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Wow, I see my last post did not come through. Now to remember what I said! Oh well. Jane, I know I was commiserating with you. I think you're having the worst end of it, as you seem to still have some hurdles ahead. Be strong, and look to the end result! That's what's getting me through this miserable physical therapy.

My shoulder is definitely coming along, but after the dramatic improvement the week after I got my sling off, now the progress is much slower. I can lift that arm just slightly higher than shoulder height, but it is still soooo stiff. Each week my range of motion that PT can move it increases some, but I will be glad to be able to move it on its own power. I still can't move it behind me, like to scratch my back, but the side to side motion is getting a little better. Ugh. I am getting very tired of this, and so am not doing my exercises at home as often as I should. Bad Jean, bad! I must carry on with them if I want to get my arm's mobility back.

On the up side, last night we assembled the recumbent exercise bike I got DH and I for Christmas. I tried it out, and it's SO much more comfortable than the old-style bike with the tiny seat that hurt everyone's butt that we used to have. You're actually comfortable, leaning back. I know I will use this, and I hope DH will too. I've got to get back on the treadmill too, but that doesn't sound as appealing right now. Sigh.

Well, here's wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2009. I certainly hope 2009 is a better year than 2008 for us. I need to take off all the weight I put back on last year---grrrr! I want 10 pounds gone!! There's my New Year's resolution. Anyone else?

Jean in VT

posted by Jean in VT @ 8:18 AM