Mood:  a-ok

Sunday, Jan.19

It's now mid-Jan. & I'm writing this update, alot has happened since I became a resident here at Eventide. 

Occupational & physical therapy became part of my daily routine, helping me gain strength, to prepare for the

fitting & use of  my prosthetics.

So many get-well & Christmas cards received by me during the holidays were welcomed & appreciated, even

though I can't promise to respond anytime soon.  Several of you visited, called, sent or delivered gifts or

goodies at Christmas, for which I'm also grateful.  My family, including my sons, my siblings, and their

spouses, and my friends have

been my support system, my helpers, & to them I owe "Thanks" too, since it's

been impossible for me to do these tasks.

A set-back occurred on Dec.31, when an ambulance took me to Meritcare Hospital, after an EKG determined

I had suffered a heart attack!  A tightness in my chest twice that week gave nurses & the resident Dr. here

reason to suspect it was more than acid-reflux.  The staff in ER was so responsive, & the procedures showed

100% blockage in an artery & 3 stints to "Fix" the problem.  After 4 days/nights I came back to Eventide.  I will

see a cardiologist on Feb.6 for a follow up appointment.

As for my prostenetics, I've had sessions for the fitting of these custon-made legs/feet, plus training on how to

put them on & take them off, plus rise from sitting to standing.  I've walked several times, using the parallel

bars & will be using a "Walker" soon  as well.  It's challenging, but also encouraging for me to get

independent & return home.

Sincerely, Wes