Hey everyone,
Same things ongoing, progress still moving forward, Chris is still getting in the water everyday with the stretching and motion movements in the water keeping him quite limber and mobile.
Since removing the drugs over the last two weeks alot of movement and little things that he used to do have started to come back, making the water sessions even more rewarding.
Today Uncle Larry, Emma and I had Chris in the pool stretching him then letting him relax, other than getting rid of alot of phlegm he had quite a good day.
As I said a few days ago we were waiting for the machine I found to to arrive, it is amotorized sensing leg and arm machine fully computerized. It arrived yesterday afternoon.
We got it going today with a few of the resident OT's and Physiotherapist's present to see how it worked and what it could do. Christopher was very relaxed almost to the point that I thought we may have to wait till later. But after fitting him into the leg supports and everyone happy with the way things were going I turn it on releasing the peddles, to our amazment they started to turn even though the motor had not been turned on.
The computer started tracking the movement and showed he was doing the peddaling himself with no assistance after checking all the controls, the OT and I looked at each other, he went to get the head nurse and the doctor I ran for the camera, actually I sent Emma out to get it as I was still holding him and encouaging him on.
Everyone looked on in disbelief the doctor had to try the controls and brakes to make sure we weren't pulling a fast one. I had to stop him after 22 minutes of pedaling so we could try the arms. Chris then did another fifteen minutes of arm cycling even though the machine kicked in a couple of times to assist when he got a muscle spasm.
Very exciting and encouraging day, left there on pins and needles.
Update tomorrow after our pool and another bout on the machine.
Bye for now
Kevin
4 comments:
OMYGOSH Kevin, that is thrilling news! How exciting! YAY Chris!!Thankyou for posting this ........
You have truly made my day!
Give our love to Chris and a HUGE hug for you!!
Kathleen
This is AMAZING!!!!! Chris we are so proud of you. I'm so thrilled I have tears in my eyes - Kevin I couldn't imagine how incredible that was to experience. Keep up the positive energy and strength. We're looking forward to more great posts to come!
Hello to Chris, Kev, and Larry in Ponoka!
I was having coffee with Shelley when you had the good news about the biking equipment. Was so great to hear so quickly - so exciting. And with respect to your post on Aug 3, I'm guessing Christopher more than convinced everyone that he didn't need any time to adapt and become familiar and that this new piece of equipment is much needed! He just needed the chance. Kudos to both you and Chris! You are amazing (and yes, you too Kev)! I had hoped to get in a visit just prior to the reunion this weekend, but unable to attend even the reunion. Maybe all of the Sam Biggies will be able to next year. For now, I`m so looking forward to Chris coming home and hoping everything will begin to fall into place as smoothly as possible for you. Sending our love, positive energy and encouragement. See you soon.
Love, A. Janie, U. Wes, Mike & Milo (Milo can't wait to meet Chris)
Wow, that sounds like an amzing machine and amzing results...hope to see a video or picture of this. Glad you will be coming home soon where the family can be close to encourage him.
I know you are looking for a new house and I obviously don't know exactly what you are looking at but there is a rancher for sale on 116th and 93rd in Delta. I have never been inside but my inlaws said it is really big and they had in indoor pool. Thought that might be an asset.
Hope Chris continues to improve and defy the odds.
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