Dear Maureen
So glad that Ian is expected to come out of hospital soon. I remember so well doing my first few steps after having the similar operation to Ian. It felt like climbing a mountain and I had to have a special "pulpit" Zimmer to give me additional support as I had already had four hip operation! At that stage my plasmacytoma had't led to the diagnosis of MM. That came later after biopsy and blood tests.
I have always found I made more progress with the physics who came to the house. After that initial operation I was back walking on elbow crutches within a couple of months. Not great distances, but enough to begin to feel moe independent and to dispense with Carers.
I had a second episode of losing my mobility. Although I could do a minimal amount fairly quickly, it was only the impetus of my daughter moving tomLuxembourg that got me to request my latest physiotherapy at home. It has been like a miracle. I still use the elbow crutches out of the house, sticks inside, but can't believe how much more I can manage. DOING the exercises is the key. I have now been to Luxembourg twice, flying with my electric scooter. There is life at the end of all the treatment. You just have to hang in there.
I'm certain Ian will come on in leaps and bounds once he is home.
Love to you both.
Mavis x
