The leg is on the mend!

Kelly's leg is doing much better!  On Saturday morning she couldn't move it, but since Sunday she has had back much of her strength.  Still, they weren't allowing her to try standing or getting up on her own, and she had to have help to move to the wheelchair or use the bathroom, which was getting frustrating.  By Monday morning she was getting very antsy. So, we are glad that yesterday they were able to move her to Fanny Allen for inpatient rehab.  We are especially thankful because it can sometimes be difficult to get a spot there.

When they came to evaluate her for rehab, they were trying to make sure she doesn't have medical issues that will get in the way of rehab, and make sure she'll be ready to do the work necessary to get better.  As soon as the woman came in, mom started giving her the litany of lost function, all the things she could do with her right hand before this most recent seizure, and the necessity of getting around.  The lady kept saying "Yes, I hear you have goals.  I think you'll be a really good candidate for rehab".  I think she though mom was trying to convince her she'd be a good candidate.... nope, just being mom being herself....enthusiastic about everything, especially regaining mobility and independence!

She stayed at Fanny Allen last night, and had her first evaluation this morning.  During that evaluation, she was able to stand by herself, and even walk a little!  She will be working hard there... a total of 3 hours per day of rehab.  They said an average stay is 1-2 weeks.... so they'll get her back on her feet and moving, and then let her continue doing the work at home.  If she can already stand though, we're very optimistic about the progress she will make!