Getting Back on Track

Vicki has progressed wonderfully since her hip replacement! She has been going to physical therapy 3 days a week at Holston Medical Group Outpatient Services here in Kingsport. They work mainly with ortho physical therapy (joint replacements, etc.). Sometime within the next month she will start going back to Quillen Rehab Outpatient Services in Johnson City three days a week. They work more with nerve damage physical therapy which seems to be Vicki's major stumbling block right now. She is continuing to gain strength and accomplish therapy goals, but the nerve damage is slowing things down. Nerve regeneration is a very slow process. Continued stimulation is the key. She stood for 3 1/2 minutes today with her walker and used only one hand to support herself. That's an accomplishment! What happens is her muscles (the ones that are getting nerve stimulation) get overloaded and become weak. She's working more on her ab strength and trying to control her balance.

She will be having minor surgery (Same Day) tomorrow to remove two pins from her right ankle. That should be the last of her surgeries. Yeah!! :) Working on her short-term memory is still an every day exercise. I'm going to try to start updating the blog more regularly because I

We're starting to feel like we're getting back on track from when her hip pain started prior to surgery. It's time to start helping her more at her house - cooking, minor cleaning, etc. - instead of hanging out at mom's. That's going to be an adjustment...everyone loves hanging out at mom's! :)

We continue to be grateful for the love and support of so many friends both near and far. Love to each of you!!

Becky