Practice makes perfect

there will be some therapist that tell you that whatever movement you don't get back in two years you most likely won't get back, and as depressing as that sounds I use those words to fuel my recovery. Therapist are telling you what they know based on what they have seen but there is no time that can be associated with recovery, because everybody differs. Frank gave me a heads up about what some of the therapist would say as some people had told him in the past. Most people encounter Obstacles in their lives, we just have to be persistant and try again everytime. I may not be the smartest or wisest person but I know Iv'e tried again everytime I've failed. One thing that I have learned from my life so far is that practice makes perfect.

chilly outside

Winter is right around the corner. as a child I loved the winter season but it has grown to be a pain because of what it does to my hand. It never fails every winter season my hand is constantly stuck in a fist position. I have to exercise more often to keep my hand loose enough. Just remember to exercise early and don't get used to having your hand tight because it will set you back quite a bit. If u stick to exercises and your regular therapy routines you will be fine come spring.

Give thanks

this week we will celebrate Thanksgiving so I fiigured I'd blog about what I'm thankful for. Some of this may seem like a repetition but I really am thankful for them. First I am thankful that God gave me a chance to do things right and to see the world from a different perspective. I am also am thankful for my family that has never treated me like I was different. Without my family I would probably be in a wheelchair still but they gave me a reason to get better. I am also thankful for all of the oppurtunities I've had in my life even though I didn't always get what I wanted I always had enough and thats all we need. Lastly, whether or not I've helped anyone with my blog I am thankful for learning how to do it because it has helped me tremendously.

saeboflex

I used a device called a saeboflex to help with my recovery. my hand was stuck in a fist position an I had to wear another prosthetic to stretch my hand so it could be loose enough so I could even be a candidate for the saeboflex. I went to round rock Texas twice a week to attend therapy and work with a certified saebo technician. basically the Saeboflex loosened my hand to a point where I could start an at home therapy without it and I am glad that I experience this device because it really did help in the start of my recovery.I would recommend the saeboflex to anyone having a hard time with hand therapy.

Handicap parking

Since I am 21, I am not the average stroke victim. i can't count how many mean looks I've gotten when I park in a handicap parking space. just because i don't appear to be handicap doesn't mean I am not. I try not to park in handicap parking but sometimes I actually feel handicap so I do. one lady cursed at me because she said I had no right to park in a handicap zone and she wasn't even handicap she said if her dad was with her she would have parked there so usually I just park in handicap parking when I am wearing shorts so people can see my leg brace.

Frank

when I was transferred to the rehab floor at the Scott and white hospital I was in no mood to be around anybody. It was at breakfast time that anold grey haired nurse came in my room  and introduced himself to me. The nurse's name was frank and his first words to me were "I know exactly how you feel buddy  yo'll get better eventually," After I was done telling him nobody understood what I was going through Frank explained to me that he too had a stroke when he was sixteen, and that he was fully recovered. I felt attached to frank because he was such a positive  person and he understood everything I was going through. I think that if I didn't meet frank  I would still feel alone. Frank also informed me that a recovery would not be easy and that I had to keep on trying even if I saw no improvement at all. just know that there are too many people in the world for you to be the only one going through what your going through and if you are then accept help from those that are willing to assist  you even if they don't understand what you are going through because sometimes those are the people that you need the most

off course

There may be times that you forget or just don't get around to doing your exercises but that is fine. I you miss some or just want a break  from your exercises just get back on track a couple of missed exercises won't be the end of the world just don't make it a habit. This Saturday was My older sisters Birthday And I went to visit her in San Antonio and I paid no attention to my exercises, not purposely though, they just did not cross my mind. On Sunday I did do my exercises and I am in the same condition I was in on Friday. Don't let missed exercises stress you just remember to be consistent.