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Update 8/10

ECBG — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:22:21 GMT

Last night was a replay of the ultra comfy couch, as ankles went down preventing me from being up stairs. Then the diuretic kicked in with the early hours.

DH had to help me up 3 times! We could go back to sleep, thank goodness! I woke up looking into green trees!

I haven't had a diuretic before but my ankles are less swollen. Swelling is pain with this.

Hopefully, the new visiting physical therapists will call Monday.

Thank you to all of you for your care and concern.

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LTT1 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:36:46 GMT

@ECBG

It sounds as if you are managing this time of pain/swelling the best way possible.

Hopefully Monday the professionals will contact you to set up visiting times!
❤️‍🩹

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spiderw — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:41:42 GMT

It is good to hear the swelling went down and alleviated the pain. I am sure the physical therapy will help and you will feel better soon. Take care.

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Squirrels Are Trash — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 16:06:32 GMT

@ECBG

When I was sick it helped me to learn about other's symptoms and what made them feel better.

When my heart issues revealed themselves my major symptom was edema. While I didn't have pain, the water weight prevented me from breathing when I lay down, so I had to sleep in a sitting position. All told it was about 15-20 lbs in water weight.

Initially, the diuretics took 3-4 days to eliminate all that water and weight. So, it may take until the weekend to be completely back to normal.

I am sending you best wishes. You can get through this!

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LizzieInSRQ — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 16:08:23 GMT

@ECBG in the meantime have your husband go and rent a potty chair to put next to your bed or couch so you can do that easier.

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ECBG — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 16:10:41 GMT

@LizzieInSRQ wrote:
@ECBG in the meantime have your husband go and rent a potty chair to put next to your bed or couch so you can do that easier.

@LizzieInSRQ

Thanks, but I am half way walking.

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meallen616 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 16:54:21 GMT

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wilma — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 18:32:49 GMT

@ECBG

Hope physical therapy and any other medical interventions help you feel better.
Always Wishing You the Best!

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Jk9 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 19:36:56 GMT

Hope all goes well with your PT @ECBG. I finished my therapy last month.My therapist was great with trying to tailor my exercises to adjust to my issues. We finally stopped treatments when they were bothering the nerves in my lower back. She gave me a great list of exercises I can do at home to keep my core strong.

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kathie66 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 19:41:00 GMT

@ECBG Thinking of you!!

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juanitalinda — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 20:18:07 GMT

@Jk9 wrote:
Hope all goes well with your PT @ECBG. I finished my therapy last month.My therapist was great with trying to tailor my exercises to adjust to my issues. We finally stopped treatments when they were bothering the nerves in my lower back. She gave me a great list of exercises I can do at home to keep my core strong.

I had the same thing happen. The PT exercises they gave me for my leg aggravated my knee. The exercises they gave me for building muscle had to stop because of the osteoporosis. Then they gave me exercises for osteoporosis, which ended up irritatating the lower back.

I gave up on PT and going to rely on medications. I am way too confused to figure out the PT protocols.

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SportyShorty07 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 20:23:24 GMT

@ECBG I think that the physical therapists could really help you with mobility and recovering from the fall you had a while back. I wish you well and I'm glad your spirits are up and that you got some rest yesterday, Take it easy today and enjoy your Saturday!

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ECBG — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 20:39:10 GMT

@SportyShorty07 wrote:
@ECBG I think that the physical therapists could really help you with mobility and recovering from the fall you had a while back. I wish you well and I'm glad your spirits are up and that you got some rest yesterday, Take it easy today and enjoy your Saturday!

@SportyShorty07

Totally! I hope they call Monday to set up my therapy dates.

DH has been holding my hands as I walk to him, he walks backward to the bathroom. I roll half way and walk the rest.

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Alsace Gal — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 20:48:22 GMT

@ECBG

Very glad you're doing better, lots better.

Enjoy your weekend and dare I say, DON'T ever scare us like that again!

I'm wishing you a full recovery xxx

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SportyShorty07 — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 20:49:49 GMT

@ECBG Do you have a walker or cane? Its great that your husband is helping you walk, but please make sure to use a walker or cane too if you have one. I recommend for you to call the physical therapists office and your primary doctor's office to talk about your symptoms you've been having. When Monday rolls around, make sure to call the physical therapy office first thing in the morning to remind them to see you, ECBG

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Puggywuggy — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 22:17:18 GMT

@ECBG I'm so glad you are making progress, that is good news! 🤎

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NEvans2 — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 01:15:32 GMT

@ECBG So happy you're making some progress! Hang in there!❤

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Jk9 — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 02:49:42 GMT

Normally, a RN makes a visit to assess the patient before PT can come in. So hopefully, there will be an updated physical exam for @ECBG . Then PT usually starts their visits if the person is home bound or sets up coming in for outpatient therapy. Any way, I think it's good that something is being done to help. Best wishes to get better! That 's the important thing.

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ninjawife — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 05:59:43 GMT

@Jk9 wrote:
Normally, a RN makes a visit to assess the patient before PT can come in. So hopefully, there will be an updated physical exam for @ECBG . Then PT usually starts their visits if the person is home bound or sets up coming in for outpatient therapy. Any way, I think it's good that something is being done to help. Best wishes to get better! That 's the important thing.

@Jk9 I believe she already had an outpatient PT appointment and at that appointment home PT was recommended. Based on on the threads I have read about her health issues, I think she thinks that the weight loss, swelling and breathing issues are all due to the fact that she is inactive and she thinks that if PT can get her walking she will be fine.

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Shanus — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 14:14:32 GMT

@ninjawife wrote:
@Jk9 wrote:
Normally, a RN makes a visit to assess the patient before PT can come in. So hopefully, there will be an updated physical exam for @ECBG . Then PT usually starts their visits if the person is home bound or sets up coming in for outpatient therapy. Any way, I think it's good that something is being done to help. Best wishes to get better! That 's the important thing.
@Jk9 I believe she already had an outpatient PT appointment and at that appointment home PT was recommended. Based on on the threads I have read about her health issues, I think she thinks that the weight loss, swelling and breathing issues are all due to the fact that she is inactive and she thinks that if PT can get her walking she will be fine.

@ninjawife @Jk9 After all her posts I'm so confused about how this began, issues now and what she's actually doing to get medical help. It sounds like more than just a physical therapist is needed. Has she been to a doc? What happened to care facility and/or home care person she mentioned? I've "known" @ECBG for many years here. This all does not sound coherent IMO.