
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Sometimes all someone needs is some stern encouragement. 😉
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Good job. Sometimes we do have to push.
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Will do.
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And another today.
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I know.
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He did another one today with 3 ladies.
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You can say that again. I have never been so tired.
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Bravo!!
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I’m sure he’ll feel much better for it. He is so good to have you, as you do a wonderful job in taking care of him.
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He is going again tomorrow.
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Thank you so much. He has been going, so that makes me happy.
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That is awesome!
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