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1. about 8 hours ago on Breaking Cat News

   They make assistive devices for putting on socks, etc. when one arm, or one leg, is medically restrained. You should ask the physical therapist for a catalog of assistive devices. Also, I recommend getting him a pair of slip on shoes, I recommend Merrill™ Mocs. You can put them on without using your hands, but their design allows them to stay on your feet without slipping off when you walk. To take them off, you just push the heel off with the toe of the other foot.

2. about 8 hours ago on Breaking Cat News

   Ah yes, the good ol’e days!

3. about 9 hours ago on Breaking Cat News

   Before surgery, I was not expected to walk again by two of the three surgeons who spent six and a half hours putting my spine back together. After surgery, I had multiple, lesser re-injuries. I learned that keeping my core muscles in top condition, and keeping back and legs properly stretched, were the only preventative.

   Yes, the exercises are magic. But magic works best with dedication and determination.

4. about 9 hours ago on Breaking Cat News

   As azkfwecho says: He MUST do the physical therapy exercises. They will be his new religion, and he will make himself a zealot. Every day, perhaps multiple times a day, they will be done! No excuses, come heII or high water. Don’t let him slack off. The surgery is only half of the treatment. Physical therapy is the other half, and if he won’t do it, he doesn’t need and should not have the surgery.

5. about 9 hours ago on Breaking Cat News

   It is, indeed! While I did not invent or attempt to copyright your phrase, I told my physical medicine doc and his PAs (he has a whole platoon) that they were obviously magicians. Your advice about doing the exercises is golden. I’ve told others who asked me about PT: "You now have a new religion, PT exercises, and you will be a zealot. I still do the exercises for my back 40+ years later every day.

6. about 21 hours ago on Breaking Cat News

   I need a new shoulder joint, it’s bone on bone, lots of tears in the rotator cuff tendons. Shoulder replacement is a six month recovery. Tendon repair is not much shorter, because tendons don’t heal as rapidly as muscle tissue. The shoulder is a very complex joint, so repair is complex, and recovery longer. Figure four to six months. Wishing you both good luck!

   Me, I’m waiting until I can no longer lift my beer far enough to drink it. 8^}

7. 1 day ago on Breaking Cat News

   “And she’s dancin’ like she never danced before!”

8. 1 day ago on Breaking Cat News

   You the master!

9. 1 day ago on Breaking Cat News

   Excellent news! And may your car never know when you have money!

10. 1 day ago on Breaking Cat News

    Only now and then, when the muse strikes me (OW!!!).