Today I learned that I could do wheelchair pushups. I couldn't a week ago. I've learned all sorts of rolling and alternate sit-ups and work on my abs like a 90s exercise drone.
I can't hold the wheelchair pushups for 2 minutes (pressure relief--I need to do it because I'm going to be sitting on my fat ass for a long time), but maybe that will come.
They could be fitting me with a prothesis (temporary) on Monday.
I did ramps today. Kevin is still the best at getting me up them fast, but you have no idea how steep city streets are.
Soon I'll be able to win arm wrestling contests...
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Thursday, July 12, 2007
D-Day approaching
So I'm getting really worried. (What else would I be doing up at 5:00 in the morning?) The insurance wants Chukka to leave the hospital on Monday. The hospital has decided it will keep chukka till Thursday, no matter what, and fight the insurance later if necessary. This is just the ridiculous place how health care system has come to, where it's and adversarial system where everyone has to see who can intimidate whom more.
In the meantime, we have to somehow get the house ready for Chukka. We have to clear out the rooms upstairs, which have accumulated a large amount of stuff, and get that all into boxes or taken down to the thrift store. Then we have to move all my mother's furniture and clothes from the room downstairs where she has lived for almost forty years and take it upstairs into a new room. Then we have to just set up a little stuff for Chukka -- she will only want a dresser and bookcase to begin with probably -- we will be renting a hospital bed at first. And finally, we have to make sure that the downstairs, and especially the passageway from the front door to the bedroom, will be clear enough and safe enough for Chukka to negotiate in a wheelchair -- especially now, when she is still not fully familiar with what she is doing (although she has been making great progress). It just doesn't seem like there's any way this can be done in the amount of time we have -- especially in such short notice. I have no idea if anyone is actually going to show up to help out. We may end up needing people all through the early part of the week.
If there is any chance that you can help, please do contact me to get the address. Even just an hour or two would be a big help. You can send me an email at chukkasupport AT gmail.net, or contact me on Tribes as Eliza at http://people.tribe.net/62b6bfc2-9af2-4fd7-a4cd-bf3eedd47b67 Or leave a comment on the blog. You can also call Chukka at the hospital - (925) 939-3000 and ask for Carol Sachs.
The house is located on the Berkeley/Oakland border, near Claremont and College. The closest BART station is Rockridge. Beer and pizza -- the first few people get Zachary's.
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In the meantime, Chukka continues to do awesome. She is working really hard at her PT, she is jumping in and doing the things she needs to do to help the move happen. I cannot emphasize how incredibly strong she has been. I just want to make sure she comes home to somewhere safe.
In the meantime, we have to somehow get the house ready for Chukka. We have to clear out the rooms upstairs, which have accumulated a large amount of stuff, and get that all into boxes or taken down to the thrift store. Then we have to move all my mother's furniture and clothes from the room downstairs where she has lived for almost forty years and take it upstairs into a new room. Then we have to just set up a little stuff for Chukka -- she will only want a dresser and bookcase to begin with probably -- we will be renting a hospital bed at first. And finally, we have to make sure that the downstairs, and especially the passageway from the front door to the bedroom, will be clear enough and safe enough for Chukka to negotiate in a wheelchair -- especially now, when she is still not fully familiar with what she is doing (although she has been making great progress). It just doesn't seem like there's any way this can be done in the amount of time we have -- especially in such short notice. I have no idea if anyone is actually going to show up to help out. We may end up needing people all through the early part of the week.
If there is any chance that you can help, please do contact me to get the address. Even just an hour or two would be a big help. You can send me an email at chukkasupport AT gmail.net, or contact me on Tribes as Eliza at http://people.tribe.net/62b6bfc2-9af2-4fd7-a4cd-bf3eedd47b67 Or leave a comment on the blog. You can also call Chukka at the hospital - (925) 939-3000 and ask for Carol Sachs.
The house is located on the Berkeley/Oakland border, near Claremont and College. The closest BART station is Rockridge. Beer and pizza -- the first few people get Zachary's.
