New phase in my life: I'm a grown up

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After 1 1/2 years, fingers crossed, I have moved my hospital potty chair from beside my recliner and can now make it down the hall to the real one. Bathroom is fully handicap accessible, but I've not been able to make it that far. Been almost a week.

Gross, yes, but a big success in my life/

Prayers it stays moved and I don't have to bring it back out. Hope I'm not jumping the gun~

Slowly but surely I'm beginning to feel like "ME"

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sweet_betsy No AL Z7
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I am so glad for you, Glenda. Onward and upward and back to the Glenda we know.
satine100
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Great news Glenda. I am sure that being more independent and able to get around a bit more is a big boost.
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Glenda, great strides. And the little things count so much. I 'got it' when I read your message. My sis was in the hospital last month, and one day when the occupational therapist came in, he said 'what is our goal' today. My sis said I want to walk to the bathroom, use it, and come back safely! It's not a little thing at all ;) Just be careful, don't make yourself rush. You've got this, girl!
jkayd_il5
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Good for you. It feels great to get things back to normal. Happy for you.
Annie Deighnaugh
last year
Not gross at all...rather a major victory along the road to recovery! Congratulations!
sealavender
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Congratulations! Right now more than ever, positive things should be celebrated.
cooper8828
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Keep moving forward!
lisaam
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Glenda, all your progress is certainly something to celebrate and I love that you share it here. It helps me to focus on the good stuff and appreciate what might pass unnoticed.
petalique
last year
Good going, Glenda. That’s a big deal. and what mors8 said.
blfenton
last year
That is so exciting for you. It's the little things that when taken away, are the most exciting to be able to do again.

And if the phone rings don't rush to answer it, they will phone back.

My brother just had a knee replacement and I called him but he didn't answer. How can that be he's at home? He called back two minutes later and where was he - in the bathroom. But he's using a walker and that's what the physio said - if the phone rings do not rush to answer because you will fall.
drewsmaga
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Yaaaayyyy Glenda!
roy4me
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I admire your determination.

Hugs and prayers.
marilyn_c
last year
Great news, Glenda!
Fun2BHere
last year
Another milestone achieved! Congratulations!
Marilyn Sue McClintock
last year
Great news, happy for you.
nickel_kg
last year
Good progress :-)
OutsidePlaying
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Great progress and a happy milestone for you! Happy for you.
sprtphntc7a
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Good for you!!! Enjoy that victory!!! Best of luck for continued progress!!!
Annegriet
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Glenda--not gross--progress--and congratulations on your victory!
Alisande
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I'm sure that's a great feeling, Glenda. Happy to hear it!
lizzie_grow
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Your post touched me....sometimes the seemingly small things are big things!!!
lindaohnowga
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More wonderful news Glenda. Happy for you. As others have said, just be careful and go slowly as you make your walk to and from the bathroom.
woodrose
last year
I'm proud of you for working so hard to get your life back, and glad it's paying off for you ! After all you've been through, going to the bathroom without help is a very big and very important milestone. Congratulations in achieving another one of your goals !
stacey_mb
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Good news! One step at a time toward the "real" Glenda.
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greenshoekitty
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I agree with others. THAT is a very big deal and I am so very happy for you.
Adella Bedella
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That's not gross. You've made a move forward and that is awesome.
katlan
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👍👍 progress!!! and more freedom each day, which is wonderful.
Zalco/bring back Sophie!
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I am so happy for you!
chisue
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Major progress! Are you still in your condo or have I missed news of a move?
Kathsgrdn
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Good news!
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MDLN
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Good for you. Set goals and work toward them.
hounds_x_two
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So very happy for you!
kathyg_in_mi
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A long road, but youre doing it!
wildchild2x2
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Happy for you Glenda. You rock at perseverance and a good attitude.
yeonassky
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Congratulations! Thank you for showing us how to get it done!
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We're all pulling for you, Glenda! Happy, Happy!!
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Normal is a good place to be, isn’t it!
Rusty
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That is a big step forward, Glenda, and I'm so happy for you!

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