Greetings!
Things are fairly boring here - we go from chiropractor, to PT, to MD and home. We are averaging 1.5 appts./day - those .5s are the hardest! Peter started physical therapy last week. He goes 3days/week for 1 1/2 hours. He says he feels much stronger and that even though I am a PT, he is more likely to exercise for someone else. Thanks goodness for insurance!
His back is on the mend - very slowly, and medically he is doing very well. He has been going in to work for 2 6 hour days a week and feels very good about that, and he continues to work from home.
The puppies, now know as Satan and Lucifer rather than Whoopi and Lucy, are growing like crazy. We thought Whoopi was the runt but the vet thinks she is normal size and that Lucy is going to be large. They (we)started Obedience training on Sat. It is going to be a challenge, but we will win!
Movie report - haven't done this in a while, but if you are my age, or like Abba, go see "Mama Mia". It is hilarious! Who knew Meryl Streep could sing? Pierce Brosnin can't but what he lacks in singing ability he makes up for in looks!
It is hot and muggy here every day now. Some one keeps getting afternoon showers but it is not us! There has been alot of activity on the golf course behind us and it is now 60% grass. It is really starting to look good.
That's all for now!
Wendy
Monday, July 28, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Update
After a subtle reminder from John, and a not so sublte reminder from Fred, I am finally updating the blog. Sorry I took so long, we are fairly boring right now, so I don't always update.
Peter had an appointment at Duke yesterday and it went fairly well. Dr. H. feels that the reason he is still so weak may be due to one of the meds he is on - it may be prohibiting him from absorbing nutrients and preventing much new muscle formation. The decision was made to discontinue this medicine and see what happens. He says this is not a usual side-affect but that Peter's system may be more sensitive to it than most. He also cut back on a few other meds and ordered a physical therapy evaluation with treatment. Even though I am a P. T., my expertise has not been helpful because I am also the wife/caregiver/chief nagger and nobody listens to me.
Besides the generalized weakness, the other problem Peter has is continued swelling in his legs from the knee down. Since changing his meds yesterday he has gotten rid of alot of fluid, so maybe this will start to go away. He also needs to get more active, as do I.
My training for the half-marathon in Nov. is going slowly but fundraising is going well. You can donate online by going to http://pages.teamintraining.org/nce/Oaks08/wyandowmhc. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
The puppies are still great! They have about tripled in size since we got them. They can go up and down stairs now and chase each other all through the house. They are both very friendly girls and love to see other people and play with other dogs.
Not much else is going on here. I drive Peter to work one afternoon a week, to the chiropractor, and to run errands - really a very boring life at the moment.
Thanks for still being interested and caring about us!
Wendy
Peter had an appointment at Duke yesterday and it went fairly well. Dr. H. feels that the reason he is still so weak may be due to one of the meds he is on - it may be prohibiting him from absorbing nutrients and preventing much new muscle formation. The decision was made to discontinue this medicine and see what happens. He says this is not a usual side-affect but that Peter's system may be more sensitive to it than most. He also cut back on a few other meds and ordered a physical therapy evaluation with treatment. Even though I am a P. T., my expertise has not been helpful because I am also the wife/caregiver/chief nagger and nobody listens to me.
Besides the generalized weakness, the other problem Peter has is continued swelling in his legs from the knee down. Since changing his meds yesterday he has gotten rid of alot of fluid, so maybe this will start to go away. He also needs to get more active, as do I.
My training for the half-marathon in Nov. is going slowly but fundraising is going well. You can donate online by going to http://pages.teamintraining.org/nce/Oaks08/wyandowmhc. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated.
The puppies are still great! They have about tripled in size since we got them. They can go up and down stairs now and chase each other all through the house. They are both very friendly girls and love to see other people and play with other dogs.
Not much else is going on here. I drive Peter to work one afternoon a week, to the chiropractor, and to run errands - really a very boring life at the moment.
Thanks for still being interested and caring about us!
Wendy
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