tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post2234675441437443170..comments2024-01-18T03:34:41.899-07:00Comments on Cheaper Than Therapy: Day 36Attila the Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02158308703617226652noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-4894856440584144822009-11-29T23:32:57.171-07:002009-11-29T23:32:57.171-07:00Hang in there, m'dear!Hang in there, m'dear!stinkypawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04418558395508830375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-82186816338506382202009-11-29T17:13:50.188-07:002009-11-29T17:13:50.188-07:00Hey Attila, I read this post earlier today and ju...Hey Attila, I read this post earlier today and just realized I didn't comment. There's some great info/advice in the comments.<br /><br />Hang in there is all I can add. You all have been through so much stress and change that you are perfectly allowed to be a crybaby whenever you want!<br /><br />Glad to see Big Kid is making progress. <br /><br />xoJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-52276521441229308522009-11-29T13:58:28.666-07:002009-11-29T13:58:28.666-07:00I totally agree about the "weekends off"...I totally agree about the "weekends off" thing. The medical profession shouldn't have such a thing when it comes to patients being held up in facilities.yorksnbeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14374648174893672244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-2213788638651001342009-11-29T13:53:22.491-07:002009-11-29T13:53:22.491-07:00It's okay to hit a wall. You all have been th...It's okay to hit a wall. You all have been through a lot. Take a little break for yourself, too, Attila.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-71383735744820814562009-11-29T08:12:24.956-07:002009-11-29T08:12:24.956-07:00I can understand help not being around on a holida...I can understand help not being around on a holiday weekend but if it's a healing hospital, then there should be people there to assist with physical therapy on weekends. Have you spoken to someone about it?<br /><br />I'm glad that things are still progressing. Things will get back to normal soon. Sending you BIG hugs!! xoMichelle Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845545727534381655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-41433033402590593392009-11-29T08:05:23.558-07:002009-11-29T08:05:23.558-07:00After 37-days of having had your life in total uph...After 37-days of having had your life in total upheaval, you’ve entitled to want a modicum of predictability restored. However, like <b>Beth</b> stated, your family is going to have to adapt to a <i>new normal</i> after what you’ve experienced.<br /><br />Your <i>guys</i> were very thoughtful for putting up the Holiday Tree…maybe they’ll let you have the honors of taking it apart!<br /><br /><b>Patience</b> is going to become your mantra while Big Kid regains his strength. It’s going to take time, but he’ll get there eventually.<br /><br />(((<b>hugs</b>)))litzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12716809746521516595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-10330011645632340922009-11-29T07:19:55.928-07:002009-11-29T07:19:55.928-07:00Wow, great info from Littlebit above. Amazing that...Wow, great info from Littlebit above. Amazing that there is always a blogger who knows a lot about the things we ask. So nice that they put the Christmas tree up, but I understand your bittersweet feelings about it. Wishing you a week of much progress for BK.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-34125539204878386912009-11-29T07:07:11.395-07:002009-11-29T07:07:11.395-07:00Such kind and wise words from those who commented ...Such kind and wise words from those who commented before me :-)<br /> You, too have to heal. The sleep disturbances and all of that will get better in time.<br /> There was a man named Piet Hein who has a member of the Danish underground during WWII. He wrote _Grooks_ One that comes to mind is this one:<br /> Put up in a place<br /> Where it's easy to see.<br /> That cryptic admonishment,<br /> TTT.<br /><br /> When you feel <br /> How depressingly<br /> Slowly things climb<br /> It's well to remember<br /> That<br /> Things. Take. Time.<br /><br />xoxodebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17676300309029588465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-74254320588643616932009-11-29T06:43:59.278-07:002009-11-29T06:43:59.278-07:00Things never really go back to normal, to the way ...Things never really go back to normal, to the way they were – we simply adapt to a new normal.<br />Progress continues – but do take care of yourself!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110235078325434919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-34499213696858178622009-11-29T06:25:48.709-07:002009-11-29T06:25:48.709-07:00Take care of yourself and keep hanging in there!Take care of yourself and keep hanging in there!Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260987219988824912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-51636690130259247982009-11-29T06:04:52.101-07:002009-11-29T06:04:52.101-07:00Attila, I've been a lurker for a good year or ...Attila, I've been a lurker for a good year or so - love your writing style.