Day 8 - Chronicle - Dedicated Professionals

Have had my amazing Hydro Therapy session,although I was using the muscles that haven't been used in so long......the warmth and peaceful flow  of water and movement over my body was great.

I so...... Love being in the water!

This was a perfect way to begin the day.From here ....was my Occupational Therapy session which was interesting as we experimented with Bio Feedback. Worked through some upper body exercises and discussions that  revolved around establishing some of my base lines.My lovely gentle OT Christie is very caring and I'm feeling like I'm in great hands even though I am a little apprehensive and nervous at times.Some things are pretty daunting when they involve your every day "normal"activities that you really don't ever think too much about or  even consider.I  guess it's a bit like explaining to a stranger What you downfalls and limitations are........and there are currently many....Its going to be a total different approach for me with many of my daily tasks...... Down this positive  new road of mine.......

Oh I forgot to mention my morning  Physiotherapist session, I'm being Educated by Tash who has a great approach of explaining what pain is and how our brain function works with it.As days have gone on I have warmed to her more and have decided she would be a good Educator/Presenter  to pain patient groups.,or other less experienced Physio.....If she is not already doing so.

Fortunately break time amongst  all this Hard work....time to rest for a short time.....
Time does not stop long for fatigue.......

Lapping Richard pays me a visit,still pasty looking like yesterday....he explains how he's really exhausted now!!!I think he forgotten he'd had heart surgery and been doing 50 laps a day......
We are both exhausted looking....and sharing our common shared feelings....
This rehabilitation pushes you emotionally and physically........but only to achieve better things......

Time to now introduce Rochelle the Exercise Physiologist who has this amazing surge of energy zipping through her head and veins......She is also lovely and at the same time is a hard task master......I am always exhausted after a gym session with her.I know what she is putting in place for me is going to improve my body both emotionally and physically.....All the hard work  happening here is about looking at a holistic approach to wellbeing.

Now to my last sessions of the day with Amber the Psycologist.She is soft, caring and approaches things with a bit of a laugh too,it seems to lighten the  emotive and heavy situation some what. Cant imagine having her role,listening to everyone's sadness......anyway....was positive as we began process of CBT.

Last but certainly not least the handsome Dr.Khan..... Who has visited each day consistently with compassion....and his listening ears switched on......he  appears to work well with the whole team, which appear to have build a team that really work well together.

They are all amazing,dedicated professionals and I feel somewhat gifted to have this opportunity to be provided with this program, education and future support.......Go team Camberwell!!

For is for fantastic.......