Sherry's just about recovered from the many injuries she sustained back on October 21. Her eye, face, cheek, etc., seem to be healing perfectly. Her arm, shoulder, and elbow are healed too, but in need of lots of therapy.
She continues to see her therapist for the time being, and she continues to diligently do her exercises at home as well. Sherry's very disciplined and she's a hard worker. She will do what it takes to regain her strength and probably more range of motion than her doctor expects.
She and I appreciate all the kind wishes of our friends. Your support, your notes, and your prayers have helped sustain her and me through this journey. Thank you so much.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
More Visits to Our Doctors
Two doctor visits today. First --- Dr. Taylor says Sherry's doing great --- bite works -- jaw works --- looks good. I LIKE this guy! And I like his wife too. (More on that later.)
Dr. Gabel, though, has concerns. She has way too much scarring and swelling still going on in her hand. Dr. Gabel got on the phone right there in the examining room and discussed treatments with Sherry's therapist, Dianne.
He shot her with two BIG long needles of cortisone. Sherry looked a little bit like she was going to --- uh -- get red in the face.
Her fractures are healing up wonderfully. She needs range of motion work in her shoulder. AND MOST of ALL, she needs to work her hand back into shape.
Pray for Sherry's continued healing. Use of her hand -- restoration of her eye lids; flex of her elbow and shoulder....relief of pain --- return to free movement and dexterity.
Dr. Gabel, though, has concerns. She has way too much scarring and swelling still going on in her hand. Dr. Gabel got on the phone right there in the examining room and discussed treatments with Sherry's therapist, Dianne.
He shot her with two BIG long needles of cortisone. Sherry looked a little bit like she was going to --- uh -- get red in the face.
Her fractures are healing up wonderfully. She needs range of motion work in her shoulder. AND MOST of ALL, she needs to work her hand back into shape.
Pray for Sherry's continued healing. Use of her hand -- restoration of her eye lids; flex of her elbow and shoulder....relief of pain --- return to free movement and dexterity.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Second Eye Surgery Done
We took Sherry in to see Dr. Soparkar today, and he did the work on her eyelid. They deadened her eye area with a salve much like a dentist would do your gum before bringing in the needle.
I watched the whole thing, but not too closely. He put in several stitches inside her lower eyelid on the outside corner, which pulled the lid up and over to the outside a bit. This brought it back in line with where it belongs; and got rid of the bit of "droop" she had going on there. Plus, it turned the lid back upright rather than hanging sort of inside out like it was doing.
She's resting, and trying to get back to her normal self; and she'll skip her arm/elbow/shoulder therapy for a few days as she recuperates.
Thanks again to all who write, pray, send their best wishes, and their love. We both appreciate your kindness and thoughfulness.
I watched the whole thing, but not too closely. He put in several stitches inside her lower eyelid on the outside corner, which pulled the lid up and over to the outside a bit. This brought it back in line with where it belongs; and got rid of the bit of "droop" she had going on there. Plus, it turned the lid back upright rather than hanging sort of inside out like it was doing.
She's resting, and trying to get back to her normal self; and she'll skip her arm/elbow/shoulder therapy for a few days as she recuperates.
Thanks again to all who write, pray, send their best wishes, and their love. We both appreciate your kindness and thoughfulness.
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