09-16-2018, 04:28 PM | #1 |
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MAKOBOB UPDATE
happy place. At home this morning. for the first time I took about 20 steps. I picked up the walker and carried it for that distance. I used it as a safety in case I lost my balance so I would not hit the ground. Then it was time to hit Walmart for our shopping needs. Last weak I did it in a wheel chair. This weak it was different. I tried just pushing a shopping cart while walking behind it. I figured that if it did not work I could go back to the truck for the wheelchair. I walked for about 20 minutes around Walmart, went to the register and found a seat waiting for the wife. Sat there (resting) for a few minutes and knew the wife would take at least an hour. So got up off my lazy butt and did a circuit around the store again. This time I used only my palms on the cart to push it. No wait on the cart for stability, walked back to the book section and bought a book to celebrate. It worked quite well. Stood there balancing myself for another 10 minutes without holding on to anything. Yes the cart was infront of me in case I need it. I did not. Wife finished shopping and we came home, I spent about a total of one WHOLE hour on my feet. That was the farthest I have walked in many months. Thank you Lord, I like my fake leg. Am I ready to walk unassisted yet, I think not. I still fear falling, so next week on my trip to Gonzaga I will try it our on the beach with a cane. YES I have to fall a few times, better on the sand first. I always shuffled my feet so maybe now as I learn to walk again I can pick them up and put them down. Also at mako-ville there will only be a few friends to pick me back up. I know that the cane will be my last step before going mobile again. The Dr.s rated me K3 which means tey expect me to walk without any mobility aids. I will NOT let them or myself down. With luck and hard work on my part I might even reach K4 which is the highest on the scale. That level is normally reserved for the younger guys. To reach it I must be able to tackle sports and RUN, which I have not done in 5 years. Some time soon, before the end of the month I should have my "forever leg and foot". I think it will be better as it is lighter by a cuople of pounds. Happy times are hear again. Tight :ines to all who have followed this long journey. Your prayers and positive thoughts helped to get my hear. From the bottom of my heart, Thank You. Sea you all in paradise.
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09-17-2018, 02:53 AM | #2 |
Khu đô thị Vạn Phúc CITY
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let's go...let's go yeahhh
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09-17-2018, 04:16 PM | #3 |
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Absolutely awesome to see you doing so good. See ya on 10/20 at Makoville buddy...feel free to lean on me and push hard to become mobile once again. Looking forward to another trip on the quad down the beach with you chasing croakers! (remember that WSB or Totuava that swam up and down the beach teasing us... LOL)
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09-17-2018, 04:23 PM | #4 | |
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09-17-2018, 05:07 PM | #5 |
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Keep up the good work Bob!
Glad to see your on your feet again and using the cane to walk around. I will see you in camp on the 15th and for the next two weeks after. Don't catch all the fish. Leave some for the rest of us!
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