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In the meantime, Chukka continues to do awesome. She is working really hard at her PT, she is jumping in and doing the things she needs to do to help the move happen. I cannot emphasize how incredibly strong she has been. I just want to make sure she comes home to somewhere safe.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Updated work party info
I've updated this so it's easier for people to get to me if it's cross posted. If you've posted elsewhere, please try and update. Thanks.
Work Party this Saturday and Sunday, July 14 & 15 starting at 10:00 a.m. We'll need to pack stuff in boxes, move furniture, maybe help with the ramp -- everything we can to make it safe and accessible for Crypto. Beer and pizza!
If you are interested, contact me for the address. You can send me an email at chukkasupport@gmail.net, or contact me on Tribes as Eliza at http://people.tribe.net/62b6bfc2-9af2-4fd7-a4cd-bf3eedd47b67
The house is located on the Berkeley/Oakland border, near Claremont and College. The closest BART station is Rockridge.
Chukka continues to do well. She really is amazing. She's been going outside with her PT person and going up the construction ramps they have that aren't even for wheelchair users. When she first gets out she will probably need an attendant 24/7 for a few days, as well as a hospital bed short term. She's up for it though! I think she'll be really really happy to get home.
My Dad has ordered her a laptop with the money that all of friends raised, and I think she will try to set up access so she has it the minute she gets home.
Work Party this Saturday and Sunday, July 14 & 15 starting at 10:00 a.m. We'll need to pack stuff in boxes, move furniture, maybe help with the ramp -- everything we can to make it safe and accessible for Crypto. Beer and pizza!
If you are interested, contact me for the address. You can send me an email at chukkasupport@gmail.net, or contact me on Tribes as Eliza at http://people.tribe.net/62b6bfc2-9af2-4fd7-a4cd-bf3eedd47b67
The house is located on the Berkeley/Oakland border, near Claremont and College. The closest BART station is Rockridge.
Chukka continues to do well. She really is amazing. She's been going outside with her PT person and going up the construction ramps they have that aren't even for wheelchair users. When she first gets out she will probably need an attendant 24/7 for a few days, as well as a hospital bed short term. She's up for it though! I think she'll be really really happy to get home.
My Dad has ordered her a laptop with the money that all of friends raised, and I think she will try to set up access so she has it the minute she gets home.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Home Soon! Work Party!
The hospital has given a tentative discharge date of July 9th, which is a week from Thursday. This is when the insurance company thinks she can be discharged, so of course she's just squeaking by. It's exciting and scary!
Of course, because this all happened in Austria and she's only been back a little while, we haven't had time to get anything ready. The ramp isn't built yet, the house has to be rearranged, etc. So we're calling for your help!
Work Party this Saturday and Sunday, July 14 & 15 starting at 10:00 a.m. We'll need to pack stuff in boxes, move furniture, maybe help with the ramp -- everything we can to make it safe and accessible for Crypto. Beer and pizza!
If you are interested, contact me for the address. You can send me an email at chukkasupport AT gmail.net, or contact me on Tribes as Eliza at http://people.tribe.net/62b6bfc2-9af2-4fd7-a4cd-bf3eedd47b67
The house is located on the Berkeley/Oakland border, near Claremont and College. The closest BART station is Rockridge.
Let other people know!
Of course, because this all happened in Austria and she's only been back a little while, we haven't had time to get anything ready. The ramp isn't built yet, the house has to be rearranged, etc. So we're calling for your help!
Work Party this Saturday and Sunday, July 14 & 15 starting at 10:00 a.m. We'll need to pack stuff in boxes, move furniture, maybe help with the ramp -- everything we can to make it safe and accessible for Crypto. Beer and pizza!
If you are interested, contact me for the address. You can send me an email at chukkasupport AT gmail.net, or contact me on Tribes as Eliza at http://people.tribe.net/62b6bfc2-9af2-4fd7-a4cd-bf3eedd47b67
The house is located on the Berkeley/Oakland border, near Claremont and College. The closest BART station is Rockridge.
Let other people know!
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