Another boring and slow afternoon.
@kaylachan (77488)
Daytona Beach, Florida
December 4, 2023 1:26pm CST
Monday afternoon here, and all is quiet. Therapy just came to take George for a walk, and it's amazing how well he is doing. They are letting him walk around a bit. This hospital is long so it'll do him some good to move. He gets sick of being confined and can't always express it. But, he's off taking a walk, which isn't a bad thing. We're hoping the number of things attached to him comes down. First just might be oxygen.
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@MarieCoyle (43667)
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4 Dec 23
A walk is a definite step in the right direction, yay! I'm so glad you were able to get him moved there.
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@kaylachan (77488)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Dec 23
We'll both be happy when they decide he doesn't need the walker. He won't need it for long, and he won't be going home with it. They are just being over cautious.
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@MarieCoyle (43667)
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5 Dec 23
@kaylachan
Yes, in a medical facility they always take extra care to avoid any possible falls.
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@FourWalls (74495)
• United States
4 Dec 23
Going for a walk is a MAJOR good sign!!!! So thankful to hear this!!!
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@kaylachan (77488)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Dec 23
Well, he's strong enough to walk like he used to, so it's a matter of Ot and PT not being so over cautious.
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@FourWalls (74495)
• United States
5 Dec 23
@kaylachan — a friend of mine had a stroke, and she said the worst thing about it was learning to slow down while she recovered. It took a few falls for her to understand that her body had been through quite a traumatic event. 
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@kaylachan (77488)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Dec 23
@FourWalls Despite the severity, George never lost the ability to walk. Sure he did fall in the first hour of the stroke, but that I think had a lot more to do with the stroke itself hitting his brain. He got himself up, and made his way to the couch, almost as if nothing had happened. Took him a while to realize something was wrong.
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@snowy22315 (189118)
• United States
5 Dec 23
That is fantastic! I bet he hasn't walked around in weeks. This hospital definitely sounds like they are doing the right things.
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@snowy22315 (189118)
• United States
5 Dec 23
@kaylachan Definitely a step in the right direction no pun intended..
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@kaylachan (77488)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Dec 23
Yeah. He's frustrated because they have to be extra careful, but none the less. He's up and moving.
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@celticeagle (174122)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Dec 23
How good to hear he is up and about. Keep it up, George.
@LindaOHio (188216)
• United States
5 Dec 23
I'm so glad he is there and doing well. I know we all can't wait until he is 100% and back at home. Hugs.
@wolfgirl569 (115782)
• Marion, Ohio
4 Dec 23
That is great news. That will help with a lot of things
@RasmaSandra (84752)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Dec 23
Glad to hear he is up and about and can go walking,
@sallypup (64198)
• Centralia, Washington
4 Dec 23
This might sound strange but I'm glad you are having a boring day. The alternative is awful.
@Deepizzaguy (109479)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 Dec 23
I am happy to learn that George is able to walk since it shows signs of improvement.
