We've had a very long, but very good day. We started at Mayo at 9:30 and didn't get home until almost 5.

Bill did his 30 minute therapy walk without any "helpers" and, although he got a little wobbly during the last 5-10 minutes, he was able to complete it without having to stop and rest or catch his balance. He has been cleared to walk without aides, but we are still going to keep the walker in the car, and still may get a cane, just to be safe. Debbie, his therapist, wanted to see how he did walking during our down time between appointments so we walked another 10 minutes to the cafeteria for lunch and then 10 minutes back after lunch.

His rehab consult went well and Laurie was so glad to see "Bill". He was having a good day and was very clear in his thought processes most of the time. During his evaluation walk for her he was tired and it showed. He walked slowly and did not go as far as they thought he should have gone. But, Debbie told them that she had really worked him over. Since they knew he could do better they just said that his walk at the end of therapy would show tremendous progress.

He was supposed to start rehab Weds., but he has an appointment to get his leg wound checked that conflicted by about 10 minutes. So, he's scheduled to see Debbie Weds. early and then start rehab Friday. But, we had a message when we got home that his dr. appointment has been moved to the afternoon so I'm going to call them in the morning to see if they want him to do rehab or therapy. I'm hoping he can do rehab since it's at 10:30 and the therapy appointment was for 8:30. Makes it a lot easier to get going a little later in the morning.

The specialty pharmacy also called this morning before we left and I got his meds ordered. It doesn't seem like it's time for a refill on those yet, but he's only got about a weeks worth left. They should be here by Friday.

We're both pretty tired. It's a good thing we ate a good dinner even though it was pretty early. We ate a sandwich when we got home and will probably turn in early. So, all for tonight. Will let you know how the appointment goes Weds.