Hello again...

I don't have a lot to add. But primarily say "thanks." It seems like most people that I talk to are impressed with the progress that I've made. So, I wanted to say "yes, I am coming along quite well. And, thank you all for your prayers."

I can now:
- Button my jeans
- tie my shoes
- pick up cards / papers
- use two-handed tools (ie. rake/shovel)
- wash dishes (I did break one though)
- and last but not least, Saturday night I played a few chords on guitar.
(nowhere near ready to play at the Fillmore East, but it's a start.)

So those are some big milestones I wanted to share and again, say "thanks".
I go back to Clev. on Monday. Hopefully, This whole thing ends right there.

Tony

Hey all

It's been a while, huh. Well, It's been just over a month since My D-day / H-hour. I've come a long way really. For instance this week I'm starting to type with my left, which is a pretty big deal. I don't like being gimpy. Other signs of "big progress" include, but are not limited to, picking up paper, holding a up of coffee, playing Mario Kart... The last three require an opposable thumb, which took some time.

Also, I go back to The clinic on the 5th to follow up with the surgeon. Hopefully, he'll remove all of my restrictions. I'm not really following them anyway, except for driving. I have yet to get on the road. That will be nice, fo shizzle.

I know it sounds narcissistic, but that's about it. Oh, Amanda? She's doing fine. currently a single mother of 2. And Ella is our proverbial "box of chocolates". It a daily adventure with her. She is Hilarious and Hellion wrapped up into one package. She sings non-sense songs like her Daddy, and loves to read, like her "Mamma".

So that's the update.
Peace & Love,
Tony

Hey All

So I've been home a little over a week. I've been making incremental improvement with the hand an arm. I continue to get independence in each finger and strength is coming along. an that's with just some home exercises. I go in for my first Occ. Therapy appointment tomorrow morning. I'm very excited to get that started. I hope that really speeds up recovery. I'm sorta getting tired of typing with one hand and not being able do a lot of mundane tasks around the house.

More excitement. I get the stitches removed today. That will be great. I wont scare little kids and old women when I go out of the house any more. At least no more than before. I think I'll have to give it a couple days, but I'll be able to buzz the scalp again too. That will feel good.

I still get worn out pretty easy, but I think that's just kinda OK for now.
That's probably where I notice th most improvement. I do get better at that every day, I probably do a bit much because of it and the wear out. but I think that's why it's improving.

So there's the update,
Type at ya later,
T