Monday Matt finally had another haircut. he was starting to look like the shaggy dog! Monday he also worked in group doing upper extremity work and pulleys. That was about the extent of rehab because he wasn't feeling well.
Tuesday Matt was supposed to go on the Argyl but something got screwed up so instead he showed the new therapist how far he could push himself in his manual wheelchair. Matt estimated the distance at 200 feet. It took him along time and had to stop a few times. He was so tired that after lunch he went to sleep and didn't wake up until 4 pm! Good workout Matt! I asked how his shoulder was feeling afterwards and said it wasn't too bad, so thank you Lord for answered prayers.
Today Matt was able to get up in the argyl machine, or the sit stand for about 3-4 mins, however he had to sit down due to his fall in BP, 80/48. He didn't feel that bad and his O2 level was at 99%, but they decided not to push it. Matt finds it easier to breathe in the sit stand machine as opposed to the standing frame. The frame has a strap that goes around his chest and he can't take a deep breath. His lungs are still not what they were before being on the ventilator and so still does his deep breathing exercises to strengthen his lungs.
I was laughing at him tonight on Skype because he lifted up his left hand with his right hand so I could look at it. It looks as black as the ace of spades! His right hand is more a normal color, but his lack of mobility and all the edema he had while in ICU has changed his pigmentation. Anyone who has seen Matt will know what I am talking about.