Not all of us can do great things during our lifetime, but we can surely do many small things with great passion and love.

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

15th Update – A Walking Stick

19th week after Knee ACI. Resumed Physiotherapy

I resumed my physiotherapy session at NUH as my right eye has healed quite well after the eye operation. However, I only tried some light muscle strengthening exercises, with reduced load. I felt some stiffness in the knee after the 2 weeks break from physiotherapy. In the meantime, I’ve totally weaned off crutches and bought a walking stick for $19. It has adjustable height on the bronze anodized aluminium stick, with cushioned grip and a wrist strap, a thoughtful design.

I returned to work this week and even attended a 1-day workshop in a hotel. Moving around was manageable with the walking stick. But try taking a buffet lunch with a walking aid – it was awkward and not fun. I eventually had to limp around for food without it. The eye vision is very bright and clear after the lens replacement, but I still have difficulty reading as I’m using temporary glasses meant for distance, especially for safe driving.

I’ve been visiting hospitals quite often during the last couple of months and now even more so, as my mother was hospitalised since Monday for severe back pain. She suffers from osteoporosis and has past histories of fractures in the spine. Hope she recovers soon.

1 comment:

Manish Batra said...

Nice site, It strikes a nice balance of the concept. I had a natural tendency towards 'mindfulness' from a young age. I am glad that I will definitely be coming back here more often. Wish I could add to the conversation. Thanks for sharing.
Adjustable Walking Stick

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