Today I used the potty for the first time in 5 months. Yipee!! What's funny is that just this morning I was praying to God and asking Him to bless me to be more independent now. I spend over a hour seeing myself using the potty and walking easily with my walker and with a rollater (?). I mean it's time for another great step. I have got to progress even more.
So this afternoon, I was waiting for my CNA to appear to assist me with going to get freshened up, which I do daily at 4pm. But, today, my CNA asked me if I wanted to try to use the potty. I said "yes" and I told her what transpired this morning. We went into the washroom and I was able to potty with her help, with very little pain. I could not hold onto the wall rails with both hands, since I can't move from side to side yet.s So I improvised and put on hand on the wheelchair and the other on the bar and I fandangled my way onto the potty. It was even easier getting up from the potty. I was so happy. Who'd a thunk it?? Too funny. But, every bit of progress made by me will be celebrated by me. I'm still excited, even now hours later.
Now, to just get the rest of this weight off, so I can get on with the first total knee replacement done.
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