sunday post

That's another busy week done.  Tuesday was hopefully my last trip to the ER.  I had a seizure in the morning.  We were warned it could happen when I got out of the hospital.  So I had a quick ambulance ride, got a few injections and was home that afternoon.  The medicine should prevent it from happening again.  The wound on my big toe has shrunk to a fraction of a centimeter in size.  Hopefully, this will be the final week that I have to go to the hyperbaric chamber and I can get into the bath at the end of the week.

Tomoka sent me a very thoughtful package with a cool new shirt and some pictures.  It's not much, but I cooked up a simple webpage with some of the pictures at http://jamie.animink.com/

Therapy continues slow and steady.  I get botox injections this Tuesday to help my left shoulder mobility.  There's been some talk of driving evaluations but nothing concrete yet (I'm a bit apprehensive about driving again) so I'm not sure when that will happen or if I'm ready for it yet.  I'm planning to practice with video games first once I get to GameStop and do some shopping.  That's all for now.

overdue update

As a few of you have kindly pointed out, it's time for an update.

Things are progressing slowly but surely.  I'm using the walker to get around the house more.  

My balance has improved enough that I can stand by myself and brush my teeth, wash my hands and make a pot of coffee.  Going to the bathroom is much more private now.  

I had one unfortunate and painful fall so I'm not ready for a cane yet though I want to move up to one eventually.

I've been getting daily treatments in a hyperbaric chamber for the surgical wound on my foot.  The good news is that it's working; the wounds on my smaller toes are healed while the ulcer on my big toe is getting smaller.   the wound may be healed by next week.  Once it's healed, the first thing I'm planning to do is to hop into the bath tub and take a nice long soak.

We've decided to get botox injections to help my left shoulder.  I was weary of this at first but the doctor convinced me it's safe and will help.

I get to see Tomoka on the computer almost everyday.. talking to her is usually the best part of my day.  I sent her some silk pajamas for Valentines Day.  even better, she's coming to visit April 16th!  she'll be here for 2 weeks and we're excited.

I have some wonderful friends.  They take me out to eat occasionally (when I get stir-crazy) and give me advice about married life and immigration procedures.  I'm looking forward to visiting Frank and Rosa's next.  Jacob (another wonderful friend) is being generous and giving me a kilt which should be awesome.  I begged Justin and he's sending me a one-handed keyboard.. I hope it's easy to learn.  Markus is giving me some work to help keep me occupied and ensure I don't forget everything.

So basically that's what's happening in my life right now.  thanks for reading

- jamie