Pai continues to heal. He is doing well, but pain is still present. Some days are better than others, but overall the pain meds are helping. Some days he takes more pain med than on other days. The wound is still healing, 2 months later. Hard to believe the amputation took place 2 months ago yesterday. I predict it will take at least 2 more weeks for scab from incision to fall off and for Pai to be ready for Prosthesis. I have a feeling it may take another 3 to 4 weeks before Pai has the Prosthesis.
He says he is doing well mentally and emotionally. Pai understands that this is a process and healing cannot be rushed.
God has been so good to us. I am reminded every day of God's Greatness. I have been trusting in Him that He will make all things right for Pai. This whole experience with Pai has strengthened my faith.
Sean and I pray for Pai (and others) each morning at breakfast. It's been so wonderful to hear Sean pray for Avo's healing and "new foot". There is power in prayer. And God is answering our prayers!
"Thank You God for all you are doing in our lives...Thank You for loving us and taking care of us."
Mae and Pai
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Tuesday, October 21st
Pai had a good night's sleep. Some nights he sleeps well, other nights, not so well. He isn't taking over-the-counter sleep aide any longer. Most days, he looks good, rested and healthy even though he is still in pain. He didn't take any pain medicine for a week, but then last Saturday, he started again. He still needs it. I am hoping and praying that Pai will no longer need pain medicine. I am praying for a pain free and comfortable life for Pai. I know that there are "normal" aches and pains from simply getting old, but I am hoping outside of the "normal" aches and pains, Pai will one day (very soon) be pain free. That would be awesome! I know I serve a Big God and that all things are possible. I will continue to pray.
Sean and I pray together before breakfast and we always pray for Avo (Pai). When Sean leads in prayer, he remembers to pray for Avo. "I pray for Avo's doi doi (owie) to get better." It's awesome to hear my 3 year old son pray for his Grandpa.
We are still waiting for Pai's wound to heal before he is ready for the next step (no pun intended). Next...being cast for a Prosthetic.
Sean and I pray together before breakfast and we always pray for Avo (Pai). When Sean leads in prayer, he remembers to pray for Avo. "I pray for Avo's doi doi (owie) to get better." It's awesome to hear my 3 year old son pray for his Grandpa.
We are still waiting for Pai's wound to heal before he is ready for the next step (no pun intended). Next...being cast for a Prosthetic.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Thursday, October 16th
Good news...Pai hasn't taken any pain medicine since last Saturday night. He's still feeling some pain, but not enough to take medicine.
There isn't really a lot to report, except that the home nurse is no longer coming to their home and the Physical and Occupational Therapist also stopped recently. The therapists both had good things to report about Pai. The PT thinks after Pai gets the Prosthetic, he will be able to walk without support of a walker or cane. That would be great, but we will wait and see how things go.
Pai will begin OT and PT again after he receives the Prosthetic.
We are still waiting on Pai's wound to heal and for the scab to fall off before he gets the Prosthetic.
We are simply waiting at this point. It may be a few more weeks before Pai is up and walking.
"God, Thank you for taking care of Pai. I know you have it all under control. I pray for Pai's continued healing. In Jesus Name, Amen!"
There isn't really a lot to report, except that the home nurse is no longer coming to their home and the Physical and Occupational Therapist also stopped recently. The therapists both had good things to report about Pai. The PT thinks after Pai gets the Prosthetic, he will be able to walk without support of a walker or cane. That would be great, but we will wait and see how things go.
Pai will begin OT and PT again after he receives the Prosthetic.
We are still waiting on Pai's wound to heal and for the scab to fall off before he gets the Prosthetic.
We are simply waiting at this point. It may be a few more weeks before Pai is up and walking.
"God, Thank you for taking care of Pai. I know you have it all under control. I pray for Pai's continued healing. In Jesus Name, Amen!"
Tuesday, October 7, 2014
Monday, October 6th
Pai's wound is healing gradually. Some of the scab from the incision is beginning to fall off, but Pai may still have a few weeks before he is healed well enough for the Prosthetic. I was told everyone heals differently.
His pain is lessening, but it's still not gone. He remains on pain medicine.
The OT and PT will have their final home visits this week. The PT said that Pai will continue with Physical Therapy after he gets the Prosthetic, in the meantime he will continue to do his exercises at home.
Pai continues to wear the shrinker to help compress and heal his limb.
His state of mind appears to be positive. Mae is helping him, but also letting him do things for himself. The goal is for Pai to be as independent as possible, but this will take time.
The Physical Therapist said Pai is a good patient and that he thinks that after Pai gets the Prosthetic leg, he will be able to walk without any support from a walker or cane. That was good news. We will hope for the best.
His pain is lessening, but it's still not gone. He remains on pain medicine.
The OT and PT will have their final home visits this week. The PT said that Pai will continue with Physical Therapy after he gets the Prosthetic, in the meantime he will continue to do his exercises at home.
Pai continues to wear the shrinker to help compress and heal his limb.
His state of mind appears to be positive. Mae is helping him, but also letting him do things for himself. The goal is for Pai to be as independent as possible, but this will take time.
The Physical Therapist said Pai is a good patient and that he thinks that after Pai gets the Prosthetic leg, he will be able to walk without any support from a walker or cane. That was good news. We will hope for the best.
Friday, October 3, 2014
Friday, October 3rd
Pai is continuing to heal and get Occupational and Physical Therapy. He is doing really good getting around on the walker at home.
He is still taking pain medicine, but the pain from the amputation is lessening. Pai is sleeping better with the help of an over the counter sleep aide.
Pai's attitude and state of mind appear to be good. He is starting to want to get outdoors more. Pai mentioned getting out solo in the wheel chair for a stroll in the neighborhood.
"Things" seem to be getting better as Pai continues to heal. I am getting used to the fact that my dad is now an "Amputee". It's a process...getting to the point of acceptance.
God is good and will continue to take care of Pai.
"God, I pray for Pai's continued healing and recovery.
I pray for the right persons to be placed in Pai's life to help him on his road to recovery...Prosthetist, Doctors, Therapists, etc. I pray for Pai's continued body strength and positive state of mind."
He is still taking pain medicine, but the pain from the amputation is lessening. Pai is sleeping better with the help of an over the counter sleep aide.
Pai's attitude and state of mind appear to be good. He is starting to want to get outdoors more. Pai mentioned getting out solo in the wheel chair for a stroll in the neighborhood.
"Things" seem to be getting better as Pai continues to heal. I am getting used to the fact that my dad is now an "Amputee". It's a process...getting to the point of acceptance.
God is good and will continue to take care of Pai.
"God, I pray for Pai's continued healing and recovery.
I pray for the right persons to be placed in Pai's life to help him on his road to recovery...Prosthetist, Doctors, Therapists, etc. I pray for Pai's continued body strength and positive state of mind."
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Wednesday, October 1st
I saw Pai tonight. He had a good night's sleep last night, so he looked rested.
Occupational Therapist spent some time with him yesterday.
The home visits with OT will be coming to an end soon. I know Pai will continue with OT and PT outside the home, but unsure what that "looks" like yet.
Pai will receive his last home visit from the Nurse tomorrow.
The wound is healing....slowly, but surely. We are waiting for the scab to fall off before Pai will be ready for Prosthetic Leg
Occupational Therapist spent some time with him yesterday.
The home visits with OT will be coming to an end soon. I know Pai will continue with OT and PT outside the home, but unsure what that "looks" like yet.
Pai will receive his last home visit from the Nurse tomorrow.
The wound is healing....slowly, but surely. We are waiting for the scab to fall off before Pai will be ready for Prosthetic Leg
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