Neurorehabilitation from the Trenches: February 2021
This has been a hell of a month, where to start... I will soon be the proud owner of a Liegerad, or lying bike, which will help me maintain my normal BMI, while contributing to my rehabilitation. February has been a month of firsts, and has truly ushered in Life 2.0 . Last weekend, I essentially showered unaided. This consisted of me making my way to the bathroom –alone, but within earshot of Claire-- I then made my way on to the shower-chair, and began showering; meanwhile, Claire prepared my clothes for me, leaving them in the bathroom, ready for me when I finished showering, and left the apartment for the weekly shop. Once finished, I managed to leave the shower, dry myself and get ready for the day. After my roaring success with the shower. I decided to dispense with the Augenklappe for good. It felt like the first time using the cane but totally worth it. My brain will simply have to forge new neural pathways without reliable help from my autonomic nervous system. To celebrate th