Free again!! :-)

Sudie and I drove up to Portland to see my ortho-pod Doctor. He was very pleased with my progress. He raised my arm up and was surprised at how high he was able to lift it. He thinks I strained the muscles in the rotator cuff, but has given me the green light to begin at-home therapy of wall walking with my finger tips and the other three passive exercises, although I am supposed to  use more motion than before.

I drove home from the appointment and went shopping for food this afternoon.  Great to be independent again! There are certain movements that still give me a moment's shock.  The biggest one is when I put pressure like spreading peanut butter or taking off jar lids. I had a devil of a time connecting my I-pod, Garmin watch and cell phone to their chargers because of the inward pressure it took.

The best news is I have been able to maintain my weight over the last month even without exercising!!

I will begin working out at the heart health center tomorrow and also begin my walks.  I think I will begin at the 3 mile limit and work my way up to the 6-7 miles that  I was walking before my operation.  Sudie and I went to the beach day before yesterday and walked a fair distance and it felt good to be walking again. It will be much easier now that I have my sling off.

I want to thank Sudie for all she has endured these past four weeks- driver, cook, dishwasher,nurse, valet helping me tie my shoes,  and most important, the constant positive encouragement and support! I am SOOOOOOOOOO lucky to be married to her!  God Bless You, Sudie!!!!!!!!