Cathy is in good spirits this afternoon (even after the late night MRI adventure). She was only able to tolerate being on the trach collar for about an hour today.
We were able to speak with a rheumatologist about some preliminary results from the MRI. The good new is that there are no muscle or tendon tears and no infections were noted. There is some excess fluid in the joint and some swelling in the tissue of two of the muscles. This 'injury' was likely caused from overexertion (either during physical therapy or rough handling). The doctor expressed concern about not moving the joint. If the joint does not get moved periodically it may become locked in place. If this occurs, it would require surgery to free the joint back up. Cathy and I are going to implement a nightly 'workout routine' to move this shoulder joint and exercise her legs. (The physical therapist did not show up today).
3 comments:
Wow! All that and exercise too! Goodness. Cathy you are an amazing woman to persevere through all you have. God will bless you in some special way. We are going camping this weekend so will check all the updates on Monday. David, be sure to rest yourself!
All for now
Ted & Melody
Ps an extra prayer for the transplant team to get her back on the list...the short list!
Cathy working out with David...sounds like fun!!
Keep that positve attitude of yours and NEVER keep up HOPE!
I am always thinking about you.
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David, I think you should show up Friday in a headband and leg warmers! Cathy could use a good laugh!
Hang in there and keep up the wonderfully loving and diligent care for our girl! You rock!
Love you both!
BonBon
XOXOXOXO
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