prayer request

[zieg85]

Slow go for improvement lately.  Stamina sucks and I tire very easy.  Neurologist released my to go back to work but I am not ready.  Going to shoot for 7/18 to return to work with limitations.   Thanks for asking.

[bobcooter]

 It's like I said. At first the improvements are huge gains. Then as time goes your victories get smaller. Keep exercising and be SURE to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. When I went back to work, I was fortunate to be able to work half days and still get half of my short term disability through my company. That went on for several months before I could work full time. I was like you probably are. At the end of the day I would be wiped out.
 Look, just don't get down and give up. Every day you get a little stronger. I lnow it doesn't seem like much but you are. You will overcome this thing.

[zieg85]

It's like I said. At first the improvements are huge gains. Then as time goes your victories get smaller. Keep exercising and be SURE to get at least 8 hours of sleep a night. When I went back to work, I was fortunate to be able to work half days and still get half of my short term disability through my company. That went on for several months before I could work full time. I was like you probably are. At the end of the day I would be wiped out.
 Look, just don't get down and give up. Every day you get a little stronger. I lnow it doesn't seem like much but you are. You will overcome this thing.

Well things are looking up... While my last "oh poor me" downer post, yesterday was actually awesome.  30+ family members showed up for a "work day" /cookout to help get the garages emptied out and in the office trailer.  Mind you the task was overwhelming...and the weather was 104+ out there.  I was out before anyone came moving things, getting the office trailer ready to put stuff in, tractors (4) moved out of the way before anyone showed up from their parades and what not.  I felt strong and worked all day out in the heat with the rest of them directing what needed to go where.  I did better than I really thought I would but the true test was how I felt this morning after the fact.  I was out a total of 10 hours on my feet and lived to tell about it.  Today is working inside a bit as it is even hotter out today.

[gto109]

Both responses sound positive to me.  Its nice to see that your family came and helped you with one of your big projects.  Did you ever get that cute nurse to chaise around? 

[zieg85]

Both responses sound positive to me.  Its nice to see that your family came and helped you with one of your big projects.  Did you ever get that cute nurse to chaise around? 

Early on I had a knock dead gorgeous one but I was still restricted to bed or the alarm would go off...  ;-D
 

[bobcooter]

Both responses sound positive to me.  Its nice to see that your family came and helped you with one of your big projects.  Did you ever get that cute nurse to chaise around? 

They would let me out of bed to sit in the chair beside the bed sometimes at first. If she, or whomever was with me had to leave they would tell me to stay in my chair and not get up! I felt like a little kid.
 Glad to hear you are getting better. The whole experience taught me to try to remember to appreciate today for what it is. I worry about today, today. If tomorrow comes, it will take care of itself.
 Good luck and keep on keepin on.

[zieg85]

Well I had my last approved physical therapy session today and graduated...  The therapist only cautioned to keep moving and active as most of the recovery is done in the first 3 months.  Based on my job description I can do most everything.  See the doctor next week and if cleared from him back to work on the 18th...

[gto109]

Well that is good news.  I couldn't wait to go back to work after both of my surgeries these last few years.  I know what I went through and what you went through are diffrent, but when the Dr said this day on light duty I was counting days.  I think I was mostly bored.  Anyways keep up the good work and ohh and what won the stones or the tractor?

[zieg85]

ohh and what won the stones or the tractor?

The tractors won...  The Ford did most the work, I have a Wheel Horse 308-8 with a 42" blade help level and the Wheel Horse 520H with a 64" blade that I drug backwards.  After some traffic and 2 nice rain falls I have a few areas that are low so a little more work is needed.

[bake74]

      Glad to hear that you can go back to work, you must be excited for that.

[zieg85]

Well I did manage to return to work on 7/18 as planned.  I feel good, stamina is fine.  My only issue now is walking.  I am still a little slow but that seems to be getting better each day.  Thanks everyone for the encouraging words, prayers and support.  I really count this forum as a blessing.  The medical bills keep rolling in and we should just make it without too much trouble.  No interest 2 year terms was acceptable with the hospital for the main bill.  We'll just have to step up the Zieg72 sales on the net to help offset the income deficit.  It is amazing how much a 13 stay in the hospital costs.

[slammed79]

Glad you're back to work Zieg! I wish I could afford the extended cab, even if yellow isn't my color.

[gto109]

Glad to hear your back to work.  That will help ya out as well.  So where is your store at?  

[bobcooter]

Great to hear yopu are improving so well! Just keep on doing what you can / want to. Just don't stop moving!

[gto109]

Hey Zieg I was wondering how you was doing?