<br /><br />Anyway, I'm an Occupational Therapist by profession. In my 20-year career, I've worked on a Psych unit of a hospital, a nursing home, an outpatient place and for various Home Health companies in 2 states. Except for the Psych unit (where billing was all-encompassing...you don't pay separately for the therapists, the meds, the doctor visiting your room for 30 seconds,etc.), NO ONE offered therapy 7 days a week - my first guess is that insurance is only willing to pay for up to 5 days a week. Some places do offer therapy on weekends, but if you get it on Saturday and again on Sunday, you may not get it on Tuesday and Thursday of the following week, to keep within that "5 visits" zone.<br /><br />Or...check Big Kid's medical insurance - depending on who he uses, they may only pay for X number of therapy visits per year. If that's the case, then they may be trying to stretch his therapy visits out so they can work with him more over the long term...as he gets stronger and stronger. If he's allowed 20 visits, 5 days a week of therapy will get him 4 weeks, whereas 7 days a week will get him only 3 weeks...and he may not be fully "ready" at 3 weeks (I picked numbers out of the air, BTW. Your mileage/insurance policy may vary).<br /><br />Whatever the reason, Big Kid or you could ask the OT and PT for "homework" for him to do during the days he's not getting therapy. It'll be relatively easy exercises (god forbid he hurt himself doing their exercises and you try to sue them) but it'll be better than nothing.<br /><br />FWIW, if you want to kick up a dust cloud, you could consider asking the Rehab Manager why there is no therapy on weekends. "We don't have therapists who work on weekends" and "We want to give the patients time to rest" are not adequate answers, BTW. Therapists will work whatever hours they are told they need to work, if they want to keep their job (they may not like it - I've done my share of weekends AND evenings...didn't like it, but it was integrated as part of the job description, so...). And patients get plenty of time to rest between the few hours of therapy they get every day. So see what they say.<br /><br />Obviously, I don't know what the exact reason is...but there are some suggestions of what it could be. Hope that helps.Littlebithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562094177837965173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-19029818686779813752009-11-29T05:13:17.487-07:002009-11-29T05:13:17.487-07:00Your life has been in a constant state of crisis a...Your life has been in a constant state of crisis and in stress mode for so long, it will take it a while to get back into your normal sleeping routine. I'm just glad you are taking naps when you can and taking care of yourself.<br /><br />The Christmas tree being put up, must have been bittersweet. You know they meant well, and it was so kind, but I hear you about traditions and two important people not being there. I think without Big Kid there, it might have been overwhelming painful for you. What sweet boys you have.<br /><br />I'm thrilled with the progress Big Kid is making, and I know it is only going to get better. When you look at the big picture, and how far he has come, it really is a true blessing and close to a miracle. I'm so happy for you and Big Kid and will continue to keep you in my prayers and close to my heart.<br /><br />Lots and lots of love and healing thoughts,<br />CherylAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-89409576126145065342009-11-29T04:50:30.397-07:002009-11-29T04:50:30.397-07:00You've got alot to come down from, the sleep t...You've got alot to come down from, the sleep thing will straighten itself out when all the mess in your system levels. I don't get the weekend-no-therapy-thing either. The patients are supposed to go into stasis or something? Well, at least this coming week will be a full 5 days, and you'll see some terrific improvements then!Rootietoothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804816032287310463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-17863741874416815052009-11-29T01:31:40.860-07:002009-11-29T01:31:40.860-07:00((((attila))))
at least there is a light at the e...((((attila))))<br /><br />at least there is a light at the end of the tunnelquackshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07191460396064763386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-50912659751232171162009-11-29T00:56:20.252-07:002009-11-29T00:56:20.252-07:00I know you are craving the old normal life. But Bi...I know you are craving the old normal life. But Big kid will be home soon, and life will be back to normal. Something good has to have come from this nightmare you have been through. Hang in there and hugs and prayers to you.Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-54542610960529883932009-11-29T00:31:43.696-07:002009-11-29T00:31:43.696-07:00The waking up in the night routine will go.. event...The waking up in the night routine will go.. eventually. Until then keep taking those naps and look after yourself sweetie. He is making excellent progress and he will be back with you soon enough. <br /><br />xoxoSt Judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491046830905273699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21447266.post-41120209636907518722009-11-29T00:00:37.254-07:002009-11-29T00:00:37.254-07:00{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}
and love...
and continued prog...{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}<br /><br />and love...<br /><br />and continued progress toward healing.Zenmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06733997460907718304noreply@blogger.com